Clubman

The Clubman is the first and the most basic infantry unit in Age of Empires and the only military unit trained at Stone Age. Being the first, it is also the weakest infantry unit and should be upgraded into Axeman as soon as possible at Tool Age. Clubman can be trained from the Barracks.

Tool Age

 * Toolworking: Increases attack by 2 points.
 * Leather Armor: Increases armor by 2 points.
 * Battle Axe: Upgrades Clubman into Axeman.

Bronze Age

 * Metalworking: Increases attack by 2 points.
 * Scale Armor: Increases armor by 2 points.
 * Bronze Shield: Increases pierce armor by 1 point.
 * Logistics: Decreases population limit by 1/2.

Iron Age

 * Metallurgy: Increases attack by 3 points.
 * Chain Mail: Increases armor by 2 points.
 * Iron Shield: Increases pierce armor by 1 point.
 * Tower Shield: Increases pierce armor by 1 point.

Civilization Bonuses

 * Macedonian Clubmen have +2 line of sight and are more resistant to conversion

History
The first soldiers were local people called up for military duty in times of emergency. These temporary soldiers were commonly armed with any weapon used for hunting game and other wildlife. A common development of these weapons are wooden spears and large pieces of wood or bone. These tools are inexpensive since it can be made very easily and is an extension of weapons already used for hunter-gathering. Early troops that usees these weapons are used effectively with a minimum of training. The mace itself had little practical use other than in combat against other humans since it is too slow and cumbersome to hunt game. These early infantry eventually became obsolete following the Neolithic Revolution as better tools and toolworking are available. Some of these improvements include improved stone working and woodworking as well as the introduction of early metal tools, such as swords and shields.

Related Articles

 * Axeman (Age of Empires)
 * Axeman (Age of Mythology)
 * Militia (Age of Empires II)
 * Militia (Age of Mythology)
 * Mapuche Ironwood Clubman