Quote Originally Posted by Mulceber View Post
In terms of stats, yes, Principes are slightly better than the cohors reformata. Why that is, I don't know, although I'm sure the EB team had a good reason for it. Regardless, they're both very good units and the Marian Cohorts will be just as good or better than their Polybian equivalents once they get themselves some experience points.

In terms of cost, the increases is because Principes were landed, citizen soldiers who were fighting for their country and were only paid in rations - no salary for them. Marian troops are professional soldiers and thus are paid to fight. Thus, they cost more and you'll notice their upkeep is higher. -M
Sorta what A Very Super Market said,

Quote Originally Posted by A Very Super Market View Post
The extra men, lethality, and their gigantic AoR makes up for it, don't you think?
and to add, the Marian reforms also represent changes on who is entering the Roman military, since the requirements have changed from the prior two eras, no more farmer-soldiers providing their own equipment.