Combat Styles - Compilation of Examples

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A thread for posting examples of Combat Styles

If if works and there is enough interest - I'll put it up for a download:

It is assumed that a practitioner of these styles is able to use all the listed weapons either individually or in conjunction with any of the others unless otherwise noted

Sumerian Spearmen (c 2500 BC) (Helmet)
Shield, Spear

Sumerian Guardsmen (c 2250 BC) (Helmet and heavy cloak)
1HD Axe, Spear, Shield,

Assyrian Heavy Infantry (Helmet and scale corselet)
1HD Sword, Shield, Spear,

Assyrian Heavy Archer (scale armour and helmit)
Composite Bow, 1HD Sword,(usually accompained by a shield bearer)

Assyrian Slinger (Helmet and scale corselet)
Sling, 1HD Sword,

Assyrian Light Archer
Composite bow, dagger,

Egyptian Middle Kingdom Spearmen
Spear, Shield, 1 HD Axe,

Egyptian Middle Kingdom Archer
1HD Axe, Bow, Dagger,

Egyptian Middle Kingdom Light Infantry
Shield, Spear, Thrown Spear,

Hittite Infantry (Helmet)
1HD Axe or Spear or Shield, Shield,

Philistine Warrior (Bronze Helmet and Greaves, Scale Coat)
1HD Sword, Spear,
(Sheild bearer)

Persian Immortal / Heavy Infantry (Scale Corselt)
Composite Bow, Shield, Spear,

Persian Light Infantry (eastern satrapies)
Bow, Sagaris,

Persian Light Infantry
Dagger, Javelin, Shield, Spear,

Bronze Age Greek warrior
(Bronze Helmet, Cuirass, Greaves and leather apron)
Dagger, Javelin, Shield, Spear, 1HD Sword,

More to come if any use / interest - appologies for any innaccuracy :)
 
Good post. Though hilistine warriors would know how to use a shield for themselves. That said, big cheeses like Goliath would have a skivy to carry and clean a lot of their war gear.
 
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