Socii Extraordinarii
| Recruitment Cost | 760 | |
| Upkeep Cost | 140 | |
| Melee Attack | 37 | |
| Weapon Damage | 34 | |
| Bonus vs Infantry | 2 | |
| Charge Bonus | 18 | |
| Melee Defence | 52 | |
| Armour | 95 | |
| Health | 65 | |
| Base Morale | 55 |
Abilities
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Very good attack
- Average defence
- Average damage but low armour penetration
- Good morale
Description
These elite soldiers, chosen from amongst the Latin and Italian allies of Rome, were often given dangerous or vital duties to perform. Socii extraordinarii were composed of roughly the best fifth of an allied infantry force, and led any column on the march, acting as scouts and occasionally forming a rear-guard. The city-states and tribes of the Italian peninsula who provided the Socii were expected to match Rome’s military contribution on any campaign. Those liable for service included Romans that had given up citizenship to live in the colonies and Latin neighbours of Rome, such as the Etruscans and Samnites. In return for providing half of Rome’s military might, they did not have to pay tributes and received half of any spoils.
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