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Author Topic: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.  (Read 930 times)

Offline Tim Haslam

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Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« on: June 28, 2021, 08:03:15 PM »
Ive built up a rather lovely Auxiliary force using the stunning Victrix figure range, made a few conversions etc.
But I’m considering adding a German tribal contingent, especially as Victrix also make these. That being said my favourite are still Foundry, but prices are prohibiting that choice.

My force will primarily be used to play WAB but also Infamy at some point.

So, my question, what (if any) tribes actually acted as mercenary or allied rather than just joining the legions?
Plus would using German warband be correct?
I know cavalry would be employed.

I’ll also be adding the auxiliary archer kit when that comes out, which is soon so I’m told!
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Offline Diablo Jon

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2021, 08:33:52 PM »
Symmachiarii were barbarians who fought in native dress and style and served under their own tribal leaders (possibly with Roman officers attached). They signed up for a term of service but didn't receive citizenship at the end like Auxilla. Symmachiarii some of them Germans, are attested to in the Dacian wars.
« Last Edit: June 28, 2021, 09:22:34 PM by Diablo Jon »

Offline Tim Haslam

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2021, 09:09:20 PM »
Are they featured on Trajans column?

Offline Diablo Jon

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2021, 09:21:44 PM »
I believe these guys are generally consider to be Germans on Trajan's column.


Offline Tim Haslam

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2021, 10:47:42 PM »
Thought I’d seen those guys before!
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Offline wmyers

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2021, 05:35:54 PM »
Their hair looks short.

Also, their shields, would they have painted their shields to distinguish them from non-Roman troops (and limit "friendly fire" casualties), possibly in a more uniform format?

Offline WuZhuiQiu

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Re: Advice on my EIR army composition, please.
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2021, 04:02:33 AM »
Their hair looks short.

Possibly trimmed, to help identify them as being with the Romans? Alternatively, might their Suebian knots be on the left side?

 

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