I charged them with four pike blocks on the flat both pike blocks took huge casualties and were disordered. However there is no indication that Jewish Zealots (did I mention they were armed with daggers) could take down pike blocks in seconds (which would take Roman legionaries all day). The Samites...

Why is it that superior medium infantry can beat practically any troop on the board? Jewish Zealots (who were basically armed with a dagger) rout pike blocks more effectively than any troop type. The Samites nearly always defeat Roman legionaries. Meanwhile the roman auxiliary who were better equipp...