Vanya
09-30-2003, 15:49
GAH
Vanya is content to break the news on these classy new units Sorry, Vanya not know how to post picture... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif
BOMBARDIERII SUICIATII
The fattest men from the army are chosen for this highly coveted assignment. These burly men of war wear a metal helmet that encases their entire head and face, and bears a huge iron spike on the crown. These men cannot see much through the visor, but they don't need to. In addition, they wear very heavy -- massive -- shoulder armor. The rest of their bodies is unarmored. Their weapon of choice are two medium daggers -- one in each hand. Shields are shunned by these great warriors. When the enemy battle line approaches, these men mount their catapults and are hurled at great speed through the air onto the surprised enemy lines Their super heavy shoulder armor ensures their dive goes head-first. Skilled suiciatii can use their arms to steer themselves during flight and target individual enemy combatants. Using their helmet spike, they can score a quick kill as they plummet from the heavens. With their arms extended and daggers out, they can even slice through several more men before they hit the ground. Although half of the suiciatii die on impact from broken necks, new revolutions in shoulder and neck armor have reduced these intial casualties. After impact, they pick themselves off the ground and go berserk within the enemy formation, wreaking havoc and spreading death and panic When used in large numbers, the suiciatii can wipe out entire blocks of enemy troops. Their strength is their sheer attack capabilities. Their lack of armor below the shoulders means their are vulnerable to enemy counterattacks. Thus, only a fool would use these men to defend an area.
BARBARIAN SUMO CHARGER
These wear the same type of equipment as the Bombardierii Suiciatii: massive shoulder armor and helmet with big spike. Unlike the suiciatii, however, these are not an airborne unit. They are typically deployed in front of the main formation, and are used to mount a devastating charge into the enemy lines prior to a frontal assault by the main force. Their charge is similar to that of a sumo wrestler -- head first into the enemy gut. This angle of attack ensures their exposed bellies are protected, as only their helmet and shoulders will face the enemy. Naturally, these units need ample protection along their flanks and rear. When used in combination with the suiciatii, these units can easily carry the day
GAH
Vanya is content to break the news on these classy new units Sorry, Vanya not know how to post picture... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif
BOMBARDIERII SUICIATII
The fattest men from the army are chosen for this highly coveted assignment. These burly men of war wear a metal helmet that encases their entire head and face, and bears a huge iron spike on the crown. These men cannot see much through the visor, but they don't need to. In addition, they wear very heavy -- massive -- shoulder armor. The rest of their bodies is unarmored. Their weapon of choice are two medium daggers -- one in each hand. Shields are shunned by these great warriors. When the enemy battle line approaches, these men mount their catapults and are hurled at great speed through the air onto the surprised enemy lines Their super heavy shoulder armor ensures their dive goes head-first. Skilled suiciatii can use their arms to steer themselves during flight and target individual enemy combatants. Using their helmet spike, they can score a quick kill as they plummet from the heavens. With their arms extended and daggers out, they can even slice through several more men before they hit the ground. Although half of the suiciatii die on impact from broken necks, new revolutions in shoulder and neck armor have reduced these intial casualties. After impact, they pick themselves off the ground and go berserk within the enemy formation, wreaking havoc and spreading death and panic When used in large numbers, the suiciatii can wipe out entire blocks of enemy troops. Their strength is their sheer attack capabilities. Their lack of armor below the shoulders means their are vulnerable to enemy counterattacks. Thus, only a fool would use these men to defend an area.
BARBARIAN SUMO CHARGER
These wear the same type of equipment as the Bombardierii Suiciatii: massive shoulder armor and helmet with big spike. Unlike the suiciatii, however, these are not an airborne unit. They are typically deployed in front of the main formation, and are used to mount a devastating charge into the enemy lines prior to a frontal assault by the main force. Their charge is similar to that of a sumo wrestler -- head first into the enemy gut. This angle of attack ensures their exposed bellies are protected, as only their helmet and shoulders will face the enemy. Naturally, these units need ample protection along their flanks and rear. When used in combination with the suiciatii, these units can easily carry the day
GAH