The 2-1 Rule: Just a quick point; please note that you need to outnumber an opponent by _more_ than 2-1 to get 'overwhelming odds'. A small point, I know, but it can make a big difference.
Ferocious Charges: The overwhelming odds rule does apply to these, so rather than breaking the unit will fall back and rally.
Chariots & Elephants: Chariots are effected by elephants in the same way as cavalry.
Spara Bearers: I have to admit that a Spara barricade negating a unit's rank bonus was something I'd missed until I read RJM's report. After some thought I've decided that this should be OK, as long as everybody remembers that the Persians lose their rank bonus as well (i.e. *neither* side gets a rank bonus!). While on the subject of Persian units, as noted in a number of posts, the first and second rank can fire at full effect if the unit remains stationary, and any other ranks fire at half effect. Now, I must get my own Persian army ready in time for Rob Broom's 'Club Challenge' tournament in April...
Jervis Johnson