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Revision as of 19:30, 29 June 2014
| Royal Pikemen (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | CLASS HERE |
| Unit Size | SIZE HERE |
| Weaponry | WEAPONRY HERE |
| Morale | VALUE HERE |
| Melee Attack | 10 |
| Ranged Attack | N/A |
| Defence | 17 |
| Charge Bonus | 4 |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Ammunition | N/A |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 740 |
| Upkeep Cost | 360 |
| Turns to Build | 2 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Army Barracks |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | Can hide in forests |
Well disciplined, led by high-ranking officers and carrying large shields, royal pikemen are the bulwark of the Macedonian battle line.
Overview
Often deployed in the position of honour in a pike line (usually at the right hand end) thanks to their superior status, Macedonian royal pikemen (or hypaspists) are disciplined troops drawn from the higher echelons of society. The tough royal pikemen carry the shorter hoplite thrusting spear, and are well protected with their large round ‘argive’-pattern shields as well as leather armour. Other units can draw confidence from the presence of these proud warriors, which makes them a bulwark of many a Macedonian battle line. When close-quarter fighting starts they also carry short swords like other pikemen.
Details
Royal Pikemen are tough, tough units with great stats, strong amour and large shields,a rarity among pikemen. They are disciplined and have high morale so they take a very long time to break and are all round devastating units. These are Macedon's end game units. They are unbelievably expensive and even more costly to keep. Never use these men as simple garrisons.
Factions
Macedon