Description of the Aestivan Hoplites, Dory and Aspis wielders of the Aestivan military. Enemies of the Eternal City of Iridine and mighty ancient warr...
A description of the weapons and tools of war used by the Aestivans of Midlight, in their battles against The Eternal City of Iridine.
Rules and background for an Inquisitor's private army. Codex: Stellan Hoplites is a fan-made document meant to be used in a game of Warhammer 40k.
The hoplite is a heavy infantryman who is heavily armed and armored. They are flexible, equally effective in tight or loose formations, and able to shift from aggressive to defensive duties. They are the most versatile of the league's combatants. The Hoplites of Aestiva: Linothorax (Aest. “Linen Torso”) – A cuirass crafted from overlapping sheets of linen which provides suitable protection to the torso and thighs, while maintaining substantially lighter weight and lower cost than metal armor, these are typically dyed or painted to match the Hoplite's command colors and is often embossed with imagery deemed suitable to their tent. Doru (Aest. “Stem”) - The typical short-spear most commonly seen in Iridine. The Doru tends to be crafted of a solid wooden shaft with a socketed iron or bronze head that is leaf shaped. At the opposite end of the shaft the doru features a sharpened bronze butt-spike which can be used offensively in an emergency, but typically provides leverage against the ground for charged thrusts. While useful in a formation, the Doru is typically utilized by scorpions who are in non-battlefield positions such as guardian, or marauder. Hoplon (Aest. “Tool of War”) – A large shield from which the hoplite derives its name, the Hoplon is the second largest shield put to use by the League, and is the identifying item of the fabled Hoplites. It is typically a large disc with an inward facing bowl shape. Crafted from wood and overlaid in hammered bronze, the hoplon is a weapon in its own right, and is most directly comparable to the Iridinian Long Shield. A Bronze visored helmet with a horsehair crest – The helmet of the Hoplite acts as a symbol of office with the stylized crest vaguely reminiscent of a horse's main. The crest is colored to match the tent and command of the hoplite wearing it. Bronze greaves – The greaves of the hoplite are often etched with battle scenes, and offer superior protection. Xiphos (Aest. “Penetrating Light”) - The Xiphos is a double-edged single-handed sword featuring an elongated point and a leaf-shaped blade bearing a diamond-shaped cross-section. It is usually crafted from bronze, and it is typically between twelve and twenty-four inches in length and used primarily when the Hoplite is in confined space, or has lost the spear. Scabbard – A standard hip-mounted scabbard used to hold the Xiphos. Quiver – a standard back-mounted quiver used to hold the doru and any personal equipment.
You see a meticulously crafted thick oval shield which curves inward towards its bearer. It has been reinforced with iron plating around its outer edge. Detailing the edge of this shield, hand-painted symmetrical geometric shapes have been placed alongside each other with their center of origin equidistant from one another. The center of the shield has been painted with a scene of battle. A pale red moon lies in silhouette to a detailed image of a handsome teenager snarling at a lion. This youth stands triumphant, holding a make-shift spear carved out of a long branch directly above his head. His face seems to exude overwhelming confidence. The lion is white, it's fur stained with blood. a plated oval shield painted with a pale red silhouetted battle-scene
