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Gothic Palatina Defectors are a type of melee infantry in Total War: Attila.

Description[]

"Once men of Rome, they have cast aside their vows to fight for the Goths."

Punishment in the Roman Army was severe, even for minor crimes. An act of desertion - treason in the eyes of the Senate - brought with it even more brutal punishments, such as being placed in a sack filled with snakes and tossed into a river. Yet in spite of the oath of loyalty they swore, Roman troops did desert their ranks and, in many cases, found their way into the employ of opposing armies. More often than not, these soldiers came from conquered Imperial territory, breaking away from an overlord they didn't believe in to fight for their homeland.

Strength and Weaknesses[]

  • Has Missile Weapon
  • Good Armour
  • Average Missile Block Chance

Base Stats[]

Gothic Palatina Defectors
Unit
Number of Men: 160
Morale: 45
Bonus HP: 9
Melee Attack: 62
Melee Defense: 22
Charge Bonus: 37
Reload: 25
Ammunition: 2
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points: 90
Mass: 100
Walk Speed: 14
Run Speed: 33
Charge Speed: 45
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
Precursor Plumbata
Missile Weapon
Damage: 50
Armour Penetration Damage: 30
Base Reload Time: 15
Range: 80
Bonus vs Infantry: 0
Bonus vs Cavalry: 0
Bonus vs Elephants: 0
Special Effects:
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence: 15
Armour: 15
Missile Block Chance: 25
Mail
Armour
Armour: 23

Abilities[]

Ability Attila Shield Wall 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
Ability Attila Mobile Testudo 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
Ability Attila Steady Steady
Target: Self Initial Recharge: 0
Active Time: 30 Recharge Time: 210
Improves the unit's ability to defend at the cost of their mobility.
Steady (30s):
+10 Missile Block Chance
+3 Morale
+15 Shield Defence
-25% Speed


Attributes[]

Ability Attila Hide (forest) Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
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