A generic list for Roman armies towards the end of the Punic Wars and after, before the Legions began to play the dictator (later the Caesar) game. A high proportion of seasoned Romans are assumed in these lists.

There is some debate as to whether the Latin Allies fought any better or worse than their Roman counterparts. Both choices are allowed here.

Era: Age of Empires		Middle Republican	CR: H: 5 L: 3			BP: 2	Init: 4
Core
Number	Type	Description	Key	FV	PROT	Weapon	Cost
2	FT	Hastati	K	7[2]2	2	Pila and swords	11
2	FT	Principes	K	7[2]2	2	Pila and Swords	11
1	COH	Triarii	K	7[2]2	2	Pila and Swords	13
1	SI	Velites		3[1]2	2	Javelins	2
Bonus:
4	FT	Roman Hastati or Principes	K	7[2]2	2	Pila and Swords	11
1	COH	Roman Triarii*	K	7[2]2	2	Pila and Swords	13
6	FT	Latin Allies	K	6[1]1	1	Pila and Swords	8
1	COH	Latin Triarii**	K	6[2]2	2	Pila and swords	11
4	SI	Velites or Allies		3[1]2	2	Javelins	2
1	SI	Allies		3[1]2	2	Slings	2
1	SI	Allies		2[1]1	2	Bows	2
2	LHI	Spanish Allies***		4[1]2	1	Javelins	7
2	HC	Roman or Allies	K	4[0]0	1	Spears	10
2	LC	Allies		2[0]0	1	Javelins	7
1	EL	African****	K	4[3]1	1	Various	10

Terrain:

Core: 1GR

Bonus: (Max: 3 ) 2GR; 1SH; 1W; 1RG

Notes:

Core: 96 Bonus: 186

* Only if the Latin Allied Triarii is not purchased.

** Only if the Roman Triarii is not purchased. In addition, at least two Latin Allies FT units must be selected.

*** Spanish Allies must fight on the same flank of the deployment area and may not be chosen if the elephant is present.

**** The elephant may not be chosen if Spanish Allies are present.

Note: that the Spanish Allies do not count towards the extra light division requirement if not chosen.

Ordo Link: Middle Republican

Last Edited: 07 June 2006

List Author: Luxor