Eastern Roman Empire Melee Cavalry

Tagmata Cavalry

In its original form, a 'tagma' was an infantry battalion of the Eastern Roman army. However, over time, ‘tagmata’ came to be known as Constantinople’s elite military garrison. This new form comprised entirely of heavy cavalry, allowing them the mobility to effectively defend a larger radius around the capital, stretching as far as Thrace and Bithynia. In this capacity the tagmata put down several revolts in the eastern provinces. Membership of the tagmata was considered a method of social mobility, as it frequently gave an individual power; proximity to the Emperor meant his attention could be piqued, leading to a court appointment or military command.

Unit Name Tagmata Cavalry

Main Unit Key att_rom_tagmata_cavalry

Land Unit Key att_rom_tagmata_cavalry

Naval Unit Key att_cor_light_rom

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 725

Recruitment Cost 725

Upkeep Cost 435

Melee Attack 55

Melee Damage 32

├ Melee Weapon att_spear

├ Melee Base Damage 24

├ Armour-piercing Damage 8

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 20

├ Attack Against Elephants 20

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 55

Melee Defence 45

├ Base Defence 15

├ Shield att_round_small

└ Shield Defence 30

Armour 35

├ Armour att_mail_heavy

├ Armour Defence 30

└ Shield Armour 5

Health 250

├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 90

├ Bonus Hit Points 35

├ Mount att_rom_tagmata_cavalry_horse

├ Mount Entity att_horse_medium

└ Mount Health 125

Morale 54

Abilities

• Diamond
  The unit moves into a diamond-shaped attack formation.
• Steady
  Improves the unit's ability to defend at the cost of their mobility.

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 181 Upgrade From

Faction Availability
Grand Campaign	Eastern Roman Empire Eastern Roman Separatists Roman Separatists