The Ptolemaioi actually do get a similar high-quality phalanx unit but it is not widely recruitable outside the Fayun (Memphis) and the Nile Delta (Alexandreia). On the other hand their Galatikoi Klerouchoi have a very wide AOR giving them arguably one of the 'best bang for the buck' heavy infantry units especially when taking 'shipping time' into account. Their other major asset is their access to a good medium/heavy cavalry (lancer) unit: the Agema. Personally I'd favour the Agema over Hellenikoi Kataphraktoi, because Hetairoi is as heavy as cavalry needs to be for Diadochoi factions, but a unit like the Agema is (just as) dependable by virtue of its versatility and IIRC a good bit cheaper too.
Apart from that the Ptolemaioi can't quite stand up to the AS's standards: while it is true both factions share the bulk of their troop (types) the real core troops of the AS have significantly wider AOR. And when it comes to specialities, the AS has a better unit roster as well: Hypaspistai, Kinsmen Cavalry, Scythed Chariots, Guild Warriors (Indian infantry with big sword-axes), Kamboja cavalry, Pheraspidai, Thorakitai Agematos Basilikou. Do the Ptolemaioi actually even get access to Eastern Axemen, Subeshi Archers and Galatikoi Kuarothoroi (about equals of Galatikoi Klerouchoi but much more limited AOR)?
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