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Triarii are actually little used in the Rome: Total War campaigns.  Since they are the last pre-Marian infantry that can be recruited by the Romans, once an Army Barracks is built in a city the Marian reforms are not far from commencing.   
 
Triarii are actually little used in the Rome: Total War campaigns.  Since they are the last pre-Marian infantry that can be recruited by the Romans, once an Army Barracks is built in a city the Marian reforms are not far from commencing.   
  
In any case, Triarii have higher statistics than the infantry preceding them, though with that comes a higher price to recruit and maintain Triarii.  They can hold a line, plug a hole, and stopping infantry or cavalry (with the [http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Hastati_(RTW_Unit) Hastati] or [http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Principes_(RTW_unit) Principes] less able to do so against the latter) to provide an effective anvil or a flanking force to hammer upon.  Since they do not use pila they seem to be more a defense-based unit compared to other Roman infantry.  However, it should be remembered that as improved the Triarii are compared to the previous Roman infantry units, Triarii are primarily counter-cavalry troops.
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In any case, Triarii have higher statistics than the infantry preceding them, though with that comes a higher price to recruit and maintain Triarii.  They can hold a line, plug a hole, and stopping infantry or cavalry (with the [[Hastati_(RTW_unit) |Hastati]] or [[Principes_(RTW_unit) |Principes]] less able to do so against the latter) to provide an effective anvil or a flanking force to hammer upon.  Since they do not use pila they seem to be more a defense-based unit compared to other Roman infantry.  However, it should be remembered that as improved the Triarii are compared to the previous Roman infantry units, Triarii are primarily counter-cavalry troops.
  
 
Triarii can also hide in forests.
 
Triarii can also hide in forests.
  
 
== Factions ==
 
== Factions ==
• [[Image:Senate_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]] [http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Senate_(RTW_Faction) Senate]
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• [[Image:Senate_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]] [[Senate_(RTW_Faction) |Senate]]
  
• [[Image:Brutii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Brutii_(RTW_Faction) The House of Brutii]
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• [[Image:Brutii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][[Brutii_(RTW_Faction) |The House of Brutii]]
  
• [[Image:Julii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Julii_(RTW_Faction) The House of Julii]
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• [[Image:Julii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][[Julii_(RTW_Faction) |The House of Julii]]
  
• [[Image:Scipii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][http://www.twcenter.net/wiki/Scipii_(RTW_Faction) The House of Scipii]
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• [[Image:Scipii_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png |36px]][[Scipii_(RTW_Faction) |The House of Scipii]]
  
 
[[Category:Rome Total War Units]]
 
[[Category:Rome Total War Units]]

Revision as of 19:09, 7 January 2014

Triarii (RTW unit)
Triarii.png
Class Spearmen
Unit Size 162 men
Weaponry Spear
Morale 10
Melee Attack 7
Ranged Attack N/A
Defence 17
Charge Bonus 3
Accuracy N/A
Range N/A
Ammunition N/A
Region Global
Recruitment Cost 500
Upkeep Cost 210
Turns to Build 1
Unit Limit Unlimited
Building Requirements Army Barracks
Technology Requirements None
Attributes • Bonus fighting cavalry

• Good morale

• Can sap

Triarii unit card.png Triarii are the fifth and last Rome: Total War Pre-Marian infantry recruited by the Romans.

Description

Triarii are tough, heavy spearmen who make up the third and most senior part of a Roman Legion before the military reforms of Gaius Marius. They carry a long “hoplite-style” spear (the hasta) which is used to thrust, a long shield, and a gladius. They are the oldest veteran soldiers, and well-armored – hardly surprising, given that they are also drawn from the richest section of society.

The Triarii are the last available line in early-pattern Republican Legions. “Going to the Triarii” is a Roman saying meaning carrying on to the bitter end, and if they are used it’s a sign that the moment of decision in battle has arrived.

Historically, Triarii spent their own money on their equipment and could afford to buy the best of everything.

Use

Triarii are actually little used in the Rome: Total War campaigns. Since they are the last pre-Marian infantry that can be recruited by the Romans, once an Army Barracks is built in a city the Marian reforms are not far from commencing.

In any case, Triarii have higher statistics than the infantry preceding them, though with that comes a higher price to recruit and maintain Triarii. They can hold a line, plug a hole, and stopping infantry or cavalry (with the Hastati or Principes less able to do so against the latter) to provide an effective anvil or a flanking force to hammer upon. Since they do not use pila they seem to be more a defense-based unit compared to other Roman infantry. However, it should be remembered that as improved the Triarii are compared to the previous Roman infantry units, Triarii are primarily counter-cavalry troops.

Triarii can also 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