Difference between revisions of "Velites (RTW Unit)"
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Vellites are recruited from the younger citizens who lack the experience (or the money for their own gear) to fight as Hastati or other heavy infantry. | Vellites are recruited from the younger citizens who lack the experience (or the money for their own gear) to fight as Hastati or other heavy infantry. | ||
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| + | Velites are skirmishers that are available very early on in a RTW campaign. they are superior to almost all other early game skirmishers and can be a real thorn in the side of lightly armored enemies, such as barbarian factions. They are also good in melee for such light troops and will beats archers quite handily. | ||
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| + | Later in a campaign after the Marian reforms they are replaced by Light Auxilia. Auxilia are better trained and have better stamina but velites can still fight quite well. | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 17 June 2014
| Velites (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | Skirmisher |
| Unit Size | 160 |
| Weaponry | Javelin |
| Morale | 4 |
| Melee Attack | 5 |
| Ranged Attack | 7 |
| Defence | 7 |
| Charge Bonus | 2 |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | 50 |
| Ammunition | 6 |
| Region | |
| Recruitment Cost | 270 |
| Upkeep Cost | 170 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Practice Range |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | *Can hide in long grass
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Overview
Velites are light skirmishing troops who screen the main battle line of a early-pattern legion as it advances.
They are armed with javelins and a stabbing sword, and carry a small round shield but no other protection. It is their task to harass the enemy before the main combat begins.
Vellites are recruited from the younger citizens who lack the experience (or the money for their own gear) to fight as Hastati or other heavy infantry.
Details
Velites are skirmishers that are available very early on in a RTW campaign. they are superior to almost all other early game skirmishers and can be a real thorn in the side of lightly armored enemies, such as barbarian factions. They are also good in melee for such light troops and will beats archers quite handily.
Later in a campaign after the Marian reforms they are replaced by Light Auxilia. Auxilia are better trained and have better stamina but velites can still fight quite well.
