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Auxiliary Noble Horse Rome (Samnite Wars)Rome (Samnite Wars) Melee Cavalry

Auxiliary Noble Horse

A mounted, armoured fist is always useful in a Roman army.

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.

Auxiliary Noble Horse

Unit Name

Auxiliary Noble Horse

Main Unit Key

Aux_Gal_Noble_Horse

Land Unit Key

Aux_Gal_Noble_Horse

Naval Unit Key

barbarian_transport_small

Soldiers

90

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

1040

Recruitment Cost

1040

Upkeep Cost

100

Melee Attack

38

Weapon Damage

32

├ Melee Weapon

rome_celtic_spear_cav_elite

├ Melee Damage Base

21

├ Melee Damage Ap

11

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

17

├ Bonus vs Elephants

19

└ Bonus vs Infantry

5

Charge Bonus

47

Melee Defence

64

├ Base Defence

29

├ Shield

cavalry

└ Shield Defence

35

Armour

92

├ Armour

mail_improved

├ Armour Defence

62

└ Shield Armour

30

Health

140

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health

60

├ Bonus Hit Points

20

├ Mount

rome_celtic_horse_spear_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_very_heavy

└ Mount Health

60

Base Morale

65

Abilities

Auxiliary Noble Horse
  • Wedge
    The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
    Charge bonus, melee attack
    Acceleration, melee defence
  • Frenzied Charge
    Increases the effectiveness of the unit's charge for an extended period. The unit will suffer a large fatigue penalty after the charge is over.
    Charge speed, charge damage, acceleration
    Melee defence, fatigue

Attributes

  • Expert Charge Defence
    This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
  • Encourage
    This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
  • Hide (forest)
    This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Light Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Auxiliary Noble Horse
  • Very good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Good morale
Recuitment Requirement
Unit Resouces Auxilia_Gallic
Requires Buildings
Auxiliary Noble Horse Lv. 1 Auxiliary Garrison
Auxiliary Garrison
(rome_military_aux_4)
Level 3