Your Favourite Unit

[Onehandstan]

Post your favourite unit.
Mine are Milnaht:
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/eleutheroi/belgae/belgae_infantry_milnaht.gif
When I look at these guys the first thing I think of is "Gaesatae(sp?) without the naked" (or admittedly the druginess). Also, their longsword is badass.
P.S. Sorry if already posted but I did a search and couldn't find it:book:

[Zarax]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/kart-hadast/kart_picked_libypho.gif
Just get something to support them against ranged troops and you're set.

[Aemilius Paulus]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/eleutheroi/easteurope/rebel_cordinau_orca.gif

Cordinau Orca (Scordisci Elite Infantry) are the regionals that can be recruited by any faction that owns the region Scorcouw and that has a level 5 MIC in Singidunum. They are pretty much the best sword infantry in EB.

[Cullhwch]

Strangely enough their curved longsword lethality is only .12, not .225. That knocks them down a notch, IMO.

[Connacht]

Randomly:

Thorakitai Agematos Basilikou with supporting Hellenikoi Kataphraktoi (btw, an army made of heavy armoured cavalry plus armoured spearmen looks like a strong, late Medieval one, imho)

Arabian skirmisher cavalry (beautiful guys), maybe also Arabian archer-spearmen

Rhaetic axemen and Alpine phalanx (I love them, also because I love the Alps)

Cohortes reformatae ac evocatae

Indian longbowmen and guild warriors

Ebherni and Vasci elite spearmen

Bactrian bodyguard cataphracts

Syrian archers, Bosphoran archers, Karian mercenary infantry, hetairoi

And, finally, for some reasons, er, Red Sea hoplites, although they are not really common to get.

[Aemilius Paulus]

Strangely enough their curved longsword lethality is only .12, not .225. That knocks them down a notch, IMO.

Yeah, the Thraikioi Rhomphaiaphoroi (Elite Thracian Infantry) technically have better attack because they have 11 AP attack with something like .26 lethality but they die to easily when under missile fire or even in melee combat as they have much lower armour than the Cordinau Orca. The Cordinau Orca aren't really supposed to be very lethal because their swords are not like the rhomphaias, falxes, kppis/falcata or axes which are armour-piercing or are of high lethality. Their swords are only slightly curved.

[Onehandstan]

Whereabouts is scourcow? I would like to hire these swordsmen.:whip:

[Megas Methuselah]

Gaesatae. No questions asked, no quarter given. I mean, c'mon, you have to enjoy seeing naked men slaughtering everyone ftw, right?

2hp?! They can smash through anything if they're that tough. :thinking:

[gamegeek2]

I'm considering raising it to .165 - it's a Celtic sword, and it's modified to gash, maim, and cut off limbs.

My fave unit are the Hetairoi. They look so friggin' cool. And they're awesome. And they were my first EB HC unit.

Runner Up: Spatahaura Hadabara

Honourable Mentions: Pahlavan-i Grivpanvar, All other Armoured HA, Hypaspistai, Dosidataskeli, more...

[Maion Maroneios]

Thorakitai Agematos Basilikou by far.
http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/12/f_seleukidthom_9fdeb1d.gif (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/12/f_seleukidthom_9fdeb1d.gif&srv=img02)
I mean, aren't they just gorgeous? They just look sooo cool and powerful...

Maion

[Carthaginian General]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pahlava/pah_grivpanvar.gif

Pahlavån-i Grivpånvar, the reason I like Pahlava. These are the most capable shock cavalry you'll find, while also being able to last in melee thanks to their sky-high armour and decent swords. They also look no less kickass than they are. Overall, an excellent close combat unit.

Honorable mentions go to Cretan Archers, Scythed Chariots and Peltasts of any kind (on that note, does anyone know what Peltast units are the deadliest?).

[tls5669]

Whereabouts is scourcow? I would like to hire these swordsmen.:whip:

The town is called Singidunum, over by Getai lands.

[Ibrahim]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pahlava/pah_grivpanvar.gif

Pahlavån-i Grivpånvar, the reason I like Pahlava. These are the most capable shock cavalry you'll find, while also being able to last in melee thanks to their sky-high armour and decent swords. They also look no less kickass than they are. Overall, an excellent close combat unit.

Honorable mentions go to Cretan Archers, Scythed Chariots and Peltasts of any kind (on that note, does anyone know what Peltast units are the deadliest?).

actually, that would go in my "most feared unit" catagory. god knows how many units and battles I lost because of them in EB MP....:embarassed:


as for my favorites, the truth is that I have none. I believe every unit has sme capability that I like...even crappy ones have he cannon fodder ability, useful when wanting to tire an enemy out.

[MerlinusCDXX]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pahlava/pah_grivpanvar.gif

Pahlavån-i Grivpånvar, the reason I like Pahlava. These are the most capable shock cavalry you'll find, while also being able to last in melee thanks to their sky-high armour and decent swords. They also look no less kickass than they are. Overall, an excellent close combat unit.

Honorable mentions go to Cretan Archers, Scythed Chariots and Peltasts of any kind (on that note, does anyone know what Peltast units are the deadliest?).
I personally find the Thraikioi Peltastai to be the deadliest (.285 lethality on secondary weapon- rhomphaia IIRC)

[Carthaginian General]

I personally find the Thraikioi Peltastai to be the deadliest (.285 lethality on secondary weapon- rhomphaia IIRC)

Excellent peltasts with decent combat stats that also carry the Rhomphaia as a secondary weapon?
Seems like Thrace will be the first destination for my reverse-Alexander Pahlavan expedition :yes:

[jabarto]

They've already been mentioned, but Kretan Archers. Need archers? They're some of the best. Need to plug in a gap in your front line? They can do it. Dealing with other skirmishers? Their armor will keep them alive. Seriously, I love these guys.

I also like Gaeroas and Thureophoroi for their sheer versatility and cost effectiveness. Not to mention the Casse skin for the gaeroas looks amazing.

[Cullhwch]

Yeah, the Thraikioi Rhomphaiaphoroi (Elite Thracian Infantry) technically have better attack because they have 11 AP attack with something like .26 lethality but they die to easily when under missile fire or even in melee combat as they have much lower armour than the Cordinau Orca. The Cordinau Orca aren't really supposed to be very lethal because their swords are not like the rhomphaias, falxes, kppis/falcata or axes which are armour-piercing or are of high lethality. Their swords are only slightly curved.

Yes, but the regular Celtic longsword of approximately the same length has the aforementioned .225 lethality stat, much higher than that of the Cordinau Orca. That, IMHO, makes Solduros (with spears removed, mind you) more effective than the Cordinau Orca.

[Celtic_Punk]

Massaliotai Hoplitai (Massilian Medium Hoplites)
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/eleutheroi/gaul/rebel_massiloi_hoplitai.gif

these guys pack the punch of good hoplites with the bravery and skill of celts, aswell as armed with the best longswords in the world... la tene swords

[Maion Maroneios]

Yes, the Massaliotai are very cool indeed. Especially if you have BI and give them the shieldwall ability:wink:

Maion

[Celtic_Punk]

Im fighting a battle at pergamon right now, and have 2 units of these guys, plus spartan general, plus 3 units of aitolian axemen, the axemen started off, surrounding the sallying enemy at the gate a upside down U shape, heavy casualties, then supported them with the massalians on the left and centre, and had my Spartans on the right. Massalians are doing awesomely. im TOTALLY outnumbered, but still kickin ass (medium battle difficulty) Im quite thankful i did a quick expedition to Northern Italy to help my Roman allies against the gauls. I am looking forward to buying Massalia off Rome so i can recruit these guys!

[Zradha Pahlavan]

I miss these guys.

Spahbade Pahlavanig (Early Parthian Bodyguard)

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pahlava/pah_early_bg.gif

[Maion Maroneios]

Im fighting a battle at pergamon right now, and have 2 units of these guys, plus spartan general, plus 3 units of aitolian axemen, the axemen started off, surrounding the sallying enemy at the gate a upside down U shape, heavy casualties, then supported them with the massalians on the left and centre, and had my Spartans on the right. Massalians are doing awesomely. im TOTALLY outnumbered, but still kickin ass (medium battle difficulty) Im quite thankful i did a quick expedition to Northern Italy to help my Roman allies against the gauls. I am looking forward to buying Massalia off Rome so i can recruit these guys!
Well, you can recruit them as mercenaries as well.

Maion

[Celtic_Punk]

Thats what I did... i just lost that battle btw... i pushed through the gate, they pulled the same tactic on me, cept they lost about 90% of their men... my guys fought to the last man... ironically it was a spartan (who had 2 silver chevrons, he took out 16 guys [i counted] after his partner (a massalian hoplite who had 3 bronze chevs) died. bye bye faction leader! lol least i took ennonmos with me

f***ing selucids are taking pergamon now... i just fought that battle for them pretty much... shifty buggers. seriously, im thinking of buying an army of spartans and massalians and just boning the selucids. i hate them so much.

[desert]

My favorite unit would have to be the Tindanotae.

https://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/desertSypglass/galatian_tindanotae1.gif

They are Asia's Gaesatae, and while I have never used Gaesatae, I have a feeling that Tindanotae are better.

They can make an enemy army rout as soon as they reach your line, and can frontally charge Argyraspides and obliterate them.

They aren't very common as mercenaries, and are as expensive as mercenary Tarentine cavalry, but a couple of units will be enough to take you to the Indos.

[The Celtic Viking]

The Galatikoi Kluddolon.
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pontos/pon_kluddolon.gif

It's not because they're particularly awesome on the battlefield (though they're still very good), but more because I just like 'em boys. It's their style of fighting barechested with a shortsword and a buckler that speaks to me the most, which is why I love the bagaudas and kluddobro as well.

[Gnostiko]

So far...Indian Guild Infantry, they just look so cool, and if built in a settlement with a gymnasium and armory they can hold their own against most. Downsides would have to be relatively small unit size and loose formation.

[Celtic_Punk]

or the Dacian light phalanx. they took out 500 men for the loss of 98 in my most recent battle! celt units are so powerful lol

[Maion Maroneios]

and can frontally charge Argyraspides and obliterate them
That truly was a good one!

Maion

[Zeibek]

or the Dacian light phalanx. they took out 500 men for the loss of 98 in my most recent battle! celt units are so powerful lol

Whats their secondary weapon? Is it a Celtic longsword, because other than possible Celtic weaponry the don't really count as Celts.

Anyways, my choice is:

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pahlava/pah_grivpanvar.gif

What can I say? I'm a huge Pahlavan fan, and these are the most badass unit they get.

[Celtic_Punk]

Dacians are celts, they just changed alot more culturally than the other celts. their secondary weapon looks more like a sickle than a falx. its much shorter and the curve is more pronounced. anyway they saved Byzantion.

[Strategos Alexandros]

Their secondary weapon is a Sica, and I always thought they were completely separate to Celts.
Anyways, https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/getai/getai_thraikioi_rhomphaia.gif
are probably my favourite unit, although I do like a lot of the Makedonian, Quarthadastim and Lusotannan units.
EDIT: Oh, and Kluddargos are my other favourite unit.

[Carthaginian General]

Their secondary weapon is a Sica, and I always thought they were completely separate to Celts.
Anyways, https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/getai/getai_thraikioi_rhomphaia.gif
are probably my favourite unit, although I do like a lot of the Makedonian, Quarthadastim and Lusotannan units.
EDIT: Oh, and Kluddargos are my other favourite unit.

Yeah, Thracians kick ass. It's a shame they're so boring. ''Oh look, insert hellenic faction here has Thracians! kickass!'' - And then you discover that the other factions have a carbon-copy of that unit...

[Ludens]

Dacians are celts, they just changed alot more culturally than the other celts.

Dacians are Thracians. However, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a major Celtic influence on their culture. AFAIK Celts made an important part of their Society during their glory days.

[Celtic_Punk]

kinda like a fusion of cultures... eh? sounds like my family... Celto-Canadianism! rofl

[Cullhwch]

My favorite unit would have to be the Tindanotae.

https://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/desertSypglass/galatian_tindanotae1.gif

They are Asia's Gaesatae, and while I have never used Gaesatae, I have a feeling that Tindanotae are better.

They can make an enemy army rout as soon as they reach your line, and can frontally charge Argyraspides and obliterate them.

They aren't very common as mercenaries, and are as expensive as mercenary Tarentine cavalry, but a couple of units will be enough to take you to the Indos.

No, Gaesatae have both a higher attack and defense.

[desert]

I say they are better, dammit! :skull::whip: :beam:

[mlc82]

With TWFanatic's hoplite mod, the early (Camillan) Romani Triarii become outright killing machines. They roll over most opponents like tanks and are near impossible to kill (and saved the day vs Gaesatae for me a few times). I don't think they're my overall favorite, but wanted to add it in since most people seem to not like them, according to the "worst unit" thread!

[penguinking]

With TWFanatic's hoplite mod, the early (Camillan) Romani Triarii become outright killing machines. They roll over most opponents like tanks and are near impossible to kill (and saved the day vs Gaesatae for me a few times). I don't think they're my overall favorite, but wanted to add it in since most people seem to not like them, according to the "worst unit" thread!

They are really, really powerful. In my Casse campaign, the Romani had three full stacks of nothing but Triarii and Pedites Extraordanarii, each led by a general of at least four stars. The triarii will not route, and chew through infantry and cavalry at an extremely brisk pace. Fighting them with levies is a challenge, so I'm shipping in some Iberian mercenaries and Belgae swordsmen... but even then I'll be driven out of northern Italy.

As for my favorite unit, it would have to be the Belgae Swordsmen (Minaht). Extremely powerful.

[NeoSpartan]

Gaesatae and Soldurus!

[Grriffon]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/kart-hadast/kart_picked_libypho.gif
Just get something to support them against ranged troops and you're set.

I can't say enough good things about these guys. They are total badasses.30 defense and a super high lethality axe attack? yes please!

[Reno Melitensis]

https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/roman_cohors_reformata.gif

https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/romani_cohors_imperatoria.gif

https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/roman_cohors_praetoriana.gif

Well all you listed good units, but this are the best. We shall conquer you all, HAHAHAHAHAha.:laugh4:

Cheers.

[Zradha Pahlavan]

What's wrong with the guy in the middle? He's all deformed and stuff, when compared to the others.

[satalexton]

oh no u don't D= *summons a full stack of gold 3 chev gaesatae from thin air*

[Ibrahim]

What's wrong with the guy in the middle? He's all deformed and stuff, when compared to the others.

modelling accident IIRC. they were supposed to shrink it, but the modeller failed to come up with his dues, again IIRC.

[Kromulan]

OK, favorite unit is still Drapanai. Yes, they're not invincible, but they'll take apart some heavily armored elites for a fraction of the cost.

[Lucio Domicio Aureliano]

[QUOTE=Reno Melitensis;2037144]https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/roman_cohors_reformata.gif

https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/romani_cohors_imperatoria.gif

https://www.europabarbarorum.org/ebcomwww/i/units/romani/roman_cohors_praetoriana.gif

Well all you listed good units, but this are the best. We shall conquer you all, HAHAHAHAHAha.:laugh4:

agreed

[Megas Methuselah]

I don't know, man. I think that deformity is a sign of weakness...

[JeffSteel]

I'm gonna say......

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JeffCSteel/Misc/seleukid_indian_elephant.gif https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JeffCSteel/Misc/seleukid_indian_elephant_armored.gif

What can I say? I like big, exotic, semi-unpractical, expensive, monstrosities. You cant really say your a Basielus without them though. The sight of them rampaging through enemy lines is enough to just make my day. I have a soft spot for them, in EB and in life. So I always make it a point to beeline towards elephant recruitment, at which point they remain a permanent feature of the grand army(s), even if the nation must be bankrupted to do so. I suppose that's the megalomaniac in me. :egypt:

[-Praetor-]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/arche-seleukeia/seleukid_eranshar_arsht.gif

[a completely inoffensive name]

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JeffCSteel/Misc/seleukid_indian_elephant_armored.gif

I always like to have a couple of these in my army in my campaign. And by a couple I mean all 20 slots are filled with these.

[Grriffon]

I'm gonna say......

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JeffCSteel/Misc/seleukid_indian_elephant.gif https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JeffCSteel/Misc/seleukid_indian_elephant_armored.gif

What can I say? I like big, exotic, semi-unpractical, expensive, monstrosities. You cant really say your a Basielus without them though. The sight of them rampaging through enemy lines is enough to just make my day. I have a soft spot for them, in EB and in life. So I always make it a point to beeline towards elephant recruitment, at which point they remain a permanent feature of the grand army(s), even if the nation must be bankrupted to do so. I suppose that's the megalomaniac in me. :egypt:

Armored elephants are indeed a truly awesome unit.

[Chris1959]

Sarmatian Bodyguard as theylook so good, and are quite effective too. Also Bruttian infantry through Konny's mod, for some reason they seem to have born the brunt of my legions fighting, and they look nice too!

[Cbvani]

Right now I'm loving the pedites extrodinarii. They have a monstrous defense that means they can hold the line against anyone but high-value AP units, especially in guard mode.
They serve as the front line troops in my Romani campaign right now, absorbing whatever the AI throws at me.

[Onehandstan]

Having played a little more through my Casse campaign I have a new favoutie:
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/casse/casse_kluddargos.gif
If the enemies are butter they have the kinves (damn huge kinves)

[Horst Nordfink]

It's a toss up between Thraikioi Peltastai or Persian Archer-Spearmen. Thraikioi Peltastai are nigh-on invincible, but Persian Archer-Spearmen are just so damn versatile.

[anubis88]

No, Gaesatae have both a higher attack and defense.

and higher morale.

My favourite unit would be the Galatian cavalry. Didn't like them at first becouse of their price, but damn, they do their job like they are supposed to

[Apázlinemjó]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pontos/pon_hoplitai.gif

I like these guys, even if they are so oldschool. :dizzy2:

[delablake]

Pedites extraordinari
Scythian foot archers
Balearic slingers

[Ignopotens]

OK, favorite unit is still Drapanai. Yes, they're not invincible, but they'll take apart some heavily armored elites for a fraction of the cost.

I love Drapanai



https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/arche-seleukeia/seleukid_eranshar_arsht.gif

Archer-Spearmen were the core of my early armies in my Saba campaign.

[Cute Wolf]

These units are certainly not the best... but they performed very well as my bulk infantry (eng, the xyxtophoroi are "softener" for tough infantry line)... capable to hold elites when using the right tactics....... (but certainly not Gaesatae and Tindanotae, fight them with Epilektoi anyway...)
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/koinon-hellenon/kh_taxeis_hoplitai.gif
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/koinon-hellenon/kh_spendenotai.gif
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/koinon-hellenon/kh_peltastai.gif
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/koinon-hellenon/kh_hippeis_xystophoroi.gif
And an army comprised of these guys in silver chevrons... when used properly, will decimate all army dares to across them...

[antisocialmunky]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/baktria/baktria_parasupattyasreni.gif

If you liked the Casse Sword Heroes of the Thracian Kensai, then these guys should also be on your list since they are pretty much the definition of one-hit-one-kill.

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/baktria/baktria_hetairoi_kataphraktoi.gif

Pretty much the best cavalry in the game. Never seen anyone lose with this unit in serious online play.

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/romani/roman_auxilia_pedites_extra.gif

Basically Hypastists without the spears. These were indispensible in hte RvG Tournement.

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/getai/getai_komatai_thorakitai_s.gif

... These guys are just scary as line infantry.

[Elcmar]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/makedonia/mak_thrakioi_peltastai.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/arche-seleukeia/seleukid_peltastai.gif



I get so much use out of these two units - showers of javelins, a quick charge to the back of an engaged enemy and then they still have the energy to chase down routers, course i prefer the Thrakioi version (AP ftw!), but when i can't get them, ordinary peltastai do almost as well.


https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/arche-seleukeia/seleukid_pantodapoi_phalangitai.gif

Yep, i know there are better and shinier phalanxes available, but for cost, these guys rule! If used correctly they do everything a phalanx is supposed to do - i've even cut apart a few Argyraspides with these guys. They pretty much always make up the bulk of my AS and Pontos armies - the only reason i replace them with better units is for Roleplaying purposes

[Phalanx300]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/koinon-hellenon/kh_spartiates.gif

Spartan Hoplites! :2thumbsup: I'm just a very big fan of the real Sparta, no matter if they aren't the strongest units in the game, the fact that they are Spartans make them my favorite unit. :idea2:

They also look great! To bad that they don't wear the Mora Emblems but the old style armour makes up for it. :whip:


I'm basicly a big fan of all Hoplite units! From Saka Hoplites to Massilian Hoplites. :inquisitive:

[Fluvius Camillus]

I cant choose! Probably some uber-troops which make me think about sledgehammers...:smash:

Something is this direction...
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/arche-seleukeia/seleukid_thorakitai_argyras.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/romani/roman_auxilia_pedites_extra.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/hayasdan/hay_hyesparapet.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/getai/getai_thraikioi_rhomphaia.gif
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/eleutheroi/iberia/rebel_dosidataskeli.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/eleutheroi/british_isles/goidilic_ordmhornaght.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/pontos/pon_tindanotae.gif

Cant find chariots:wall:

EB is awesome, beats MTWII.

[Mulceber]

I guess I'm old-school:

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/romani/roman_cohors_reformata.gif

Give me 3/4 of a stack of these guys with silver chevrons, some cavalry and a general to back them up and I'm quite happy. -M

[Celtic_Punk]

Dacian light phalanx once again!

500 kills to 98 dead. They held the street when nobody else could, and though they died in the end.. Byzantium was saved. they held the line alone, and long enough for the other streets to hold on and win, and fall back to defend the square. They did their job, didn't really fail either. By the time they pushed through they had so little men, such low morale and no energy left, just the sight of hopite's shields was enough for them to turn tail and run.


Spartan hoplites are also topnotch. I make entire armies out of these guys. I recruit akonistai out of korinth and athens, and ship them to sparta and disband them just to make sure i can pump out more troops. 5 spartan hoplites, 2 akonistai, 2 slingers, and a general and you are a force to be reckonned with.


I still have not met an equal to them.. except the gaestae! They are the best unit in EB hands down.




MASSALIAN HOPLITES! FTW! (not for the win.. wtf just backwards!)

massalians are like spartans only they have a swortsword when the goin gets tough. They are why in my opinion spartans should be equiped with a sword like they were in real life.

[vartan]

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/hayasdan/hay_nakhararakan_tiknapah.gif

These Tiknapahs are just awesome.

[mosedavid]

At work at mo (yes - may bank holiday :no::furious3:) so no nice pics here but for my two peneth worth:

Cavalry:

Cav archers (the ones with spears, not daggers - do you like my accurate description!): Just so lethal and probably the most annoying troops on the entire rosta.
Numidian cav: brilliant at running about and not getting tired, fast and have a decent charge for light cav.


Infantry:

Bruti Inf: Just because since I upgraded my graphics card they look so damn beautiful!
Classical hopilites: Look beautiful and are excellent all round troops. I often use them on loose formation as i'm sure others do.

[Silence Hunter]

I love these guys:

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/getai/getai_thraikioi_rhomphaia.gif

They are just awesome when it comes to ruining someones day...or life :whip:

[Phalanx300]

Dacian light phalanx once again!

500 kills to 98 dead. They held the street when nobody else could, and though they died in the end.. Byzantium was saved. they held the line alone, and long enough for the other streets to hold on and win, and fall back to defend the square. They did their job, didn't really fail either. By the time they pushed through they had so little men, such low morale and no energy left, just the sight of hopite's shields was enough for them to turn tail and run.


Spartan hoplites are also topnotch. I make entire armies out of these guys. I recruit akonistai out of korinth and athens, and ship them to sparta and disband them just to make sure i can pump out more troops. 5 spartan hoplites, 2 akonistai, 2 slingers, and a general and you are a force to be reckonned with.


I still have not met an equal to them.. except the gaestae! They are the best unit in EB hands down.




MASSALIAN HOPLITES! FTW! (not for the win.. wtf just backwards!)

massalians are like spartans only they have a swortsword when the goin gets tough. They are why in my opinion spartans should be equiped with a sword like they were in real life.


It would probably be a small sword though at EB time, seeing as Spartan sword kept shrinking turning it in a sort of dagger more usefull in Phalanx warfare.:2thumbsup:

[athanaric]

Choosing a few favourites among EB's hundreds of absolutely beautiful units is very hard. I'll give it a try though:

https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/baktria/baktria_hetairoi_kataphraktoi.gifhttps://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/sweboz/sweboz_druhtiz_habukisku.gif
https://www.europabarbarorum.com/i/units/makedonia/mak_thrakioi_peltastai.gif
https://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6305/germanicinfantrywargoz.jpg