Leuce Epos
(Celtic Cavalry)Leuce Epos constitute the bulk of Celtic cavalry. Well-trained compared to many other cavalry contingents, they are invaluable to a Celtic army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. They are so named for their speed, rather than equipment. A bronze helmet, shield, and light weapons may not seem the equipment of any particularly great cavalry, but they are a solid medium cavalry force, capable of running down routers, defeating light cavalry, and skirmishing if necessary.
The Celts held horses in high regard; they were prestige possessions, and revered for their strength and vitality. As a result Celtic cavalry, like that of many armies, was the preserve of the wealthy nobility. Developments in saddle technology gave horsemen a firm seat without the need for stirrups: four pommels held the rider's thighs and this, in turn, allowed greater movement when using a sword or spear. With this improvement, cavalry tactics emerged and two-man chariots declined; they were no longer the only fast-moving strike force. Some cavalrymen carried long swords and, in the same fashion as traditional chariot riders, were given to dismounting and fighting on foot. Celtic horsemen became a much sought-after mercenary force and, over the centuries, served in the Carthaginian, Egyptian and Roman armies.
Unit Name Leuce Epos |
Main Unit Key Cel_light_cav_reformed |
Land Unit Key Cel_light_cav_reformed |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 120 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1293 |
Recruitment Cost 1293 |
Upkeep Cost 259 |
16 |
├ Missile Weapon prec3 |
├ Projectile prec3 |
├ Missile Damage 14 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 10 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 75 |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute 6 |
Ammunition 1 |
Melee Attack 26 |
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 24 |
44 |
├ Base Defence 23 |
├ Shield cshield1 |
└ Shield Defence 21 |
4 |
├ Armour carm1 |
├ Armour Defence 4 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_celtic_horse_spear_shield_m |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_medium_spr |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 50 |
Abilities
Leuce Epos- Stamina (average)
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. - Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - 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 | |
Samnite Wars | |
Caesar in Gaul | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |