Rorarii (Late) (Polybian Reserve Spearmen) Spear armed conscripts from the allied Socii states, these light troops are used to fill the places of fallen soldiers in battle. Triarii (Late) (Polybian Veteran Spear Maniple) The Roman elite is relucant to adopt a new fighting style, and continue to use their Hastae as a heavy spear unit, forming the rear line in the legion. Principes Samnitici (Late) (Polybian Heavy Sword Maniple) More experienced and heavily armed allied troops form part of the second line, on the flanks of the Roman centre.

Principes (Late) (Polybian Heavy Sword Maniple) Re-armed with mail, pila and a gladius, the reformed Principes represent the new approach of Roman warfare. Hastati Samnitici (Late) (Polybian Light Sword Maniple) These gladii-armed, pila-throwing men are among the youngest of the Socii. Hastati (Late) (Polybian Light Sword Maniple) Hastati no longer have hastae – instead, they bombard the enemy with pila before engaging with the gladius. Equipped with a spear and circular shield, along with the finest armour they can afford.Įquites Extraordinarii (Early) (Camillan Heavy Cavalry Turma) These elite Socii cavalry make up one third of the allied cavalry and are among the very best of Italia.Ĭustodes Corporis Legati (Camillan General’s Bodyguard) These Roman officers and their guard of equestrians lead the roman legion into battle.Ĭanes Bellici (War Dogs) Ferocious animals, trained to rip out men’s throats to break any resistance. Leves (Camillan Levy Javelinmen) Javelin armed skirmishers that act as screening troops and provide missile support to the legions.Įquites (Camillan Cavalry) The cavalry elite of Roman society, used for flanking and persuing routing enemies. They provide a skirmishing force for the legion. Pedites Extraordinarii (Early) (Camillan Elite Hoplite Maniple) The best fifth of the allied triarii are designated as extraordinarii – indeed, extraordinary soldiers.Īccensi (Camillan Levy Slingers) Slingers levied from among the poorest Romans – too poor to afford most equipment. Rorarii (Early) (Camillan Reserve Maniple) The spear-armed Rorarii are a reserve troop of light infantry, that can quickly reach a crisis point in battle. These men hold their position in the third line of the Roman Manipular Legion. Triarii (Early) (Camillan Veteran Maniple) Wealthy and experienced citizen soldiers armed with spears and large shields. Principes Samnitici (Early) (Camillan Heavy Spear Maniple) More experienced and heavily armed allied troops form part of the second line, on the flanks of the Roman centre. They are armed with spears and large shields like the hastati, but have better armour. Principes (Early) (Camillan Heavy Spear Maniple) Wealthy and older Roman citizens, the principes are the main heavy infantry force. These men form the front line on the flanks of the Roman hastati. Hastati Samnitici (Early) (Camillan Light Spear Maniple) The Socii provide medium-grade infantry for Rome. Hastati (Early) (Camillan Light Spear Maniple) These young men are the armoured front line of a Roman legion, equipped with a spear and square shield.

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