Castellan, Archers (Saggitas)

This long range form of the Castellan is most commonly called a Saggitas, to distinguish it from the infantry Castellan. Lighlty armored and not expected to be in melee range, the Saggitas traditionally provides covering fire for the advancing infantry. While dismissed as unnecessary by some, a wise Legate usually ensures that there are at least one or two Saggitas in his Dominus.

Composition

Manpower

1 Custodi 1 Optio 100 Soldiers 20 Logistics Personnel

Equipment

Just like the Castellan, the Saggitas bears equipment needed to maintenance of their weapons and armors, as well as gear needed to build fortifications, roads, and bridges.

Weaponry

Custodi: Breastplate Armor, Tower Shield, Gladius Sword. Optio: Leather Armor, Long Bow, Long Sword, 50 arrows. Archer: Leather Armor, Long Bow, Long Sword, 50 arrows. Logistics: Short Sword.

Vehicles

Wagons.

Structure

The Custodi in this particular formation leads from the rear instead of the front, picking out targets for the Saggitas to fire on. The Optio of the Saggitas takes place forward, and calls range to the rest of the soldiers.

Tactics

Saggitas prefer to seek out the high ground when possible, or to launch arrows from cover where they are less likely to be attacked. In most cases the Saggitas is positioned behind the advancing Castellan in order to provide ranged support.

Training

Two year basic training, followed by a four yer mandatory service, with constant training afield.

Type

Artillery

Overall training Level

Trained

Parent Formation

Crusade

Used by

• The Empire of Ahntier

Ranks & Titles

• Custodi
• Decanus
• Optio