Thureophoroi Xiphophoroi

The Thureophoroi Xiphophoroi(Greek for Thureos-carrier swordmen) are a mid tier melee infantry unit available to Makedones, Seleukidai, Basileion Attalidon, Koinon ton Achaion, Koinon ton Aitolon and Rhodos.

Abilities
-Disciplined

-Shield Wall

In Battle
The Thureophoroi Xiphophoroi will be the only unit capable of composing a sturdy main line with some killing power in it for some factions. If the faction you chose also has access to Thorakitai Xiphophoroi, you should rather choose them as your main line instead. You may also use them as support for a pike line if you decide to compose your armies Alexander-Like. They are weaker than Principes, so if you are facing SPQR, be sure to have some good cavalry numbers across your ranks in order to charge them from behind as the Thureophoroi Xiphophoroi hold them in place.