City States: Lochagos

Lochagos is a crucial promotion for a veteran Hoplite who has been given a permanent position in the army of his city-state. They are housed and fight on the front lines with the troops, but are also present at all staff meetings of a marching army. This understanding of officer thinking allows them to pass on orders quickly and adapt to the course of battle, ensuring that the army fights as a unit.

Their Fighting Style

The disciplined and trained Hoplites and Phalangites would not be as effective without the presence of these officers on the battlefield. The Lochagoi or 'Diavivasts' ensure that orders from senior officers are passed on quickly and efficiently to the troops on the front line, allowing for seamless coordination between regiments. In both 'The Last Argument of Kings' and 'First Blood', this officer acts as the voice of their commander, relaying orders and ensuring that they are carried out!