Quote Originally Posted by Marcus Caelius
What do the categories of Light and Heavy infantry mean in terms of consequences for the game?

I thought that in real life it refers to the weight of equipment carried, and therefore, speed versus weapons and armour, yet Naked Fanatics are rated Heavy despite being about as lightly burdoned as it is possible to imagine.

I also noticed that Hastati are rated as light, yet weren't they true armoured close-order infantry?

Any answers most appreciated
Generally its a reference to their formations, lighter troops are looser then the heavier. Heavy infantry would be the center of the anvil, while lighter would have been on the sides in a looser formation defending the flanks. As for the actual difference in game, its more a difference in the AI's use, and their charge ratings. I may be completely off here and its just a matter of charge ratings, but I believe that heavy infantry impact in the charge differently and more effectively.


Aren't the weapon upgrades seperate for light and heavy. Thats pretty important gameplay wise.
The lighter weapons are usually faster in the swing rate.