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Jacobeast's Custodibus Minervae

I'm back guys! With a small (single) special unit mod.

As the Roman emperor has finally seen the light, and has decided to return to the old ways, philosophers and freethinkers rejoice in the cessation of religious persecutions, and are once more allowed to pursue their philosophical endeavours. No longer having to live under a false and intolerant God, they are willing to take up arms in the name of their patroness: Minerva. Neoplatonists, Epicureans, Atomists, Stoics and others have decided to devote their lives to the restoration of hellenic philosophy in the world. Having painted Minerva on their shields, equipped with the finest armour and the greatest minds the world has to offer, they have vowed to stop at nothing before the borders of their realm have been restored.

The Custodibus Minervae, or "Minerva's Guards" are some of the greatest soldiers that have ever served the empire, their cause is worthy, their courage unlevelled and their vigour unrivaled.


Unit stats:

Melee defence: 45
Melee attack: 50
Morale: 80
Charge bonus: 40
Recruitment cost: 950
Upkeep cost: 420


I wanted to give the soldiers a look somewhat reminiscent of the "good ol' " glory days of the empire,
but with a strong late Roman influence that would make them lore friendly. They are
donned in late Roman hauberks, and equipped with ridge helmets and plate greaves, wear
an additional musculata for (both) the best protection (and decorative purposes), and even have pa-
gan shields with a late Roman feel to it. Their decorative robes distinguish them from the common
soldier, and their white crests and tunics are a testament to their vigour in battle: one will not return
without the enemy's blood upon it.

Each unit has, as always, a custom officer and a custom standard bearer. I made the shield design
myself from scratch. They are only available for Greco-Roman pagans!

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Coming soon: Historically accurate Byzantine units, the Akritai and Bucellarii guardsmen for the age
of Justinian campaign mod! (Will be recruitable for the main campaign as well, even though they'll be
wearing early sixth century armour :p).

I have recently gotten back into modding, I am still rather busy, but full of new ideas and more than
willing to take suggestions. I will also be polishing up some of my old mods, and have got a large unit pack in the works.

Cheers guys, hope you enjoy it.

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Thanks to my friend Alaric for his awesome musculata texture and his support!

Check out some of his stuff here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=662507282

NB: Let me know about any problems in the comment section, and I'll get back to you as soon as
possible!

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Don't forget to check out my latest mod: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=874272739

The Sixth Century Byzantine Units (designed for the Justinian campaign, but recruitable by both Roman factions!)