: Certain infantry types, like spearmen, are specifically designed to counter cavalry or specific mobile units.
: Specialized units like Sampson are designed specifically for building destruction, fitting into the "rock" role against static defenses. Key Gameplay Mechanics Empire Earth III
: The introduction of proper archer types (like Slingers) adds a ranged "paper" element to counter specific melee units. : Certain infantry types, like spearmen, are specifically