Grivpanvar Cataphracts
The Grivpanvar strike fear, and a four metre lance, into the hearts of their enemies.Grivpanvar, from the Middle Persian term for 'neck guard', were elite units that originated in the late Parthian Empire, but were fully adopted by the Sassanids. They were similar in many ways to the cataphracts - both horse and rider were heavily armoured and used as shock troops, smashing through enemy lines to soften forces for the rest to exploit. The Grivpanvar employed the Kontos; a long, wooden cavalry lance. Heliodorus claimed that the strength of the charge, combined with the length and weight of the spear, could impale two men at once.
Unit Name Grivpanvar Cataphracts |
Main Unit Key att_est_grivpanvar_cataphracts |
Land Unit Key att_est_grivpanvar_cataphracts |
Naval Unit Key att_cor_light_rom |
Soldiers 80 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Shock Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 600 |
Recruitment Cost 600 |
Upkeep Cost 300 |
Melee Attack 25 |
10 |
├ Melee Weapon att_lance_elite |
├ Melee Base Damage 3 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 7 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 20 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 240 |
5 |
├ Base Defence 5 |
├ Shield att_none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
50 |
├ Armour att_cataphract |
├ Armour Defence 50 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
242 |
├ Man Entity att_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Health 90 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 17 |
├ Mount att_est_grivpanvar_cataphracts_horse |
├ Mount Entity att_horse_heavy |
└ Mount Health 135 |
Morale 45 |
Abilities
Grivpanvar Cataphracts- Wedge
The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
Attributes
- Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Recuitment Requirement | |
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Required Technology Cost 150 Upgrade From | |
Required Technology Cost 150 Upgrade From |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign |