Dacians

The Dacian army represents some of the finest work I've done in 15mm. We know much more about them (and their shield patterns) than most armies from two thousand years ago, because of Trajan's column and other Roman triumphal artwork. And unlike some more popular armies, nobody has made any shield transfers for them. So all the shields in this army are handpainted, and I'm kinda proud of it.

Javelin Cavalry General

Yes, JavCav are 2 figs per stand. But for the General's stand I sometimes violate that rule, to make it clear who the General is, and for nicer composition.

The guy in the middle is Freikorps, perhaps? Not sure of the guy on the left. Guy on the right with the draco standard is Essex.

Another Javelin Cavalry

I need two of them if I'm ever going to use them in Grand Triumph, right? It's not a waste to paint it, even though the army has only one stand of JavCav in it?

I think the guy on the left is Essex; not sure of the fellow on the right.

Dacian Warband

The main part of the army, 8-14 stands worth. And the main opportunity to go psycho on the shields. Figures are mostly Essex, although there is a smattering of other figs in there as well.

Skirmishers

The Dacians were closely associated with the Sarmatians; the clothing of these figures shows Sarmatian influence.

Falxmen

These guys are Raiders in Triumph, so they should be based four per stand. Eventually I'll rebase them, but it isn't a high priority, because they look very different from the Warband that make up the rest of the army. Not any real chance of inadvertently confusing an opponent.

Artillery

Dacians had ballistae (bolt-shooters) and used them both from fortifications and some in the field. Which is kinda cool, having a Warband army with Artillery. Here it is, anyway.

Camp: Dacian Tower

The Dacians used advanced fortifications and siege artillery.

This camp is built on a square styrofoam base (see the fourth picture). The main construction is balsa wood and other craft woods, scored to create the illusion of planks. Dots with black pen serve as metal nails. The stonework is impressed designs on sculpee (polymer clay), trimmed to fit. Rocks are cast plaster, mostly. The two Dacian figures are Essex miniatures; the dead Roman at the base of the tower is possibly Freikorps.

The top level of the tower is slightly larger than 40mm square, so a single Artillery stand will fit inside it exactly.

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