Galatia Missile Cavalry

Galatian Raiders

Broken enemies know it is better to flee than face riders who will not spare their lives.

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.

Abilities

Galatian Raiders

• 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

• Resistant to Fatigue
  Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
• 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.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Light Transport

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

Galatian Raiders

• Average attack
• Weak defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Poor morale

Galatia Units
General (4)
1.Galatian Noblemen
2.Noble Horse
3.Galatian Spear Loyalists
4.Galatian Noble Legionaries
Melee Infantry (11)
5.Galatian Legionaries
6.Galatian Swords
7.Naked Swords
8.Galatian Noble Legionaries
9.Chosen Fanatics
10.Celtic Sword Killers
11.Celtic Axe Warriors
12.Galatian Royal Guard
13.Galatian Swordsmen
14.Galatian Bestial Abyss
15.Galatian Loyalists
Missile Infantry (4)
16.Celtic Skirmishers
17.Celtic Slingers
18.Galatian Loyal Skirmishers
19.Galatian Bowmen
Spear Infantry (6)
20.Galatian Noblemen
21.Galatian Spears
22.Levy Freemen
23.Celtic Tribesmen
24.Naked Spear Warriors
25.Galatian Spear Loyalists
Melee Cavalry (2)
26.Light Horse
27.Noble Horse
Missile Cavalry (2)
28.Galatian Raiders
29.Galatian Loyal Raiders
Fixed Artillery (3)
30.Celtic Giant Ballista
31.Celtic Bastion Scorpion
32.Celtic Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
33.Celtic Bastion Ballista
34.Celtic Ballista
35.Celtic Scorpion
36.Celtic Heavy Onager
37.Celtic Bastion Onager
38.Celtic Onager
Admiral (2)
39.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
40.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Melee Ship (4)
41.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
42.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Warriors
43.Assault Raider - Celtic Tribesmen
44.Medium Assault Raider - Spear Levy
Missile Ship (3)
45.Greek Missile Penteres - Celtic Slingers
46.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
47.Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
48.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Ballista (Ship)
49.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Onager (Ship)