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| − | Auxilia are the first post-Marian infantry unit that can be recruited. Unlike other Roman infantry, these soldiers use spears instead of swords and pila in combat. Auxilia cost roughly the same as [[Hastati (RTW Unit) |Hastati]], their pre-Marian counterpart. Auxilia have a high defense and low offense, except for the unit’s anti-cavalry bonus. | + | Auxilia are the first post-Marian infantry unit that can be recruited. Unlike other Roman infantry, these soldiers use spears instead of swords and pila in combat. Auxilia cost roughly the same as [[Hastati (RTW Unit) |Hastati]], their pre-Marian counterpart. Auxilia have a high defense and low offense, except for the unit’s anti-cavalry bonus. They will do a good job at holding the line, but will do very little damage against Infantry, so they need another unit to support them to win the battle. |
| − | Overall, Auxilia are decent enough troops for support in battle and garrisoning in the campaign map. | + | Overall, Auxilia are decent enough troops for support in battle and garrisoning in the campaign map. Compared to Hastati they are very weak against infantry but they give the post-Marian Romans a much needed unit to fight cavalry. Against the strongest cavalry however Auxilia may still struggle. In the late game it is probably better for the Romans to use their own formidable cavalry against enemy cavalry, making Auxilia eventually obsolete. |
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<li>[[Image:Scipii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][[Scipii_(RTW_Faction) |The House of Scipii]]</li> | <li>[[Image:Scipii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][[Scipii_(RTW_Faction) |The House of Scipii]]</li> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 14 February 2021
| Auxilia (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | Light Infantry |
| Unit Size | 161 men |
| Weaponry | Spear |
| Morale | 6 |
| Melee Attack | 5 |
| Ranged Attack | N/A |
| Defence | 16 |
| Charge Bonus | 2 |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Ammunition | N/A |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 430 |
| Upkeep Cost | 170 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | Unlimited |
| Building Requirements | Militia Barracks |
| Technology Requirements | Marian Reforms |
| Attributes | |
Auxilia are highly disciplined and tough spearmen who provide support to Roman legionaries in battle.
Overview
Auxilia are highly disciplined and tough spearmen who provide support to Roman legionaries in battle. They are defensive infantry, expected to protect the flanks of the heavier legionaries from cavalry and similar threats; their training is at least as harsh as that of the legionaries and produces men with a similar level of discipline and hardiness. These troops need to keep up with other Roman forces, and so cannot be allowed to tire easily. They are recruited from among non-Romans within the Empire, and this is easy because Roman citizenship is far from being universal.
Historically, Roman commanders made sure that auxilia were always stationed far away from home so that there was no temptation to acts of rebellion. The changes introduced by Gaius Marius meant that professional auxiliaries were recruited to serve alongside the now-professional legionaries; a wholesale shake-up of the Roman military machine saw the whole army being put on a full time, service-for-life footing, with auxiliaries being rewarded with Roman citizenship at the end of their military careers.
Details
Auxilia are the first post-Marian infantry unit that can be recruited. Unlike other Roman infantry, these soldiers use spears instead of swords and pila in combat. Auxilia cost roughly the same as Hastati, their pre-Marian counterpart. Auxilia have a high defense and low offense, except for the unit’s anti-cavalry bonus. They will do a good job at holding the line, but will do very little damage against Infantry, so they need another unit to support them to win the battle.
Overall, Auxilia are decent enough troops for support in battle and garrisoning in the campaign map. Compared to Hastati they are very weak against infantry but they give the post-Marian Romans a much needed unit to fight cavalry. Against the strongest cavalry however Auxilia may still struggle. In the late game it is probably better for the Romans to use their own formidable cavalry against enemy cavalry, making Auxilia eventually obsolete.
Factions
Senate
The House of Brutii
The House of Julii
The House of Scipii