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Carthaginians
By tradition, Carthage was founded by Queen Dido who had fled from the city of Tyre in Phoenicia after her husband was killed by her brother. Even in the days of legend there was a link with Rome, because Aeneas of Troy, the father to the Romans, was the lover of Dido and then abandoned her. In her grief she killed herself, cursing Aeneas and his descendants as she died.

Carthage - the name means 'new town' - continued to flourish, a Phoenician colony that outgrew and survived its parent land. The Phoenicians, and their successors the Carthaginians, must be credited with the invention of glass, the bireme galley and with being expert traders thanks to their superb navigational skills. Even before the Greeks reached the Western Mediterranean, Carthage was a superbly wealthy city, thanks to its mastery of the seas. Carthaginian colonies - colonies of the original Phoenician colony - now ring the sea (modern Barcelona is named after the famous Barca family). Carthage is a maritime power, with only a relatively small landowning class to provide military land power. This, however, does not matter as long as Carthage continues to be wealthy; its coffers pay for mercenaries in abundance when the city needs to go to war.

And it is this wealth, mastery of trade and expansion along the Mediterranean coast towards Italy that brings Carthage into direct confrontation with the newly rising power of Rome. Now, perhaps, it is time for Dido's curse to have its full effects on the children of Aeneas...

The Battle of Trebia
As Rome secured control of the Italian peninsular, Carthage was establishing an empire in Spain and North Africa.

It was inevitable that these two rising powers would clash violently for control of the Western Mediterranean. The Punic War would define who controlled the western world for centuries.

The Carthaginians were blessed to have the services of Hannibal, one of the greatest generals of all time. Marching from Spain in 218 BC, he slipped past one Roman army and into northern Italy over the Alps, famously bringing a unit of elephants with him. His bold strategy was to march on Rome and break Roman power at its source. Along the way, he hoped to pick up support among the Gauls and non-Roman Italians. After two months of campaigning he was met by a Roman force at the River Trebia. Despite the winter floods, the Romans crossed the river and made straight for Hannibal's army. He let them come on then sprang an ambush, crushing the Roman army in the process. The only Romans to escape were those who broke through the Carthaginian centre, and kept on going to safety.

Unit Description
Carthaginian Peltast: Skirmishers
Expert at Hiding in Forests
Can Hide in Long Grass
Sapping Ability
Carthaginian skirmishers rush forward to pepper an enemy with javelins, and then withdraw in good order before a counter-attack can be organised. They are light infantry, armed with small throwing javelins, a falcata sword, a small shield (resembling the Greek pelte shield) and an 'Iberian' pattern helmet. When the opportunity presents itself, they are traditionally recruited from among the Ibero-Celts of Carthage's provinces. Regardless of where they are recruited, they are skilful practitioners of the skirmishing arts, and very adept at springing tactical ambushes. They are not intended to hold a position in a battle line, but to harass and disrupt the enemy.

Carthaginian Heavy Infantry: Poeni Infantry
Superior
Sapping Ability
These heavy spear infantry are drawn from the self-reliant Carthaginian citizenry, and make superior soldiers. Poeni infantry are heavy spearmen, armed with heavy thrusting spears and swords. They are well armoured in chainmail, carry large shields, and are some of the best troops to use an 'anchor' for a battle line. They can hold off cavalry attacks and fight against other infantry when required.

Carthaginian Elephant African: War Elephants
Superior
Hardy
Can Run Amok
Frightens Infantry
Frightens Cavalry
War elephants are fierce and terrible beasts, able to trample men and horses into the dirt. Over 3m tall at the shoulder, these are large and bad-tempered animals, and they have been known to run wild with fear and anger in battle. When this happens no one - friend or foe - is safe. For this reason the driver always carries a small mallet and a spike so that he can kill the animal if necessary by driving the spike into the base of the skull. The crews are armed with bows to shoot down into tightly packed enemy formations, but the elephant itself is also a weapon: it can trample and gore men easily, hurling them around like rag dolls.

Carthaginian Infantry: Iberian Infantry
Sapping Ability
Iberian infantry are fast moving, close-combat infantry. They may not be the best-trained troops, but they are cost effective warriors. They are one of the basic units available to generals in the Carthaginian-influenced world. Every Iberian infantryman carries a shield in addition to his short sword, but his only other protection is a helmet; he relies on speed and agility instead of armour. They are best employed against enemy spearmen and, like other infantry, can be vulnerable to cavalry attacks.

Carthaginian Royal Cavalry: Sacred Band Cavalry
Elite
Disciplined
Can Form Wedge
Sacred Band cavalry are an elite in Carthaginian warfare and society. They fight as heavy cavalry, but with a level of discipline and élan that is rarely matched in other nations. They carry spears and wear good armour, so that they can charge home with devastating effect. They are the devoted servants of Astarte, handed over to the temple and state by their patrician families for military duties rather than ritual sacrifice. Historically, the great Carthaginian general Hannibal took units of the Sacred Band over the Alps and into Italy; even though they got no reinforcements from home two-thirds of these men were still fighting after 14 years of campaigning.

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