SPQR

Richer and better equipped than the falxmen, these nobles wore Phrygian caps to demonstrate their higher status, and were sometimes known as capmen. Despite their more ornate weaponry, they were no less brave than their lower-bred counterparts and could be counted upon to defend their territory with relish. Nobles benefit from the ‘strength in numbers’ special rule and are especially dangerous on…

Each block of warriors in a Germanic warband would typically be related, by oath if not blood. This formed a tight cohesiveness, with warriors taking the deaths of those next to them somewhat personally. Their natural ferociousness combined with this unity made them extremely tough to beat, as the Romans discovered. Contains 12 Warlord resin infantry Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

The Pezhetairoi (Foot Companions) built upon the success of the Greek phalanx – and improved it. Deeper formations were used, along with the sarissa, a pike much longer than the spears used by the city-states. Whereas the phalanx was the mainstay of Greek armies, under Alexander they were used to pin enemy units and hold them until they could be smashed by the Companion Cavalry. Contains 12 plasti…

While Numidians much preferred the use of cavalry, some infantry were used as skirmishers. Trained in the use of javelins from an early age, they were superb hunters haling from nomadic tribes where such skills were used every day. In SPQR, Numidian skirmishers are particularly adept at utilising the Hit & Run rule, snagging a bravery bonus for any of these checks. Contains 12 Warlord Resin infant…

Are you ready to forge your empire? With a lightning-fast and easy to play system, SPQR allows you to build a complete warband capable of scouting out enemy armies, clashing across borders, and conducting raids on farms and villages. Units in SPQR are divided into two broad categories; heroes and minions. Units of 5 or more Minions form the bulk of your warband, faceless henchmen who have been swo…