The guys from the Alexandros Megas Mod are giving us a preview of their Samnite faction.

The Samnites were the dominant power throughout central Italy during the fourth century. They displaced the Opici, even though they ended up adopting the Oscan language. Their central city was Malventum, located in the heart of Samnium. Their position inevitably would put them in conflict with the rising power of Rome. They were a warlike people, and divided up into four main tribes; the Pentri, the Caraceni, the Caudini and the Hirpini.

While they were ultimately the losers to the Romans, things were not inevitable. They would defeat the Romans during the first Samnite War, and give them one of their most humiliating defeats at the Battle of the Caudine Forks. For a time, they were the most feared enemies of Rome, and even though conquered, it took centuries to completely subdue these proud people.

Units include:
Opici Hoplites
Samnite Maniple
Legio Linteata, gold and silver shields
Samnite Cavalry
Opici Light Cavalry

For further information make sure to visit their forum at
- http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=83
And make sure to visit their thread at,
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32077

Fine work. Look forward to seeing the next preview.