The Battle of Pharsalus
The Battle of Pharsalus was a decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War. On 9 August 48 BC at Pharsalus in central Greece, Gaius Julius Caesar and his allies formed up opposite the army of the republic under the command of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus ("Pompey the Great"). Pompey had the backing of a majority of the senators, of whom many were optimates, and his army significantly outnumbered the veteran Caesarian legions.
The two armies confronted each other over several months of uncertainty, Caesar being in a much weaker position than Pompey. The former found himself isolated in a hostile country with only 22,000 men and short of provisions, while on the other side of the river he was faced by Pompey with an army at least three times as great in strength. Pompey wanted to delay, knowing the enemy would eventually surrender from hunger and exhaustion. Pressured by the Senators present and by his officers, he reluctantly engaged in battle and suffered an overwhelming defeat, ultimately fleeing the camp and his men disguised as an ordinary citizen.
Event information and Rules
When?
Every Thursday, 19:00 GMT
Where?
Legio IV Macedonica Server
Details?
Pharsalus map, 3 or 5 rounds(depending on round(s) length)
Rules
- No ramboing
- If your Legion drops below 5 men, join another Legion's ranks
- Listen to what the admins say
- Cavalry can make maximum 20% of a team, artillery 10%
- Artillery guard, consisted of 4-6 men(your choice) cannot leave the artillery positions
- Slingers, Archers and Light inf can form 20% of a team, full infantry Legions are not allowed to field non-signed up Archer/Slinger/Light Infantry units.
- General Staff classes on both sides will be assigned to Legion leaders prior to the event(e.g. if there are 4 Legions on each side, in Populares, the largest legion(or the event hosters) will get Marcus Antionius, the next one Tribunes, next one Praefectus class, etc. same for Optimates
Application
Legion name:
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Player amount per class:
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This week's schedule
Schedule for 3rd October, 2013.
Populares
Legio IV Macedonica - ~20 Infantry
GH Legio XXI Rapax - 15-20 Infantry + 5 archers
Cohors Praetoriani - 10-16 Infantry
Legio XXVI - 6-8 Cavalry
Legio V - 12-15 Infantry
Legio X - 10-15 Infantry
Legio IX Hispania - 30-40 Infantry
Optimates
The Crackshots - 6-10 Cavalry
Cohors I Italica - 10 Infantry
Legio IX - 10-15 Infantry
