diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/structures/hellenes/settlement_curtainwall.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/structures/hellenes/settlement_curtainwall.xml
index 07fe877f8d..0a50514f63 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/structures/hellenes/settlement_curtainwall.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/structures/hellenes/settlement_curtainwall.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="hele_curtain_wall">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/campaign_curtainwall_hele.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_hero_alexander.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_hero_alexander.xml
index 24d2456e60..6b8e35e9e0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_hero_alexander.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_hero_alexander.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="particle/destruction_dust_small_gray.xml" attachpoint="root"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_soldier.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_soldier.xml
index 7a6cb67d20..d41d11fcb5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_soldier.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_mace_soldier.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="particle/destruction_dust_small_gray.xml" attachpoint="root"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_spart_hero_leonidas.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_spart_hero_leonidas.xml
index ed1048110e..e1d18badd3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_spart_hero_leonidas.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/campaigns/units/army_spart_hero_leonidas.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="particle/destruction_dust_small_gray.xml" attachpoint="root"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/boar.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/boar.xml
index b4741b83ad..c39d6faa0d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/boar.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/boar.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="quadraped/boar_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/boar_idle_02.dae" name="Idle" speed="60"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/boar_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="120"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/boar_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/boar_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/boar_run.dae" name="Run" speed="8"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/boar_death.dae" name="Death" speed="75"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/chicken.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/chicken.xml
index 49fd73c3c4..29c58ddd4a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/chicken.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/chicken.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/chicken_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/chicken_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/chicken_run_02.dae" name="Run" speed="25"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/chicken_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/chicken_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/chicken_death.dae" name="Death" speed="75"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/chicken.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/deer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/deer.xml
index b64cd94fb9..f6871424e2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/deer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/deer.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_idle_03.dae" name="idle" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="35"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_run_01.dae" name="run" speed="20"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/deer_mesh.dae</mesh>
       <textures><texture file="skeletal/animal_deer.dds" name="baseTex"/></textures>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/elephant_african_forest.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/elephant_african_forest.xml
index c7e8e3754d..7994bce6bf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/elephant_african_forest.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/elephant_african_forest.xml
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Idle" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_death.dae" name="Death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_african_forest.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/gazelle.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/gazelle.xml
index 5729876890..5e3dfa47f6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/gazelle.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/gazelle.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_walk_02.dae" name="walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_run_01.dae" name="run" speed="15"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/deer_mesh.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_walk_02.dae" name="walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/deer_run_01.dae" name="run" speed="15"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/deer_attack_01.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation name=""/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/deer_mesh.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/zebra.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/zebra.xml
index a8962c3538..4be4bb5c46 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/zebra.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/fauna/zebra.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/zebra_idle.dae" name="idle" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/zebra_walk.dae" name="walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/zebra_run.dae" name="run" speed="12"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/zebra_attack.dae" name="attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/zebra_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/zebra_death.dae" name="death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/zebra.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/props/special/palisade_rocks_fort.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/props/special/palisade_rocks_fort.xml
index 72ad1d7e7c..fec84a6907 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/props/special/palisade_rocks_fort.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/props/special/palisade_rocks_fort.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks fort">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_fort.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/civic_centre_new.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/civic_centre_new.xml
index 6f2eba9db1..edb7534cbc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/civic_centre_new.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/civic_centre_new.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Hellenes_Civic_Centre">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/athen_cc_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/outpost.xml
index dbb53c5992..a293b1750b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/scout_tower.xml
index c945acdb18..5b9a97d0b5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="scout tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/wall_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/wall_tower.xml
index ea9eacc802..da43a11773 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/wall_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/athenians/wall_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant>
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_wall_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/civil_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/civil_centre.xml
index 0ec460a5b9..1e4386f320 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/civil_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/civil_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/kart_civiccentre.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/fortress.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/fortress.xml
index dc323dd16b..5688eaf906 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/fortress.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/fortress.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="kart_fortress">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/kart_fortress.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/government_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/government_centre.xml
index 2e0c04cb8c..bfa8d589b9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/government_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/government_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/kart_governmentcentre.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/outpost.xml
index fa89c0d4bc..e0d7b0384e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/scout_tower.xml
index 67691ddae5..492b3a218e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/carthaginians/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Scout_Tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/kart_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/civic_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/civic_centre.xml
index d0b2492509..0da0834ce9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/civic_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/civic_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant name="Celtic Great Hall">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/celt_civic3.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_briton.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_briton.xml
index bb1f98aa49..eebf2e5190 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_briton.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_briton.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Brythonic Broch">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/celt_broch.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_gallic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_gallic.xml
index f3ae78242e..2ab48eb3ee 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_gallic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/fortress_gallic.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/celt_fortress_base.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/outpost.xml
index b5afcddb6d..c6e0b11311 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/scout_tower.xml
index 54f71e2d38..c7f7e558d7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="celt outpost a">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/celt_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
     </variant>
     <variant frequency="1" name="celt outpost b">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/celt_outpost2.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/siege_ram.xml
index b67d5fe6ac..5da29d6adf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/celts/siege_ram.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/> 
         <animation file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/> 
         <animation file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/> 
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations> 
       <mesh>structural/celt_siege_ram.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/civic_centre_new.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/civic_centre_new.xml
index 1b5c755314..db9c6127cd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/civic_centre_new.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/civic_centre_new.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Hellenes_Civic_Centre">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_civic_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/outpost.xml
index dbb53c5992..a293b1750b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/scout_tower.xml
index c945acdb18..5b9a97d0b5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="scout tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/siege_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/siege_tower.xml
index 7f3391dc06..35c8c6ab85 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/siege_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/siege_tower.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="mechanical/hele_siege_tower_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/hele_siege_tower_move.dae" name="Run" speed="24"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_siege_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/wall_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/wall_tower.xml
index ea9eacc802..da43a11773 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/wall_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/hellenes/wall_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant>
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/hele_wall_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/civil_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/civil_centre.xml
index 587960ecda..8ab6c7c175 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/civil_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/civil_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/iber_civic_centre.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/fortress.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/fortress.xml
index 95e7002454..7b51437451 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/fortress.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/fortress.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/iber_fortress.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/outpost.xml
index e406e5f27e..42b2516a52 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/scout_tower.xml
index acf4775613..e88c30850b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/iber_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/siege_ram.xml
index 187ff2b2cf..03ce686048 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/siege_ram.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/iber_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/iber_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/iber_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/iber_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/iber_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/iber_ram.dae</mesh>
       <textures><texture file="structural/iber_siege_ram.dds" name="baseTex"/></textures>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/wall_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/wall_tower.xml
index e85c19619c..aa2ce9bab7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/wall_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/iberians/wall_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="wall tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/iber_wall_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/civic_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/civic_centre.xml
index b6704b7204..7cb14ba72a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/civic_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/civic_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Hellenes_Civic_Centre">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/mace_cc_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/library.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/library.xml
index 62d9ed1f85..f866e72bb5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/library.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/library.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Hellenes_Civic_Centre">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/mace_library_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/siege_ram.xml
index 188ab2b65f..fff6b8a9dd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/macedonians/siege_ram.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/mace_siege_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/mace_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/mace_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/mace_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/mace_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/mace_siege_ram.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/civil_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/civil_centre.xml
index a61ee7aff6..5f5210fb47 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/civil_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/civil_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/maur_cc_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/fortress.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/fortress.xml
index d2606d2f53..8af7c9e23e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/fortress.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/fortress.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Fortress">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/maur_fortress.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/outpost.xml
index 4714211221..376bdc9da8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/scout_tower.xml
index 9ef1b247df..d3baf93e48 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/mauryans/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/maur_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/outpost.xml
index 4714211221..376bdc9da8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/scout_tower.xml
index f61dea5084..278872ba5d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="scouttowera">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/pers_scout_tower_a.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     </variant>
     <variant frequency="1" name="scouttowerb">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/pers_scout_tower_b.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/siege_ram.xml
index f40ba61cce..32d0ee59af 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/persians/siege_ram.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="mechanical/pers_siege_ram_move.dae" name="walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/pers_siege_ram_move.dae" name="run" speed="25"/>
-        <animation event="0.85" file="mechanical/pers_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.85" file="mechanical/pers_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/pers_siege_ram.dae</mesh>
       <textures><texture file="structural/assyrian_ram.png" name="baseTex"/></textures>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/camp.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/camp.xml
index ff8ab9cc24..d0f53f62a1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/camp.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/camp.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Roman Army Camp">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/rome_camp_palisade.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/civic_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/civic_centre.xml
index f0555e1f05..50cd62a509 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/civic_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/civic_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Civic Center">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/roman_cc.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/fortress.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/fortress.xml
index e09c6258f2..a2afbe54a2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/fortress.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/fortress.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/rome_fortress.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/outpost.xml
index 255e76dbd7..2f5fe0c0aa 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/outpost.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="palisade rocks outpost">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>props/palisade_rocks_outpost.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/scout_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/scout_tower.xml
index 65673ab584..9fabd4afaf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/scout_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/scout_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Base">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/rome_scout_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/siege_wall_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/siege_wall_tower.xml
index ab7fcf5aa8..adced0bcd3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/siege_wall_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/siege_wall_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant name="siege wall tower">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/siege_walltwr_wood.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/wall_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/wall_tower.xml
index 082a24c1c5..adebe91917 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/wall_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/romans/wall_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant>
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/rome_wall_tower.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/civic_centre.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/civic_centre.xml
index 7fbc29a322..195799215a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/civic_centre.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/civic_centre.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Hellenes_Civic_Centre">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/spart_cc_struct.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/siege_ram.xml
index 08e923c6ab..844578b1c5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/spartans/siege_ram.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/spart_siege_ram.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/spart_siege_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/spart_siege_ram.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
index 8fa649712b..6fd9be99b4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/structures/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="boeotian fireraiser">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/fireraiser.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/hele_champion_1_sword.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/hele_champion_1_sword.xml
index 9a43e45494..8f98c7d37d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/hele_champion_1_sword.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/hele_champion_1_sword.xml
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="99"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_02.psa" name="melee" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_02.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/skth_infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/skth_infantry_archer_e.xml
index 4c20e6be01..456fabdac5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/skth_infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/skth_infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="1"/>
-        <animation event="0.6" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.6" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/sword_hoplite_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/sword_hoplite_1.xml
index 250c33e9a0..5c6ae6fabf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/sword_hoplite_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/sword_hoplite_1.xml
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Idle" speed="1"/>
         <animation file="biped/dudewalk_swordshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="145"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="145"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="420"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_a.xml
index 94e7d7f2f2..811e0f10ca 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_a.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="18"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="death" speed="165"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_b.xml
index ad788a1e2b..b278376427 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_b.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="18"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="death" speed="165"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_c.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_c.xml
index a1b376b12e..bef14a6474 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_c.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_c.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_c.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="18"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="death" speed="165"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_d.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_d.xml
index 706eb4045a..2a263a8b91 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_d.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/syntagma_d.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_d.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="18"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="death" speed="165"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/testing.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/testing.xml
index 8b1db24fae..5942ef1a11 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/testing.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/testing.xml
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Idle" speed="1"/>
         <animation file="biped/dudewalk_swordshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="145"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="145"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="420"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-longtunic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-longtunic.xml
index 0b00c87e4a..0ae8295180 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-longtunic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-longtunic.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-shorttunic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-shorttunic.xml
index da96fc53d9..5b468e277a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-shorttunic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/temp/uvmapped-shorttunic.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index b0ada4ff51..7c7b44bbbf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index 4a3cc8ded0..0a08de890c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,11 +27,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index f3c060ef08..27dd4c6d49 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 4a71315776..0c27743275 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 49d8101bb5..f861249377 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index 6d32731aeb..def2827749 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
index 79721c6a7f..f165482486 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
index 2d2a951534..b77c96b295 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
@@ -31,6 +32,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
index ddd8208cdb..13bdd7fbfd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
index 83b95209fd..f42f222544 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
index d530d769a6..e203b35493 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
index da51b6473f..cc75ba3471 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_marine.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_marine.xml
index 85a6e78b54..cc93cf6cc8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_marine.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_marine.xml
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="145"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="140"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="145"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="44"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_ranged.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_ranged.xml
index ad6f7acf39..0df115779b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_ranged.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_ranged.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_spear.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_spear.xml
index e1a0774f8d..7b2bbb5735 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_spear.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/champion_unit_spear.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/female_citizen.xml
index c745ddc0e8..7a7d2d0971 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -79,7 +80,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_a.xml
index 7bb9913f19..6e6d16fb8e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="102"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -49,13 +50,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_b.xml
index 7f80373522..9c21fdb02e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -40,13 +41,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_e.xml
index a101cf13de..2c2716e520 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,13 +43,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 537ef7f3f1..a77df08950 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -59,13 +60,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 14e120bb35..a1bcea6246 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index c11e32256a..e904d1b109 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -55,13 +56,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index ba47ed1211..04441d7478 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="36"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -45,6 +46,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 88b2656ded..f1034ec7c8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="38"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -41,6 +42,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index d84526168b..da8b507ff6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="37"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -42,6 +43,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index 6b10dd2723..64c9babf79 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -63,7 +64,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index 8cce12d46a..89eb282a77 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,7 +52,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/hele_round_b.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index a51234264e..8ad284de77 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -60,7 +61,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/iphicrates.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/iphicrates.xml
index edd65d9a8e..0d5158cac6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/iphicrates.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/iphicrates.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="walk" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_reverse.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/pericles.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/pericles.xml
index 86c4996edb..65558eb483 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/pericles.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/pericles.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/themistocles.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/themistocles.xml
index ec2c89d45c..7d48c88c82 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/themistocles.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/athenians/themistocles.xml
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index e2d28ab934..258b24b23f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index 2082e4ec89..9d8edf6d03 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,6 +27,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index afaca6981e..1d6b18a1b0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 34fc7c30ac..0cbd054dab 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -32,6 +33,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index dc41bc2725..6f62761bc6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index 31dee56ba6..8aadb58cec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,6 +27,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
index fa637b2371..a6756bc7b2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
index c6718e5178..e94c31d134 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index f75f16ce41..097572e188 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
index a75a0e67c9..442dec9661 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
index ba89244e25..cef746db56 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
index b3c1627383..43299c40d6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
index 8c17b002e5..ae0b2d0db9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
index 13baf3ba4f..db05d8eacf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
index 97c7071eb7..5ac455852d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
index 0af902dd4b..0518c4f28c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
index edae9d069a..8a06d6ee0a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
index df76345c5c..9c5ddcf3d3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1.xml
index 7635f38647..a3f7988695 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1_banner.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1_banner.xml
index 87769e7441..d0d472c180 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1_banner.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_1_banner.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="18"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="death" speed="165"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_2.xml
index 234040ce5b..84803e451b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Run" speed="20"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="75"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_death.dae" name="Death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_african_forest.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3.xml
index 709bd21a2d..7131520fda 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3_r.xml
index 979d94c148..4a71ca3783 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/champion_unit_3_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="225"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/female_citizen.xml
index 9e87a7f19b..43ee10cafc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -43,7 +44,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_horse.xml
index 1a37452190..3497bd5dfc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_horse.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_r.xml
index 69ab499017..3331d812ec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hamilcar_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mahout.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mahout.xml
index efe055db19..f242b33266 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mahout.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mahout.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mount.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mount.xml
index 763bef6ce7..45e9775b7c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mount.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_mount.xml
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_idle_02.dae" name="idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_run_01.dae" name="run" speed="45"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_01.dae" name="melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_02.dae" name="melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_03.dae" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_01.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_02.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_attack_03.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_death_01.dae" name="death" speed="300"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_asian.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_r.xml
index 832d93e06b..bce9bd3c24 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_hannibal_r.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="run" speed="65"/>
-        <animation event="" file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="melee" speed="1"/>
+        <animation event="" file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="1"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_horse.xml
index 8de12046f5..045b9d5db0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_horse.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_r.xml
index 3e5b5e4bea..faac1f6bcc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/hero_maharbal_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_a.xml
index 47ca43b4cd..7c55086b48 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="125"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -41,13 +42,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_b.xml
index 815c07ee13..a2ec857918 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -40,13 +41,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_e.xml
index de11d0f9a7..5a64637f30 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,13 +43,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 622abc0b4f..0bc9e2d8aa 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 0fce948603..8a5118c7d8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -49,13 +50,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_iron.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index 9b9bf4b6b2..c45fd05de2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index 1297d23581..a750d70d9a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="36"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -46,6 +47,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 61100c9704..f3403d5cfe 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="38"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -48,6 +49,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index 27f3b34613..afd68eb075 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="37"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -47,6 +48,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index b440619687..f6e51e025d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index eccb8c2284..1217b9a2b0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index d67442da20..5a30cc1add 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_a.xml
index 858b2dc6bd..1ac90e5f7b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_a.xml
@@ -22,11 +22,12 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_b.xml
index 5f696616c1..5686103484 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_b.xml
@@ -5,16 +5,17 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_e.xml
index 4c20f9b713..3f610e0591 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_2_e.xml
@@ -19,14 +19,15 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="110"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="110"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
index 13bf24b42b..ceb975c577 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
index a50176499a..7c573c90cc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -64,6 +65,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
index efa716f969..a03bf25f3c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_skirmisher.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_skirmisher.xml
index 1929d85d9e..ba2c9d23b5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_skirmisher.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_skirmisher.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_spearman.xml
index b65f0e166f..b9a5338c48 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_spearman.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_swordsman.xml
index 75521fad62..38542de49a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/samnite_swordsman.xml
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/siege_rock.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/siege_rock.xml
index 3bc8f39003..01c101abd4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/siege_rock.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/carthaginians/siege_rock.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="carthaginian ballista">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.75" file="mechanical/rome_ballista_atttack.dae" load="0.7" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.75" file="mechanical/rome_ballista_atttack.dae" load="0.7" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/kart_ballista.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca.xml
index 04aaa8e28d..701d2c0795 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" load="" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" load="" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/f_tunic.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h1.xml
index 4999cd75fe..78aa2c171a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h1.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h2.xml
index b821e82449..cbb25d238d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_chariot_h2.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_horse.xml
index 7860a78b90..01aa89f694 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_horse.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation name=""/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r.xml
index 7d32b13518..b0294fab2a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_cav_idle_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="female/f_cav_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="female/f_cav_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="230"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="female/f_cav_jav_atk_01.dae" load="0" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="female/f_cav_jav_atk_01.dae" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/f_tunic.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
     </variant>
   </group>
   <group>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_gold.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r2.xml
index c71945ca29..7b0f014d37 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/boudicca_r2.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_chariot_idle_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="female/f_chariot_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.6" file="female/f_jav_atk_01.dae" load="0" name="melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.6" file="female/f_jav_atk_01.dae" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="120"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/f_tunic.dae</mesh>
       <props>
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     </variant>
   </group>
   <group>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/brennus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/brennus.xml
index 56a541b676..bf0f72cd98 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/brennus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/brennus.xml
@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_d.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/dudewalk_swordshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="290"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="300"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/britomartus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/britomartus.xml
index 45aec1cf5b..ce43e363c9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/britomartus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/britomartus.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="300"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/caradoc.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/caradoc.xml
index b167657e69..7bf2391312 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/caradoc.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/caradoc.xml
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index d866f001aa..cafc3a453f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -6,9 +6,10 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-		<animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index e8679dd99f..599b50e4c6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -59,6 +60,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index 3732966c50..1fcf37581c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 6928e7038b..352c6a4551 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -24,6 +25,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 9dd96b0395..2fb39a40d4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -6,9 +6,10 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-		<animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index b994e01275..9b9c88f5d0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,6 +27,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index ae853a1486..2f9d41aace 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_run.psa" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_run.psa" name="run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/mastiff_idle_a.psa" name="death" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
index 6f59211ca0..4d05d2458f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
index 97933854b3..e2bf06a454 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="402"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="402"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
index 0d9120f1bb..12dffaaf06 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
index a6c2b81b67..968e877155 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
index 488d85cc4a..7d9ae752d4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
index 44f1c8d4c9..129028c1e0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="250"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_1.xml
index f509df49e5..ed78c4cbf3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="Idle" speed="311"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2.xml
index 63bb87e85f..9e578686bf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2_r.xml
index c25b2727e5..52c819f7e9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_2_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="0.5" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="0.5" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_celt.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_3.xml
index c727b1a4af..73e29cbe27 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_3.xml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/dudewalk_swordshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_2_hand_sword_attack_b.dae" name="Attack" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_2_hand_sword_attack_b.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h.xml
index 7c2dc1e730..2c14221d25 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h2.xml
index 7fa331efcc..9c988eb2e7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_h2.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_r.xml
index dfd8b9d9f5..53a72b0384 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/champion_unit_4_r.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/cav_chariot_driver_idle_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="10"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="60"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="60"/>
         <animation file="biped/cav_chariot_driver_idle_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="biped/cav_chariot_driver_run_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin.xml
index 2489a259cf..400ff5ecf3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin.xml
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudechop.psa" name="Chop" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedecay_sword.psa" name="Corpse" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_hero_cape.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_horse.xml
index 5f186738e4..ad8c85e44b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_horse.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <colour>0 0 0</colour>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_r.xml
index 2f4cb20159..7d9258f0b2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/cynvelin_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_hero_cape.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/fanatic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/fanatic.xml
index 4288c7e0eb..231387481e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/fanatic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/fanatic.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/female_citizen.xml
index be28553773..54d754f374 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -39,7 +40,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index cc653d67a4..c51f3af8d1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="99"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_02.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_03.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_02.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_03.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -84,7 +85,7 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
@@ -92,6 +93,11 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index f9b1e57a9e..c0b808bfaf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_02.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_03.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_02.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/ijv_def_03.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index abbe21de50..687a73e432 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -62,13 +63,18 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index cfdd932583..c3e88ab460 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
@@ -81,12 +82,17 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 53024019a3..92bd1c2b4d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
@@ -42,12 +43,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index 570836adae..6b953518f1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
@@ -69,12 +70,17 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index bfb963802e..f892148d12 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/celt_scutum_a.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index cc4bd674a8..a76bda5adc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -59,7 +60,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/celt_scutum_b.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 1b59ce761b..3a1ddf53c8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -11,9 +11,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="85"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="85"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
@@ -52,7 +53,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/celt_scutum_e.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix.xml
index 4cc5a42464..2fb8975162 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix.xml
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/dudewalk_swordshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_celt.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_horse.xml
index f26d35debf..125b64e487 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_horse.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <colour>0 0 0</colour>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_r.xml
index 7e397004cc..a518a88aef 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/celts/vercingetorix_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_celt.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/global/slave.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/global/slave.xml
index 78e81f2da8..0109593214 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/global/slave.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/global/slave.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander.xml
index 70d9a3f596..c46a84dac8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <colour>0 0 0</colour>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander_r.xml
index 333f209b2a..aa1155d052 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/alexander_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index b0ada4ff51..7c7b44bbbf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index 4a3cc8ded0..0a08de890c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,11 +27,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index f3c060ef08..27dd4c6d49 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 4a71315776..0c27743275 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 49d8101bb5..f861249377 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index 6d32731aeb..def2827749 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
index 79721c6a7f..f165482486 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
index 2d2a951534..2b94279853 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
index ddd8208cdb..13bdd7fbfd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
index 83b95209fd..f42f222544 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
index d530d769a6..e203b35493 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
index da51b6473f..cc75ba3471 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_sacred_band.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_sacred_band.xml
index 20da7745bb..afc028ff5c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_sacred_band.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_sacred_band.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="110"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_1.xml
index 05cf4f3973..2b621ba192 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2.xml
index b14092700c..f059fdef41 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle "/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2_sword.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2_sword.xml
index 0b6ccfeaf0..1aa7c50cbc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2_sword.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_2_sword.xml
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="145"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="140"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="145"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="44"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_3.xml
index bef90d4bdd..b1b76c2799 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_3.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4.xml
index 6b1ecd442d..877732a336 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="22"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="22"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="235"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4_r.xml
index 1f94e359dd..4b2ad5990e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/champion_unit_4_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="225"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/demetrius.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/demetrius.xml
index d83a864fd2..ce2a88893e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/demetrius.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/demetrius.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="Attack" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_citizen.xml
index c745ddc0e8..7a7d2d0971 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -79,7 +80,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_gorgo.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_gorgo.xml
index 8eef95bbaa..7959e190a8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_gorgo.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/female_gorgo.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Run" speed="25"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_a.xml
index da3a9cf2f3..fb9cac2ac0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="102"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -49,13 +50,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_b.xml
index 93f1b3eaa3..a9d82e46b7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -40,13 +41,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_e.xml
index bac25c959d..637577e818 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,13 +43,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 537ef7f3f1..a77df08950 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -59,13 +60,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 14e120bb35..a1bcea6246 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index c11e32256a..e904d1b109 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -55,13 +56,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index ba47ed1211..04441d7478 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="36"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -45,6 +46,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 88b2656ded..f1034ec7c8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="38"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -41,6 +42,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index 1b9b30e6da..becf3dd75d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="37"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -43,6 +44,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index 6b10dd2723..64c9babf79 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -63,7 +64,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index 8cce12d46a..89eb282a77 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,7 +52,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/hele_round_b.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index a51234264e..8ad284de77 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -60,7 +61,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/leonidas.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/leonidas.xml
index a570b5c687..a1797054c4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/leonidas.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/leonidas.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="220"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="220"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip.xml
index c6aefff576..00153d72f8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedecay_sword.psa" name="Corpse" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_philip.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_horse.xml
index c5069cfd38..ecaee4bfbd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_horse.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_r.xml
index 5550b79e15..f55b16f1ec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/philip_r.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="Death" speed="240"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/siege_fireraiser.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/siege_fireraiser.xml
index 8fa649712b..6fd9be99b4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/siege_fireraiser.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/siege_fireraiser.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="boeotian fireraiser">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="" load="0.0" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/fireraiser.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/spartan_pikeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/spartan_pikeman.xml
index e2f5407d48..13bb016e8e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/spartan_pikeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/spartan_pikeman.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/themistocles.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/themistocles.xml
index 75b4d3003e..0ba584e627 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/themistocles.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/themistocles.xml
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thespian.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thespian.xml
index 389108bc13..a43eba3002 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thespian.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thespian.xml
@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="85"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="90"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="85"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thracian_blackcloak.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thracian_blackcloak.xml
index f1108e8ec8..36096fa106 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thracian_blackcloak.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/thracian_blackcloak.xml
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="125"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/xenophon.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/xenophon.xml
index fa4a70e510..fc670cd37f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/xenophon.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/hellenes/xenophon.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="walk" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_reverse.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index 47c64dd953..cc696ef676 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
@@ -18,7 +19,7 @@
       </props>
     </variant>
   </group>
-   <group>
+  <group>
     <variant frequency="7" name="feet">
       <textures><texture file="skeletal/horse_celt_feet_a.dds" name="baseTex"/></textures>
     </variant>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index f4e3271206..aa50f995de 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -36,11 +37,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index bc16388b7b..f9d4b51688 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
@@ -18,8 +19,7 @@
       </props>
     </variant>
   </group>
- 
- <group>
+  <group>
     <variant frequency="7" name="feet">
       <textures><texture file="skeletal/horse_celt_feet_a.dds" name="baseTex"/></textures>
     </variant>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 699435560c..33a693f67b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -28,11 +29,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index e89a311d81..9d8b35bdb2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index 7f4253f070..75916664ca 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -32,6 +33,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
index 72813c6fc9..8105d8601b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
index a5d87c942c..49ade60a3f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index a98e203e62..e482eb9ce4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
index e368ab36df..3727cbad9f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="385"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="385"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
index 3b73a0a16e..d02c1f6a63 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
index 416f385f1a..539905a9f5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="400"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_1.xml
index b8223b7359..1cce2664d3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="44"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2.xml
index 7709330599..a48bb69cb7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
index 7ba85691eb..154bb3579e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile_flame.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/female_citizen.xml
index 19b465be4f..0a8a75147f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -44,7 +45,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_caros.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_caros.xml
index 9d3757683e..128ec6e2ab 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_caros.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_caros.xml
@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_04.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_a.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_b.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_c.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_c.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_hero_caros.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_horse.xml
index 155bf4a5de..10ed5d3cf9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_horse.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_infantry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_infantry.xml
index f71ca62dda..4de90b7e5b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_infantry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_infantry.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="300"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_r.xml
index 180e2fa01d..f256ed63db 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_indibil_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_variato.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_variato.xml
index 686edf7f36..c0c0ff1acc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_variato.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/hero_variato.xml
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="26"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="29"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 684f045c04..baea1dabd0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_iron.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 1e49e47eb7..3a77c078cd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -43,13 +44,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_iron.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index 5199b7b89f..d4efad277a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -44,13 +45,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile_flame.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index 5702966f37..6dc33030c7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -46,12 +47,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 6940291082..c3edd4641e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -49,12 +50,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index 88db89247e..0d8fc58f5d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -47,12 +48,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/sling.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/slingrock.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index 5966a50d15..1bb08c8feb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -11,9 +11,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -58,7 +59,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/iber_scutum_isp.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index de49d496a2..e6756a287d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -11,9 +11,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -52,7 +53,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/iber_scutum_isp.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 862d1ac59b..a0d72f27e3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -11,9 +11,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -49,7 +50,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/shields/iber_scutum_isp_e.xml" attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
index febcc6add1..a550f5ab7b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -53,7 +54,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
index 45bd816f41..ec784b25e7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
index 8d9d60fa8a..960f906f74 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/iberians/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -50,7 +51,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander.xml
index 92ac8ef7ac..d88d0284b6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <colour>0 0 0</colour>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander_r.xml
index 333f209b2a..aa1155d052 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/alexander_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="10"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="10"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index aca207c5ec..397d8697e5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index 1207a6194f..ff8d490c50 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -27,11 +28,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index 72cc19ba4c..ec3dafa81f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 4137232e0a..c67112e08d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -35,6 +36,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index b35ea78ffb..ea9a1cfd06 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index 22f181a890..9dbe440cbc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -38,6 +39,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
index d24a35cd55..e51a1c7718 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
index 9adb831de5..424bfe65e3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index d520719e90..b96b53b890 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
index b0d62fc767..7c1d39a3a7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
index a2162710e2..73e4b925b3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
index 6a93fa21d6..337cf146a0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="405"/>
-        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="405"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="395"/>
+        <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="395"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry.xml
index 675d478637..b8259e629b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="22"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="22"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="235"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry_r.xml
index c42c0d024f..34cf768d02 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/champion_cavalry_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="melee" speed="400"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" load="" name="attack_melee" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="225"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/craterus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/craterus.xml
index 824a5ebcce..799d833474 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/craterus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/craterus.xml
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/demetrius.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/demetrius.xml
index 5934947da7..b5b3bf18d3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/demetrius.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/demetrius.xml
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="110"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Attack" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/female_citizen.xml
index 260f1ef297..8f8acf34eb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -61,7 +62,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_a.xml
index da3a9cf2f3..fb9cac2ac0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="102"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -49,13 +50,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_b.xml
index 93f1b3eaa3..a9d82e46b7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -40,13 +41,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_short.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_e.xml
index bac25c959d..637577e818 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.81" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,13 +43,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 443bf6d320..f0eacf45ed 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
@@ -53,13 +54,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index f66ab70d80..8309f4c2db 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
@@ -52,13 +53,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index 80f07f297b..5937e0d7e0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
@@ -58,13 +59,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
index ba47ed1211..04441d7478 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_a.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="36"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -45,6 +46,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
index 88b2656ded..f1034ec7c8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_b.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="38"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="35"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -41,6 +42,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
index 1b9b30e6da..becf3dd75d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_slinger_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_sling_atk_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="30"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="37"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
@@ -43,6 +44,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index ef7debdcde..1408523382 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index 9fb62dd66f..e41459c43a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 851b84c897..168d65bd74 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_argyraspis.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_argyraspis.xml
index 9ddd167559..9f029e7d0b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_argyraspis.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_argyraspis.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_hypaspist.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_hypaspist.xml
index d72d2fc6ea..3519f44457 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_hypaspist.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_hypaspist.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_infantry_sele.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_infantry_sele.xml
index 9f291e461e..fa05f98c4f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_infantry_sele.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/mace_champion_infantry_sele.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_07.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip.xml
index c6aefff576..00153d72f8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="240"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedecay_sword.psa" name="Corpse" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="500"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="500"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_philip.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_horse.xml
index 05c890df44..653eee5b7f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_horse.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_r.xml
index 5550b79e15..f55b16f1ec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/philip_r.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="17"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="Death" speed="240"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thorakites.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thorakites.xml
index 616cd961c9..0c4e908b9f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thorakites.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thorakites.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thureophoros.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thureophoros.xml
index 7cb76da0bd..7c0624e86e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thureophoros.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/macedonians/thureophoros.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="115"/>
-        <animation event="0.25" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.25" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b.xml
index 2af93e4c71..9ceeb6bc26 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b.xml
@@ -12,10 +12,10 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Run" speed="20"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_02.dae" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_01.dae" name="Melee" speed="65"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_02.dae" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_01.dae" name="attack_ranged" speed="65"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_death.dae" name="Death" speed="80"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_african_forest.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b_archer1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b_archer1.xml
index 49fa4d1814..4e68c172b5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b_archer1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_archer_b_archer1.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.6" file="biped/rider_archer_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.6" file="biped/rider_archer_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index 38555c67be..d0d46f4e17 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index bd8db82994..dfd11b3e66 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -30,11 +31,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index 733e3f026c..94a5fd14f0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 345ad2ca43..3e7d819f6f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -30,11 +31,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 16c9087304..4ebae94861 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index db32dd766e..052705e0b1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -26,6 +27,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/falcata.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant.xml
index e4f60524f7..ac92de847b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Run" speed="20"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="75"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_death.dae" name="Death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_african_forest.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant_driver.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant_driver.xml
index fe73b48980..c0fb9f4291 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant_driver.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_elephant_driver.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tights.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maceman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maceman.xml
index b5bd4d2175..a8c23364a5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maceman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maceman.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard.xml
index 92281aa96d..cbff3986d4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard.xml
@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_d.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="130"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard_archer.xml
index 057bac36c8..34defbf6a6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/champion_maiden_guard_archer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_female_maur_champ.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/female_citizen.xml
index 3aa24fc08a..a110397406 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -51,7 +52,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_archer.xml
index 057bac36c8..34defbf6a6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_archer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_female_maur_champ.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_parasol.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_parasol.xml
index 3abaf529cc..9a5540c574 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_parasol.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/hero_chariot_maiden_parasol.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Run" speed="6"/>
         <animation file="female/f_death_01.dae" name="Death" speed="130"/>
-        <animation event="" file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" load="" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="" file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" load="" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_female_maur_champ.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_a.xml
index d4e6ac5396..353c4fb000 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,12 +43,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_b.xml
index ae1835a072..d93e106ffb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,12 +43,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_e.xml
index 71719fbb25..0f38786ccf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,12 +43,17 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index cc21843823..41e8ae4cd7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index eee7ca852b..0642f0664c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 6c5aad2b95..e9b0c29021 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
index 33cb31589a..4533ad1ff6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -13,17 +13,18 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
index 29aa8282ed..98187214ae 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -13,17 +13,18 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
index 0aefcd45fb..167a8be0ea 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -13,17 +13,18 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/support_elephant.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/support_elephant.xml
index c5b6a5c2fb..17bf310b98 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/support_elephant.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/mauryans/support_elephant.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_idle_03.dae" name="Idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Walk" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_walk.dae" name="Run" speed="20"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Attack" speed="75"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_death.dae" name="Death" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_african_attack.dae" name="Build" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/apple_bearer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/apple_bearer.xml
index d35c2db0f4..10edb0d0cd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/apple_bearer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/apple_bearer.xml
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="125"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_d.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_d.xml
index 8ccb6f903a..503aadda96 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_d.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_d.xml
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_r.xml
index 6f55b2b688..a0cdb6e4fe 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_a_r.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_b_r.xml
index 5e76e39536..976e3756a5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_b_r.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_d.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_d.xml
index 9f83230812..9ea17d2022 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_d.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_d.xml
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_r.xml
index 3199945c80..47d2af8b2a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_archer_e_r.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index 80a3059c80..8a703d96aa 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index ffb51d7ed6..ff8f4801f8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -37,6 +38,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/akin.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index 8a4acbd874..20d37d55dd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
@@ -32,7 +33,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index da75e7e0cb..e5855fbffe 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -62,6 +63,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/akin.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 0c6b2bb7ed..90db11adbb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index dd837986e9..ea888c887c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -38,6 +39,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/akin.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="carry_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/shuttle_meat.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
index 106b2e8de1..46428fea40 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
index ed3edece6a..7a6977ffec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index 851ab0d17b..6ed1beb1d7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
index b4dfb42d73..9e99642794 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
index ce77637ac7..62ee928e0f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
index 837516da17..625bb530ec 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
index 5e3a48b50f..05d9c68ec5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
index 1104ec14c6..14860d17d8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
+        <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
index b1ebd27070..07cbd23f95 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
index 4663d66df4..560eda1db6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
index c07134f525..3406480b5d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
index 3978db1e8b..6c58a62c19 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/cavalry_swordsman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="290"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="290"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_1.xml
index 1ac81f4ef3..51698ce41d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_spear_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="125"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2.xml
index af6e5bcf06..55d81427e5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="122"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="118"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer.xml
index eda9638335..0f16361737 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="122"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="118"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer_r.xml
index 7b77309538..5f3336ba66 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_archer_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/rider_archer_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/rider_archer_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_armor.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
index a945192d7b..87f84e2d0f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_2_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="250"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_armor.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_mahout.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_mahout.xml
index 9e641dfe43..74f4f7310d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_mahout.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_mahout.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tights.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_raja.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_raja.xml
index 4337b3e6ed..7abea23368 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_raja.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/champion_unit_3_raja.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/elephant_rider_idle.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
       </animations>
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/heads/head_pers_a.xml" attachpoint="head"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/female_citizen.xml
index 89b5f65433..cda175a2f6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -49,7 +50,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus.xml
index 19222de486..8bf67b0ef7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="122"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="118"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus_r.xml
index d6019b7784..f6e8f04879 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_cyrus_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="250"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_pants_celt.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_darius_chariot_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_darius_chariot_r.xml
index f5974f66e2..23fb2af64a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_darius_chariot_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_darius_chariot_r.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes.xml
index 5fcecd1aae..680bf3801a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/spear/idle/isp_01.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="125"/>
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_d.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_d.xml
index 6090f59322..9c24f91a80 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_d.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_d.xml
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
-        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="Attack" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="" file="biped/inf_salute_a.psa" load="" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_d.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
+        <animation file="biped/inf_salute_e.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_r.xml
index 562e9d9b2d..5d0d97d1e6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/hero_xerxes_chariot_r.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Run" speed="5"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_salute_c.psa" name="Promotion" speed="290"/>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_a.xml
index 9dc0705116..1aecdc9f71 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_a.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -54,13 +55,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_b.xml
index cec564eaac..5bdf3eb603 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_b.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -42,13 +43,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/tools/axe.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_e.xml
index ba4bcf18ef..8ada30c460 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_archer_e.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="97"/>
-        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="Melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.84" file="biped/inf_arch_atk_a.psa" load="0.16" name="attack_ranged" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudewalk.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
@@ -55,13 +56,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/bow_recurve.xml" attachpoint="l_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_back.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/arrow_front.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="death">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/blood_01.xml" attachpoint="root"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 2c800953dd..bc526fbe11 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -59,13 +60,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 1b96c51b11..043e08ffc1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,13 +52,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index e039ac60b5..bc625f9009 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -52,13 +53,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index 52617e1fe7..35346ae8fe 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index 25606af2ef..f48745420e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index eab76da946..d2c76c16fe 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -19,8 +19,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_hoplite.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_hoplite.xml
index ba986e1711..43747e954b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_hoplite.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_hoplite.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_spear_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_food" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_skirmisher.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_skirmisher.xml
index d689b44314..00e79d0bff 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_skirmisher.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/kardakes_skirmisher.xml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h1.xml
index 2502762d0f..f6e6f419f9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h1.xml
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="55"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="110"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="115"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h2.xml
index b82fa60d78..e91e446fad 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h2.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="48"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="115"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="112"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h3.xml
index 18713843fb..12ab986920 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h3.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="117"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h4.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h4.xml
index ece12aa588..22d5af2a54 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h4.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_a_h4.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="52"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="112"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="109"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h1.xml
index 54c6a5ec61..1be3de0678 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h1.xml
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="55"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="110"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="115"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h2.xml
index 58b0dea4ae..67a1a9ce5a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_b_h2.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="48"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="115"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="112"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h1.xml
index 3ced4fdad3..d9f8e20657 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h1.xml
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="55"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="110"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="120"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="111"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h2.xml
index c7437b8452..317dd66cc4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h2.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="48"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="115"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="125"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="115"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="125"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="115"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="111"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h3.xml
index db63eefab9..b6b64030a5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h3.xml
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="135"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="135"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h4.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h4.xml
index 13f24aa202..ec9bc29ec9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h4.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_archer_e_h4.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="52"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="112"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="111"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_darius_h1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_darius_h1.xml
index f3d1bbd6de..8f1a32b167 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_darius_h1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/pers_chariot_darius_h1.xml
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="55"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="110"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="95"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="115"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/war_elephant.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/war_elephant.xml
index a4fc0fa22f..e39d4f23c6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/war_elephant.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/persians/war_elephant.xml
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="45"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_walk_01.dae" name="walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_run_01.dae" name="run" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_01.dae" name="melee" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_02.dae" name="melee" speed="50"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_03.dae" name="melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_01.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_02.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="quadraped/elephant_attack_03.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/elephant_death_01.dae" name="death" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/elephant_asian.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
index b95e555172..76d39ae7c3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
index 3381227406..8ca571bdd4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_a_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
index c62e3bd226..0662d4bca1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
index 0c384d210a..69fd14e258 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_b_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
index 2d79640cef..8bd69a2caf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="202"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
index 46df370ac2..5ec8338fa5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/cavalry_spearman_e_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_1.xml
index 2f453069c7..b886d1d6c9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_1.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_e.dae" name="idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="walk" speed="135"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2.xml
index af4dfbd668..f2419b810c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="202"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="215"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="202"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="215"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2_r.xml
index 1ae7d220b4..d1503670cb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_2_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_3.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_3.xml
index c21cd2e371..66ab4bed7f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_3.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_3.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_e.dae" name="idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="walk" speed="135"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_4_imp_legion.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_4_imp_legion.xml
index 8c7d8ecc8c..6b40eb685d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_4_imp_legion.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/champion_unit_4_imp_legion.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_e.dae" name="idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="walk" speed="135"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/female_citizen.xml
index 7445053795..05e606a681 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -43,7 +44,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus.xml
index ea68baea58..9dc3098245 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus.xml
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudechop.psa" name="Chop" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedeath_sword.psa" name="Death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudedecay_sword.psa" name="Corpse" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_02.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_01.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_02.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_03.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_horse.xml
index 629eb0f960..99ca740f9f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_horse.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_r.xml
index d94207c68f..b39fc676bf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_marcellus_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus.xml
index 31df5d105c..144cd0f63e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_e.dae" name="idle" speed="89"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="walk" speed="18"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="200"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_horse.xml
index 64abd3ae2c..3e6d4fce27 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_horse.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_r.xml
index d21ef3294a..042a3cf8ed 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_maximus_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_long.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_horse.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_horse.xml
index 4c56f5096e..14fd3006b7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_horse.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_horse.xml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Idle" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="100"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_r.xml
index 51f8b090f8..85bc5258a6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/hero_scipio_r.xml
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="run" speed="8"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/m_tunic_short.dae</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/imp_rome_champion_1.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/imp_rome_champion_1.xml
index 7098160e0e..20d43018a3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/imp_rome_champion_1.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/imp_rome_champion_1.xml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_e.dae" name="idle" speed="75"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="walk" speed="135"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_06.psa" name="death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 49084d0083..277e1fe4cb 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,13 +52,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 0d201db121..ec68bb6aee 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,13 +52,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index 6198127b6c..874ee48237 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.4" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,13 +52,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum_reverse.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/verutum.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
         <prop actor="" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index 44f2b08053..371e0d40a7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -11,17 +11,18 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index 18aadc1cb8..1fbaea3e73 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -11,17 +11,18 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index c51592261c..f051ce7334 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -11,18 +11,19 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="111"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="105"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="111"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="105"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="95"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="90"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_em_03.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
index 2e552942e3..33d2d181d5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_a.xml
@@ -22,11 +22,12 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
index 896192f5fa..9e2b71bac0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_b.xml
@@ -22,11 +22,12 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
index 1cf643cefa..5b3900ddc7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -22,11 +22,12 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="Attack" speed="80"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_em_04.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="80"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_ram.xml
index c882e06f60..f631f4b6f8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_ram.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="mechanical/rome_ram_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/rome_ram_move.dae" name="Walk" speed="15"/>
         <animation file="mechanical/rome_ram_move.dae" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/rome_ram_attack.dae" name="Melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.3" file="mechanical/rome_ram_attack.dae" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/rome_ram.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_rock.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_rock.xml
index 8d38e4dcc0..3acb24b66e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_rock.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/romans/siege_rock.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="rome ballista">
       <animations> 
         <animation file="mechanical/rome_ballista_idle.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.75" load="0.7" file="mechanical/rome_ballista_atttack.dae" name="Melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.75" load="0.7" file="mechanical/rome_ballista_atttack.dae" name="attack_ranged" speed="150"/>
       </animations> 
       <mesh>structural/rome_ballista.dae</mesh>
       <textures><texture file="structural/rome_ballista.png" name="baseTex"/></textures>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/agis.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/agis.xml
index d11f15abae..46b8115498 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/agis.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/agis.xml
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="130"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="38"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_spear_shield_atk_b.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
index bb71b76e21..055ef81559 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
index bc876255ef..c3c0b7cad5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_a_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/spear/attack/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
@@ -26,11 +27,16 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
index 4813b129e0..6494869dcc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
index 874d389f89..8cd5ac7cc8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_b_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
index 59b177bc84..78692d3ddd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_walk.psa" name="carry_meat" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
-        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="Melee" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event=".5" file="quadraped/horse_attack_b.psa" name="attack_ranged" speed="20"/>
+        <animation event="" file="quadraped/horse_attack_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="20"/>
         <animation file="quadraped/horse_death.psa" name="death" speed="240"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>skeletal/horse.pmd</mesh>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
index b1045ea5a7..a75044d7f9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/cavalry_javelinist_e_r.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/cavalryidle.psa" name="Walk" speed="50"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_gallop.psa" name="Run" speed="40"/>
-        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.59" file="biped/rider_javelin_atk_a.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="50"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="cavalry/sword/attack/rider_sword_shield_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="400"/>
         <animation event="0.5" file="biped/rider_spear_shield_atk_a.psa" name="gather_meat" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="biped/rider_sword_death_a.psa" name="death" speed="230"/>
       </animations>
@@ -25,6 +26,11 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_meat">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spartan_sword.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry.xml
index 05cf4f3973..2b621ba192 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <animations>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry_sword.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry_sword.xml
index fbad05c6c8..8679595f58 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry_sword.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_infantry_sword.xml
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="105"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_a.dae" name="Idle" speed="90"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_sword_ready_b.dae" name="Idle" speed="95"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="melee" speed="140"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="150"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="145"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="melee" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_def_06.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="140"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="150"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="145"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/not used/inf_2sword_attack_e.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Walk" speed="44"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_pikeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_pikeman.xml
index e2f5407d48..13bb016e8e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_pikeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/champion_pikeman.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/not used/inf_phalanx_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="Walk" speed="140"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_phalanx_walk_a.psa" name="run" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="melee" speed="350"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_phalanx_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="350"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_citizen.xml
index a0cabe4609..81dcb45a97 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_citizen.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -39,7 +40,12 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_gorgo.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_gorgo.xml
index f3d044cf51..3002beb3b1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_gorgo.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/female_gorgo.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="female/f_idle_01.dae" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="Walk" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_run_01.dae" name="Run" speed="6"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="melee" speed="250"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_food" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_meat" speed="25"/>
         <animation file="female/f_walk_01.dae" name="carry_wood" speed="25"/>
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
-    <variant name="melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
index 4791cc79fb..995dc5bca5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_a.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -45,13 +46,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
index 0c9373aa8c..8696d196b8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_b.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="100"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -45,13 +46,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="shield"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
index deb0bb4c9f..d5550dc97d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_javelinist_e.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
     <variant frequency="100" name="Base">
       <animations>
         <animation file="infantry/general/dude/dudeidle.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="Melee" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/javelin/attack/ijv_off_01.psa" load="0" name="attack_ranged" speed="75"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="infantry/sword/attack/isw_s_off_05.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="100"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_off_01.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
         <animation file="infantry/sword/move/run/isw_s_def_02.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
@@ -46,13 +47,18 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_ranged">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_loaded.xml" attachpoint="loaded-r_hand"/>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/jav_projectile.xml" attachpoint="projectile"/>
       </props>
     </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/knife.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
     <variant name="gather_tree">
       <props>
         <prop attachpoint="helmet"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_a.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
index bbcaff320a..f58b9ca5e8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_a.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -63,7 +64,12 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_b.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
index fd95cfe367..d7195c4079 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_b.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -51,7 +52,12 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 591da2e287..9889b68686 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_wood" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_stone" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/walk_spearshield.psa" name="carry_metal" speed="120"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="200"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_slaughter" speed="200"/>
         <animation event="0.23" file="infantry/general/chop.psa" name="gather_tree" speed="250"/>
         <animation file="biped/hoe.psa" name="gather_grain" speed="300"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/forage.psa" name="gather_fruit" speed="125"/>
@@ -60,7 +61,12 @@
   </group>
   <group>
     <variant frequency="1" name="Idle"/>
-    <variant name="Melee">
+    <variant name="attack_melee">
+      <props>
+        <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
+      </props>
+    </variant>
+    <variant name="attack_slaughter">
       <props>
         <prop actor="props/units/weapons/spear_hoplite.xml" attachpoint="r_hand"/>
       </props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/leonidas.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/leonidas.xml
index 7bf86b1ba2..725a6a1254 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/leonidas.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/spartans/leonidas.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_idle_a.psa" name="Idle" speed="200"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_walk.psa" name="Walk" speed="120"/>
         <animation file="biped/inf_hoplite_shield_run_a.psa" name="Run" speed="30"/>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="Melee" speed="220"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="biped/inf_hoplite_atk_a.psa" name="attack_melee" speed="220"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_01.psa" name="Death" speed="400"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_02.psa" name="Death" speed="700"/>
         <animation file="infantry/general/death/inf_03.psa" name="Death" speed="500"/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
index 3a53783201..f13c17a6bc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/art/actors/units/thebans/siege_fireraiser.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   <group>
     <variant frequency="100" name="boeotian fireraiser">
       <animations>
-        <animation event="0.5" file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_attack.dae" load="0.0" name="attack" speed="100"/>
+        <animation event="0.5" file="mechanical/celt_siege_ram_attack.dae" load="0.0" name="attack_ranged" speed="100"/>
       </animations>
       <mesh>structural/fireraiser.dae</mesh>
       <props>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/UnitAI.js b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/UnitAI.js
index 4a0555c570..6be1ac0b2f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/UnitAI.js
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/UnitAI.js
@@ -1249,7 +1249,9 @@ var UnitFsmSpec = {
 						prepare = Math.max(prepare, repeatLeft);
 					}
 
-					this.SelectAnimation("melee", false, 1.0, "attack");
+					// add prefix + no Capital First Letter for this.attackType
+					var attackName = "attack_" + this.attackType.toLowerCase();
+					this.SelectAnimation(attackName, false, 1.0, "attack");
 					this.SetAnimationSync(prepare, this.attackTimers.repeat);
 					this.StartTimer(prepare, this.attackTimers.repeat);
 					// TODO: we should probably only bother syncing projectile attacks, not melee
diff --git a/binaries/data/tools/atlas/lists.xml b/binaries/data/tools/atlas/lists.xml
index 6338867aac..6365dac2f2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/tools/atlas/lists.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/tools/atlas/lists.xml
@@ -35,7 +35,10 @@
     <item>idle            </item>
     <item>walk            </item>
     <item>run             </item>
-    <item>melee           </item>
+    <item>attack_melee    </item>
+    <item>attack_ranged   </item>
+    <item>attack_charge   </item>
+    <item>attack_slaughter</item>
     <item>death           </item>
     <item>build           </item>
     <item>heal            </item>