Skirmisher Style Armies

[Moros]

You know I envy you scutarii, I can't remember when I had my last real challenge playing a battle, when not overly outnumbered.

[Julius Augustus]

I had a fun challenging battle yesterday. I had odds of over 12 to 1 against me in a siege battle and almost won. Those are the kinds of battles you treasure.

[Cambyses]

Lusos fight more or less like the Romans, but with spears and decent cavalry. Multiple lines of well armoured javelin throwing infantry can take on anyone head to head. You really shouldnt need to use skirmisher stacks to weaken the enemy. If you get into trouble then try and fight a couple of battles in the woods. Their advantage is 1) ability to hide and 2) much higher morale. That advantage does not directly effect attack capacity - especially with missiles. Just get the enemy to run then hunt them down.

[Scutarii]

I always have a cavalry deficit.

What do I need to build cavalry? I can recruit mercenary cavalry, but they are expensive.

I'll try some battles and get back to you...