Its that time again! Whats your favourite [Hoplite] unit?

**Celtic_Punk** · 11-12-2008, 22:03

Except this one has a twist. What is your favourite hoplite unit. early triarii count. they are pretty much hoplites in a different name. but dont hold a spear to the Classical hoplites.

Mine would have to be.... Massalian hoplites. Though I rely on my Spartans to get the job done, Massallians do it looking badass. That helmet looks so well done, you can see the grit on the Iron of the helm! Longswords+Hoplitesheild and spear + good ol' celtic bravery = badass.

**SpawnOfEbil** · 11-12-2008, 22:14

Ekdromoi Hoplitoi.

You get more men, and (iirc) their stats are about the same as classical hoplites. Plus, you can get them earlier.

**Aemilius Paulus** · 11-12-2008, 22:14

Originally Posted by Celtic_Punk

early triarii count. they are pretty much hoplites in a different name.

Good, because they are my favorite hoplite unit!:

Originally Posted by Celtic_Punk

but dont hold a spear to the Classical hoplites.

What exactly do you mean by that? Greek Classical Hoplites are my second favorite unit, and the reason why I chose to include them in my post is because the Triarii have a very limited AOR, whereas the Classical hoplites are found in quite a bit of different places:

EDIT: If everyone posted pictures of their favorite units, this thread would look much nicer. If that's OK with Celtic_Punk of course.

**Pontius Pilate** · 11-13-2008, 17:47

Hands down, the best hoplite unit ever.

EDIT: Damn, Aemilius beat me to it.

**MerlinusCDXX** · 11-12-2008, 22:21

Ok, I'll start

Kelto-Hellenikoi Hoplitai (I like 'em better with the Pontic skin though)

These Guys, the perfect mix of Hoplitai and Thureophoroi fighting style.

Aemilius Paullus beat me to it.

**Grriffon** · 11-12-2008, 23:29

I'd have to go with Massalian Hoplites as well.

*flip top head Guiness guys voice* Hoplites with a sword? Brilliant!

**Legosoldier** · 11-13-2008, 00:34

My favorite hoplite unit is the Sacred Band

**HasdrubalBarca** · 11-13-2008, 04:15

axes + spears + nice armor = me like

**Celtic_Punk** · 11-13-2008, 07:19

hahaha nice one Grriffon

You must say the unit name AND post a picture from the website please.

Ill grab mine

to be honest this bloody pic does not do them justice. Just beware when you hire them as mercs, Expect high casualties till you get them good equipment and some experience. Which usually ends up with their numbers being thinned out.

Even still if they end up with only 25 men, Keep them behind the Phalanx/Battleline, then use them as a killing squad.

**Grriffon** · 11-13-2008, 17:05

Originally Posted by HasdrubalBarca

axes + spears + nice armor = me like

Oh God, I totally didn't think sacred band or liby-phoenecian axemen would count. These elite liby-phonecian axemen are quite probably my favorite unit in the game period, much less favorite hoplite.

Good call!

**HasdrubalBarca** · 11-15-2008, 08:11

Originally Posted by HasdrubalBarca

axes + spears + nice armor = me like

Elite Liby-Phoenicians

**Kromulan** · 11-13-2008, 23:01

Favorite HOPLITE??

Hmm. . . which dolts with sticks do I like. . .

I guess Red Sea Hoplites, because they are the first decent line infantry other than nobles or FM Saba gets.

OR,
Spartan bodyguards, because they stand and fight me while the rest of the dolts with sticks run away too quickly.