Most Imperator: Rome players focus on the "big three"—Heavy Infantry, Horses, and Siege Equipment. But if you are playing as a maritime republic (like Carthage or Rhodes), or trying to pry open the gates of Egypt, ignoring your navy is a death sentence.
It is the "Light Horse" of the sea—useless in the shock phase, too slow to flank, and costs too much to repair. Sell them or disband them. Replace them with Liburnians. imperator rome navy composition
The year is 480 AUC, and the Roman Senate has a problem: Carthage . While our legions are masters of the Italian soil, the sea remains a Carthaginian lake. To break their stranglehold, the Republic must master the art of naval composition. The Foundation: The Mosquito Fleet Most Imperator: Rome players focus on the "big
For mid-game dominance, a balanced ratio often looks like 28% Liburnians , 19% Triremes , 16% Tetreres , and 15% Hexeres . Front Line: Hexeres for their high resilience. Sell them or disband them
You have three units:
If you have unlocked the necessary Military Traditions , include a small number of Mega-Polyremes . These are used specifically to create breaches in coastal forts, significantly speeding up land sieges. Naval Tactics and Mechanics
This is your go-to for fighting major powers like Rome, Seleucids, or Macedon.