Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Legion and Galley: Generic Transport Fleet

Here's the latest: a transport fleet. These 4 vessels represent troop or supply transports for either side - and really stands for a much larger fleet. Each vessel will be able to carry up to 2 light infantry stands (velites) or 1 stand of any other type. 
Transport ships will have 1 strength point only. If carrying troops, they may attempt a boarding action...

As I was typing this up, I thought it just as well to add a couple more transports to allow the movement of 6-unit armies. Note, by the way, that the Populares have 8 (4 Legionary, 2 Auxilia, 1 Heavy Cavalry, and 1 Velites) and the Optimates 9 (the same plus one Light Horse) units from which to choose their 6 for battle. 

As Gaius Curio has to make the choice before leaving Capua, he has with him:
4 Legionary units @3SP = 12SP
1 Cavalry unit = 2SP
1 Velites (light infantry) = 2SP

Note that there are no separate individual command figures. They stand - and fall - with one of the legionary units, which count as 'elite'.

The army of Gaius Curio transported from Capua, via Syracuse,
to North Africa. The galley fleet escorts the transports.

As one of the early moves, the Populares Army commanded by Gaius Curio will have to be transported from Capua, via Syracuse, into North Africa. And that thought at once set me off making two more of these things. At one unit per transport, a 6-unit army may be sent off. Of course, they will be accompanied by the galley fleet...

A closer view of the 5th and 6th transport vessels. I have 
not added the swan's neck to the poop deck...

The underside of the transports will be numbered 1-6, with the idea of allocating units to ships. If ever a laden transport ship is lost at sea, we'll know which land unit went with it...
The fleet upon my 3x3 naval battle board

To be continued: Opening moves, and the (land) battle of Massilia.

1 comment:

  1. I love you ships! The galley fleet could also transport troops, this was common. Perhaps 1 SP of infantry only per galley?

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