Athens Unit Roster
Infantry Units
Athenai Ephebes (Athenian Infantry) These infantrymen are the youths of Athens, employed to guard settlments and set ambushes in the countryside of Attica. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 20/3 | 6/50 | 15/7 | 90 | 3 |
Athenai Ekdromoi Hoplitai (Athenian Light Hoplites) Discipline is needed to carry a spear and bear a shield, but these hoplites also possess mobility. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 43 | 22/5 | 4/65 | -/- | – | 0 |
Thetes Hoplitai (Thetes Hoplites) Drawn from the lowest social class in Athens, these men still are able to train in formation and basic tactics. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
16 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 43 | 20/3 | 4/65 | -/- | – | 0 |
Athenai Hoplitai (Athenian Hoplites) Hoplites: no other word says Greeks at war in quite the same way. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
18 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 39 | 22/4 | 5/70 | -/- | – | 0 |
Logades (Athenian Elite Hoplites) These are the elite hoplites of Athens, selected by the citizens on the basis of their abilities, morale, and equipment. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
21 | 9 | 14 | 41 | 52 | 26/4 | 5/70 | -/- | – | 0 |
Missile Units
Psiloi Toxotai (Greek Archers) Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16/1 | 0/15 | 12/3 | 165 | 15 |
Psiloi Akontistai (Greek Javelinmen) Lightly armed javelinmen, intended to harass and disrupt the enemy battle line. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16/1 | 2/30 | 15/6 | 85 | 6 |
Psiloi Sphendonetai (Greek Slingers) Witty slingers, and all Greeks have wit, often scratch OUCH! onto their shots. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16/1 | 4/40 | 5/6 | 190 | 20 |
Athenai Iphikratous Peltastai (Athenian Iphicratean Early Peltasts) Before developing into their more well-known formation, the so-called Iphicratean peltasts, inspired by the reforms of Iphicrates, are equipped with long spears and light armour in order to counter hoplite tactics. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 40 | 24/4 | 4/40 | 15/7 | 90 | 5 |
Athenai Toxotai (Athenian Archers) Slightly better armoured and trained than basic archers, these citizens have taken to the bow rather than the spear. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
10 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 35 | 18/1 | 4/40 | 13/3 | 175 | 15 |
Athenai Peltastai (Athenian Peltasts) These javelin-armed light infantry are used to harass slower, heavier enemy units. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
13 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 40 | 23/3 | 7/65 | 15/7 | 90 | 6 |
Cavalry Units
Hippakontistai (Greek Javelin Cavalry) These speedy, light cavalrymen can do good service in harrying the enemy. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
36 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 30/3 | 2/30 | 15/6 | 85 | 6 |
Athenai Hippeis (Athenian Citizen Cavalry) During the classical Greek period, Athens was one of the pioneers of using cavalry in warfare. This tradition still persists, and these horsemen are generally more capable than their Spartan counterparts. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
48 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 46 | 26/5 | 0/15 | 13/4 | 75 | 4 |
Tarantinoi Hippeis (Tarantine Cavalry) These light cavalrymen armed with javelins are rightly held in high regard for their skills. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
47 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 43 | 26/5 | 4/45 | 13/7 | 30 | 4 |
Metoikoi Hippeis (Mercenary Lancers) These lancers have a strong charge and can break enemies quickly. Although Athens has a reputation for javelin-armed cavarly, they rely upon neighboring populations for lancers. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
57 | 13 | 5 | 38 | 49 | 28/4 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Somatophylakes Strategou (Athenian Bodyguard Cavalry) Dressed in fine clothes and riding on large horses, these hippeis are prime examples of Athenian wealth. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
60 | 15 | 6 | 41 | 52 | 29/4 | 0/15 | -/- | – | 0 |
Thureos Reforms
Misthophoroi Thureophoroi (Mercenary Thureos Spears) These skirmishers are hired from outside Athens to serve as flanking and pursuit forces during the heat of combat. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
18 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 39 | 22/4 | 7/65 | 13/3 | 85 | 1 |
Misthophoroi Thureophoroi Euzonoi (Mercenary Thureos Swords) These warriors are a flexible force, able to throw javelins from afar and quickly go into melee after. As time progresses, Athens has become forced to rely on outside levies for its forces. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
13 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 43 | 23/3 | 7/65 | 12/3 | 80 | 2 |
Misthophoroi Epilektoi (Mercenary Elite Thureos Spears) These warriors are from drawn from the more experienced and well-equipped foreign population living within Athens’ sphere of influence. They are strong in melee with their spears and deadly at range with their javelins. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 46 | 24/4 | 7/65 | 13/3 | 85 | 1 |
Misthophoroi Phalangitai (Mercenary Pikemen) These specially selected men are not Athenian citizens, and are trained to fight in the Macedonian fashion. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 43 | 25/1 | 6/50 | -/- | – | 0 |
Neotarantinoi Epilektoi (Athenian Elite Cavalry) During the classical Greek period, Athens was one of the pioneers of using cavalry in warfare. These horsemen are picked from the finest citizens of the city to help safeguard Athens’ future. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
50 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 52 | 27/5 | 6/55 | 13/7 | 30 | 1 |
Skythikoi Toxotai (Scythian Archers) Imported from the steppes to fight for the city-state, these foreign archers are hired for their skill. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
26 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 32 | 18/13 | 2/30 | 12/3 | 165 | 15 |
Thorax Reforms
Misthophoroi Epilektoi Thorakitai (Mercenary Thorax Spears) These warriors are the first line of an army, strong in defence against cavalry with their spears. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 46 | 24/4 | 8/70 | -/- | – | 0 |
Misthophoroi Thorakitai (Mercenary Thorax Swords) These well-protected warriors are a danger in melee and with their javelins. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
16 | 14 | 3 | 38 | 46 | 23/4 | 8/70 | 13/3 | 85 | 1 |
Athenai Tarantinoi Hippeis (Athenian Tarantine Cavalry) Based on the light cavalry made popular across the Hellenic world, these Athenian citizens have perfected the art of skirmish warfare on horseback. |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale |
Melee Dmg/AP |
Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
40 | 13 | 8 | 28 | 46 | 32/3 | 6/55 | 15/8 | 95 | 6 |