Elite of the elite, capable of defeating more numerous enemy units alone. Available only after unlocking professional soldiery technology.īest infantry units available for Rome. 'Improved' legionaries: more expensive but more effective than their predecessors. They can both hold the line and break enemy ranks. Universal units that are successors of hastati and principes and combine their abilities. They are not only able to stand attack of any enemy but thanks to mobility are excellent as flanking units. One of best armored units available for Rome. It is able to defeat most of encountered enemy units - concentrated enemy attacks are able to break its formation.Įarly shock infantry, excellent to break enemy lines. Roman heavy infantry available since the game start. The only Junii problem is maintaining regular diplomatic relations with other countries - political underdogs will complicate their negotiations. Increased income generated by agricultural buildings provides not only money but also food and public order bonus improves mood in the country. Junii is another family which can be easily commanded. Political Underdogs: Diplomatic penalty with all factions (cultural aversion).Founding Fathers: Public order bonus (maximum of +4) from presence of Latin culture.Agrarian Wisdom: +10% do wealth from agricultural buildings.Using cultural conversion dignitaries before you use the legions will completely wipe out the shortcomings of this family. In addition they quickly romanise conquered lands, reducing penalties from the cultural oppression. They have extra bonuses while fighting barbarians, what allows them to conquer the tribal Europe more easily. Julii is less demanding family than Cornelii. Cultural Oppressors: +25% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures.Barbarian Subduers: +10% morale during battles against barbarian tribes.This faction is perfect to the rapid expansion of the influence sphere of Balkan Peninsula. Disdain for Plebs: Public order penalty (minimum of -4) from presence of Latin culture.Īs you can see, Cornelii will have big problems with management of the expanded empire due to public order penalties.Philhellenes: Diplomatic bonus with all Hellenic factions.In addition, depending on the selected family, you'll get two more abilities and one penalty. Roman Legions: +1 experience rank for Roman infantry recruits.Bread & Circuses: +1 food in all provinces.

Rome starts the game with two very powerful bonuses: As a republic, Rome can choose one of three families representing it: Cornelii, Julii or Junii - each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, partially influencing direction of your future expansion.

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