The Gladiators




In 73BC the slaves from a a gladiatorial school near Capua revolted against their masters and defeated the schools guards. In their escape they encountered a wagon full of weapons used by gladiators that allowed them to defeat the garrison of Capua that was sent against them as soon as the authorities there heard about the rebellion.

With the news of this first success many other gladiators from Capua, that was famous by its gladiatorial schools, as well as other slaves from the neighbouring towns, joined the rebellious slaves in the hills of Mount Vesuvius, to where they had retreated.

Their leader is Spartacus a thracian soldier that deserted from a auxiliary force of the roman army, was captured, sold as a slave, and then made a gladiator due to his strength.
His experience in the ways of war, his intelligence and resourcefullness, allied with the disdainful way the Romans have faced this revolt, have given Spartacus and his people the time to prepare to meet the enemy.


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Gladiator's Units
The Gladiators




In 73BC the slaves from a a gladiatorial school near Capua revolted against their masters and defeated the schools guards. In their escape they encountered a wagon full of weapons used by gladiators that allowed them to defeat the garrison of Capua that was sent against them as soon as the authorities there heard about the rebellion.

With the news of this first success many other gladiators from Capua, that was famous by its gladiatorial schools, as well as other slaves from the neighbouring towns, joined the rebellious slaves in the hills of Mount Vesuvius, to where they had retreated.

Their leader is Spartacus a thracian soldier that deserted from a auxiliary force of the roman army, was captured, sold as a slave, and then made a gladiator due to his strength.
His experience in the ways of war, his intelligence and resourcefullness, allied with the disdainful way the Romans have faced this revolt, have given Spartacus and his people the time to prepare to meet the enemy.


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Gladiator's Units

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.



Hoplomachus




Secutor



Dimachaerii



Gladiator Archer



Thracian


Chariot Crew


and the Chariot



Shepherd Slingers



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



Italian Officer
Although some italian troops will join the rebellion, they are still commanded by their own officers.

[This message has been edited by neo_deus (edited 03-14-2010 @ 03:29 PM).]