In Times of Need Call Up the Militia

Call them the Militia, Local Levy, Fyrd or all available men stand to arms, the name matters not when danger threatens. For throughout time in the most desperate times the roll of the local militia is to defend their homes and families
 

Their training and weapons could range from top quality to "oh gods hope for the best and try not to run away to quickly!" These men from the Persian Empire, circa 5th century BCE, fall somewhere in the middle, with shields, spears and some swords, with enough training to rarely stab themselves with their own weapons. How they will do in battle is an unknown, perhaps they will bravely defeat the enemy or just run away at the first sight of blood...for such is the role and life o those in the local militia.

These are old metal Minifigs I painted back in the 1970's, for my Greek vs Persian campaigns.