Tanukhids Spear Infantry

Desert Levy

Levies could be quickly mustered, outfitted and turned into an army whether citizens or subjects. Usually commanded by nobles or local dignitaries, they supplemented the elite professional soldiers. Persian armies, for example, were created by command of the king, who ordered his subordinates to muster troops and gather at an appointed time and place. These noblemen brought their households, attendant warriors, and hamspah - or levies. Over time there was a gradual move away from citizen and subject recruits to professional standing armies and greater use of mercenaries. Both classes were formerly levies who saw warfare as a career rather than a duty. In turn, this opened the way for promotion on merit rather than birth, creating armies loyal to generals rather than the old social order.

Unit Name Desert Levy

Main Unit Key att_des_desert_levy

Land Unit Key att_des_desert_levy

Naval Unit Key att_cor_heavy_rom

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 300

Recruitment Cost 230

Upkeep Cost 150

Melee Attack 24

Melee Damage 32

├ Melee Weapon att_spear

├ Melee Base Damage 24

├ Armour-piercing Damage 8

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 20

├ Attack Against Elephants 20

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 24

Melee Defence 34

├ Base Defence 24

├ Shield att_oval

└ Shield Defence 10

Armour 33

├ Armour att_cloth

├ Armour Defence 3

└ Shield Armour 30

Health 93

├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 90

└ Bonus Hit Points 3

Morale 34

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

• Expert Charge Defence
  This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Upgrade
Required Technology Cost 81 Upgrade To
Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Small City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_1) Level 1 City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_2) Level 2 Large City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_3) Level 3 Royal City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_4) Level 4 Hamlet (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_1) Level 1 Village (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_2) Level 2 Town (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_3) Level 3 Country Town (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_4) Level 4 Tanukhid Encampment (att_bld_eastmig_city_3) Level 2 Roving Stronghold (att_bld_eastmig_city_4) Level 3

Garrison Buildings
x 1	Small City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_1) Level 1 Hamlet (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_1) Level 1
x 2	City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_2) Level 2 Village (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_2) Level 2
x 3	Large City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_3) Level 3 Royal City (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_major_4) Level 4 Town (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_3) Level 3 Country Town (att_bld_eastern_sassanid_city_minor_generic_4) Level 4

Faction Availability
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