Ambakaro Epones
(Lusitani Elite Medium Cavalry)While not numerous in Lusitanian armies, these cavalrymen are fundamentally important as scouts and, most of all, as good skirmishing medium cavalry, using the agility and speed of their horses. They are courageous and very competent, but should avoid spear-armed infantry at all costs. They protect themselves with light armour made of quilted linen under composite leather. They also use their trademark bronze helmets with the "bucula" ("facemask") along with steel falcata swords and caetra shields.
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 Ambakaro Epones |
Main Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Cav |
Land Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1924 |
Recruitment Cost 1924 |
Upkeep Cost 385 |
14 |
├ Missile Weapon prec4 |
├ Projectile prec4 |
├ Missile Damage 12 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 6 |
Accuracy 10 |
Range 80 |
Reload 28 |
Shots Per Minute 14 |
Ammunition 2 |
Melee Attack 40 |
11 |
├ Melee Weapon bsword4 |
├ Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 26 |
47 |
├ Base Defence 26 |
├ Shield cshield1 |
└ Shield Defence 21 |
16 |
├ Armour carm8 |
├ Armour Defence 16 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_light |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_iberian_horse_sword_shield_vh |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 55 |
Abilities
Ambakaro Epones- Stamina (poor)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat. - Cantabrian Circle
The unit fires whilst riding in a circle that increases reload skill
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
- Very good attack
- Average defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Good morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Hannibal at the Gates |