Maybe I'm just a moron, but after the Marian Reform, why doesn't any of the Roman factions have a spearmen? And no, Town Watch don't count and neither do those useless Auxilia's.
Where's the Roman spearmen??
Maybe I'm just a moron, but after the Marian Reform, why doesn't any of the Roman factions have a spearmen? And no, Town Watch don't count and neither do those useless Auxilia's.
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Re: Where's the Roman spearmen??
Auxilia are fine. If a general is near to rally them and some cavalry and/or as support, they are fine. They are acceptable on their own. They are the only spear unit after the reforms, anyhow. I find that mercenary hoplites are commonly available where strong spear units are needed, though I have never tested them systematically against auxilia, so I might be wrong there.
Last edited by Patricius; 10-12-2004 at 04:45.
Re: Where's the Roman spearmen??
Bah, legionaries perform better in about every situation better than Auxilia. I never made anymore after several disappointments using them.
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Re: Where's the Roman spearmen??
They're not really meant to fight with. That's why they're called Auxillia. If I have to use them, it's flank protection or to slow down a cavalry charge.
[War's] glory is all moonshine; even success most brilliant is over dead and mangled bodies, with the anguish and lamentations of distant families.
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