At long last, I've finished my Carthaginians for SAGA: Age of Hannibal. Well, they're at a playable size, at least. This looks like one of those armies that have all the options, and you want at least 75% of them. But it's enough to get them on the table, and figure out how to prioritize what next to get.
Have I mentioned how I do not like painting horses? As you might see, there's quite a bit of horses in there. But it's 6 points, and I even have a few options already (not shown above)
First up, the Warlord. Mounted, of course. A kitbash between Victrix Greek/Macedonian Heavy Cavalry (horse, body, and cloak), Republican Roman Cavalry (the arms), and a head from the Warriors of Carthage. But he looks cool, and that's the important bit.
Next up is of course the Hearthguards, citizens of Carthage following their leader, and providing a heavy punch. A mix of Greek Heavy Cavalry and Republican Roman Cavalry (presumably, some of them weren't above a bit of looting), once again with heads from Warriors of Carthage.
Keeping up with the horse folks, what would Carthaginians be without some Numidian Light Cavalry? 5+7, some of them painted the normal way, some painted with Army Painter Speed Paints (making my horse-related woes significantly smaller).
And of course, what would Carthaginians be without an elephant? (Yes, I know, Hannibal did most of his best work without them, but it's the visuals... and an easy point)
Carthaginians also had some fairly skilled skirmishers. For now, I'm satisfied with 8, and will run them as counts-as either Thureophoroi or Samnite Mercenaries (gives them a bit more of an elite feel than garden variety Levies).
Talking about Levies (or possibly Mercenaries). Slingers! Could be Balearic ones (Mercenaries), or more regular ones (and thus ordinary Carthaginian Levies). Will probably depend on how many other mercenaries I decide to field, how these will do their job...
Finally. some additional options (because Victrix Warriors of Carthage comes with a whole lot of infantry, that looks great, but doesn't seem all that useful to field). Some spearmen in hoplite armor, who'll probably stand in for the "usual" 4 man Warrior cheerleader unit. In due time (when I paint more), they might get to stand in as Mercenary Hoplites, too.
And last of all, some veteran spearmen with looted roman armor and shields. Looks awesome, would make for stellar Hearthguard... if you wanted foot hearthguard, which I doubt you want. But I do have the option, if I change my mind, so that's not bad.
Suffice to say, I have plans for at least as many units again, but for now, these can take a rest, and I can just game with them (which might rekindle the flame, making me paint more...). Just need to figure out how to transport them in a compact way over the Alps (or the local hills)...
/Fool Out
