They get a very solid long range archer unit as well, the Archer Auxilia. Both their light cavalry and heavy cavalry are very strong. They also have some excellent cavalry options that are only defeated by the ultra heavy Cataphract Cavalry from the East. These men can overpower virtually any infantry opposition, and can form a tourtoise formation that makes them practically immune to arrow fire. Their late roster has extremely strong heavy infantry, among the best in the game, units such as Legionary Cohort, Praetorian Cohort and Urban Cohort. After the Reforms they are still Infantry focused, but have much better support troops. Any older units will not be automatically replaced, they will continue to exist, but you are not able to train any more or retrain them. After the reforms they lose access to their old roster and get a heavily improved new roster. The Marian Reforms happen when a Roman faction controls a Huge City somewhere in Italy besides Rome. They also get a strong Spear unit, the Triarii. They have good infantry armed with big shields, Pila, which are heavy javelins, and a gladius, a short sword. Before the Marian Reforms they are an Infantry focused faction with limited cavalry and some archer and javelin support along with strong siege weapons. The Roman factions all have a very strong roster.
