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Hastati (RTW unit)

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Hastati (RTW unit)
Hastati.png
Class Light Infantry
Unit Size 160 men
Weaponry • Pilum

• Sword

Morale 6
Melee Attack 7
Ranged Attack 11
Defence 14
Charge Bonus 2
Accuracy
Range 35
Ammunition 2 per man
Region Global
Recruitment Cost 440
Upkeep Cost 170
Turns to Build 1
Unit Limit Unlimited
Building Requirements Militia Barracks
Technology Requirements None
Attributes • Uses a missile before charging

• Can sap

Hastati unit card.png Hastati are the third recruitable Pre-Marian Roman infantry.

Overview

Hastati are among the younger men in an early Republican Legion and form the front line in any battle. They are supposed to wear down an enemy and hold him before the next Roman battle line attacks and carries on the fight. They are, as a result, capable troops in their own right.

They are armed with two pila that are thrown at the enemy at close range before they close to fight hand-to-hand. They are equipped with a sword, a bronze helmet, a large shield, and a breastplate. The pilum (plural, pila) is a cleverly designed spear with a soft iron shaft behind the point; it bends on impact so it can’t be thrown back and if it’s stuck in someone or something it is a real hindrance to movement.

Historically, Hastati spent their own money on their equipment and often couldn’t afford anything much better. This, along with age and property requirements, is why they fought as Hastati.


Details

Hastati are capable troops. Although they do not have particularly excellent stats, their versatility on the battlefield (as with all Roman infantry) and relatively easy accessibility in particular is what makes them a unit not to be underestimated on the battlefield or the campaign map. They have multiple abilities in combat and tactics that make them effective; they have enough discipline to hold against Gaulish warbands yet the flexibility to defeat lesser phalanxes. They can hold their formation, break apart and fight as individuals, throw pila at will, or cancel throwing pila before a charge.

As an example of the Hastati's flexibility, throwing a pila before a head-on charge against oncoming phalanxes can be actually quite effective; the pila kill enough hoplites to create a morale loss and holes in the phalanx formation, and the Hastati charge fast enough for the phalanx to still be disrupted and have lost their unity. The Hastati’s only real weakness on the battlefield is heavy cavalry. Against a heavy cavalry charge they do not hold for long and can rout easily. Other heavy infantry can also defeat hastati without significant casualties on the opposing side. Economically, with only a militia barracks required to recruit the Hastati, most cities are able to train them, making Hastati a staple pre-Marian Roman troop.

Hastati can hide in forests.

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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