| Pedites Extraordinarii (Roman Elite Sword Infantry) | |
|---|---|
| |
| Unit type | Sword Infantry |
| Base cost | 40  Food, 60  Wealth,
40 |
| Ramping cost | 3 Wealth
|
| Creation time | 17.6 seconds |
| Hit points | 290 |
| Line of sight | 8 |
| Movement speed | 24 |
| Attack strength | 28 |
| Attack range | 0-0 |
| Armour | 19 |
| Population cost | 1  Population
|
| Created at | Noble Residence |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Upgrades from | none |
| Upgrades to | Cohors Evocata |
| Available to | Romans |
The pedites extraordinarii are Rome's elite heavy swordsmen. Well-trained and well-protected, these men are expensive but effective. Their equipment is of Greek influence, with a bronze muscled cuirass, helmet, aspis shield and a kopis slashing sword.
History
Historically, the pedites extraordinarii were the best fifth of the socii infantry and were selected to serve as a special unit.
Trivia
Their unit model was changed in The Hellenistic Era 0.11.
Gallery
Pedites Extraordinarii model prior to 0.11 version