Celtic Invasion of Macedonia - Hail Caesar Setup

Here are some photos of a setup for a hypothetical battle between invading Celts and Macedonians. Hypothetical in that the Macedonians are led by Pyrrhus and not Ptolemy Ceraunus or Sosthenes. Historically, Pyrrhus was still having a great time in Italy and Sicily during this invasion. However, didn't want to give the Celts too easy a time as they did with Ptolemy Ceraunus or outnumbering the troops Sosthenes had. The photos are a bit dark as I took them at night, and the flash only helped out a little.

As it appears we may be getting back to normal soon here in Washington State, figured I had better refresh myself with the rules for Hail Caesar, Black Powder and Bolt Action. Part of this setup is to inventory and familiarize myself with the units. I also wanted to see how they'd be grouped into divisions.

For an actual game, I'll add a bit more terrain and the units won't be so bunched up. It's easier to get them into the picture this way.

Looking forward to hosting this Hail Caesar game in the not too distant future - probably in the summer.

Below is the Macedonian-Epirote army. From left to right: Companion heavy cavalry; Hypaspist elite heavy infantry; behind the Hypaspists, 2 units of Samnite Warband light infantry; a light artillery bolt thrower; Mercenary Hoplite phalanx heavy infantry; 3 Macedonian-Epirote Pike phalanxes heavy infantry; interspersed with 2 Elephants - with Light Infantry archers screening them; another Mercenary Hoplite phalanx heavy infantry; behind the Mercenary Hoplites, 2 units of Light Cavalry armed with javelins.

Next, the Celtic army; left to right: 4 units of Light Infantry skirmishers with slings screening main body; 6 units of Warband armed with swords and javelins - 2 of these units are nobles in army and classed as heavy infantry; 2 units of medium cavalry armed with javelins; in the rear, 4 units of Light Chariots.

ADDENDUM: (some closer-up shots of the units)

Macedonian right: Companion heavy cavalry; Hypaspist elite heavy infantry and 2 units of Samnite warband light infantry.

Macedonian center: Mercenary Hoplite heavy infantry phalanx; Macedonian pike phalanx heavy infantry and elephant - screened by light infantry archers. Army general (Pyrrhus with standards in the center).

Macedonian center, continued: Epirote elite pike phalanx heavy infantry with elephants on either side and light infantry archers screening.

Macedonian left: Macedonian pike phalanx heavy infantry and Mercenary Hoplite phalanx heavy infantry. 2 units of light cavalry with javelins in the rear. Division general is an "actual" Pyrrhus figure by Relic Minis 

Celt left: 2 units of Noble heavy cavalry with javelins and swords; unit of light infantry slingers screening a unit of Warband medium infantry and a unit of Noble Warband heavy infantry - both with swords and javelins. Chariot squadrons in the rear.

Celt center: 2 more units of light infantry slingers screening 2 Warband medium infantry with swords and javelins. Army general Bolgius to the right with raised shield. Boudica's great, great, great aunt Hazel commanding the center. Chariot squadrons (total of 4 with 2 chariots per) in the rear.

Celt right: Warband medium infantry and Noble Warband heavy infantry, screened by light infantry slingers; chariots to the rear.

I think I have enough units for a 4-player (2 per side) game. Probably going to hold off on larger groups for awhile. On another note, my Perry finally arrived a day ago - no fault to the Perry's as the shipping label shows they mailed it out on April 13th. Their website does say "within a month" for orders being sent to the USA. I was just spoiled from my earlier orders which arrived within 2 weeks. Thanks again for dropping by and wishing you all the best.