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The Tagmata

Mailed Fist of the Empire

 

Tagmata (lit. 'Divisions') was in the historical Empire a term for full-time soldiers paid by the central government out of tax revenues, not tied to themes, and including within it units considered to be elite.

The Roman Army assigned the name to the elite heavy corps intended to serve as an expeditionary or counter-attack force. Equipped with top of the line equipment, grav armor, and powered armor for its infantry, the Tagmatic Corps is more than capable of defeating units several times its size.

The following organizations are only those likely to show up on a Dirtside II table with regularity.  Higher level organizations and Infantry platoon organizations for Stargrunt II are elsewhere.

Note that Imperial doctrine and tactical realities mandate cross-attachments of companies and platoons to other battalions and companies, and that elements of the Headquarters companies and support assets are often attached to the companies. Also note that these are only the combat and direct support elements. Ammunition costs for artillery are not included.  Points costs for engineering equipment is also not included.

Of course, on campaign (and on a Dirtside II table), the organization of a Company Team will not be it's on-paper, by the book organization. Supporting attachments are necessary for battlefield effectiveness.

A line company will almost always have following assets attached:

Sometimes the company will have a mortar section in direct support or attached. More usually, both mortar sections will be in general support of all companies. However, the Battalion main effort may have one or both in direct support. A company which is serving as an advanced guard may have operational control of the scout platoon, and usually an air defense vehicle is attached to the company, leaving 2 for the battalion HQ and trains.  The FSV marked with an * is the Fire Support Team attached from the Regimental Artillery Battery.

In addition, maneuver platoons may be attached, detached, or cross-attached. Cross-attachment is where a platoon is 'traded', most frequently an infantry platoon for a tank platoon.

Equipment stats get their own page.

Tagmatic units are always superbly trained and experienced. d10 1-6 Regular, 7-10 Veteran, 11+ Elite. Add one if war or rebellion is ongoing.

Clibanophoroi Battalion (38,995)

Kataphract Battalion (28,315) 

Skutatoi Battalion (26,507)

Regimental Trapezitoi Troop (4080)

Divisional Trapezitoi Squadron (22,263)

Engineer Company

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