"The levy are peasants drafted to fight. They oil the machine of war."
Levies could be quickly mustered, outfitted and turned into an army whether citizens or subjects. Usually commanded by nobles or local dignitaries, they supplemented the elite professional soldiers. Persian armies, for example, were created by command of the king, who ordered his subordinates to muster troops and gather at an appointed time and place. These noblemen brought their households, attendant warriors, and hamspah - or levies. Over time there was a gradual move away from citizen and subject recruits to professional standing armies and greater use of mercenaries. Both classes were formerly levies who saw warfare as a career rather than a duty. In turn, this opened the way for promotion on merit rather than birth, creating armies loyal to generals rather than the old social order.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Good Attack Against Cavalry
Good Missile Block Chance
Good Armour
Base Stats[]
Persian Levy
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
26
Bonus HP:
3
Melee Attack:
24
Melee Defense:
24
Charge Bonus:
24
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
100
Walk Speed:
14
Run Speed:
33
Charge Speed:
45
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage:
24
Armour Penetration Damage:
8
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
20
Bonus vs Elephants:
20
Building damage:
0.033
Long Curved Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
3
Armour:
40
Missile Block Chance:
50
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Attributes[]
Expert Charge Defence
This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Expert Charge Defence
Hide (forest)