Saxoni (Empire Divided) Melee Cavalry

Noble Saxoni Cavalry

These noblemen are well able to smash an enemy line, given the chance to charge.

The lack of strong, fast mounts in northern Europe restricted the Germans’ ability to build cavalry forces. Horses were expensive to keep and, given the size and strength of the typical German tribesman, he was more suited to life as an infantryman. Even so, there were a number of tribes that became renowned for their expertise as horsemen; the Usipi and, in particular, the Tencteri tribes, who dwelt on the east of the river Rhine, possessed much-admired cavalrymen. The Tencteri had a strong tradition: their children were raised playing with horses, which were well-respected and treasured possessions. The horse was always inherited by the strongest, most warlike man within a family, helping to create a strong cavalry presence within the tribe. German light cavalry often attacked in a circular motion, throwing javelins before stabbing at close quarters with spears and wheeling to the right. By attacking in a circle, no single man ever led or brought up the rear and, as the attack rotated, each man in turn came into contact with the enemy.

Abilities

Noble Saxoni Cavalry

• Wedge
  The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
  Charge bonus, melee attack
  Acceleration, melee defence
• Frenzied Charge
  Increases the effectiveness of the unit's charge for an extended period. The unit will suffer a large fatigue penalty after the charge is over.
  Charge speed, charge damage, acceleration
  Melee defence, fatigue

Attributes

• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• 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

Noble Saxoni Cavalry

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Good morale

Saxoni (Empire Divided) Units
General (3)
1.Gedriht Spearmen
2.Gedriht Swordsmen
3.Noble Saxoni Cavalry
Melee Infantry (7)
4.Armoured Germanic Swords
5.Germanic Axe Warriors
6.Duguth Swordsmen
7.Gedriht Swordsmen
8.Gedriht Swordsmen
9.Geoguth Warriors
10.Saxoni Raiders
Missile Infantry (5)
11.Germanic Hurlers
12.Germanic Skirmishers
13.Elite Saxoni Javelinmen
14.Germanic Archers
15.Saxoni Bows
Pike Infantry (1)
16.Germanic Pikes
Spear Infantry (7)
17.Germanic Spear Masters
18.Germanic Spearmen
19.Spear Levy
20.Duguth Spearmen
21.Gedriht Spearmen
22.Gedriht Spearmen
23.Geoguth Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (4)
24.Germanic Mounted Warband
25.Noble Saxoni Cavalry
26.Noble Saxoni Cavalry
27.Saxoni Mounted Warband
Missile Cavalry (1)
28.Germanic Horse Skirmishers
Shock Cavalry (1)
29.Germanic Lancers
Fixed Artillery (2)
30.German Giant Ballista
31.German Bastion Scorpion
Field Artillery (6)
32.German Ballista
33.German Bastion Ballista
34.German Scorpion
35.German Heavy Onager
36.German Onager
37.German Bastion Onager
Special (1)
38.Savage Dogs
Admiral (3)
39.Heavy Raider - Gedriht Swordsmen
40.Heavy Raider - Armoured Germanic Swords
41.Medium Missile Raider - Saxoni Bows
Melee Ship (7)
42.Assault Raider - Saxoni Raiders
43.Assault Raider - Geoguth Warriors
44.Heavy Raider - Armoured Germanic Swords
45.Heavy Raider - Gedriht Swordsmen
46.Heavy Raider - Armoured Germanic Swords
47.Medium Assault Raider - Germanic Axe Warriors
48.Medium Assault Raider - Duguth Spearmen
Missile Ship (4)
49.Medium Missile Raider - Germanic Hunters
50.Medium Missile Raider - Saxoni Bows
51.Medium Missile Raider - Saxoni Bows
52.Missile Raider - Germanic Hurlers