Ptolemaic Egypt Unit Roster

Infantry Units

Ptolemikoi Karioi Taxeis

Ptolemikoi Karioi Taxeis (Karian Levies) The Uazali are warbands of soldiers from the peoples of the southern coast of Asia Minor: the Karians, Lykians, Pamphylians, and Pisidians. These Uazali are skilled mountain fighters. Their name comes from the Lykian tongue, meaning Warriors, and is similar also to the words used by the other peoples along the southern coast of Asia Minor, whose languages all derive primarily from the Hittite tongue. The Uazali carry a solid rectangular shield and wear a solid Phrygian helm. For weapons, they carry spears and a javelin. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	6	8	8	36	20/3	4/75	13/3	85	1

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Drapanai

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Drapanai (Thracian Cleruch Falxmen) Settled on colony lands in exchange for their services, these Thracians are armed with one-handed sicas and falxes. Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
21	9	2	10	43	21/7	7/65	13/3	80	2

Ptolemeikoi Peltastai Phalangitai

Ptolemeikoi Peltastai Phalangitai (Peltast Pikemen) A phalanx of elite pikemen armed with shorter pikes than most phalangites and tasked with more versatile battle roles, these men are chosen to serve in the prime of their lives. Class: 1 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
24	15	6	30	49	25/3	4/40	-/-	–	0

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Phalangitai

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Phalangitai (Kleruchoi Pikemen) Granted plots of land in colonies in return for their service, these warriors have found a new home to defend. Class: 2 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
19	9	6	30	46	25/1	6/50	-/-	–	0

Kleruchoi Agema Phalangitai

Kleruchoi Agema Phalangitai (Egyptian Royal Pikemen) Chosen from among the better mercenary colonists to settle and eventually help rule the Ptolemaic kingdom, this phalanx defends the elite. Class: 1 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
22	12	8	35	52	27/1	6/50	-/-	–	0

Missile Units

Psiloi Sphendonetai

Psiloi Sphendonetai (Ptolemaic Slingers) The sling is an ancient weapon; age has not made it less deadly. Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
8	3	1	1	27	16/1	0/15	4/5	165	20

Psiloi Toxotai

Psiloi Toxotai (Egyptian Bowmen) All men serve the Pharaoh, to the limits of their ability, even humble bowmen. Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
8	3	1	1	27	16/1	0/15	12/3	165	15

Ptolemikoi Toxotai Iudaioi

Ptolemikoi Toxotai Iudaioi (Judean Archers) Slightly better armoured and trained than their native counterparts, these archers bring a bit more stability to their role on the field. Class: 2 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
10	5	2	20	32	18/1	2/30	13/3	175	15

Ptolemikoi Sphendonetai Iudaioi

Ptolemikoi Sphendonetai Iudaioi (Judean Slingers) Even giants can be humbled by nimble slingers. Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	5	2	8	32	14/15	2/30	5/6	190	20

Kilikioi Peltastai

Kilikioi Peltastai (Cilician Peltasts) Cilicians often turn to piracy and raiding due to the poor land they live in; however as skirmishers they are highly praised by the Successor states. They were even present at the Daphne Parade among the Seleucid Army. Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
26	7	3	1	35	18/13	4/40	15/7	90	6

Cavalry Units

Ptolemikoi Mysoi Hippeis

Ptolemikoi Mysoi Hippeis (Mysian Cavalry) These speedy, light cavalrymen can do good service in harrying the enemy. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
38	11	6	11	36	31/3	4/40	15/7	90	6

Ptolemikoi Thraikioi Hippeis

Ptolemikoi Thraikioi Hippeis (Thracian Light Cavalry) Used to pursue and harrass the enemy, these horsemen have been granted land in exchange for their loyal service to the king. Class: 2 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
47	8	7	18	39	26/5	6/55	-/-	–	0

Ptolemikoi Ile Basilike

Ptolemikoi Ile Basilike (Royal Squadron) A keen lance, under command of keen hand and eye, can do terrible work. Class: 1 Size: 100
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

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Sarissaphoroi

Ptolemikoi Kleruchoi Sarissaphoroi (Sarissa Lancers) These lancers use a much longer spear than most horsemen, almost the length of a pike. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
63	12	4	13	39	28/4	0/15	-/-	–	0

Hiera Ile

Hiera Ile (Sacred Squadron) An elite bodyguard of the Ptolemies, these heavily armed lancers accompany the ruler on campaign. Class: 1 Size: 100
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

Ptolemikos Hiera Ile

Ptolemikos Hiera Ile (Sacred Squadron) An elite bodyguard of the Ptolemies, these heavily armed lancers accompany the ruler on campaign. Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
60	15	6	47	52	29/4	0/15	-/-	–	0

Pilim

Pilim (African Elephants) Freshly captured and herded into battle, these beasts are not to be relied upon, but only a fool would not fear their charge! Class: 3 Size: 18
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
45	6	4	4	36	17/5	0/30	-/-	–	0

Thureos Reforms

Ptolemikoi Machairophoroi

Ptolemikoi Machairophoroi (Ptolemaic Swordsmen) Egyptians, Greeks and Jews trained for close combat. They are hardy and loyal in service to the true king. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
13	9	7	15	46	23/3	8/70	13/3	85	1

Ptolemikoi Iudaioi Thureophoroi

Ptolemikoi Iudaioi Thureophoroi (Judean Thureophoroi) Most of these Judean troops are equipped in a Hellenised way, with the typical Phrygian helmet, thureos shield, greaves, and light quilted or linen armour. They fight with a kopis sword and spear and in close combat. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	7	10	25	44	22/4	7/65	13/3	85	1

Galatikoi Kleruchoi Doryphoroi

Galatikoi Kleruchoi Doryphoroi (Galatian Cleruch Spearmen) Drawn from military settlers and recruited warriors of Anatolia, these fearsome men fight mostly naked with only a cloak and a cloth to cover them. Relying on their strength with a spear and courage, these Galatians fight for the king in order to earn their rank and homestead. Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
23	10	6	8	43	21/6	7/65	13/2	85	1

Ptolemikoi Peltastai

Ptolemikoi Peltastai (Peltasts) These javelin-armed light infantry are used to harass slower, heavier enemy units. Class: 2 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
21	9	2	20	39	21/7	7/65	15/7	90	6

Ptolemikoi Machimoi Phalangitai

Ptolemikoi Machimoi Phalangitai (Native Pikemen) Drawn from local subjects, these men choose to fight for their home in the phalanx. Class: 3 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	8	5	20	39	24/1	6/50	-/-	–	0

Lonchophoroi

Lonchophoroi (Ptolemaic Spear Cavalry) The horse-owning rich have the same rights to defend their homes as lesser men in the phalanx. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
47	8	7	28	39	26/5	2/35	-/-	–	0

Ptolemikoi Tarantinoi Hippeis

Ptolemikoi Tarantinoi Hippeis (Tarantine Cavalry) These light cavalrymen armed with javelins are rightly held in high regard for their skills. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
48	9	9	23	39	26/5	4/45	13/7	30	4

Linokataphractoi

Linokataphractoi (Egyptian Linen Cataphracts) These riders are not typical heavy cavalry despite only their eyes being unprotected. Thick linen armour and large shields allow them to shrug off most ranged attacks while the light weight of it allows them to stay nimble. Class: 2 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
54	11	4	41	49	27/4	0/65	-/-	–	0

Thorax Reforms

Thorakitai Doriphoroi

Thorakitai Doriphoroi (Thorax Spearmen) These warriors are the first line of an army, strong in defence against cavalry with their spears. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
19	8	12	38	49	24/4	8/70	-/-	–	0

Galatikoi Kleruchoi Thorakitai

Galatikoi Kleruchoi Thorakitai (Galatian Thorax Spearmen) Drawn from military settlers and recruited warriors of Anatolia, these men have been equipped in the latest implements of war. Given strong armor and a good spear, these Galatians fight for the king in order to earn their rank and homestead. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
26	12	7	35	46	23/6	7/65	13/2	85	1

Ptolemikoi Thorakitai

Ptolemikoi Thorakitai (Ptolemaic Thorax Swordsmen) Brave and proud warriors, these citizens fulfill several roles, but are most commonly used as peltasts, skirmishers on the flanks of the phalanxes, or as non-phalanx infantry in difficult terrain. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	14	3	35	49	23/4	8/70	13/3	85	1

Machimoi Epilektoi Phalangitai

Machimoi Epilektoi Phalangitai (Chosen Native Pikemen) Picked from among the native population, these men hold the line with the best of them. Class: 3 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
19	9	6	25	43	25/1	6/50	-/-	–	0

Kleruchoi Thorakitai Phalangitai

Kleruchoi Thorakitai Phalangitai (Cleruch Thorax Pikemen). Only the very best men may carry a pike in the guards and earn their land allotment. As the elite of Ptolemy, they hold the line at crucial moments. Class: 2 Size: 256
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
21	11	7	35	46	26/1	6/50	-/-	–	0

Kleruchoi Galatikoi Somatophylakes

Kleruchoi Galatikoi Somatophylakes (Galatian Royal Guard) The Celts first settled in Anatolia during the 3rd century BC. The region they currently occupy has become known as Galatia because of their Gallic ancestry. The Galatians are fierce warriors who routinely sell their military expertise to their neighbours and are best known for their mercenary service in the Ptolemaic royal guard. Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
21	15	5	41	52	30/2	7/65	13/3	85	1

Gabiniani Legionarii

Gabiniani Legionarii (Roman Traitor Legionaries) Left by Roman ally Aulus Gabinius to protect the king, these men have adopted the local customs of our people. Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	11	7	38	49	26/4	8/70	15/5	85	1

Neokretikoi Toxotai

Neokretikoi Toxotai (Cretan Archers) These famed mercenary bowmen from the island of Crete are well known throughout the Mediterranean as skilled archers. Well worth the pay, they were especially valued in armies, such as those of the Greek city states, Macedonia and ancient Rome Class: 2 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
13	9	7	15	35	23/3	2/30	14/4	150	15

Ptolemikoi Ile Basilike (Late)

Ptolemikoi Ile Basilike (Late) (Late Royal Squadron) Changes in Hellenic warfare heavily shifted the fighting methods of cavalry. These riders wear much heavier armour but their lances are replaced by javelins while large shields provide better protection from missiles and in thick melee. Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
38	11	6	45	46	31/3	6/55	15/6	85	3

Hiera Ile (Late)

Hiera Ile (Late) (Late Sacred Squadron) An elite bodyguard of the Ptolemies, these heavily armoured riders carry one handed lances and shields. Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
51	12	7	47	54	30/4	6/55	-/-	–	0