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Roman archers are, despite their description quite good as far as archers go. They can't compete with eastern archers, but against barbarians and their many skirmishers archers enjoy a comfortable advantage. Target lighter enemy troops like skirmishers and [[Warband (RTW unit)|Warbands]] for best effect. After the Marian reforms however Archer Auxilia are better in every way. | Roman archers are, despite their description quite good as far as archers go. They can't compete with eastern archers, but against barbarians and their many skirmishers archers enjoy a comfortable advantage. Target lighter enemy troops like skirmishers and [[Warband (RTW unit)|Warbands]] for best effect. After the Marian reforms however Archer Auxilia are better in every way. | ||
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== Factions == | == Factions == | ||
<li>[[Image:Senate_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]] [[Senate_(RTW_Faction) |Senate]]</li> | <li>[[Image:Senate_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]] [[Senate_(RTW_Faction) |Senate]]</li> | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 18 June 2014
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| Class | Infantry Archer |
| Unit Size | 160 men. |
| Weaponry | Bow |
| Morale | 4 |
| Melee Attack | 3 |
| Ranged Attack | 7 |
| Defence | 2 |
| Charge Bonus | 1 |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | 120 |
| Ammunition | 30 |
| Region | |
| Recruitment Cost | 190 |
| Upkeep Cost | 170 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Archery Range |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | * Can hide in forests
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Overview
Roman archers are supporting troops for heavier infantry, very much a secondary role in Roman warfare. They are missile troops almost exclusively, as their lack of armour and poor hand weapons mean that only a heartless or desperate commander would deliberately order them to fight in hand-to-hand combat. Archery is not really a significant part of the Roman way of warfare, but the need for some missile troops is obvious to Roman commanders, and hence these archers are recruited from among the peasant classes.
Details
Roman archers are, despite their description quite good as far as archers go. They can't compete with eastern archers, but against barbarians and their many skirmishers archers enjoy a comfortable advantage. Target lighter enemy troops like skirmishers and Warbands for best effect. After the Marian reforms however Archer Auxilia are better in every way.
Factions
Senate
The House of Brutii
The House of Julii
The House of Scipii