In-Depth Unit Analyses

[realm56]

In the years since EB2 has been around, there have been many campaign guides posted in the fora detailing how a campaign should be approached, but with most only mentioning key units and their roles in passing, I want to change that. A poll will be posted with choices for which unit will have the honour of having the first of many in-depth unit analyses done for them. To start, which unit type would you like me to focus on? Is it the good, old infantry, the swift agile skirmisher or archer, or perhaps the all-mighty shock cavalry, whose charges scatters all before them?

The analyses will be laid out roughly as follows:

Unit stats and abilities at a glance.
Tactical Assessment
Availability on the campaign map
Comparisons to similar units



Voting results for the previous round:

Voting for Round 14 of the In-Depth Unit Analysis has been completed and closed and the results are out!



It appears that the Caucasian and Indian cultures have won this week with a vote total of 18. As such, Mid-tier units have been released.


Voting for the next unit:

You will all now vote on the next unit that you want broken down and analyzed. We would like to dedicate this week to an animal that has been at the forefront of humanity's capacity for warfare, the horse, as such, mounted warriors will be the order of the week!

You will have until the 12th of November to cast your vote!


Straw Poll Link:

https://strawpoll.com/urdovv1eo



Completed Analyses:

Rounds 1 to 14 (30/7/2021 to 29/10/2021):
Katoikoi Thraikes
Hippeis Bosporitai
Pantodapoi
Aswar i Sakastan
Carbantoi
Amossoi
Hippeis Baktrioi
Hippotoxotai Baktrioi
Ebess Toutas
Parashim Maurim
Thureopherontes Toxotai
Triarii (Polybian)
Toghrin Ordo
Frisadruhtiz
Walidoz Knabaniz
Brateres Coso
Khamis
Hippeis Tarantinoi
Principes (Camillan)
Ilieis
Cohors Tumultaria

TEMPORARALLY REMOVED, AWAITING RERELEASE

Round 14 (29/10/21 to 5/11/21):

Ksatriya Khadgacarmadharas
Doryphoroi Kolkhoi

Note: We are currently experiencing issues uploading our analyses, please refer to our TWC site to access the PDFs:

https://www.twcenter.net/forums/show...-Unit-Analyses



That's all for now!

[realm56]

Voting for the unit to feature in Round 2 of the In-Depth Unit Analyses has officially closed! The Aswar i Sakastan has been chosen! Their analysis has now been posted.

Voting for the next unit to be done is now open! This time, we will take a trip all the way to the other side of the world to the British Isles and take a peek at the inhabitants who call it home! Cast your vote on the straw poll (Link to the poll is in the opening post under the Voting for the next unit section), you have until the 13th of August to do so.

[realm56]

Voting for the unit to feature in Round 3 of the In-Depth Unit Analyses has officially closed! The Carbantoi has been chosen! Their analysis has now been posted.

Voting for the next unit to be done is now open! This time, we will take a peek at some of the meanest and greediest mercenaries the Mediterranean has to offer. Cast your vote on the straw poll for the unit you want me to hire for the week (Link to the poll is in the opening post under the Voting for the next unit section), you have until the 20th of August to do so.

[realm56]

Voting for the unit to feature in Round 4 of the In-Depth Unit Analyses has officially closed! The Amossoi has been chosen! Their analysis has now been posted.

Voting for the next unit to be done is now open! This time, we will head to the Caucasus and take a look at the hardy folks that call the place home. Cast your vote on the straw poll for the unit you want me to hire for the week (Link to the poll is in the opening post under the Voting for the next unit section), you have until the 27th of August to do so.

How are you liking them so far?

Feedback is always welcome.

[realm56]

Voting for the unit to feature in Round 5 of the In-Depth Unit Analyses has officially closed! The Aswar i Nezagan has been chosen! Their analysis has now been posted.

Voting for the next unit to be done is now open! This time, the units for this week are part of a faction breakdown with Baktria being the faction in the spotlight for this week. Cast your vote on the straw poll for the unit you want me to pick for the week (Link to the poll is in the opening post under the Voting for the next unit section), you have until the 3rd of September to do so.

[realm56]

Voting for the unit to feature in Round 6 of the In-Depth Unit Analyses has officially closed! It appears that we have a tie! The Baktrioi Hippeis and Hippotoxotai come out tied for first place! Their analysis has now been posted.

Voting for the next unit to be done is now open! This week will be special, we will be doing a mystery box, guess the units that are in this week's poll in the comments and vote! I will give a short phrase for each of this week's units to help you out.

You will have until the 10th of September to make your guesses and cast your vote!

Poll:https://strawpoll.com/82u5rwbkb

1. We may adopt the ways of the settled peoples, either by assimilation, marriage or birth but our bows still sing and our aim still true. Not all of us can afford a horse but we are well protected all the same.
2. Many write and speak of us in awe and in fear. Neither pain, toil or cold shall stop our thunderous charge, our courage shall be seen by all. Even if the sky falls on our heads, we will be remembered!
3. From the most revered city in our fine Republic we hail, clad in the finest kit avaliable to us. We may be a little older and wiser but we are still ready and willing to fight alongside our younger brethren in this most dire of times.
4. From the Heavenly Mountains we come, hooves thundering through the great steppe with the finest of our kinsmen, and driven to seek everlasting glory and fame. Our renown will live forever.

I will reveal the answers at the end of the vote!

Stay tuned!