Shivatir-i Zrehbaran
(Parthian Cataphract Horse Archers)These horsemen are the elite of the Parthian kingdom; they are highly trained, manoeuverable, and hard-hitting heavy cavalry. The use of skirmishing and rapid manoeuvers by shock cavalry are important elements of Parthian battles, and the Zradha Shivatir are masters at this.
With raiding as a way of life for many tribes, mounted archery was established early in eastern culture, producing some highly effective warriors. While foot archers could carry long, powerful bows, a mounted archer was a formidable fighter thanks to his composite bow. Constructed from layers of wood, sinew and animal horn, the composite bow was a much more powerful weapon than its size alone would suggest. In the hands of an expert an arrow on target was entirely capable of piercing chainmail armour. It did, however, require strength and care to use: in particular, it had to be kept away from damp. Military campaigns were usually fought during the summer and autumn, so bows were used during arid months. Archers could rest their weapons during the winter, taking good care of them before the next campaigning season.
Unit Name Shivatir-i Zrehbaran |
Main Unit Key Eas_Armour_Horse_Archers |
Land Unit Key Eas_Armour_Horse_Archers |
Naval Unit Key pel_transport |
Soldiers 120 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Missile Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 2537 |
Recruitment Cost 2537 |
Upkeep Cost 507 |
11 |
├ Missile Weapon cbow4 |
├ Projectile cbow4 |
├ Missile Damage 11 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 0 |
└ Base Reload Time 11 |
Accuracy 15 |
Range 170 |
Reload 27 |
Shots Per Minute 7 |
Ammunition 15 |
Melee Attack 36 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon lance2 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 2 |
Charge Bonus 35 |
42 |
├ Base Defence 26 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 16 |
24 |
├ Armour carm12 |
├ Armour Defence 24 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_heavy |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount par_horse_cataphract_noble |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_super_heavy |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 65 |
Abilities
Shivatir-i Zrehbaran- Stamina (average)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat. - Cantabrian Circle
The unit fires whilst riding in a circle that increases reload skill - Concentrate Fire
The unit fires its missiles towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect
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. - Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving. - Parthian Shot
This unit can fire all around and not just in-front of itself. - Resistant to Heat
This unit tires less quickly in the desert.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Long range
- Fast rate of fire
- Fast moving
- Good damage but low armour penetration
- Very weak in melee
- Poor morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Imperator Augustus |