

There is Huge of something, but if they were on land then I would crush them like a bug. But they are standing always in sea and can attack any of my 3 cities, which I can't afford to defend all.


Manual says that heavy armored and mounted troops are not good in naval combat.
My questions:
1) What is the best troop in naval battle? Maybe archers?
2) Are peasants better than Triarii in naval combat?
3) Are the same type, but more upgraded units better in naval combat? For example, are Thureophoroi better than Thracians in naval combat?
4) Are archers better than skirmishers in naval combat?
5) Are skirmishers better than light infantry in naval combat?
6) According to manual, archers and light troops will convert to marines in naval battle. Does that mean they will be exactly the same units - marines?
7) What about experience? What bonus it gives in naval combat?
8 ) Hastati are heavy infantry, but can shoot 2 arrows. Does that (i.e. shooting) give some bonus in naval combat?
Thanks