Holy Lancers

The one advantage of not playing games is that it gives me more time to paint and with Mick off on his holidays I have completed the first of the two Basilean formations. The Holy Lancers formation gives two Regiments of Knights the Elite rule which would normally cost 25 points for one unit to do via the Blessings of the Gods magic item. This takes them up to hitting on 3's and rerolling 1's in melee which is very good.

The formation adds Gnaeus Sallustis to two Regiments of Knights which provides plenty of long range punch to the army. Being a unique Hero means you cannot add any further items to Gnaeus but as he already has plenty of rules that isn't a problem. Being height 3 and nimble and with a move of 9 he should be able to pull off some unexpected charges from behind other units.

The Knight Regiments have been mounted on 25mm*50mm bases and then are attached to the movement tray via magnets, this is to give me the flexibility to use them in other games if needs be.

In historical terms have the long Macedonian lance and shield would not have happened but it does help with depicting the Armour 5 and Thunderous Charge (2) side of the unit.

I also completed two Troops of Panther Lancers to go along with the Knights, these are lightening quick and nimble so as well as being able to provide a screen they also have the potential to get in position for flank charges.

The whole mounted force comes to 870 points and with the infantry formation coming in at a mere 575 points you can have both for under 1500 points.

The other big job started this week is rebasing the old Mycenaean Greeks I had so they fit with the Mythic Battles ones. Having bought some Reaper 1 inch plastic bases I have started the process of removing the models from the old bases and getting them stuck onto the new ones. So far it has gone well with only a couple of shields coming loose during the process and no spear wounds being inflicted.