Silver Shield Pikemen (RTW Unit)

Silver Shield Pikemen (RTW Unit)
Class	Pikemen
Unit Size	60 (240 on Huge)
Weaponry	Pike, Sword
Morale	8
Melee Attack	10
Ranged Attack	N/A
Defence	14
Charge Bonus	4
Accuracy	N/A
Range	N/A
Ammunition	N/A
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	730
Upkeep Cost	360
Turns to Build	2
Unit Limit	None
Building Requirements	Army Barracks
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can hide in Forests

Silver shield pikemen are the best of the Seleucid pikemen, well disciplined and not likely to tire quickly.

Overview

The silver shield pikemen (or argyraspids) are the embodiment of Seleucid martial prowess. They are elite foot soldiers on which many a battle will turn; they are well disciplined and physically fit, so these troops will neither panic nor tire easily.\n\nThese men use the 6m long pike (sarissa) and carry a small shield coated in silver that gives them their name. To carry the silver shield into battle is the realization of many a Seleucid boy’s dream, though only renowned men of higher birth would automatically qualify for such an honour.\n\nOnce in phalanx formation the silver shield pikemen are an almost immovable object unless attacked from the flanks. If the fighting becomes too intense and cramped, they can use their short swords.

Details

The best Seleucid Phalanx the Silver Shields are good troops and are great coupled with Silver Shield Legionaries. They are similar to Phlanax Pikemen, but have superior attack and morale. However they are no match for the toughest Infantry of other factions such as Sacred Band. Their defence is low for an elite unit, only 1 point higher than Phalanx Pikemen. Their attack is good though and their high morale and discipline helps them in holding the line.

Like most Pikemen, they have 240 men. They also very high upkeep accordingly, and take 2 turns to train.

Factions

Seleucid Empire