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Dróngos

A dróngos (Hellian: δρόγγος) is a battalion of infantrymen in the Hellian Army. It is commanded by a drongários (δρογγάριος). There are three types of infantry typically assigned to drongoí. The most prevalent infantrymen are javelin-throwing skirmishers called peltastés (πελταστές), named for the shields they wield. The next most prevalent are the psiloí (ψιλοί), who are lightly armored archers. The third type of infantry found in drongoí are the skoutátoi (σκουτάτοι), who are heavily armored front-line spearmen.

Composition

Manpower

1,000 to 3,000 infantrymen

Equipment

Each psilós is typically equipped with leather armor and a small circular shield for protection, and armed with a longbow and either a shortsword or mace. The peltastés usually wear reinforced leather armor and a shield, and carry up to 10 javelins. The standard equipment of the skoutátoi includes splint armor, a kite shield, and 4 to 6 spears.

Type

Infantry

Overall training Level

Semi-professional

Parent Formation

Toúrma

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