"The walls of Rome may one day falter; these men will not."
According to the 'Notitia Dignitatum' - a Roman diplomatic document from the 5th century AD - 'armigeri' were thirteen units of heavily-armoured troops, split between the cavalry and infantry divisions of a Legion. Essentially an infantry unit of comitatenses used to patrol the Empire's frontlines, rather than remaining in one place along the frontier and defending that position. There is some question regarding the precise meaning of armigeri as a troop class, but the word itself refers to their heavier armour. There is also the possibility that it was an honorary, distinguishing title, earned through victory and acts of valour in battle.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Armour
Average Missile Block Chance
Base Stats[]
Armigeri Defensores
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
45
Bonus HP:
32
Melee Attack:
40
Melee Defense:
40
Charge Bonus:
15
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Heavy Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
150
Walk Speed:
13
Run Speed:
32
Charge Speed:
40
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Spatha
Melee Weapon
Damage:
36
Armour Penetration Damage:
4
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.066
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
15
Armour:
15
Missile Block Chance:
25
Heavy Mail
Armour
Armour:
30
Abilities[]
Shield Wall
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
N/A
Recharge Time:
N/A
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Assemble (5s)
Shields Ready:
+10 Attack Against Infantry
+25 Missile Block Chance
+15 Shield Defence
+200% Entity Mass
Mobile Testudo
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
N/A
Recharge Time:
N/A
The troops of this unit raise their shields above their heads in a defensive formation.
Assemble (5s)
Shields Ready:
+55 Missile Block Chance
+200% Entity Mass
Attributes[]
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Shield Wall
Mobile Testudo
Hide (forest)