Twitter discussion

[LusitanianWolf]

No it's not roman

If isnt some kind of Lusitanian Scutati/Gestikapoinann maybe?

Spartiates Hoplitai?

[Gustave]

If isnt some kind of Lusitanian Scutati/Gestikapoinann maybe?

no

Spartiates Hoplitai?

and no , but with this one you're coming closer.

[Shadowwalker]

*shakes head*
I'm always astonished how you can see the details you talk about in such little teasers.
The only things I can spot for sure are:
- a spear (could be a javelin even, just a bit thick for that)
- an edge of a (leather? fortiefied wood?) shield with some orange relief/sign on it
- an upper arm that is partly covered by some red cloth
- a small part of a brown body armour that looks like hardened leather
- some black/white structure that doesn't make any sense to my eyes

So ....where did you spot a shortsword for example?


My wild guess would be - since Gustave hinted about a greek elite unit - either the Thorakitai Hoplitai (although I thought they didn't wear leather, have to re-check this) or Epilektoi Hoplitai (although leather makes even less sense in that case....)
Seems I'm not even nearly educated enough for this. :D

Anyway - I hope someone will guess it right soon, I want to know what that black/white thing is ;)

[Arjos]

That black and white thing is a scabbard :P
Went for a shortsword 'cos the grip seems quite straight from what I can see...
The pattern on the shield looks like some grain ear or anything "drop" shaped, mmmm if Sparte is closer, could it be some Neodamodeis or Perioikoi?

[LusitanianWolf]

As you said in the TWC

It isn't that hard, especially if you read previous twitter posts. If you find the name i'll show full renders of the unit.
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If isnt Lusitanian must be a greek elite unit with very rich helmets, with many decorative items.. Maybe some kind of Elite Hoplitai/Thorakitai? The leather armour doesnt seem to fit with any well armoured elite of any greek faction I can remember from EB1. And the red color.... Maybe Bosphorous?