Theme of Sicily (Age of Charlemagne) Melee Cavalry

Tagmata Cavalry

In its original form, a 'tagma' was an infantry battalion of the Eastern Roman army. However, over time, ‘tagmata’ came to be known as Constantinople’s elite military garrison. This new form comprised entirely of heavy cavalry, allowing them the mobility to effectively defend a larger radius around the capital, stretching as far as Thrace and Bithynia. In this capacity the tagmata put down several revolts in the eastern provinces. Membership of the tagmata was considered a method of social mobility, as it frequently gave an individual power; proximity to the Emperor meant his attention could be piqued, leading to a court appointment or military command.

Unit Name Tagmata Cavalry

Main Unit Key cha_byz_tagmata_cavalry

Land Unit Key cha_byz_tagmata_cavalry

Naval Unit Key cha_transport

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 950

Recruitment Cost 950

Upkeep Cost 285

Melee Attack 33

Melee Damage 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

Melee Defence 54

├ Base Defence 19

├ Shield cha_kite

└ Shield Defence 35

Armour 54

├ Armour cha_lamellar_heavy

├ Armour Defence 54

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 150

├ Man Entity cha_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health 100

├ Bonus Hit Points 0

├ Mount cha_ger_horse_spear_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity cha_horse_very_heavy

└ Mount Health 50

Morale 54

Abilities

• 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.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Royal Barracks (cha_bld_barracks_3) Level 2

Faction Availability
Age of Charlemagne	Roman Rebels (Age of Charlemagne) Roman Separatists (Age of Charlemagne) Theme of Sicily (Age of Charlemagne) Republic of Venice (Age of Charlemagne)