Authentic Greek unit names.

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Michael D. Hafer 2010-07-14 07:57:58 +00:00
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<Entity parent="template_unit_infantry_ranged_archer">
<Identity>
<Civ>hele</Civ>
<SpecificName>Toxotes</SpecificName>
<SpecificName>Toxotes Kretikos</SpecificName>
<IconCell>9</IconCell>
<History>Archers were used in Hellenistic armies to support the phalanx by splitting up enemy formations. The best Greek archers were from Crete, but mercenaries from Scythia and Asia Minor were sometimes employed. Hellenistic archers wore their quivers on their backs and the more successful ones were able to procure armor.</History>
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<Entity parent="template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelinist">
<Identity>
<Civ>hele</Civ>
<SpecificName>Thracian Peltast</SpecificName>
<SpecificName>Peltast Thrakikos</SpecificName>
<IconCell>6</IconCell>
<History>Peltasts were javelinists originating in Thrace but their form of combat was widely copied by the Hellenes, Macedonians, and Persians. Equipped with a small oval or crescent shield, a peltast would charge at enemy formations whilst hurling his javelins then fall back to avoid close combat. They wore no armor and were at a significant disadvantage against heavy infantry and cavalry, relying on their speed and skill for survival. Thracians sold their services to Hellene cities as mercenaries and added a much needed ranged and skirmishing ability to Hellenic armies.</History>
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<Entity parent="template_unit_infantry_melee_spearman">
<Identity>
<Civ>hele</Civ>
<SpecificName>Hoplite</SpecificName>
<SpecificName>Hoplites</SpecificName>
<IconCell>3</IconCell>
<History>Hoplites were the very symbol of Hellenistic prestige and citizenship, armed with a spear and a large round, bronze-coated shield known as an aspis. Armor was heavy, with bronze helmets and a cuirass of either bronze or linen, in addition to greaves. Hoplites fought in a tight formation called a phalanx, guarding each other with their shields while they attacked the enemy with their 2.5 meter spear or short iron sword.</History>
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<Entity parent="template_unit_super_infantry">
<Identity>
<Civ>hele</Civ>
<SpecificName>Spartiate</SpecificName>
<SpecificName>Homoioi (Spartiate)</SpecificName>
<IconCell>12</IconCell>
<Tooltip>Bonused vs. Melee Cavalry and Melee Infantry. Weak vs. Ranged Infantry and Ranged Cavalry. Long Train Time. Small Bonus vs. All Persian Units.</Tooltip>
<History>The Spartans had a very peculiar form of government which enabled them to be professional soldiers. It not only enabled them, but actually forced them to be superior soldiers as a small group of Spartans had to dominate an enormous number of subjects and unwilling allies. The Spartan army was superior in Hellas, and in the rest of the known world. No other army was so well trained, and had such excellent equipment. They believed that traditional training was the key to success, and for centuries they were correct, as they rarely lost a battle in spite of their small numbers. Ironic enough, this concept ended the Spartan supremacy, as the Spartan phalanx could not resist the new sloped Theban phalanx and the invading integrated Macedonian forces. The end of the Spartan power marked the decline of the domination of traditional phalanx warfare.</History>

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<Entity parent="template_unit_super_ranged">
<Identity>
<Civ>hele</Civ>
<SpecificName>Ekdromos</SpecificName>
<SpecificName>Ekdromos Athenaikos</SpecificName>
<IconCell>14</IconCell>
<Tooltip>Bonused vs. Support Units and Ranged Units. Weak vs. Melee Units. Fast Move Speed.</Tooltip>
<History>Ekdromos (literally: out runner) was a development of the Hoplite. Development of the Hoplite took many twists and turns based on the changing dynamics on the field of battle. Once armies began using Peltasts imported from Thrace something had to be done to counter this barrage of javelins thrown into the midst of a phalanx. The Thebans began to increase the armor of their hoplites, but the Athenians took a completely different approach and lightened the load for their infantry. The Ekdromoi would dash out from the phalanx, close with the enemy ranged units at speed, and cut them down at will. This approach also worked to harass more heavily armed troops as well, the enemy carrying too much weight to catch the vexatious Ekdromoi.</History>