On the left of the line, Bamndin had drawn up the greater strength of his missile troops.
You can even get away with having missile troops in a line one deep with no second rank.
As a last word on the subject of missile troops, even if you're a defensive player, don't over-rely on them.
The alien missile troops carried no hand-to-hand weapons at all.
The Aphraktoi were divided into 2 groups, lancer and missile troops.
Light infantry and missile troops took part in the battle, but their role was of a lower importance.
During the siege, all citizens, including women and old men would be mobilized, and most will serve as improvised missile troops.
The siege towers, which were taller than the city walls, contained a large number of slingers and missile troops.
Indeed, absolutely the best place for missile troops is on a hill with two levels.
The first is that it preserves a clear field of fire for my missile troops.