Quote Originally Posted by Scutarii View Post

I lack anything capable of fighting them in hand to hand
Hmm? The Lusotannan have excellent infantry. Many of them wield AP falcatas, so they actually fight very well against armor-heavy factions like the Romani or Karthadastim. Try Caetranann, Ambakaro, Iberi Caetrati, Loricati Caetrati, Loricati Scutari, and Clona Tekonac. You also have good spearmen (Gestikapoinann, Scortamareva, Iberi Milites, and Iberi Scutari) that can act as line infantry.

If you want to stop missile troops from running from the enemy, turn off "skirmish mode" (right next to "fire at will").