User blog:Cfp3157/Greek Peltast vs. Inca Bola Thrower



Trust your aim, because these are two of the most skilled ancient world long ranged specialists and they're going to throw their best! Incan Bola Thrower, the determined Incan hunter turned deadly long range fighter who dominated the Andes from afar! The Peltast, the Thracian mercenary who became one of the most disciplined and feared parts of the Greek war machine! Before the bow, these two controlled the battlefield from the distance  and were feared by both friend and foe! But only one can triumph in this ancient world sniper battle, and you have to decide who is...

THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!!!

Peltast
"Tissaphernes had not fled at the first charge, but had instead charged along the river through the Greek peltasts. However he did not kill a single man as he passed through. The Greeks opened their ranks and proceeded to deal blows and throw javelins at them as they went through."

- Xenophon

The Peltasts were mercenaries or Greek soldiers who served alongside the regular infantry or hoplites in combat. Armed with ranged weapons such as slings, short bows, and most often javelins, the Peltasts would often stay behind the main troops and let loose their weapons upon any that attempted to flank them.

The Peltast soldier type is believed to have originated on the Thracian coast, and were often shown to be hired by various cities on the coast. However, as the Peltasts were hired further and further inland, they became more prominent in all kinds of Greek warfare. The Peltasts as warriors became most prominent during the 4th century BCE, where they were shown being used by many Greek enerals alongside their main hoplite warriors.

Incan Bola Thrower
"...it was something to see them bravely ride out with Spanish swords, shields and helmets and every Indian armed in this way charged on horseback...the Inca (Manco Inca) appeared on horseback among his people with his lance in his hand..."

- Antonio de Herrera

Incan Bola Throwers were various hunters and warriors recruited around the Incan Empire to serve in the army as long ranged troops. Using their trademark Bolas, two balls tie together with leather cording and thrown, the Bola Throwers were originally used to attack those for the Incan Army. Originally operating from foot, they became a mysterious yet iconic part of the army, easily defeating those who attempted to retreat from the battlefield.

Once the Spanish arrived in the Empire, the Bola Throwers began to incorporate horses into their fighting style. With lightning fast mobility, the Bola Throwers could easily hunt down any prisoners with their ensnaring  weapons of choice. The Bola Throwers fell out of practice as the Incan Empire fell into disarray under orders of Francisco Pizarro.