Easter Unit Preview

**PSYCHO V** · 04-10-2007, 02:03

Originally Posted by Krusader

Greetings Europa Barbarorum fans.

The following units will be in the next build, which we are working on at a steady pace.

We hope you have enjoyed this preview.

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?

my2bob

**Teleklos Archelaou** · 04-10-2007, 02:07

Classy as always.

**Urnamma** · 04-10-2007, 02:45

Originally Posted by PSYCHO V

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?

my2bob

In the case of the HK Epilektoi, the cuirass comes straight from Rhodes, to where three or four of the identical type were traced, given as votive offerings in Olympia. The Chalcidician helmet is a very common style, embossed with a crest, as would be appropriate among the most veteran soldiers. His shield is a normal aspis, but with some silver-work adorning the wood around which there is a leather cover. Essentially decorative, it isn't all that expensive considering the silver is just leaf over wood. The white cloak isn't terribly ornate, I should think. Bronze greaves aren't really that rich an accoutrement, seeing as how even the lowest classes often wore them (in the phalanx anyhow, or at least one on the leading leg).

I believe Stefan must have used a similar source to you on the Rhaetian shield. I'm not sure how the most common shield typology in Europe at the time is exactly inappropriate though.

I'll let Anthony defend the Casse, but again, I see no equipment there that could cause concern. Thanks for your comment, but try to be civil when you give them, eh?

**PSYCHO V** · 04-10-2007, 03:45

Originally Posted by Urnamma

In the case of the HK Epilektoi, the cuirass comes straight from Rhodes, to where three or four of the identical type were traced, given as votive offerings in Olympia. The Chalcidician helmet is a very common style, embossed with a crest, as would be appropriate among the most veteran soldiers. His shield is a normal aspis, but with some silver-work adorning the wood around which there is a leather cover. Essentially decorative, it isn't all that expensive considering the silver is just leaf over wood. The white cloak isn't terribly ornate, I should think. Bronze greaves aren't really that rich an accoutrement, seeing as how even the lowest classes often wore them (in the phalanx anyhow, or at least one on the leading leg).

I believe Stefan must have used a similar source to you on the Rhaetian shield. I'm not sure how the most common shield typology in Europe at the time is exactly inappropriate though.

I'll let Anthony defend the Casse, but again, I see no equipment there that could cause concern. Thanks for your comment..

Thanks Matt. Much appreciated.

In relation to the HK Epilektoi, what role will this unit take?

P.S Tried to catch you on MSN over the w/e. Did you get my email?

**BozosLiveHere** · 04-10-2007, 03:55

Oh, oh, I can answer that! General's bodyguard. for KH.

**Teleklos Archelaou** · 04-10-2007, 03:59

There is also a variant of the unit that is recruitable Rod. The old epilektoi unit needs to be removed as it had a "Phalanx-button" formation and thureos.

**BozosLiveHere** · 04-10-2007, 04:05

I know, but AFAIK this one with the two-headed eagle on the shield was selected for the BG. Am I wrong?

**PSYCHO V** · 04-10-2007, 04:19

Originally Posted by BozosLiveHere

Oh, oh, I can answer that! General's bodyguard. for KH.

lol ..thanks mate. They sound good.
Wouldn't happen to know about the other units would you?

my2bob

**Urnamma** · 04-10-2007, 05:00

Yes, these Epilektoi will indeed replace the other BG unit, which was largely a combination of Rhodian and Corinthian design.

What did you want to know about the other units?

Also, I did get your email, just not at the same time you were on. I'll be on all week though, intermittently though it may be, because of class and personal life :-)

**keravnos** · 04-10-2007, 08:28

No comments.

-Phillipos greaves' It is not visible now, but the ends of the greave were very much ornamented. (other than being gilded of course)

**-Praetor-** · 04-10-2007, 03:58

Originally Posted by PSYCHO V

In relation to the HK Epilektoi, what role will this unit take?

Generals bodyguard for KH.

EDIT: GOD DAMNIT, they beated me to it!!!!!!

**Sarcasm** · 04-10-2007, 03:19

Originally Posted by PSYCHO V

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?

my2bob