Spatharioi Emperor's Guard spearmen infantry The heaviest native spearmen/swordsmen the Roman Empire can field in battle. They are very valuable because they raise the morale of nearby units, as well.
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Vestiaritai Swordsmen heavy infantry Heavy swordmen, their excellent armor, shield and morale allows them to be very dependable to not only hold the line but break through.
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Spathatoi Swordsmen light infantry Medium swordmen, a large triangular shield and paramenion scimitar allows them to hold the line.
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Pelekyphoroi Axemen heavy infantry These heavy axemen are descendants of the Varangoi. They are one of the Roman Empire’s finest troops, and their assault is legendary.
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Italian Mercenary Crossbowmen missile infantry Influenced by trade, the Italian crossbow was introduced to the Eastern Mediterranean. Enemy infantry will be worn down by its many armor piercing bolts.
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Samvita Senya spearmen infantry Lightly armored Spearmen of decent training and motivation.
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Kavallarioi Lancers heavy cavalry Kavallarioi are western knights in Roman clothes. Great horsemen, they are the Roman Empire's best regular cavalry force, with lack of horse barding as their only impediment.
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Anatolikoi Hillmen light infantry Light rugged infantry bearing axe and shield but limited motivation beyond a chance at easy plunder.
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Anatolikoi Eugeneis heavy cavalry Light-Medium cavalry, less eager in their service to non-Greek lords but far from irresponsible in their task as lancers who can either perform 'razzia' charge and retreat or something more dedicated.
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Ahdath Bowmen missile infantry
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Abid' Al-Shira Spearmen spearmen infantry Disciplined light/medium African Spearmen, reliable and durable as line infantry.
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Pashtun Lashkar light infantry Hearty, savage men, they are best employed in zealous assault against any enemy unwilling to face such a daunting charge.
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Romanoi Bodyguards heavy cavalry The best heavy horsemen of the empire guard their Emperor. Defenders of the Roman tradition, their role in battle would be to guard the emperor or die trying.
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Rus Mercenaries heavy infantry After adopting Christianity, the Rus people expanded south. These men seek the life of a warrior and make useful swordsmen.
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