I'm currently playing a fantastic Byzantium campaign. My goal is to re-establish the ancient Roman empire. I try to use similar tactics in battle as the Roman army used. It's not completely possible since the Byz lack the appropriate units like javelin-armed troops. I modded the Byzantine spearmen to be a bit more capable because they seem to be almost identical to spear militia. The unit description still says they are a step up from militias. Even the morale is the same. I like the outlook of Byzantine units, the armoured ones. They look like professional soldiers.
Gunpowder seems to be a problem though. My question is what gunpowder units can be hired as mercenaries and where they can be hired?

- Centurion Guru