Spartacus: Total War

[Jubal]

Cool, hope to see more soon!

[neo_deus]

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The Gladiators

Velite Gladiator



Mirmillo Gladiator



Samnite Gladiator



Retarius Gladiator
I know they used a net and not a shield, but all my attempts to creat a net failed miserably. Not to mention not having an animation for it.



Spartacus had to use many strategies to win against the the armies sent against him and his followers. Doesn't matter if they are somewhat archaic if they are effective!
Hoplite Gladiator



Chosen Gladiator



Greek Pirates
Mercenaries hired to aid in the Gladiator's fight for freedom!



Not many years have passed since the Social Wars that opposed Rome against the rest of the cities in Italy. And although they have been defeated, some of them are always prompt to rebel against the Roman oppressor.
Trained and equiped in Roman style, this troops are a precious addition to Spartacus's army.

Samnite Warriors



Marcii Warriors



And some mounted units

Gladiator Cavalry



Gladiator Chariots






Ok, so here is the first preview. These are not final, I may and probably will make changes in some of them.
Here's what I already have in mind:
Give shields to Mirmillo and Samnite Gladiators, give a sword instead of a spear to the Chosen Gladiators.

Also, I'm not sure about the Greek Pirates... I like the idea, but I don't know if the unit is the right thing... What do you think?

Give all the suggestions and opinions you want, they are most welcome and needed in order to improve the mod!

[Jubal]

Add a bestiarius, and female gladiators (both of which there is evidence for). Leopards and eles would also be cool.

[neo_deus]

I have been doing some research on the gladiators and the bestiarius has been on my mind for some time... but I guess I would use it as a handler, who can also fight, but what's keeping me from making them is what would they handle? Dogs? Because I making leopard, tiger or lion models and skins is way out of my league :s

What do you mean by eles? Elephants?

The gladiatrixes have also been in my mind.

[Jubal]

Eles=Elephants

[SubRosa]

I added a female gladiator to version 2.4 of ATW. Feel free to use it if you want.

[neo_deus]

Ok, here's a new update. These are some units I've been working on.


The Iberian Tribes have suffered the influence of foreign people since anyone can remember, but they still keep some of their Celtiberian ways.
Celtiberian Infantry



Celtiberian Skirmishers (will also be slingers)



Iberian Heavy Infantry



Centuries of war against "more advanced" armies have taught the Gauls the value of fighting well armoured and protected.
Gallic Heavy Infantry



These units reflect the greek influence in Egypt. Something I think it is seriously lacking on vanilla.
Macedonian Nobles (shield by Halie Satanus)



Ptolemaic Guard



And finally, some new units for the Gladiators.
Shepherd Slingers



Gladiator Archer



Gladiator Berserker  Only the most violent and untamable of the slaves, those who could not be trusted to not kill their owners as soon as they had a chance, were sent to the quarries. Mostly captured warriors, the slaves sent to the quarries were as good as dead, the average life time on a quarrie was little more than a year. Now, making of their previous tool their arms, these men's bloodlust knows no limits!
(armour?)


(or no armour?)



I'm not sure about if I should use or not the Gladiator Berserkers... what do you think?


Comment, suggest, discuss, etc!

[neo_deus]

I added a female gladiator to version 2.4 of ATW. Feel free to use it if you want.

I saw it on your update. If I decide to add them I guess I will be using yours, with your permission  :$

[Silver Wolf]

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[neo_deus]

The work on Spartacus continues! Sorry my lack of activity, but I've had some crazy days!


I see what you mean, Silver Wolf, good point. But I tend to see the term "berserker" as more an adjective, to describe a very fierce warrior.

[Andalus]

I think a bestarii unit would be nice... you could use one of my new doggies if you like.

[neo_deus]

What new doggies, Andalus? : )

[comrade_general]

What new doggies, Andalus? : )

right here

[neo_deus]

wow! now those are dogs that are worth a bestiarius!

[neo_deus]

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The Celts




Far to the north, beyond the borders of the mysterious Gauls, live an even more mysterious people...
The Celts were the rulers of western europe many centuries before the Greek and Roman arrival to their shores and borders. Their influence brought division between those who were closer to them, thus suffering their influences, and those who lived further, maintaining their ancient lifestyle and warfare.
They have suffered influences too. From the people of the great island of Britannia of the Germans against who they fought time and time again.

The Celt rulers have tolerated their gallic brothers and sustained their germanic neighbours invasions for too long. It is time for them to retake Gaul that was once theirs and invade and defeat the Germans once and for all. Who knows? Perhaps even Iberia, a posession lost centuries ago to iberians, carthaginians and romans. To a nation of warriors and heroes, nothing is impossible. And when they have what is rightfully theirs, even the proud romans will have to bow to bow to the Celtic Kings... if they left them alive to be able to bow.


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The Celts unit roster

Barracks

Level 1 -
Spear Warband (the shield has been inspired and, in part, copied, from an original by Halie Satanus)


Sword Warband


Level 2 -
Belgae Warriors


Level 3 -
Woad Warriors


Level 4 -
Dismounted Nobles



Archery Range
Level 1 -
Slingers


Head Hurlers


Level 2 -
Archers


Level 3 -

Level 4 -
Hunters


Onagers


Stables
Level 1 -

Level 2 -

Level 3 -
Chariots



Level 4 -
Celtic Nobles