
The citizens of Sparta wereamong the finest infantry in the ancient world. Gorgo’s Skirmishers Can be recruitedby Sparta, or as mercenaries in Hellas. Arrangedeffectively, they can stop the hammer-blow of a cavalry charge inits tracks, and their frenzied riposte can inflict horrificcasualties. When armed with spears, these warriors gaina defensive edge over their sword-wielding battle-sisters, makingthem better prepared in the face of an assault. Bringing the bloodthirsty and brutal meleetechniques of the arena to the battlefield, Gladiatrices makeexcellent shock-troops. Spear Gladiatrices Can be recruited by Rome, or asmercenaries in Italia. If attacked directly however, they can give a betteraccount of themselves in melee than their principal role suggests.

With superiorweapon range and damage, they can wreak havoc before they are evendetected. Adept at making the most ofcover and striking from a hidden position, the Cimbri Bow-Women areamongst the finest archers the Suebi can field. Like many Germanic tribes, the densewoodlands of northern Europe have impelled the Suebi to developsuperior guerrilla warfare techniques. Cimbri Bow-Women Canbe recruited by The Suebi. Honed by generations ofconflict and rightly feared for their lightning ambush tactics, TheLusitani have built a reputation as excellent guerrilla warriors.Trained to advance under the whittling fire provided by theCantabrian Circle, their swift and hard-hitting Swordswomen areadept at exploiting woodlands to remain hidden while they move.When the charge comes, it is swift, sudden, frenzied andterrifying though used carefully, Lusitani Swordswomen can alsomount a formidable defence. Lusitani Swordswomen Can be recruited by TheLusitani, or as mercenaries in Lusitania. The zealous, spear-armed warriors of theKushite Shieldwomen are swift, agile and deadly able to strikeswiftly from woodlands and trained to form up effectively indefence, Cavalry commanders would be wise to fear them. Theirmounted archers and skilled infantry have repelled Roman advanceson multiple occasions, ably demonstrating their proficiency inlarge-scale battle.

The fiercely independentKushite Nubians are a geopolitical force to be reckoned with. Mercenary Kushite shieldwomen Can berecruited as mercenaries in Aethiopia. Heavily armoured and disciplined,Gladiatrices are more formidable defenders than their arena-trainedmale counterparts, and every bit their equals in their lust forbattle. Honed to arazor-edge through countless drills and contests in the arena,Gladiators and Gladiatrices are ruthless and skilled brawlers.Their sledgehammer approach to melee brooks no compromise, and inthe right circumstances, they can inflict heavy losses ontraditional soldiery. Adding a swiftand deadly mix of fighting styles and abilities to the fray,generals will wisely place value on those who aspire to be theavatar of the war gods themselves! GladiatricesCan be recruited by Rome, or as mercenaries in Italia. Whether in defence of their homelands,or called upon to fulfil their part in glorious conquest, femalecombat units featured throughout the ancient world. Daughters of Mars Unit Pack Athena, Bellona,Andraste, Mars: whichever war deity these soldiers pledged theirlives to received a solemn promise of victory in the face of eventhe most formidable enemies.
