I've belatedly concluded that while I can run my MRR army without Triarii, their A discipline makes them essential by allowing them good odds for double and triple moves. Like their historical counterparts, I plan to hold these boys in reserve until a crucial moment in the battle. With a little bit of luck, they'll move out in double or triple time to smash their opponent in the mouth or better yet, the flank. At least that's the way I imagine it in my head. Reality is often different on the tabletop.
Yep. That's what they usually do to me ;)
ReplyDeleteThey sound like the Roman equivalent of French Old Guard Grenadiers or British Guard infantry; Send them in when a REAL man's job is needed!
ReplyDeleteThey look the business. Great job, Monty!
Fire, I was reading your AARs which gave me the idea that maybe just maybe I needed these guys! In a test run before I ordered and painted the Triarii up, the Gauls spanked the Romans.
ReplyDeleteAnd Rosbif, I've loved Napoleonics going waaay back. When I was writing this post, I originally described them as grognards but then thought I was getting too cute by using a term from another era. Seems great minds think alike!
Very good looking minis Mounty !!!
ReplyDeleteBest regards dalauppror
They look just great!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
good job and very good looking
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