These rules does some very interesting things with concepts from the first two rules sets discussed. In some ways it lends itself to may rules modifications, especially when using the fatigue mechanics found in the advanced rules. The only requirement would be to hold the Roman player to "buying" an equal number of Hastati, Principes, and Triarii units, only Principes able to relieve Hastati, Triarii only relieving the Principes. Each unit could only be relieved once while engaged. To gain the exchange benefit, the will have to reduce the length of his battle line dramatically.
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