and they have CARTHAGE that means that they are able to build hordes of iberian infantry. so the overwhelm every faction in the beginning. and their rectruitment tab is quite impressive

infantry

iberian infantry
lybian infantry
celtiberian scutarii
poeni infantry
armoured scutarii
heavy carthaginian infantry
sacred legionares (sacred band)

missile

skirmishers
archers

cavalry

round shields
long shields
sacred band cavalry
eles

well beat that