Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-24696651-20150414223503/@comment-24942837-20150418141101

After a few more seconds of defense, the Heavy Infantry quickly ran forward to the Hoplites, keeping the formation in place to let none escape. When they reached the Hoplites, The Penitus Oculatus began to stab violently all around at their limbs, chest, and extremities. If their shields were raised, the Penitus quickly bashed them, knocking a few down and trampling them. Any cripples were quickly killed via the hard boots of the Soldiers. Leaving the Hoplites crippled, they rushed backwards to their original spot, acting as if nothing had ever happened. The Archers continued the tactic of firing arrows then hiding behind the Shields of the Heavy Infantry. The whole thing might have took a half of a minute, which was a long time for the attack. The soldiers knew that cavalry would be there any second, so they crouched down a bit, and adjusted their helmets.

What the Hoplites might not have seen in the confusion, was that most of their spears were stolen from them, both from dead and alive. So when the cavalry came, they'd have a few things coming. The Catapults were armed, however they waited. The Imperials tasked with arming the catapults hollered at each other, so loud that some of the Hoplites that were firing the arrow clouds heard.

Apparently, there was a miscalculation. There were no more boulders, flaming or otherwise, to fire.