If I am up against a large number of skirmishers, I have to consider my options. Champions and Battle Elephants are both good choices, but they are costly and the Battle Elephant is very expensive. I am curious to see how Bengali Battle+Archer Phantos fare against Pikes and Skirms. Perhaps the damage reduction makes it a viable option. Light Cavalry is another option, but there is no Hussar so I am not sure if it is a good choice against Imperial Skirms or post Imperial Skirms. I would appreciate any advice.