Exactly. Seeing how most of the Hellenistic states were either in a state of decline (Seleukids) or had too little troops (Ptolemaioi).
A site that I advise you to read is: http://warandgame.wordpress.com/2007...ucid-military/
Also, keep in mind that you won't send Argyraspides with the son of the nephew of the sister of the son of the cousin of the brother of the King. Argyraspides were elite, so really save them for special persons (the family of the Basileus, the Epistrategos tes Mikras Asias, the Archon tes Aigyptou, the Satrap of Makedonia, etc.).
When campaigning in the east, I advise something like this.
1/2 General
6/7 Pandatapoi Phalangitai
2 Thureophoroi/Shipri Tukul Pezoi
2 Slinger types
2 Archer types
2 Peltast types
2 Light cavalry (preferred javelin-throwing)
2 Prodromoi/Other medium cavalry
Edit: And if you want to REALLY be accurate, I say LOT'S of mercenaries. The AS were in major domestical problems at that time.
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