Certain factions (like the Huns, Goths, and Vandals) do not disappear when losing their last settlement. Instead, their population transforms into a massive army of free, high-tier "Horde units." These units cost no upkeep until a new homeland is conquered.
: An elite upgrade to Comitatenses. They carry lead-weighted darts (plumbata) with incredible range and damage, allowing them to soften targets significantly before the melee begins. rome total war barbarian invasion units
The units in (BI) represent a significant shift from the classic legionaries of the base game, reflecting the late antiquity period. Armies are generally more mobile, featuring powerful heavy cavalry, religiously inspired troops, and unique "horde" units that emerge when a faction loses all its settlements. Roman Faction Units Certain factions (like the Huns, Goths, and Vandals)
Specialized light spears, useful only as cheap, disposable garrison troops to maintain public order. Roman Faction Units Specialized light spears, useful only