Their combat power is equal that of two units of Persian mercenary brigade and only slightly lower than that of mercenary Bosphoran warriors, which are pretty decent mercs. Using that metric, a Legio unit does pretty well with a combat power equal that of four units of steppe levy spear men. I did a calculation of the 'combat power' of units, combining effective hit points and effective damage: The few (2-4) scary units that AI armies field you typically can handle by focus fire/cavalry/flanking/army morale collapse etc. The Roman anvil is top notch and, while the hammer is decidedly weak, endless experience of Scouts in defensive battles proves anything with four legs and a rider can still drop a decent hammer. The Roman armies are almost ideally placed to counter them by hammer and anvil. But the typical early AI army is mainly light spears, archers and light cavalry. They would get wrecked if the AI armies were 100% Gothic warband or axemen (like some Pict armies are). Their dps is low but they are very 'tanky', especially in defensive testudo. Brittania, after a recent collectivist uprising, is struggling with it's exterior politics, not knowing if they should have revenge from the Gallians and Germans from the Great Roman War, or to help plant the dagger in the abdomen of the dying eagle.I used to think WRE early units like Legio and comtitatensis were terrible but now I think they are strong for single player (probably awful for multiplayer). The Old Prussians, at the end of a long period of struggle, are trying to claim back it's ancient Kingdom. In the middle of the conflict, multiple smaller countries are trying to gain more power. The threats are coming straight out of the heart of the Empire, with even the most high ranking officials plotting. In the mean while, tensions are growing in the Qing Empire. With it's numerous puppets, the UST is trying to claim as much land as possible, taking advantage of the situation in neighboring countries.

The Tsar Pact, led by the powerful United Slavic Tsardom, seeking to gain as much territory as possible, all while weakening Rome. Inviting minor nations from across the world who are afraid of the United Slavic Tsardom and Rome, the European Coalition is in a race against time. Due to their democratic regime, the neighboring nations have a hard time gaining military power to guarantee a victory against Rome. The European Coalition, led by Germany and Gallia, afraid of a potential Roman invasion, are banding together, along with the Rhineland. The Eagle still have a small chance to rise from the darkness. With separatism not only from it's European regions, but also it's oversea colonies, Rome is in a awful situation. With a weak and corrupt senate in power, Rome will either change leadership, or die off and become nothing more than history.

In Europe, three great powers are plotting one against another :įoedus Roma, led by the slowly falling and decadent Rome.

Roma invicta ex deo