"These men have a particular set of skills. They will find you, and they will kill you."
Exculcatores' were ranged infantry units that operated as part of the Auxilia Palatina - Legions of auxiliaries created during Constantine the Great's military reforms of the early 4th century AD. They were formed of local troops, and often took the names of the tribes from which they were drafted. As auxiliaries, it is safe to assume that exculcatores operated along the frontiers, stationed in Gaul or Britannia. Although there is reference to their acting as standard javelinmen, the Notitia Dignitatum contains some evidence that exculcatores were specialist units, used for tracking in conjunction with another scouting corps known as 'exploratores'.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Rate of Fire
Poor Armour
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Exculcatores
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
45
Bonus HP:
7
Melee Attack:
10
Melee Defense:
5
Charge Bonus:
5
Reload:
45
Ammunition:
10
Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
75
Mass:
90
Walk Speed:
15
Run Speed:
38
Charge Speed:
50
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
Javelin
Missile Weapon
Damage:
70
Armour Penetration Damage:
20
Base Reload Time:
14
Range:
80
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
15
Bonus vs Elephants:
15
Special Effects:
Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
30
Armour:
5
Missile Block Chance:
20
Leather Amour
Armour
Armour:
10
Abilities[]
Rapid Advance
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
30
Recharge Time:
210
Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
Rapid Advance (30s):
+50% Speed
Attributes[]
Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Rapid Advance
Resistant to Fatigue
Hide (forest)