Maurya Unit Roster
Infantry Units
Atavi Prasadharaka (Indian Tribesmen) Warriors recruited from the various jungle tribes living in the wild forests and hills who join the army with their chief with the intent of plunder and loot and thus are unreliable troops. Their primary weapon is a prasa, a long spear, popular with such tribes. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
23 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 21/6 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Sakthidhara Sainka (Mauryan Spearmen) Men raised from the local peasants by the regional zamindars to assist the imperial army with soldiers. They obtain basic training to march in formation with a four-hasta long spear, made of either bamboo or wood, and a flat long shield. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 22/4 | 4/75 | -/- | – | 0 |
Suladhara Yodha (Mauryan Armoured Spearmen) These men are part of the maula which are the permanent forces of the Mauryan army and have been trained for years to fight in various conditions. They are equipped with relatively long sturdy spears with metal tips on both ends and have lamellar or scale armour with a reinforced shield for protection. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 24/4 | 7/65 | -/- | – | 0 |
Sahayaka Dhanurdhara (Indian Levy Longbowmen) Bowmen levied from the local population with some experince with the Indian long and powerful bamboo bow. They are mostly hunters and foresters and can provide the vital archer support to the local armies in absence of the professional archers. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 18/1 | 0/15 | 12/2 | 180 | 15 |
Sahayaka Sainka (Mauryan Reserve Infantry) Unlike other soldiers, these men are poorly equipped and wouldn’t see combat very often. They could be stationed behind the mainline with the non-combatants, encourage the routers to rejoin the battle or just fill in the gaps. Some can recieve equipment from the leftovers but most bring their own. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 15/16 | 4/75 | -/- | – | 0 |
Kadhgadhara Samvita Yodha (Mauryan Elite Warriors) Hereditary warriors from the Kshatriya caste who have been serving the empire for generations. These warriors are armed with broadswords and are good assault infantry. They also carry tridents which they throw before the engagement starts. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
21 | 15 | 5 | 35 | 49 | 30/2 | 7/65 | 15/4 | 85 | 1 |
Sammitrita Ksatrya (Mauryan Allied Swordsmen) Troops from central India sent by allied kingdoms. These swordsmen are fearsome warriors, wielding the Aruvaazh (or Sickle-Sword) while a few others bring a battle axe. They have a reputation for being spiritual and fanatical and are considered very warlike in nature. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
22 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 42 | 23/7 | 6/50 | -/- | – | 0 |
Kandachhednadhara Sainka (Mauryan Axemen) These axe-bearers are not guards, but regular soldiers. They wield long two-handed iron axes with wooden or bamboo handles. They wear little to no armour and do not carry shields, but their halberd-like poleaxes can cut through infantry and cavalry alike. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
31 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 25/9 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Gadadhara Sanika (Mauryan Macemen) These men are professional infantry of the imperial army and are very well-trained in combat. Their weapon is primarily a mace and are well armoured warriors by Indian standards. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
24 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 44 | 17/16 | 6/50 | -/- | – | 0 |
Gadadhasta Yodha (Mauryan Heavy Macemen) These Warriors bring along a heavy mace, used for powerful blows. Not only their mace can pierce through heavy armour, but it can easily break apart chariots and slaughter elephants, if it is provided with enough support. In addition to traditional turbans, some warriors wear helmets. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
38 | 14 | 3 | 41 | 52 | 22/20 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Sreni Yodha (Indian Warrior Guildsmen) These infantrymen, members of self-regulating professional guilds called Sreni, are equipped with the best armour and weapons that money can buy. They carry a large sword-axe, called asiyasi which is made of high-quality iron from the mines of Magadha. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
33 | 15 | 4 | 35 | 46 | 25/11 | 2/30 | -/- | – | 0 |
Dravida Bharya (Dravidian Mercenaries) While not directly subjects of the emperor, a good part of Mauryan armies consists of mercenary troops used to bolster the size of the army. These dravadian mercenaries are very skilled with the longbow and carry a spear as a backup weapon. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 40 | 20/3 | 0/15 | 14/2 | 215 | 15 |
Pratipattimat Sainya (Mauryan Imperial Infantry) The Emperor’s own infantry is the most elite and prestigious in the Mauryan standing army – it’s also an excellent place to become an officer. They are never disbanded under any circumstances and are fiercely loyal to the Emperor. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
24 | 13 | 4 | 41 | 49 | 25/7 | 7/65 | -/- | – | 0 |
Missile Units
Atavi Ksypatra (Indian Tribal Slingers) These slingers from the mountain and forest tribes carry small leather slings, just as easily used for hunting game as for hunting men. They wear no cumbersome armor, and their dress is the same simple clothing that they would wear on the hunt or out foraging. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 16/12 | 0/15 | 4/5 | 165 | 20 |
Tomarabara (Mauryan Skirmishers) These locally recruited troops are primarily trained to throw javelins, but they are also equipped with swords and light shields of wood or bamboo to fight hand-to-hand. This flexible force can be used as a screen for elephants and chariot flanks, to harass enemies, or as infantry of the line. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 24/1 | 6/50 | 15/5 | 80 | 6 |
Upashiksita Dhanurdhara (Mauryan Longbowmen) These are the more experienced and well-trained archers of the Mauryan army and serve throughout the year in various parts of the empire. They are also trained and equipped with broad-bladed swords as they were often expected to support their patti with hand-to-hand combat. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
18 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 26/2 | 0/15 | 14/2 | 215 | 15 |
Cavalry Units
Asvasainaka (Mauryan Cavalry) These troops are the most reliable cavalry forces of the Mauryan army. Most are unarmoured but somewhat experienced soldiers, equipped with a few javelins and a spear along with a shield for close combat. They would be used to harass enemies, escort elephants, or seize suitable battle sites. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
44 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 25/5 | 4/45 | 15/5 | 80 | 8 |
Kuntadhara Asvarohi (Indian Auxiliary Cavalry) Lightly armoured horsemen received from the provinces and various allied kingdoms of northern and central India where the plains are ideal for breeding horses. They charge in with a kaunta spear and carry a sword with curved edges for the ensuing combat. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
56 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 39 | 17/12 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Kamboja Ashvakas (Kambojan Horsemen) Kambojas generally practiced agriculture, cattle-rearing, and trade but they are trained horsemen. In times of war, they are ready to take up arms and join the imperial army. They fight as light cavalry, harrying with a few javelins before charging in with their broad-bladed spear. Their panoply and weaponry have distinct Iranian and Hellenic influences. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
48 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 44 | 26/5 | 4/45 | 15/6 | 85 | 4 |
Gandhara Ashvakas (Gandharan Heavy Cavalry) The Gandharans are famous for their horses as well as the cavalrymen who ride them. These heavy cavalrymen come from the Gandharan elites, equipping themselves with a good helmet and a lamellar or a scale cuirass along with elaborate face masks depicting various deities. They are the most powerful cavalry fielded by the Mauryan army. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
50 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 48 | 27/5 | 4/45 | -/- | – | 0 |
Rajanya Asvaraksaka (Mauryan Bodyguard Cavalry) These guards are picked from the elite troops and accompany the commander mounted on a swift horse. They supersede most other warriors, and the wealth of these men is clearly seen on their clothing, coloured with expensive dyes. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
44 | 14 | 5 | 38 | 52 | 25/9 | 4/45 | 15/5 | 80 | 6 |
Dhanurdhara Rathakatumba (Mauryan Chariot Archers) Lightly equipped chariots built by the state for the professional army who carry archers from the maula. Their primary purpose was to protect the army, repel enemy attacks and cause terror and break enemy lines. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
42 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 45 | 38/8 | 0/15 | 12/6 | 170 | 30 |
Raksivarga Ratha (Mauryan Armoured Chariot) Chariots are used to break the enemy line, though more often in support of cavalry than against solid infantry formations. They take honour in fighting in the same manner as the ancient Vedic-Aryan heroes of bygone days, and attempt to equal the bravery of Krishna and Arjuna in battle. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
52 | 16 | 12 | 38 | 52 | 44/9 | 0/15 | 12/6 | 170 | 30 |
Kauleya Varu (Mauryan Tower Elephants) Towering over most other creatures, these war elephants can easily scare men and horses alike with both their size and smell. They are well trained and obedient elephants who are used to various sounds of battle and carry professional trained archers. These elephants are also decorated with beautiful carpets and patterns. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
52 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 18/6 | 0/30 | 20/6 | 180 | 20 |
Kajcuka Varu (Mauryan War Elephants) These elephants, along with chariots, are the most prestigious troops in the Indian ranks. War elephants are large, fierce, and unpredictable beasts, terrifying in battle. They are the ultimate shock troops available to any commander, so they are used to break enemy lines. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
48 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 43 | 18/6 | 0/30 | -/- | – | 0 |
Rajanya Varu (Mauryan Royal Elephants) A commander on his elephant is a clear visible inspiration and rallying point for his army. The best elephants from the empire are picked for the position who are regularly inspected and are equipped with armour to the brim. They also carry well-trained archers who pick apart their targets from a safe distance from the howdah. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
52 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 49 | 18/6 | 0/30 | 20/6 | 180 | 20 |
Atavi Gajarohi (Indian Reserve Elephants) These elephants are obtained from different forest tribes in the Mauryan empire as a part of the required military quota they had to fulfill. These are not of the best breeds but still are big enough to launch the enemy lines into chaos. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
48 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 18/6 | 0/30 | -/- | – | 0 |
Reform Units
Parivartana Dhanurdhara (Mauryan Reformed Longbowmen) With time, the reliance on infantry archers increased in the Indian armies which proved to be very effective against the nomads. They are now equipped with a longbow made up of iron instead of bamboo and are fitted with a light-scale or a padded cuirass for protection. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
9 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 42 | 28/2 | 0/15 | 14/2 | 215 | 15 |
Parivartana Samvita Asvarohi (Late Indian Armoured Cavalry) These cavalrymen are modeled after the well-crafted and equipped soldiers of the Saka and the Yuezhi. Their steeds are generally imported from foreign lands due to the poor horses of India and fight with a lance and a sword. Some of these riders may even have Saka or Yavana blood in their veins. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
62 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 48 | 19/12 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |