I absolutely love those Persian-mercenaries with the coat of plate armor and the spear + mace.
IMO, they are the epitome of the standard mercenary unit. Same goes for Messlinian hoplites with the spear + sword.
Maybe it's because they have a spear and a backup weapon and they're equally good in both...making them good against both infantry and cavalry.
Jack of all trade mercs ftw. :D
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