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  1. 04-09-2010, 15:11 #1
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    Sparta indeed can't recruit militia hoplites. Iirc, that's because they didn't allow lower class people to fight as hoplites.
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    Heavy skirmishers are actually as good in melee as militia hoplites, I find, after throwing all their javelins. Although they do cost more. And if I need garrison troops, toxotai (archers) do just fine.

    Sparta has no need for militia hoplites.
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    Default Re: Very Newbie question

    Quote Originally Posted by Lysimachos View Post
    Sparta indeed can't recruit militia hoplites. Iirc, that's because they didn't allow lower class people to fight as hoplites.
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    Default Re: Very Newbie question

    Quote Originally Posted by Lysimachos View Post
    Sparta indeed can't recruit militia hoplites. Iirc, that's because they didn't allow lower class people to fight as hoplites.
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