Roman Trireme

The trireme was an oared Mediterranean warship whose name refers to its three levels of rowers. Rome adopted and adapted established Greek and Hellenistic naval traditions rather than inventing the type. Ramming, boarding, skilled seamanship, and coordinated rowing shaped its tactical use. Roman fleets employed different galley classes according to mission and period; the trireme differed from the larger quinquereme prominent in the Punic War battle fleets. Professional rowing and maintenance demanded a substantial support organization. Naval power relied on trained crews and accessible bases, not merely the construction of an oared hull with a ram. Rowing crews required coordinated training.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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