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2.2. Defensive Weapons Along with the offensive weapons it is necessary to develop means of protection to counteract or diminish their impact. Thus, the creation of new weapons produces the emergence of defensive innovations, and vice versa. For their part, defensive weapons can be of two basic types: passive, which are integrated into the body, such as breastplates, breastplates, helmets, etc .; And the active ones, which are carried and wielded by the combatant. The shields, which are in constant movement to keep protected at all times the warrior that holds him. The Aztec warriors defended themselves with armor, helmets and shields made with materials adapted to both the climate and the type of weapons they used. The escaupil or ichcahuipilli was a garment stuffed with cotton and reinforced of different sizes to protect the greater or smaller measure the body. Such was their resistance that it could withstand the impact of many of the weapons of the armory of the Mesoamerican armies (Bruhn 1986: 44). This armor was worn alone or under the tlahuiztli or warrior costumes, depending on the rank of these, and could be completed with arm and thigh protections made in the same fabric (Bueno, 2012b, p. The helmets or cuatepoztli were made of wood or leather, and also of cotton, with ornaments on top. They could have the form of head of animals that carried the different military orders according to its animal or representative entity like the jaguars or the eagles. The mouths are open, showing the strong teeth, which is why the face of the warrior appears (Bruhn 1986: 35). There were several types of shields. The most characteristic was the chimalli, round in shape with a diameter of 20 to 75 cm, made of leather, with reeds attached with fibers, and a kind of skirt of leather or fabric with mosaics of feathers, with symbols, heraldry and animals (Bruhn 1986, 45). It was designed with a great variety of motifs related to the military ranks and the very attributes of the gods (Cervera, 2008, 231).

The warfare The Aztec armies had a high level of organization and ordering for combat. The men were divided into squadrons of 200 to 400 warriors commanded by a captain, who wore a large flag on his back to be able to distinguish himself on the battlefield. The chief of the state was the tlatoani, and almost at his level was the cihuacoatl who shared with him the tasks of government. The tlacochcálcatl and the tlacatéccatl were great generals, whose functions included advising the tlatoani on matters of government and declarations of war, presiding over military tribunals, governing the garrisons that the empire established in border areas, and, of course, leading and directing Military campaigns There is much difficulty in clearly discerning the chain of command in the Aztec army. Good (2009a) considers that: The Tlacochcálcatl had greater responsibility, since he guarded the armory and, furthermore, after the victory against the Tepanecas, when the Aztecs distributed dignities and rewards, Tlacaelel was granted this appointment and Moctezuma Ilhuicamina the one of tlacatéccatl, and it is known that at that time Tlacaelel had more political weight than Moctezuma I in the government of Itzcoatl. It is even possible that just as in the government the tlatoani and the cihuacoatl were almost equal, there are those who speak of even government, perhaps that dual reflex was also repeated in the military sphere, with the charges of tlacochcálcatl and tlacatéccatl. (P.14) The declaration of war corresponded to the ruler or tlatoani, who, having met with his Council, sent messengers to the target province to warn of their hostile intentions. This one had two options: to remain under the Mexica orbit without fighting and accepting, through the diplomatic channel, the imposition of the tribute or to collect the glove and to fight. In this case the tlatoani made a public appeal to the neighborhoods or calpulli that had their squadrons ready for battle (Bueno, 2009b, 186). Uniforms and Orders The generic name for the costume they wore in battle was tlahuiztli. When ascending on merit, they were allowed to use in the battle a ichcahuipilli or cotton armor and a ponytail with a tuft collected on the crown. This protective garment had the great advantage of being lightweight, which allowed for greater mobility in combat while protecting the warrior from a good part of projectiles, arrows and contusion weapons (Cervera, 2008) The ordinances dictated by Moctezuma I established the distinction of the combatants by the use of costumes, badges, emblems, arms and hairstyles corresponding to certain type of warrior. These divisions could respond to different degrees, tactical units, or even ethnic affiliation. The costumes of the nobles were elaborated with expensive and exclusive materials that the commoners could not use, mainly feathers. Violating these standards was punishable by death (Bueno, 2012). Within the hierarchical Mexican military structure, there were diverse classifications that reflected to a great extent the social status of the combatants from their origin and the merits that they had obtained in the battles. Each military order had a particular garment that referred to attributes and symbols of certain gods, and in many cases were based on representative totemic animals that conferred their qualities to the warriors. These suits were placed on top of the cotton armor which, along with the impressive plumes of feathers over their heads, gave them a formidable image in front of the enemy. Among the most important orders are the eagle or cuautli warriors; The jaguar or ocelotl warriors; Coyotes, otomies, among others. They enjoyed tax breaks and other privileges (Bueno, 2009a, pp. 17-18). Among the nobles were also the priests who, instructed in the calmecac, formed an important part of the imperial troops. They led the army, bearing the images of the protective gods, but not only were they limited to that, but they fought in battles and ascended the ladder by demonstrating their skill in combat, although apparently they needed more merits than the rest Of the noble warriors to obtain the same degrees. They were also responsible for "seizing" the gods of the vanquished peoples, to locate them in the temple that had been built in Tenochtitlan for this purpose (Bueno, 2009a, p.15).

Those are Aztecs shields.

The Aztecs are very easy compared to Zapotecs or Olmecs. Even more than Mayans ( Mayans have very historic periods) Aztecs references about buildings and warrior, names weapons are better.

Mesoamerican warfare A millennium before our era, the Olmecs had already developed decks, to which they added javelins, similar to javelins. Then came the slings, circa 900 BC, which allowed to attack from greater distances. For 400 BC Large rectangular shields were already used which, accompanied by spears, effectively contained the impact of mallets and slings. The next innovation was the use in Teotihuacan of smaller shields, which were used in the forearm and allowed the lancers greater mobility. The lancers were accompanied by other soldiers, with larger rectangular shields, who brandished their atlatl or launchers, suggesting that they were specialized units that supported each other, an organization that required more forces. As a defense against sharp weapons was needed, around 100 AD. Padded cotton hulls appeared, and for 400 d.C. There were already full armor made of cotton. Not everywhere was this armor used, perhaps because of its high cost, and because in many places it was still fought with spears. In the Maya area they also changed: the cutting surface of the smaller lances was increased, inserting knives, which became weapons that were wielded. In the Mayan zone the weapons were always more varied than in the Central Altiplano. -------1000 A.D------- http://relatosguerra.blogspot.com/2014/07/guerra-mesoamerica-tactica-estrategia-ritualidad.html good source ( Spanish) but mostly of details are from Aztecs.

@LordGood Zapotec culture: They built dams and irrigation canals and developed a very varied agriculture, which at the beginning of the Classic gave sustenance to numerous villages. The Zapotecs were, along with the Maya, the only people of the time who developed a complete system of writing, combining the representation of ideas and that of sounds. This writing has only been partially deciphered. Mayans ( Mesoamerican Warfare) Figure 1. Various weapons used by the Aztecs: 1. Atlatl (launchers) 2. Tematlatl (sling) 3. Quauholloli (mace) 4. Macuáhuitl ( post classic) 5. Tlahuitolli (bow) and mitl (arrow) 6. Tepuztopilli (spear with obsidian leaves)

Lencas

There are the people the last descendants of Mayans culture who fought again Spanish Conqueror

A real market that have mesomarerican market I never see a Mesoamerican table. May be never existed or a chair. Put the things in the ground over a kind of carpet. with this color all Indians from Central America and Mexico uses this things, I have photos from Lencas some descendants of Mayans in my country all uses this kind of fabric. but there are modern Mayans Another image how looks the commerce in the urbes Similar to modern era days in our countries.

a good tool To Check your foward ports http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

I said before tobevolve entity farms to become industrial from empires and gain little metal income.

Sound like Opression Campaing scenario in AoE 1 for Yamato Campaings.

@Itms @feneur ------------ You can found help there. http://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Audio_Voice_List abot Celts languages in 0A.D

I forgot report this, same here.

we have some maps planned. and some biomes.

https://tcmam.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/did-pre-columbian-mesoamericans-use-wheels/ Many speculation about this.

But this will be mostly useful, many civs can use this unit instead default ram with wheels.

Ram very similar to AoM Norse siege ram.

Somall faction can have this units, are possible some Civs superior to other? is reliably? Like AOK using skirmisher or using spearman vs metal cost units. quantity vs quality?

They only need give same architecture to new civs, model/mod few units, done, expend advertising by youtubers like Zero Empires and top players(3000 $) and balancing some, get the new civs OP, I read a lot about this. they can do this every year.

https://www.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/5i67ho/age_of_empires_ii_hd_rise_of_the_rajas_available/?st=ix0o7qv6&sh=9cddaadI love this feedback.

Many things about this SE civs don't fit well with the game. can be mini faction. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champa https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chams

I but the game, this version have some implementation similar to 0 A.D. villager can garrison inside house, but only a single faction can do this. stables have similitude with Elephant stables by Mauryans. you can train 5 units using shift key.

@niektb you know about maps.

I think the answer is yes. We talk some time ago to have gigantic maps than other RTS of this kind.