Lightly armoured spearmen with large shields, Samnite mercenaries are useful for fending off cavalry or supporting heavier infantry. Units included in this area hail from Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, the Balaeric Isles, Greece, Macedon, Thrace, Rhodes and Asia Minor. The Northern Mediterranean is a mostly civilised area with a wide variety of factions and troops. Impetuous, well armoured and armed, these troops are a cavalry force to be reckoned with. Using a very long and heavy two-handed lance these men can crush many lesser units beneath the hooves of their steeds. Pointed helmets and long scale-mail coats give these men a fearsome appearance only exceeded by their shock ability. These men are available for hire by Dacia in Custom Battles. Mercenary equivalent of Scythian Horse archers. As they have no armour or shields these men are not recommended to engage in combat with any but routing troops, as they are far too vulnerable to even lightly armed support troops. Swift mounted archers capable of forming the Cantabrian circle, these men are able to keep a steady rain of arrows on a unit over time, acquiring constant casualties and a steady accumulation of pressue. They are available for hire by Carthage in Custom Battles. These men are perfectly fine holding a battle line as light infantry troops, or acting as an extra missile unit with their javelins, as an extra support unit. With their large shields, large helmets, javelins and gladii, the Spanish mercenaries have a lot in resemblance with early legionary troops, and so they should, as much of the inspiration for the Roman legionaries came from barbarian troops such as Spain's Scutarii. These men are available for hire by Britannia in Custom Battles. Mercenary equivalent of Barbarian Cavalry. These tireless men are perfect for outflanking enemy infantry, chasing down routing enemies or engaging light or missile troops with a powerful charge.
Swift horses and sharp spearpoints make a potent combination. Want an expendable unit to push a battering ram to save your crack troops from enemy fire? These are your men, with a large unit size, a fierce warcry and high speed, these are perfect for all your light support roles.
With large shields, spears and light armour these men make the perfect addition to bolster the ranks of any army. This area includes Spain, Gaul, Britannia, Germania, Dacia and Scythia and all the provinces in between. Comprising much of the north of the campaign map, the barbarian regions represent the fierce warriors of the north where individual bravery, courage and skill are valued as high as discipline and and rigid formations.
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