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Ambakaro Epones
(Lusitanian Medium Cavalry)Although not numerous in Lusitanian armies, these medium skirmishing cavalrymen are fundamentally valuable as scouts, using the agility and speed of their horses.
The Iberians harboured a great deal of respect for horses, even worshipping them as divine creatures. In times of war the horse had previously played a minor role, but gradually progressed from a symbol of prestige, and noble warrior’s ride to the battlefield, to becoming a major presence in the battle itself. Blessed with horses of great quality, Iberian cavalry grew to become one of the most potent weapons of the ancient world. Their horses were as fast and as nimble as the renowned Numidian steeds and, having been trained to cope with the rough terrain of the Iberian peninsula, were hardy beasts also. The combination of fine mounts and dextrous riders enabled Iberian cavalry to establish themselves as mercenaries sought after by both Carthage and Rome.
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Unit Name Ambakaro Epones |
Main Unit Key AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Cavalry |
Land Unit Key AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Cavalry |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1302 |
Recruitment Cost 1302 |
Upkeep Cost 260 |
Missile Damage 16 |
├ Missile Weapon prec3 |
├ Projectile prec3 |
├ Missile Damage 14 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 10 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 75 |
Reload 28 |
Shots Per Minute 8 |
Ammunition 1 |
Melee Attack 32 |
Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Melee Weapon bsword2 |
├ Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 20 |
Melee Defence 34 |
├ Base Defence 13 |
├ Shield cshield1 |
└ Shield Defence 21 |
Armour 6 |
├ Armour carm2 |
├ Armour Defence 6 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
Health 20 |
├ Man Entity medium_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_iberian_horse_sword_shield_m |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_medium |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 35 |
Abilities
Ambakaro Epones- Stamina (low)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
Attributes
- Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Light Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Average attack
- Weak defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Poor morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Samnite Wars | |
Caesar in Gaul | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |