Macedon

**Craterus** · 04-25-2005, 17:12

Originally Posted by pezhetairoi

Hahaha, Craterus, it's highly ironic that you haven't yet gotten used to fighting with the phalanxes you're given, because your historical namesake under Alexander was a commander of a pezhetairoi phalanx division ^_^ He was supposed to be GOOD at it, lol.

But, yeah, I find pikemen a little unwieldy in reinforcement battles (where the enemy has another army coming in at 90 degrees to your main front), so my Macedonian armies always have a generous complement of barbarian infantry/bastarnae/thracians/any other infantry I can get my family member on, as well as Cretan archers. Like Alexander's army, only about half of every one of my armies were of Macedonian origin, mainly in the form of light lancers and family members.

I rarely take more than 6 units of pikemen with any army in any campaign. In fact, 6 was a high-point i used in Italia, nowhere else. Elsewhere it was rarely more than 4.

Craterus went on to command Alexander's left flank of cavalry. Maybe you have yet to hear of my legendary cavalry commanding. Check out the Spain thread, I posted a description of a heroic victory vs. 1000-something Romans using only 2 generals..

After the assassination of Parmenion, Craterus was promoted to command the left flank. Before this was Parmenion's responsibility.

**cunobelinus** · 04-25-2005, 17:43

dont say anything about craterus pezhetairoi because he is a great commander of cavalry and at least he has a descent name.if u wanna do an online fight with him or our clan is up for a fight

**Craterus** · 04-25-2005, 19:11

Hey littlegannon, he was just stating the irony that Craterus did indeed start his military career commanding a phalanx battalion. As I have stated in this thread, my skill when commanding phalanx units is far from good.

Of course, pezehetaroi if you would like a battle online, I'm up for it (as long as I'm not playing Macedon/Greece), if you would like a clabattle, that is also welcome. If you are not in a clan, you are welcome to join ours, but enough advertising here, visit Campus Martius for MP info.

**pezhetairoi** · 04-26-2005, 01:47

Umm, well, I've never fought online before, I don't think my skills are good enough yet to toe up with true masters like you all... Besides, there's the slight problem in that I don't have internet access at home, and I have to use the computers in school to post on the forums. So. :-( But oh, no, I've been posting on the Spain thread too, remember? I have heard all too often about your cavalry commanding skills, and am justifiably wary of them :-) If I ever join a clan battle, it will be on your side. :-P The day I get internet access at home, I'll take you up on your offer to join Leo Honorius. (what am I getting myself into? *potters off to read Campus Martius*)

Littlegannon, chill :-P Nice to see you're so protective of Craterus, though ^_^ *remarks to Craterus* The Clan Spirit is strong in this one. :-P

Ahaha, sorry, I'm feeling a little crazy today.

**Craterus** · 04-26-2005, 15:49

Lol, me and littlegannon are good friends.

Good to see you would join the clan if you could..

Nice to see you are aware of my cavalry talent.. It's more my lack of infantry talent that puts me off Macedon and Greek Cities..