Syracuse Unit Roster

Infantry Units

Sikeliotai Pantodapoi (Syracusan Colonist Levies) The heritage of the citizen-soldier runs deep in all Greeks, no matter what their home. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	6	8	10	33	20/3	7/65	-/-	–	0

 

Sikelioi Haploi (Sicilian Levies) Lightly equipped native Sicilian levies raised to protect Syracuse. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	7	5	8	39	23/3	4/40	13/2	85	1

 

Samnitai Xiphophoroi (Samnite Medium Infantry) The Samnites are a warlike Italic people, and the Syracusans employ them as medium infantry. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	14	3	30	48	23/4	7/65	13/3	85	1

 

Sikeliotai Ekdromoi Hoplitai (Syracusan Light Hoplites) Discipline is needed to carry a spear and bear a shield, but these hoplites also possess mobility. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
19	8	11	10	43	22/5	4/65	-/-	–	0

 

Epistratoi Hoplitai (Levy Hoplites) Any honest citizen can take up the shield and answer to the name of hoplite. Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	6	8	15	36	20/3	4/65	-/-	–	0

 

Sikeliotai Hoplitai (Syracusan Hoplites) While all hoplites were originally citizen-soldiers, full-time mercenaries took over and became the standard fighting unit of the Greek world. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	7	10	30	43	22/4	5/70	-/-	–	0

 

Sikelioi Machairaphoroi (Sicilian Footmen) Trained Sicilian infantrymen that serve the Greek city of Syracuse. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
15	12	2	10	42	23/3	6/50	13/2	85	1

 

Phroura Tyrannou (Syracusan Guards) Syracuse is ruled by tyrants, and these important men recruit only the best for their personal guard. Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
21	9	14	38	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. Class: 3 Size: 175
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. Class: 3 Size: 175
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. Class: 3 Size: 175
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

 

Sikeliotai Phraktoi Peltastai (Syracusan Heavy Peltasts) Unusually well-armoured skirmishers that are able to stand their ground in combat. Class: 1 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
15	10	9	30	39	25/3	7/65	15/7	90	6

 

Gastraphetes (Crossbow Infantry) This unit is the forerunner of medieval arbalesters. The gastraphetes crossbow, however, is more a handheld siege weapon than a battlefield weapon. The army of Syracuse was one of the first to use this weapon, with one unit of psiloi under the tyrant Dionisyus I. Later, this weapon would find its way into the Macedonian army of Alexander, used during several sieges by specially trained soldiers to kill city defenders. Class: 2 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
13	9	7	20	39	23/3	0/15	16/6	200	15

 

Cavalry Units

Hippakontistai (Greek Javelin 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
36	9	4	4	33	30/3	2/30	15/6	85	6

 

Sikelioi Hippakontistai (Sicilian Horsemen) Native Sicilian riders skilled in the use of the javelin as well as in the art of scouting. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
38	11	6	18	39	31/3	4/45	15/6	85	6

 

Sikeliotai Hippeis (Syracusan Citizen Cavalry) The horse-owning rich have the same rights to defend their homes as lesser men in the phalanx. Class: 2 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
47	8	7	33	46	26/5	6/55	-/-	–	0

 

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
47	8	7	28	43	26/5	4/45	13/7	30	4

 

Syrakousioi Anichneutai (Syracusan Lancers) These lancers have a strong charge, and can break enemies quickly. Class: 2 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
57	13	5	41	52	28/4	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Sikeliotai Basilikoi Hippeis (Syracusan Royal Cavalry) These heavy cavalry are an excellent tool for a commander, well able to break lesser opponents. Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
40	13	8	38	52	32/3	6/55	13/4	75	1

 

Thureos Reforms

Thureophoroi (Thureos Spears) These well-trained warriors are a flexible force of skirmishing spearmen. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	7	10	20	43	22/4	7/65	13/2	85	1

 

Thureophoroi Euzonoi (Thureos Swordsmen) These warriors are a flexible force, able to throw javelins from afar and quickly go into melee after. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
13	9	7	8	43	23/3	7/65	15/5	80	3

 

Thureophoroi Prodromoi (Thureos Cavalry) These mercenary soldiers are wealthy enough to be able to afford horses. While not the heaviest cavalry, they are mobile and carry javelins which allow them to harass nearby enemy formations. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
36	9	4	23	39	30/3	6/55	15/6	85	6

 

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
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

 

Sikeliotai Thorakitai (Syracusan Heavy Infantry) The Greeks of Sicily have quickly adopted the Roman style of warfare. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
20	13	8	38	49	28/4	8/70	13/3	85	1