Gaiseredus
(Celtic Light Horsemen)These light cavalrymen are very efficient as a screening and scouting unit. They are equipped with several affordable gaiso javelins for skirmishing, and also for close combat. Best for harrassing enemy light infantry and cavalry, they protect the flanks of the army and can drive away enemy cavalry.
The Celts held horses in high regard; they were prestige possessions, and revered for their strength and vitality. As a result Celtic cavalry, like that of many armies, was the preserve of the wealthy nobility. Developments in saddle technology gave horsemen a firm seat without the need for stirrups: four pommels held the rider's thighs and this, in turn, allowed greater movement when using a sword or spear. With this improvement, cavalry tactics emerged and two-man chariots declined; they were no longer the only fast-moving strike force. Some cavalrymen carried long swords and, in the same fashion as traditional chariot riders, were given to dismounting and fighting on foot. Celtic horsemen became a much sought-after mercenary force and, over the centuries, served in the Carthaginian, Egyptian and Roman armies.
Unit Name Gaiseredus |
Main Unit Key cel_tyl_light_cav |
Land Unit Key cel_tyl_light_cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 120 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Missile Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 916 |
Recruitment Cost 916 |
Upkeep Cost 183 |
14 |
├ Missile Weapon javelin2 |
├ Projectile javelin2 |
├ Missile Damage 14 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 0 |
└ Base Reload Time 9 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 85 |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute 7 |
Ammunition 5 |
Melee Attack 25 |
11 |
├ Melee Weapon bsword2 |
├ Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 22 |
39 |
├ Base Defence 13 |
├ Shield cshield2 |
└ Shield Defence 26 |
4 |
├ Armour carm1 |
├ Armour Defence 4 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_light |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_celtic_horse_spear_shield_l |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_light_spr |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 45 |
Abilities
Gaiseredus- 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 - Flying Wedge
The unit assumes a wedge formation that increases charge speed and bonus
Attributes
- Parthian Shot
This unit can fire all around and not just in-front of itself. - 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. - Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Light Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Short range
- Fast rate of fire
- Fast moving
- Very good damage and armour penetration
- Large shield
- Very weak in melee
- Poor morale
Faction Availability | |
---|---|
Grand Campaign | |
Imperator Augustus |