Royal Scythia Shock Cavalry

Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers

These are the best Scythian shock cavalry, coming close to rival the famous Sarmatian lancer charge

Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers perfectly complement Scythian Armored and less armored cavalry archers. Striking a balance in charge and survivability, these Scythian best lancers do not reach the deadly force of Sarmatian lancer charge nor do they compete with Sakan defensive rigor, but they serve as stalwart jack of all trades. A crafty commander would do well to utilize their solid dependability. Royal Scythia is the "Royal" land populated by Scythians who are the bravest and most numerous and who esteem the other Scythians their vassals. This royal clan is also named in other classical sources the "Royal Dahae". The rich burials of Scythian kings in (kurgans) is independent evidence for the existence of this powerful royal elite. Eldest brother Lixopais headed the Auchatai tribe and the magicians, priests. Middle brother Arpoxais headed the Catiaroi and Traspians tribes and the agriculturalists. Youngest brother Colaxais headed the Paralatai tribe and the warriors. Royal Scythia together was called the Scolotoi, after the name of their king, but the Hellenes gave them the name of Scythians. Thus the Scythians say they were produced, and from the time of their origin, that is to say from the first king Targitaos, and founder Koloksai, a legendary founder of this royal dynasty, is mentioned by Alcman in the 7th century BCE. It is likely that this same dynasty ruled in Scythia during most of its history.

Abilities

Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers

• Flying Wedge
  The unit moves into a flying wedge-shaped attack formation.
  Charge bonus, melee attack
  Acceleration, melee defence

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
• Resistant to Cold
  This unit tires less quickly in snow.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport

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

Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers

• Very good charge
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Weak in prolonged melee
• Good morale

Royal Scythia Units
General (5)
1.Noble Horse Archers
2.Royal Horse Archers
3.Scythian Royal Horse
4.Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers
5.Scythian Armored Horse Archers
Melee Infantry (9)
6.Young Axes
7.Scythian Swordband
8.Scythian Armoured Swordsmen
9.Steppe Swordsmen
10.Royal Guard Macemen
11.Siracene Swordsmen
12.Steppe Axemen
13.Steppe Armoured Axemen
14.Scythian Royal Swords
Missile Infantry (3)
15.Steppe Archers
16.Royal Guard Archers
17.Scythian Ambushers
Spear Infantry (7)
18.Steppe Spearmen
19.Tribesmen
20.Scythian Royal Spearmen
21.Royal Guard Spearmen
22.Steppe Armoured Spearmen
23.Spear Band of Scythia
24.Scythian Veteran Spears
Melee Cavalry (1)
25.Scythian Royal Horse
Missile Cavalry (10)
26.Scythian 'Amazonian' Riders
27.Armoured Horse Archers
28.Steppe Horse Archers
29.Steppe Horse Skirmishers
30.Noble Horse Archers
31.Scythian Noblewomen
32.Royal Horse Archers
33.Scythian Royal Skirmishers
34.Scythian Armored Horse Archers
35.Scythian Horse Archers
Shock Cavalry (3)
36.Steppe Armoured Lancers
37.Steppe Noble Lancers
38.Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers
Field Artillery (2)
39.Steppe Bastion Ballista
40.Steppe Ballista
Admiral (2)
41.Medium Missile Raider - Steppe Archers
42.Heavy Raider - Steppe Spearmen
Melee Ship (4)
43.Medium Assault Raider - Young Axes
44.Persian Assault Teteres - Steppe Spearmen
45.Heavy Raider - Steppe Spearmen
46.Assault Raider - Tribesmen
Missile Ship (3)
47.Greek Missile Penteres - Steppe Archers
48.Medium Missile Raider - Steppe Archers
49.Missile Raider - Steppe Archers
Artillery Ship (1)
50.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Eastern Ballista (Ship)