Qarthadastim

Overview

Starting as an ally of Rome, Carthage sits poised to threaten Rome’s plans of Mediterranean Hegemony. Carthage has its own culture, one of the larger empires at the start of the campaign and a special Mercenary Barracks system representing their heavy use of mercenaries at the time. Its political tradition is Republic and there are three choices for starting political parties.

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Reforms

This faction relies on Greek Global Reforms. These include Thureos at turn 60 and Thorax at turn 140.

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Campaigns

This faction is playable in the Grand Campaign and Hannibal at the Gates Campaign.

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Units Database

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Dorkim Qdosim (Late) (Carthaginian Sacred Band (Late))

Dorkim Qdosim (Carthaginian Sacred Band) The best and bravest of the Phoenician noble families, these well-equipped citizens guard the lands and ideals of Carthaginian society.

H'anatim Kan'anim (Carthaginian Hoplites) Only found in the mother city of Carthage herself, these Phoenician citizens have chosen to take up arms in defense of their home.

Dorkim Lybim (Libyan Infantry) Armed with the basic implements of war including axes, clubs and daggers, these Libyan warriors are given some basic armor and sent to the front.

H'anatim Lybim (Libyan Hoplites) Trained to fight in phalanx formation in the Greek style, these Libyans are used as a stalwart foundation for Carthage's battle lines.

Dorkim Libi-Ponnim Meshurianim (Liby-Phoenician Thureos Infantry) As the population of Carthage continues to integrate Phoenicians and local Libyan peoples, these men have adapted to new ways of warfare.

Hanatim Lybim (Libyan Thureos Spears) Although they still are drawn from some of the general Libyan people, these spear men have been better equipped with newer style shields and armor.

Hanatim Libi-Ponnim (Liby-Phoenician Thureos Spears) Drawn from the descendants of marriages between local Africans and Phoenician arrivals, these spearmen represent the new people of Carthage.

Dorkim Lybim Meshurianim (Libyan Thureos Infantry) New technologies and strategies bring new ideas to the field of battle. These Libyans, once basic shepherds and warriors, have now been equipped with better armor and larger, more versatile shields.

Hanatim Libi-Ponnim Kbedim (Liby-Phoenician Thorax Spears) With the progression of time comes new populations to draw from and new equipment to employ. These Liby-Phoenician men employ the best implements of war.

Dorkim Libi-Ponnim (Liby-Phoenician Hoplites) Defending one's home is not exclusive to the nobles and Phoenician pure blood citizens of Carthage. These men have also learned how to use the phalanx and the shield to their best advantage.

Dorkim Libi-Ponnim Kbedim (Liby-Phoenician Thorax Swords) Equipped with mail armor, specialized scutum shields and well sharpened swords, these men take advantage of the latest concepts in tactics and warfare.

Arjos Epones (Mercenary Iberian Heavy Cavalry) The Iberians have a great deal of respect for horses, even worshipping them as divine creatures. In times of war, the horse previously played a minor role, but has gradually progressed from a symbol of prestige, and noble warriors ride to the battlefield, to becoming a major presence in the battle itself.

Ambacti (Mercenary Iberian Champions) These men are of high birth, forming the faithful followers of Edetani chieftans and bound religiously by a promise of loyalty: they protect their lord in battle to the last man. They are skilled, hardy, and very competent in hand-to-hand combat, which makes them effective against the best troops the enemy has to offer.

Adgenios Lancia (Mercenary Heavy Gallic Spearmen) Ambactoi, or those who march around can be misunderstood to be bodyguards, or companions in arms, but they are truly servant-warriors, enjoying a much better way of life than simple slaves. These war servants closely follow their master in any battle, protect him, and give him their own weapon if his is broken or damaged, and in the cavalry, provide him a new horse. Their equipment is good, reflecting the wealth of their master, although not as good as the equipment of the Solduroi.

Baleares Funditores (Mercenary Balearic Slingers) Elite mercenary slingers from the Balearic Islands, these shepherds and herdsmen train with a sling from childhood, and are some of the most deadly slingers in the world.

Iberi Scutarii (Mercenary Scutarii) These troops are well-equipped medium spearmen, armed with the dreaded all-metal soliferrum javelin, a spear as their main weapon, and a short straight sword. They protect themselves with leather armour and a bronze breastplate. With this equipment and their skills, they make extremely versatile and quick infantry.

Iberi Curisi (Mercenary Iberian Cavalry) Riding their agile, resilient Iberian horses, these skilled medium cavalrymen are able to perform the role of shock against light troops. They wear bronze helmets and chest plates along with leather armour, which gives them staying power in a melee contest. They carry the normal falcata and caetra combination of the Iberian tribes, which allows them to hold their own in melee, although they are more adept at spearing down fleeing enemies.

Gaesatae (Mercenary Naked Spear Throwers) The Gaesatae are easily some of the most fearsome groups of warriors in the known world. They fight stripped bare but for neck torcs and sometimes shoes or boots. They are named for their incredible skill with javelins; they can hurl them unnaturally long distances and deal great damage with them. Their charge is also most ferocious and causes many enemy lines to simply fold and flee. This is not all solely due to skill and strength, though they are experienced and huge, muscular men. They imbibe a chemical before battle making them seemingly impervious to pain. They will fight to the very end, and are extremely destructive when deployed properly.

Hoplitai (Mercenary Greek Hoplites) Hoplites: no other word says Greeks at war in quite the same way. Normally engaged to defend their home cities, they often also contracted their services to other regional powers.

Gaemile Liguriae (Mercenary Ligurian Spearmen) These warriors are recruited from the fierce Ligures tribsemen renowned as effective merceneries across the mediterranean.

Mashliyim Parashim (Mercenary Numidian Cavalry) Numidian cavalry is famous throughout Africa, and it would become known throughout Europe as well. More experienced, older, and richer than the light cavalrymen, these riders enjoy better protection with leather armour and a larger wood and wicker shield. They wield a sword for use in melee as well.

Catuiros Lancia (Mercenary Gallic Warriors) Each of these spearmen carries a stabbing spear and a large shield. They fight well, as glory and loot are the road to status, but are often difficult to control. They care little for discipline and less for restraint, but they can be relied on to fight, and fight hard.

Iberi Caetrati (Mercenary Iberian Swordsmen) Caetrati are a deceptive type of infantry. Able light troops, they can skirmish while softening their enemy before closing in for hand-to-hand combat. Four things contribute to this capability: their agility on the battlefield, their all-metal heavy javelins ("soliferrum"), the traditional Iberian ferocity, and their superb swordsmanship.