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Velites (RTW Unit)

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Velites (RTW Unit)
ROMAN VELITE INFO.png
Class Skirmisher
Unit Size 160
Weaponry Javelin, Knife
Morale 4
Melee Attack 5
Ranged Attack 7
Defence 7
Charge Bonus 2
Accuracy
Range 50
Ammunition 6
Region Global
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
  • Bonus Vs Elephants and Chariots
  • Bonus in Woods
  • Fast Moving
  • Can sap


ROMAN VELITE.pngVelites are light skirmishing troops who screen the main battle line of a early-pattern legion as it advances.


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; they'll still lose to any decent melee infantry but will do better than other light troops and will beat units like 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 are otherwise the exact same.

Factions

  • Senate Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png Senate
  • Brutii Faction Symbol-Vanilla.pngThe House of Brutii
  • Julii Faction Symbol-Vanilla.pngThe House of Julii
  • Scipii Faction Symbol-Vanilla.pngThe House of Scipii
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