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<Entity
	Parent="template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelinist"
>
	<Traits>
	
		<Id>

			<Specific>Thracian Peltast</Specific>

			<Civ>Hellenes</Civ>

			<History>Peltasts were javelinists originating in Thrace but their form of combat was widely copied by the Greeks, Macedonians, and Persians. Equipped with a small oval or crescent shield, a peltast would charge at enemy formations whilst hurling his javelins then fall back to avoid close combat. They wore no armor and were at a significant disadvantage against heavy infantry and cavalry, relying on their speed for survival.</History>

		</Id>
		
	</Traits>

	<Actor>units/hellenes/infantry_javelinist_b.xml</Actor>
</Entity>