Kingdom
of Hatra
Assembling a
list of armies for this project, I wondered if it wise to add any Arabo-Aramean
armies as the desert nomads were a versatile ally for Rome, Parthia and Sassan.
Further
investigation proved II/22c, d, and e could be used within the period covered
by this project and the difference between the army list of 2.2 and 3.0 are not
great. All three options basically have a bodyguard of Kn, with a host of
archers backed by javelineers and swordsmen and camel mounted caravan guard.
Individually, these
may not fare too well against Rome, but for the larger scale battles they could
add an extra dimension to a game. Historically, Hatra did a grand job of
“thumbing” their noses at the Romans but less so against the Sassanid.
The figures
making up the infantry for the two armies are a mix of Old Glory Armenian
infantry and Sassanid archers; two elements of javelin types will be converted
to fast blade.
Not pictured
are Eastern Roman figures in chainmail, helmet and cloak which serve as a
palace guard, the remainder will be painted in muted colours.
I know Essex
offer armoured camels, however, I opted to combine all my purchase from one
source, Old Glory. They offer 6 camel guards to a pack, which was exactly what
was needed.
The design of
the Hatrene banner came from a suggestion by “Swampster” at the Fanaticus
Forum. The article (link) was an invaluable source covering religious symbols of
the period. Next post: the Kingdom of Adiabene.
Cheers,
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