Hippeis Stables
Men able to afford and stable horses still need training in the arts of war.The scarcity of horses in some regions, climate, and the tradition of infantry fighting meant many Hellenistic rulers used a limited number of horsemen in their armies. Although the various states undoubtedly organised their forces differently, Greek military manuals point to both heavily armoured and lighter skirmishing cavalry. The 'hippeis' were the high ranking citizens who could afford to buy and keep horses, and they often served as a royal guard. Unlike their foot counterparts they continued to drill and practice in peacetime and took part in major processions and festivals. The cavalry of the Aeotolian League was regarded as the best cavalry of the Hellenistic world, while the Achaean League’s horsemen were thought of as largely ineffectual. Generals would supplement their own cavalry forces with the more experienced and better skilled mercenary riders, along with horsemen from conquered states.
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Building Name Hippeis Stables |
Level Name rom_HELLENIC_military_buff_cav_4 |
Building Chain |
Building Level 4 |
Create Time 8 |
Create Cost 2600 |
Require Technology Advanced Cavalry Tactics |
Effects
-10 food (this_region)+3 experience rank(s) for cavalry recruits (this_province)
+20% melee cavalry melee attack upon recruitment (this_province)
+5% melee cavalry melee defence upon recruitment (this_province)
+5% unit morale upon recruitment (this_province)
Provides Garrison Army
Recruitable Units
No Recruitable Units
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