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The Destroyer is a counter-building infantry unit available to the [[Atlanteans]] in the [[Heroic Age]]. |
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Like other basic infantry units, Hoplites are a soft counter against cavalry and as such supposed to be cost-effective against most cavalry units. Heavier cavalry such as [[War Elephant|War Elephants]] and [[Jarl|Jarls]] require hard counter units to be cost-effectively defeated. |
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| [[File:grk-h-hippeus.png|35px]] [[Hippeus]] • [[File:grk-h-prodromos.png|35px]] [[Prodromos]] • [[File:egp-r-spearman.webp|35px]] [[Spearman]] • [[File:jarl-cavalry.webp|35px]] [[Jarl]] • [[File:egp-r-war-elephant.webp|35px]] [[War Elephant]] • [[File:berserk.webp|35px]] [[Berserk]] • [[File:egp-r-camel-rider.webp|35px]] [[Camel Rider]] • [[File:huskarl.webp|35px]] [[Huskarl]] • [[File:hersir.webp|35px]] [[Hersir]] • [[File:raiding-cavalry.webp|35px]] [[Raiding Cavalry]] |
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| [[File:grk-h-toxotes.png|35px]] [[Toxotes]] • [[File:grk-h-hypaspist.png|35px]] [[Hypaspist]] • [[File:atl-r-cheiroballista.webp|35px]] [[Cheiroballista]] • [[File:egp-r-chariot-archer.webp|35px]] [[Chariot Archer]] • [[File:throwing-axeman.webp|35px]] [[Throwing Axeman]] • [[File:egp-r-axeman.webp|35px]] [[Axeman]] |
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| [[File:shared-t-copper-weapons.png|40px]] || [[Copper Weapons]] || +10% damage |
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| [[File:shared-t-copper-armor.png|40px]] || [[Copper Armor]] || -15% Hack Vulnerability |
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| [[File:grk-t-levy-infantry.png|40px]] || [[Levy Infantry]] || -20% training time |
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| [[File:grk-t-phobos-spear-of-panic.png|40px]] || [[Phobos' Spear of Panic]] || [[Ares]] || +1 divine damage |
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| [[File:infobox-age2.png|40px]] [[Classical Age]] || [[File:shared-t-medium-infantry.png|40px]] Medium Infantry || [[File:infobox-food.png|30px]] 150, [[File:infobox-gold.png|30px]] 150, [[File:infobox-time.png|30px]] 20 seconds |
| [[File:infobox-age2.png|40px]] [[Classical Age]] || [[File:shared-t-medium-infantry.png|40px]] Medium Infantry || [[File:infobox-food.png|30px]] 150, [[File:infobox-gold.png|30px]] 150, [[File:infobox-time.png|30px]] 20 seconds |
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| [[File:infobox-age3.png|40px]] [[Heroic Age]] || [[File:shared-t-heavy-infantry.png|40px]] Heavy Infantry || [[File:infobox-food.png|30px]] 300, [[File:infobox-gold.png|30px]] 300, [[File:infobox-time.png|30px]] 30 seconds || Upgrades Hoplites to Medium: +15% hit points, +20% damage, +1 Line of Sight); requires Medium Infantry |
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| [[File:infobox-age4.png|40px]] [[Mythic Age]] || [[File:shared-t-champion-infantry.png|40px]] Champion Infantry || [[File:infobox-food.png|30px]] 500, [[File:infobox-gold.png|30px]] 400, [[File:infobox-time.png|30px]] 40 seconds || Upgrades Hoplites to Medium: +20% hit points, +30% damage, +1 Line of Sight); requires Heavy Infantry |
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| [[File:shared-r-armor.webp|40px]] || [[Armor of Achilles]]|| -5% hack vulnerability |
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With their high Pierce Armor and good Hack Armor, Destroyers can make their way through whatever units are in their way, to seek out and destroy fortifications with ease. They are an important unit for the Atlanteans in the Heroic Age as they are the only siege unit available unless the player has worshiped [[Rheia]]. |
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Hoplites are best used to counter cavalry units. However, in a skirmish, most cavalry units will simply be able to run away from them. Hoplites are quite versatile as they can defeat most other infantry units. However, like all infantry they are vulnerable to counter-infantry and ranged soldiers (except for Turmae). |
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In addition to their ability to destroy buildings they can act as a soft counter to most ranged units, due to their high pierce armor and can hold their own against cavalry. Their main flaw is they are slow, moving at about the same speed of most Siege units. Also, most infantry units can defeat them and they are somewhat expensive. They are especially vulnerable to ranged units that deal hack damage, such as [[Throwing Axeman|Throwing Axemen]] or [[Fire Giant]]s, and melee counter-infantry. |
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Hoplites are well armored, and, of the four standard infantry units, they have the most hit points - far more than the [[Spearman]] and [[Berserk]]. However, they are also the most expensive, slowest, and have the longest training time. This makes rushing with them more difficult, except for Zeus players, whose Hoplites move faster and do extra damage to buildings. |
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==History== |
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{{Quote|The predominate Greek soldier of antiquity was the Hoplite, named after the great round shield he carried into battle. Hoplites wore helmets, leg armor, and chest armor, and carried a great long spear. They fought in dense columns with the spear points from several ranks projecting out from the formation. They thus presented a formidable block bristling with spears held above the shoulder. In battle they would close with the enemy as a pushing wall of shields, stabbing with their spears over the shields. Men behind would push those in front and stab over them. This fighting was face-to-face and terrifying, requiring high skill and discipline. Battles were usually short but deadly. Before the rise of the Hoplite, most army fighting had been more long-range archery and posturing. The Greeks made war personal and intense, and Hoplites dominated ancient battlefields for centuries.|In-game compendium}} |
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* The Hoplite went through a few design changes throughout the development. Originally, they would wear linothorax armor in their Champion upgrade. |
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* Hoplites were also to use square shields, inspired by the Mycenaeans tower shields, some months before release. However, Ensemble Studios decided to revert back to them using Hoplon-type shields, most likely because they were more distinctive. |
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Like all [[Atlanteans|Atlantean]] human units, a Destroyer can be converted into a [[Heroes|Hero]] at any time, provided the player has sufficient resources. It is classified as both a hero and an infantry. |
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{{Quote|The Destroyer is a slow, powerful unit who excels at destroying buildings. The Destroyer is weak against units that can attack from range or out run its methodical march. |
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Armies attacking Atlantean colonies found their inhabitants far from defenseless - most notably the trident-wielding shore fishermen. These fishermen organized to defend Atlantis's far flung colonies. In later years they became an elite unit of Royal Guard - the Destroyers. The Destroyers have a long standing rivalry with the main line of Atlantean infantry - the Murmillo - over who has better served Atlantis.|In-game compendium}} |
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* The Destroyer is based primarily on the historical Roman Legionaries, but also draws influence from the Retiarius, a type of gladiator armed with a trident. |
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** This is also hinted from the history description: the rivalry between [[Murmillo]]s and Destroyers is a reference to the fact Retiarii were pitted against a Secutor, a gladiator that was armed similarly to the Murmillo gladiator. |
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** Another hint to the Destroyer's inspiration from the Roman Legionaries lies in the design of their shield, which resembles the Roman shield, or scutum in Latin. |
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* The Destroyer's internal name is Trident Soldier or Trident Soldier Hero for the hero version. |
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* The Destroyer's helmet heavily resembles the British military pith helmet. |
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* In concept art, the Destroyer's armor resembles the Dendra panoply of Mycenean Greek times. |
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"Infantry. Good against buildings."
In-game description
The Destroyer is a counter-building infantry unit available to the Atlanteans in the Heroic Age.
Technologies
General Technologies
Name | Description | |
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File:Shared-t-copper-weapons.png | Copper Weapons | +10% damage |
File:Shared-t-bronze-weapons.png | Bronze Weapons | +10% damage |
File:Shared-t-iron-weapons.png | Iron Weapons | +10% damage |
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File:Shared-t-copper-armor.png | Copper Armor | -15% Hack Vulnerability |
File:Shared-t-bronze-armor.png | Bronze Armor | -15% Hack Vulnerability |
File:Shared-t-iron-armor.png | Iron Armor | -15% Hack Vulnerability |
File:Shared-t-copper-shields.png | Copper Shields | -15% Pierce Vulnerability |
File:Shared-t-bronze-shields.png | Bronze Shields | -15% Pierce Vulnerability |
File:Shared-t-iron-shields.png | Iron Shields | -15% Pierce Vulnerability |
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File:Grk-t-levy-infantry.png | Levy Infantry | -20% training time |
File:Grk-t-conscript-infantry.png | Conscript Infantry | -20% training time |
Myth Technologies
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File:Grk-t-phobos-spear-of-panic.png | Phobos' Spear of Panic | Ares | +1 divine damage |
File:Grk-t-sarissa.png | Sarissa | Athena | +10% hack damage, +1 attack range |
File:Grk-t-aegis-shield.png | Aegis Shield | Athena | -15% pierce vulnerability |
File:Grk-t-oracle.png | Oracle | Apollo | +4 Line of Sight |
File:Grk-t-dionysia.png | Dionysia | Dionysus | +5% hit points |
Upgrades
Age | Upgrade | Cost |
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File:Infobox-age2.png Classical Age | File:Shared-t-medium-infantry.png Medium Infantry | File:Infobox-food.png 150, File:Infobox-gold.png 150, File:Infobox-time.png 20 seconds |
Bonuses
God Bonuses
Relic Bonuses
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Armor of Achilles | -5% hack vulnerability | |
Canopic Jar of Imsety | +25% training speed | |
Gaia's Book of Knowledge | +3.0 attack multiplier vs. Titans | |
Pelt of Argus | +6 Line of Sight | |
Thundercloud Shawl | -5% pierce vulnerability | |
Gungnir, Odin's Spear | +5% attack |
Gameplay
With their high Pierce Armor and good Hack Armor, Destroyers can make their way through whatever units are in their way, to seek out and destroy fortifications with ease. They are an important unit for the Atlanteans in the Heroic Age as they are the only siege unit available unless the player has worshiped Rheia.
In addition to their ability to destroy buildings they can act as a soft counter to most ranged units, due to their high pierce armor and can hold their own against cavalry. Their main flaw is they are slow, moving at about the same speed of most Siege units. Also, most infantry units can defeat them and they are somewhat expensive. They are especially vulnerable to ranged units that deal hack damage, such as Throwing Axemen or Fire Giants, and melee counter-infantry.
Destroyer Hero
Like all Atlantean human units, a Destroyer can be converted into a Hero at any time, provided the player has sufficient resources. It is classified as both a hero and an infantry.
Technologies
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History
"The Destroyer is a slow, powerful unit who excels at destroying buildings. The Destroyer is weak against units that can attack from range or out run its methodical march. Armies attacking Atlantean colonies found their inhabitants far from defenseless - most notably the trident-wielding shore fishermen. These fishermen organized to defend Atlantis's far flung colonies. In later years they became an elite unit of Royal Guard - the Destroyers. The Destroyers have a long standing rivalry with the main line of Atlantean infantry - the Murmillo - over who has better served Atlantis."
In-game compendium
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Trivia
- The Destroyer is based primarily on the historical Roman Legionaries, but also draws influence from the Retiarius, a type of gladiator armed with a trident.
- This is also hinted from the history description: the rivalry between Murmillos and Destroyers is a reference to the fact Retiarii were pitted against a Secutor, a gladiator that was armed similarly to the Murmillo gladiator.
- Another hint to the Destroyer's inspiration from the Roman Legionaries lies in the design of their shield, which resembles the Roman shield, or scutum in Latin.
- The Destroyer's internal name is Trident Soldier or Trident Soldier Hero for the hero version.
- The Destroyer's helmet heavily resembles the British military pith helmet.
- In concept art, the Destroyer's armor resembles the Dendra panoply of Mycenean Greek times.
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