Great replies all round.

Nevertheless, its all very well doing 1 v 1 tests against Iberians, Hillmen and Town Watch. But in the campaign, where the AI spawns out huge armies full of Eastern Infantry, even with their Cav bonus, even at times with silver chevrons, they still get absolutely tonked.

Poor morale, sure. But a very poor unit nonetheless. Eastern Infantry should measure up to Hastati, Iberians, Militia Hoplites, Levy Pikemen, Nubian Spearmen etc, but they don't, even with superior numbers.