Homo erectus

Next to Homo sapiens there was another type of humans, called Homo erectus. Where the development of the Homo sapiens was mainly technology driven, the development of the Homo erectus was based on a symbiosis with nature. The Homo erectus worked together with animals and lived on our planet for 1.5 million years.

Units
Just like the Homo sapiens the Homo erectus also have their units.

Club fighters (Militia)
Club fighters are the most common of the Erectus warriors. Though lacking the advanced equipment used by their Homo sapiens opponents, these militia units make up for it with brute strength and a lifetime of fighting experience that they acquired by living in the wild.

Spear fighters
The spear fighters are a step up from the more common club fighters. Spear fighters put a bit more thought into their weaponry and have managed to carve stones into pointed speartips, making them more dangerous than their club-wielding brothers-in-arms.

Torch fighters
Erectus warriors that have mastered the use of fire. They fearlessly wield burning torches which they use to light up anything and anyone that stands in their way.

Slinger
Don't let their lack of archers fool you, the Erectus are perfectly capable of defending themselves from a distance using their slings. Slingers use specially made slings to hurl rocks with alarming power and precision.

Elephant tamer
A group of Erectus warriors accompanied by mighty elephants. Elephants can easily trample any opposing footsoldiers, they are feared by melee warriors that have to fight them up close.

Buffalo tamer
The bond between Erectus and animal is clearly shown when you see them fight alongside buffalos. Buffalos are used to defend important units and areas, they quickly form a defensive circle around whatever they are trying to protect.

Hippo tamer
The hippo is scary enough to encounter in the wild, but alongside the Erectus they become a truly terrifying opponent. Hippos are fearless and strong, they power through anything that gets in their way and are frequently used by raiding parties.

Rhino tamer
Rhinos are bulldozer units and probably the last thing you'll see if you see one charging at you. The Erectus make use of Rhinos when they need something with great speed and power, they are used to rampage through enemy units as well as battering rams to open city gates with.