Stat	Value
Category	infantry
Class	missile
Morale	8
Hit Points	1
Primary Attack	11
Primary Charge	3
Secondary Attack	6
Secondary Charge	3
Armour	0
Defense Skill	4
Shield	1
Recruitment Cost	550
Upkeep Cost	200

• Superior
• Hardy
• Sapping Ability

The archers of Crete are famed for their abilities. They can rain arrows on their opponents, not just bombard them!

These men can be used to soften up a battle line before the main fight is joined, or be placed behind a line of defensive troops such as spearmen. If left unprotected they are vulnerable to attacks by cavalry and light skirmishers, as they have little chance of lasting for long in hand-to-hand combat.

Historically, the term 'Cretan' came to represent a fighting style rather than an area of origin, so many of these mercenaries are from elsewhere in the Greek world. Those originally from Crete are highly valued in cities and towns on the mainland as archery instructors.