Indeed, I believe PI confused the Thorakitai with the all-different Thorakitai Hoplitai. The former emulate Romaioi tactics by throwing heavy javelins and then charging with spears, while the latter are elite reformed hoplites of the Koinon Hellenon. The Thorakitai Hoplitai are like Iphikrateans, with a dory and kopis as primary and secondary weapons.

Oh, and I've seen the Thorakitai Hoplitai use spears. Iphikratides as well. They form up in guard mode and use their spears in the open when I fight them.

Maion