Marrucini (Rise of the Republic) Melee Infantry

Italian Veteran Swordsmen

Experience of open warfare is a rare commodity, and therefore worth a premium among the generally-peaceable Italic tribes.

Before Rome's ascension and eventual conquest of Italy, it shared the peninsula with others, such as the Etruscans and Samnites. These various petty kingdoms, cities and tribes often fought each other, but also united against common external threats. It was as the Etruscans waned and Greek influence fell away that the Romans began steadily accumulating land and power. Their conquest of the Apennine Peninsula was possible due to the levied troops of every tribe absorbed into the early Roman Republic. Conflict was common in Italy - most tribes went to war during the summer months, to raid neighbouring settlements for riches and resources. Rome made the most of these warlike tribesmen, drawing soldiers from their ranks in exchange for citizenship and social status within the growing Republic. The earliest example of Rome's alliances with neighbouring states was the Foedus Cassianum, with the surrounding Latin city-states shortly after the overthrow of the Roman monarchy in 510BC. The terms were simple and effective: mutual defence for both parties, based on equal contribution to an annual military levy under Roman command.

Abilities

Italian Veteran Swordsmen

• Killing Spree
  Increases weapon damage for an extended period.
  Weapon damage
  Exertion: fatigue

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport

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

Italian Veteran Swordsmen

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Good morale

Marrucini (Rise of the Republic) Units
General (2)
1.Italian Veteran Spearmen
2.Italian Veteran Swordsmen
Melee Infantry (18)
3.Italian Swordsmen
4.Italian Veteran Swordsmen
5.Native Aequi Swordsmen
6.Native Bruttii Tribesmen
7.Native Carthaginian Infantry
8.Native Gallic Axemen
9.Native Latin Tribesmen
10.Native Ligurian Axe Warriors
11.Native Ligurian Swordsmen
12.Native Lucanian Warriors
13.Naked Native Warriors
14.Native Sabine Warriors
15.Native Samnite Infantryman
16.Native Sardi Hillmen
17.Native Sicilian Tribesmen
18.Native Tribeless Warriors
19.Native Umbrian Hillmen
20.Native Volsci Warriors
Missile Infantry (10)
21.Italian Skirmishers
22.Italian Slingers
23.Native Iapygian Archers
24.Native Iapygian Javelinmen
25.Native Bruttii Slingers
26.Native Gallic Hunters
27.Native Greek Archers
28.Native Lucanian Ambushers
29.Native Sabine Skirmishers
30.Native Sardi Bowmen
Spear Infantry (8)
31.Italian Spearmen
32.Italian Veteran Spearmen
33.Native Carthaginian Spearmen
34.Native Etruscan Spearmen
35.Native Greek Militia
36.Native Latin Spearmen
37.Native Umbrian Spearmen
38.Native Volsci Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (5)
39.Italian Cavalry
40.Native Aequi Horsemen
41.Native Campanian Cavalry
42.Native Gallic Horsemen
43.Native Ligurian Horsemen
Missile Cavalry (3)
44.Italian Horse Skirmishers
45.African Cavalry
46.Native Veneti Raiders
Elephant (1)
47.African Elephants
Admiral (1)
48.Assault Raider - Italian Swordsmen
Melee Ship (7)
49.Assault Tetreres - Carthaginian Hoplites
50.Assault Hexeres - Sacred Band
51.Assault Dieres - Carthaginian Infantry
52.Assault Dieres - Carthaginian Hoplites
53.Assault Dieres - Sword Militia
54.Assault Raider - Italian Swordsmen
55.Medium Assault Raider - Italian Veteran Swordsmen
Missile Ship (2)
56.Pursuit Trihemiolia - Carthaginian Javelinmen
57.Missile Raider - Italian Skirmishers