Pompey's Rome (Imperator Augustus) Command

Legatus

Traditionally, the rank of Legatus was given to Roman generals in command of a Legion. Deputies to the commander-in-chief, these officers accompanied the Dux or Imperator on expeditions and were hand-picked from the Senatorial class. They had great experience in the field and possessed exceptional military skill; they could even replace the commander if he was killed. A Consul would have several Legati with him, often his friends and family. As aristocrats, Legati would also take home a share of the spoils from any campaign. Pompey had fifteen Legati accompany him on campaign in Asia Minor. During the Imperial era, the rank 'Legatus Legionis' was given to Legion commanders selected by the Emperor, although with Senatorial approval. A 'Legatus propraetor' was a Senator or ex-Consul acting as a regional governor, and could command several Legions at once.

Unit Name Legatus

Main Unit Key Emp_Rom_Legatus

Land Unit Key Rom_Legatus

Naval Unit Key pel_transport

Soldiers 40

Category Cavalry

Class Command

Custom Battle Cost 430

Recruitment Cost 430

Upkeep Cost 90

Melee Attack 28

Weapon Damage 25

├ Melee Weapon rome_spear_cav

├ Melee Damage Base 20

├ Melee Damage Ap 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 15

├ Bonus vs Elephants 15

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 20

Melee Defence 61

├ Base Defence 41

├ Shield cavalry

└ Shield Defence 20

Armour 70

├ Armour mail

├ Armour Defence 40

└ Shield Armour 30

Health 90

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health 40

├ Bonus Hit Points 15

├ Mount rome_horse_spear_shield_h

├ Mount Entity rome_horse_heavy

└ Mount Health 35

Base Morale 55

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

• Good attack
• Average defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average morale

Faction Availability

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