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Carthaginian Cavalry

Loyal sons of Carthage, trained as heavy cavalry to protect hearth, home, and faith.

Liby-Phoenicians are the closest Carthaginian society came to an indigenous population, and their numbers were limited following the catastrophic defeat of the Sacred Band in battle against Syracuse in 340BC. Afterwards, Carthage was unwilling to risk many of its own citizens again in a single struggle. This reluctance led to the greater use of mercenaries during the Punic Wars against Rome. However, some Carthaginians were in the field at Cannae, the greatest single Roman defeat of the period. Their trusted commander, Muttines, later betrayed the Sicilian stronghold of Acragas to the Romans following the Carthaginian senate's change of heart towards Hannibal towards the end of the Second Punic War. They withdrew support, fearing his ambitions more than they feared the Romans.

Carthaginian Cavalry

Unit Name

Carthaginian Cavalry

Main Unit Key

GAR_Car_Citizen_Cavalry

Land Unit Key

GAR_Car_Citizen_Cavalry

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

100

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

944

Recruitment Cost

1180

Upkeep Cost

100

Melee Attack

20

Weapon Damage

9

├ Melee Weapon

cspear2

├ Weapon Damage

9

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

1

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

1

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

21

Melee Defence

38

├ Base Defence

17

├ Shield

cshield1

└ Shield Defence

21

Armour

12

├ Armour

carm6

├ Armour Defence

12

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health

20

├ Bonus Hit Points

0

├ Mount

rome_hellenic_horse_spear_shield_h

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_heavy_spr

└ Mount Health

0

Base Morale

55

Abilities

Carthaginian Cavalry
  • Stamina (good)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
  • Flying Wedge
    The unit assumes a wedge formation that increases charge speed and bonus

Attributes

  • Fire Whilst Moving
    This unit can fire when mounted and moving.
  • Hide (forest)
    This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
  • Resistant to Heat
    This unit tires less quickly in the desert.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Carthaginian Cavalry
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average morale
Garrison Buildings
Carthaginian Cavalry x 1 Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_1)
Level 0
Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_2)
Level 1
Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_3)
Level 2
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_1)
Level 0
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_2)
Level 1
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_3)
Level 2
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_1)
Level 0
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_2)
Level 1
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_3)
Level 2
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_1)
Level 0
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_2)
Level 1
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_3)
Level 2
Fortified Hierapytna
Fortified Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Massalia
Fortified Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Pella
Fortified Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Pergamon
Fortified Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_3_fort)
Level 2
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_1)
Level 0
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_2)
Level 1
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_3)
Level 2
Fortified Syracuse
Fortified Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Rhodos
Fortified Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Sparta
Fortified Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_3_fort)
Level 2
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Field Engineer's Workshop
Field Engineer's Workshop
(rom_HELLENIC_military_equipment_siege_2)
Level 1
Perioikos Camp
Perioikos Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_2)
Level 1
Holosideros Barracks
Holosideros Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_2)
Level 1
Carthaginian Cavalry x 2 Fortified Alexandria
Fortified Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Alexandria
Commercial Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Antioch
Fortified Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Antioch
Commercial Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Athens
Fortified Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Athens
Commercial Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Qart-Hadasht
Commercial Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Hierapytna
Commercial Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Massalia
Commercial Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Pella
Commercial Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Pergamon
Commercial Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Syracuse
Commercial Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Rhodos
Commercial Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Sparta
Commercial Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4_trade)
Level 3
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Siege Engineer's Workshop
Siege Engineer's Workshop
(rom_HELLENIC_military_equipment_siege_3)
Level 2
Skirmisher Camp
Skirmisher Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_3)
Level 2
Mercenary Camp
Mercenary Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_4)
Level 3
Hoplite Barracks
Hoplite Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_3)
Level 2
Royal Barracks
Royal Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_4)
Level 3
Carthaginian Cavalry x 4 Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4)
Level 3
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4)
Level 3
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4)
Level 3
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4)
Level 3
Fortified Hierapytna
Fortified Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Massalia
Fortified Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Pella
Fortified Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Pergamon
Fortified Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4_fort)
Level 3
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4)
Level 3
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Syracuse
Fortified Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Rhodos
Fortified Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Sparta
Fortified Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4_fort)
Level 3
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Town (Copper)
Fortified Town (Copper)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Carthaginian Cavalry x 5 Fortified Alexandria
Fortified Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Antioch
Fortified Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Athens
Fortified Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4_fort)
Level 3
Carthaginian Cavalry x 3 Hierapytna
Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4)
Level 3
Massalia
Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4)
Level 3
Pella
Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4)
Level 3
Pergamon
Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4)
Level 3
Commercial Roma (Occupied)
Commercial Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4_trade)
Level 3
Syracuse
Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4)
Level 3
Rhodos
Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4)
Level 3
Sparta
Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4)
Level 3
Civil Colony
Civil Colony
(greek_town_civil_4)
Level 3
Farming Colony
Farming Colony
(greek_town_farm_4)
Level 3
Market Colony
Market Colony
(greek_town_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Metropolis
Hellenistic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_gold_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_grain_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Warhorse)
Hellenistic Town (Warhorse)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_horse_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Iron)
Hellenistic Town (Iron)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_iron_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Limestone)
Hellenistic Town (Limestone)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_limestone_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Marble)
Hellenistic Town (Marble)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_marble_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Olive Oil)
Hellenistic Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_purple_dye_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Salt)
Hellenistic Town (Salt)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_salt_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Silk)
Hellenistic Town (Silk)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_silk_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Lead)
Hellenistic Town (Lead)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_silver_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Trained Slaves)
Hellenistic Town (Trained Slaves)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_slave_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_township_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Wine)
Hellenistic Town (Wine)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3