Umayyad Guard Cavalry
These men defend their lord, against heretics and usurpers alike!The Umayyad military was a mixture of traditional Muslim warriors, descended from the Syrian garrisons in Al-Andalus, as well as local Andalusian converts to Islam and Berber people from Africa. Although the elite units were drawn from the Andalusian garrisons, the role of the caliph's personal guard - or 'hasham' - was reserved for the elite of the slave military class - the Mamluks. Right across the caliphate's territory, Mamluks formed the bulk of the armed forces, with status beyond that of a normal slave and even of a free citizen. As the centuries passed, the influence of the Mamluks continued to grow, they began occupying positions of increasing seniority in both the military and civilian administrations, eventually toppling their masters in Egypt during the 13th century to become the sultans of the Bahri dynasty.
Unit Name Umayyad Guard Cavalry |
Main Unit Key cha_mus_umayyad_guard_cav |
Land Unit Key cha_mus_umayyad_guard_cav |
Naval Unit Key cha_transport |
Soldiers 80 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1050 |
Recruitment Cost 1150 |
Upkeep Cost 100 |
Melee Attack 41 |
32 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spear_heavy |
├ Melee Base Damage 24 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 8 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 30 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 30 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 55 |
62 |
├ Base Defence 27 |
├ Shield cha_metal_round_small |
└ Shield Defence 35 |
60 |
├ Armour cha_mail_heavy |
├ Armour Defence 60 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
150 |
├ Man Entity cha_infantry_very_heavy |
├ Man Health 100 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount cha_rom_horse_spear_shield_vh |
├ Mount Entity cha_horse_very_heavy |
└ Mount Health 50 |
Morale 54 |
Abilities
Umayyad Guard Cavalry- Wedge
The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - 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
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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Age of Charlemagne |