Basic Impetus2 - 3.2 Macedonians of Philip and Alexander 356-331 BC

Here is the Macedonian Army of King Philip, Alexander on his horse leading the cavalry.  A bit light weight in my opinion after putting them up against the 'Hoplite heavy' Athenians.  This is one army that has a 'special' option, by choosing 'Alexander' you are allowed a cohesion re-roll for the Cavalry unit he leads.

3.2 Macedonians of Philip and Alexander 356-331 BC

Hetairoi                                        1xCP2* VBU=6, I=3, VD=3
Greek or Thessalian cavalry        1xCM VBU=5, I=2, VD=2
Thracian light cavalry                  1xCL VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Javelin
Pezetairoi                                     4xFP* VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Pike
Greek allied hoplites                    1xFP VBU=4, I=2, VD=2, Long spear
Greek allied peltasts                     1xFL VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Javelin
Thracian or Illyrian javelinmen   1xS VBU=2, I=0, VD=1, Javelin
Macedonian archers                     1xS VBU=2, I=0, VD=1, Short bow B


1st option: change 1 CL and 1 Hoplite FP or 1 FL and 1 Hoplite FP with Hypaspists 1xFP* VBU=5, I=2, VD=3, Pike/L. spear Agrianian javelinmen 1xS VBU=3, I=0, VD=1, Javelin.

2nd option: change 1 Pezetairoi with Greek or Thessalian cavalry 1xCM VBU=5, I=2, VD=2
OR with Prodromoi 1xCL VBU=4, I=3, VD=2 and 1 initiative reroll.

3rd option: change 1 CM with Alexander
Special Rule: Alexander. If Alexander is deployed the Unit that includes him can re-roll the “6” on Cohesion Test (once per test). Alexander must be with the Hetairoi Unit.

4th option: Change 1 S with 2 initiative rerolls FP can form Large Units. Hyspaspists can be the front frank of a Large Unit if with Pike, otherwise count them as Spearmen

light Cavalry, Skirmishers, Pike & Cavalry. 

Hoplites, Peltasts, Skirmishers & Cavalry

Light Cavalry (mainly Essex minis)

Alexander leading the Cavalry (mainly Xyston)

Sturdy Allied Hoplites

MACEDON! MACEDON!  The fearsome Phalanx.....

Basic Impetus2 - 2.2 Athens 450-275 BC

Hoplite Power!

For our Basic Impetus2 games, I've been concentrating on painting ALL the Ancients figures in the spares box.  A lot of Pike armies have been put together, but I've manged to  put together enough troops to build a Hoplite Army.   We've got plans for a 'Chaeronea' type battle, so here is a 'Greek' Army.  To be far, it's a pretty powerful army with a whopping 6 elements of heavy foot.   

2.2 Athens 450-275 BC

Athenian and allied Hoplites       6xFP* VBU=5, I=2, VD=3, Long spear
Greek cavalry                             1xCM* VBU=5, I=2, VD=2
Greek /Thracian merc. Peltasts  1xFL VBU=4, I=2, VD=2, Javelin
Javelinmen                                 1xS VBU=2, I=0, VD=1, Javelin
 
    1st option: change 1 FL with Thracian cavalry 1xCL VBU=3, I=1, VD=1, Javelin
    2nd option: change 2 FP with Mercenary Thureophoroi 2xFL* VBU=5, I=1, VD=3, Long spear
    3rd option: change 1 S for 2 initiative rerolls

Hoplites can form Large Units

Peltasts

Greek Cavalry

Dandy Skirmishers

Hordes of Hoplites..

Super.. Smashing.. Lovely!!

Basic Impetus 2 - 5.2 2nd Punic War Carthaginians 221-202 BC

5.2 2nd Punic War Carthaginians 221-202 BC

Carthaginian veteran cav. 1xCM* VBU=6, I=2, VD=3
Numidian cavalry 1xCL* VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Javelin
Lybian veterans 1xFP* VBU=6, I=2, VD=3, Pilum
Lybian spearmen 1xFP* VBU=5, I=2, VD=3, Long spear
Spanish Scutarii 1xFL VBU=5, I=1, VD=3, PBW
Celtiberians or veteran Gauls 1xFL VBU=5, I=4, VD=3, Impetuous
Celetiberians or Gallic warriors 1xFL VBU=4, I=4, VD=2, Impetuous
Libians or Numidians 3xS VBU=2, I=0, VD=1, Javelin
Balearic slingers 1xS VBU=3, I=0, VD=1, Sling

1st option: change 1 veteran CM, 1 veteran FP and 1 S with
Carthaginian veteran cav. 1xCM* VBU=5, I=2, VD=2, Elephants 1xEL VBU=5, I=3, VD=2,
Lybian spearmen 1xFP* VBU=5, I=2, VD=3, Long spear
2nd option: change 2 S with
Punic Citizens 1xFP VBU=4, I=2, VD=1
3rd option: change 1 S for 2 initiative rerolls

Libyan Spearmen, Celtiberians or Gauls FP/FL can form L. U. with same type

Numidian Light Cavalry, Spanish Scutarii, Libyan Spearmen, Skirmishers

Cavalry, Gauls, Skirmishers & Jumbos! 

Basic Impetus 2 - 5.10 Later Seleucids 205-83 BC

The Mighty Seleucids!

 A mighty Seleucid

5.10 Later Seleucids 205-83 BC

Cataphracts 1xCP1* VBU=6, I=3, VD=3
Skythians 1xCL VBU=3, I=1, VD=1, Comp. bow
Argyraspides 1xFP* VBU=5, I=1, VD=3, Pike
Phalangites 2xFP* VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Pike
African Elephants 1xEL VBU=6, I=3, VD=2
Thracians and Asiatic jav. 1xFL VBU=4, I=1, VD=2, Javelin
Thureophoroi 1xFL* VBU=5, I=1, VD=3, Long spear
Asiatic archers 1xS VBU=2, I=0, VD=1, Short bow B
City militia 1xFL VBU=3, I=1, VD=1, Javelin

1st option: change 1 city militia FL and 1 Thracian FL with 
Argyraspides 1xFP* VBU=5 , I=1, VD=3, Pike
2nd option: change 2 Phalangites FP and 1 Skythian CL with 
Scythed chariots 1xCF VBU=2, I=5, VD=0, Cretans 1xS VBU=3, I=0, VD=1, Short bow B Imitation Legionaries (after 167BC) 1xFP VBU=6, I=1, VD=3, Pilum
3rd option: change 1 S for 2 initiative rerolls


Pikes can form Large Units

Pike Heavy

Thureophoroi & Cataphracts
(I've got some better looking Greeks,I'll paint them up)