Akkadian MeG list

I will discuss my Akkadian army for this post.

Essentially 8 9s of Average Unprotected Long Spear with Shield Cover and Shove. This is the main bulk of the army that covers about 24BW of the main deployment area. 2 of these are in the Sumerian ally. Shield Cover partly negates the Unprotected characteristic and shove gives these units a fighting chance.

2 8s of Skilled Average Unprotected Bowmen, 1 of which being in the ally command. This puts out 8 green or white + (s=wound) dice when put together and is potentially very devastating. They are vulnerable in combat though.

2 6s of Superior Melee Experts, 1 in the ally command. Not great at Impact but they are in Melee. I'd deploy these 3 deep to give them survivability.

Then a 6 of Superior Chariots with Short Spear. 2 words: reserve unit. Alternatively, use it to manouvre round flanks.

The Skirmishers consist of a 9 and 2 6s of Poor Experienced Javelinmen. I think the 6s are best placed in front of the Superior Melee Experts and I would stick the 9 in front of a Long Spear unit. The good shooting capability of this army complements the punch quite well. However, the army will suffer from being mostly unprotected in the long run.

The generals are a Talented CinC, a Talented ally, and 2 Competent Subs. Just a brief comment on the inclusion of a Talented ally. All the units in his command, in my opinion, are essential and that is usually the only circumstance under which I would take a Talented ally over a Competent ally. My preference is to take a Competent ally so the main army can have 2 Talented generals.

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