Morituri te salutant
I'm Spartacus....and so is my wife.
The Thracian is next.
Probably a fan favourite the Thracian is the class of gladiator that Spartacus was. Armed with a curved sword and small shield. Slightly less armour than the Murmillo but also slightly faster.
Velite.
Velites are light gladiators armed with javelins and a short sword. They also carry a shield giving them some protection. Often used in pairs against more heavily armoured gladiators. In my rules the javelins can be thrown or retained to attack from a distance.
Of course, there are still many more to do. The Retiarius, what gladiator game would not be complete without this iconic fighter with its trident and net. The Diamachaerius with its twin swords. Then of course there are the Gladiatrix, female fighters although rare must be featured (especially when you have two daughters). Then animals, Lions and Bears were favourites as were Giraffes, Ostrich, and Elephants, although I will probably leave those out.
The all the other bits and pieces. The Summa Rudis (referee), bits of scenery so that those fighting against the Sagitarius have some hope of survival. The list goes on.
All will require there own rules and record sheets.
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