Scutarii Epones
(Scutarii Cavalry)These heavy cavalrymen are well able to handle themselves in the cut-and-thrust of melee.
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.
Unit Name Scutarii Epones |
Main Unit Key Ibe_Scutarii_Cav |
Land Unit Key Ibe_Scutarii_Cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1683 |
Recruitment Cost 1683 |
Upkeep Cost 337 |
Melee Attack 33 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon cspear2 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 1 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 1 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 28 |
50 |
├ Base Defence 19 |
├ Shield cshield3 |
└ Shield Defence 31 |
10 |
├ Armour carm4 |
├ Armour Defence 10 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_iberian_horse_spear_shield_h |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_heavy |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 45 |
Abilities
Scutarii Epones- Stamina (low)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat. - Flying Wedge
The unit assumes a wedge formation that increases charge speed and bonus
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
- Good attack
- Average defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Average morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Caesar in Gaul | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |