Ptolemaic Egypt Unit Roster
Infantry Units
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 |
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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 (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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
21 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 21/7 | 7/65 | 13/3 | 85 | 1 |
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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
24 | 15 | 6 | 30 | 49 | 26/4 | 4/40 | -/- | – | 0 |
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 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (Ptolemaic Slingers) The sling is an ancient weapon; age has not made it less deadly. Class: 3 Size: 200 |
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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 (Egyptian Bowmen) All men serve the Pharaoh, to the limits of their ability, even humble bowmen. Class: 3 Size: 200 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (Judean Slingers) Even giants can be humbled by nimble slingers. Class: 3 Size: 175 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (Mysian Cavalry). These speedy, light cavalrymen can do good service in harrying the enemy. Class: 2 Size: 120 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (Royal Squadron) A keen lance, under command of keen hand and eye, can do terrible work. Class: 1 Size: 100 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 (Sacred Squadron) An elite bodyguard of the Ptolemies, these heavily armed lancers accompany the ruler on campaign. Class: 1 Size: 100 |
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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 |
Ptolemikos Hiera Ile (Sacred Squadron) An elite bodyguard of the Ptolemies, these heavily armed lancers accompany the ruler on campaign. Class: 1 Size: 100 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
18 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 46 | 22/4 | 7/65 | 13/3 | 85 | 1 |
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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
19 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 43 | 22/5 | 7/65 | 13/2 | 85 | 1 |
Ptolemikoi Peltastai (Peltasts) These javelin-armed light infantry are used to harass slower, heavier enemy units. Class: 2 Size: 175 |
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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 (Native Pikemen) Drawn from local subjects, these men choose to fight for their home in the phalanx. Class: 3 Size: 256 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (Tarantine Cavalry) These light cavalrymen armed with javelins are rightly held in high regard for their skills. Class: 2 Size: 120 |
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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 (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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
54 | 11 | 4 | 41 | 49 | 27/4 | 6/55 | -/- | – | 0 |
Thorax Reforms
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 |
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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 (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 |
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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 | 13/2 | 85 | 1 |
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 |
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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 (Chosen Native Pikemen) Picked from among the native population, these men hold the line with the best of them. Class: 3 Size: 256 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (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 |
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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 (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 |
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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) (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 |
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Charge | Attack | Defense | Armor | Morale | Melee Dmg/AP | Shield/Missile Block | Missile Dmg/AP | Range | Ammo |
40 | 13 | 8 | 45 | 46 | 32/3 | 6/55 | 15/6 | 85 | 3 |
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 |
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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 |