Pompeius (Imperator Augustus) Units
Melee Cavalry
Although they are versatile units protected by shields, melee cavalry are weak against more specialised units.
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No. | Unit | Sol. | Custom Cost | Recru. Cost | Upkeep Cost | Ship HP. | Ship Spd. | Msl. Dmg. | Rng. | Sht. /min | Amo. | Mle. Atk. | Mle. Dmg. | Chg. | Mle. Def. | Arm. | HP. | Mor. |
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Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Cavalry_RomAux) Ambakaro Epones (Romanized) (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. |
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120 | 1331 | 1331 | 266 | 33 | 11 | 20 | 35 | 6 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
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Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Light_Cavalry_RomAux) Leuce Epos (Romanized) (Gallic Cavalry) Leuce Epos constitute the bulk of Gallic cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1245 | 1245 | 249 | 27 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 45 | ||||||||
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Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Light_Cavalry_RomAux) Leuce Epos (Romanized) (Galatian Light Cavalry) Galatians can provide excellent light cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies' cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. |
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120 | 1322 | 1322 | 264 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 45 | 4 | 20 | 45 | ||||||||
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Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_4_Belgae_Heavy_Cavalry_RomAux) Remi Mairepos (Romanized) (Belgae Heavy Cavalry) The Remi are famed horsemen; their Mairepos (Mar-ep-os; “Great Horses”) are able to smash infantry. Brave, unrelenting, and powerful, they can ride over opposition and rout numerically superior enemies. Their equipment is good quality, and their skills are unquestionable. |
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100 | 2012 | 2012 | 402 | 36 | 9 | 28 | 55 | 16 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
5 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Cavalry_RomAux) Liguriae Epos (Romanized) (Ligurian Cavalry) Liguriae Epos constitute the bulk of Ligurian cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1256 | 1256 | 251 | 27 | 9 | 22 | 41 | 4 | 20 | 45 | ||||||||
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Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Cavalry_RomAuxa) Liguriae Epos (Romanized) (Ligurian Cavalry) Liguriae Epos constitute the bulk of Ligurian cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1256 | 1256 | 251 | 27 | 9 | 22 | 41 | 4 | 20 | 45 | ||||||||
7 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Africa) Ala Afrorum (Reformed) (African Auxiliary Cavalry) The Berbers and Libyans have a reputation for being some of the best cavalrymen in the West. |
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100 | 1980 | 1980 | 396 | 33 | 9 | 28 | 57 | 16 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
8 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Asturias) Ala Asturum (Reformed) (Asturian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Asturians ride their swift mountain steeds into battle and quickly encircle the enemy. |
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100 | 1979 | 1979 | 396 | 36 | 11 | 20 | 54 | 18 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
9 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Batavia) Ala Batavorum (Reformed) (Batavian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Batavi are expert riders, forming the core of the emperor's personal horse guards, the Equites Singulares Augusti. |
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100 | 2284 | 2284 | 457 | 45 | 11 | 31 | 57 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
10 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Bospori) Ala Bosporanorum (Reformed) (Bosporan Auxiliary Cavalry) These skilled horsemen of the steppes are almost born in the saddle. They defend their kingdom from savage barbarians on their borders. |
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100 | 1885 | 1885 | 377 | 32 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 16 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
11 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Britain) Ala Britannica (Reformed) (Briton Auxiliary Cavalry) The horsemen of Britannia can provide Rome with superb cavalry, ready to be sent to any frontier where they are needed. |
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100 | 1766 | 1766 | 353 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
12 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Camel) Ala I Ulpia Dromedariorum (Auxiliary Camel Riders) Camel riders, recruited from the eastern desert provinces and equipped in Roman fashion, are a deadly force against other cavalry and easily endure in the most arid climates. |
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100 | 1502 | 1502 | 300 | 26 | 9 | 20 | 52 | 10 | 30 | 45 | ||||||||
13 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Cananefates) Ala Cannanefatium (Reformed) (Cannanefatian Auxiliary Cavalry) These Germanic riders charge into battle with a ferocity unmatched by others. |
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100 | 1788 | 1788 | 358 | 26 | 9 | 24 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 65 | ||||||||
14 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Dacia) Ala Dacorum (Reformed) (Dacian Auxiliary Cavalry) Armed with a long spatha and riding sturdy warhorses, these fierce Dacian riders strike fear into any enemy! |
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100 | 2095 | 2095 | 419 | 40 | 11 | 24 | 54 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
15 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Dardani) Ala Dardanorum (Reformed) (Dardanian Auxiliary Cavalry) Savage barbarians from the borders of Macedonia and Thrace, the Dardani are wild, bloodthirsty, and good horsemen. |
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100 | 2153 | 2153 | 431 | 42 | 11 | 31 | 50 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
16 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaetuli) Ala Gaetulorum (Reformed) (Berber Auxiliary Cavalry) Berber horsemen may be more comfortable with raiding and skirmishing, but these soldiers can also hit hard in a melee. |
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100 | 1870 | 1870 | 374 | 33 | 11 | 20 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
17 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaul) Ala Gallorum (Reformed) (Gallic Auxiliary Cavalry) The Gauls provide Rome with effective medium cavalry and form the backbone of many cavalry regiments. |
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100 | 2042 | 2042 | 408 | 34 | 9 | 31 | 53 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
18 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Iberia) Ala Hispanorum (Reformed) (Celtiberian Auxiliary Cavalry) Riding some of the finest mounts of Hispania, these cavalrymen are famed throughout the empire for their skill. |
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100 | 2045 | 2045 | 409 | 36 | 9 | 31 | 55 | 16 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
19 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Nervii) Ala Nerviana (Reformed) (Nervian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Nervii prefer to fight on foot with honour, but some of the nobles still ride into battle. |
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100 | 2040 | 2040 | 408 | 40 | 11 | 21 | 52 | 18 | 20 | 65 | ||||||||
20 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Noricum) Ala Noricorum (Reformed) (Norican Auxiliary Cavalry) Horsemen are a rare sight in the mountains, yet there are a few that are accustomed to riding in difficult terrain. |
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100 | 1957 | 1957 | 391 | 36 | 11 | 20 | 52 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
21 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Numidia) Ala Numidica Veterana (Reformed) (Numidian Auxiliary Cavalry) Born in the saddle, Numidian cavalrymen have long been famed for their horsemanship. |
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100 | 1871 | 1871 | 374 | 30 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 18 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
22 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Pannonia) Ala Pannoniorum (Reformed) (Pannonian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Pannonian tribes are as warlike as their Illyrian kin, but also well-adapted to a life on the plains, with a developed equestrian culture. |
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100 | 1969 | 1969 | 394 | 33 | 9 | 26 | 52 | 18 | 20 | 65 | ||||||||
23 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Parthia) Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed) (Parthian Auxiliary Cavalry) Parthian deserters look to Rome for sanctuary and offer their expertise as cavalrymen in return. |
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100 | 2141 | 2141 | 428 | 34 | 9 | 31 | 57 | 20 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
24 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Pontus) Ala Phrygum (Reformed) (Phrygian Auxiliary Cavalry) Although a more peaceful people than their Galatian and Cappadocian neighbours, the Phrygians are excellent cavalrymen and fight with honour. |
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100 | 1871 | 1871 | 374 | 30 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 18 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
25 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Samaria) Ala Sebastenorum (Reformed) (Samaritan Auxiliary Cavalry) Originally raised by King Herod, this cavalry arm of the Samaritans guards the province of Judaea from rebellious locals, serving both Roman interests and the local client kings. |
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100 | 1707 | 1707 | 341 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 14 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
26 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Scubuli) Ala Scubulorum (Reformed) (Illyrian Auxiliary Cavalry) Illyrian horsemen of the Scubuli tribe ride swift mounts into battle and fight with the reckless courage of barbarians. |
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100 | 2033 | 2033 | 407 | 39 | 11 | 20 | 54 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
27 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Syria) Ala Ituraeorum (Reformed) (Syrian Auxiliary Cavalry) The nomadic Itureans of the Syrian Desert are adept riders and have a passion for conquest. |
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100 | 1838 | 1838 | 368 | 30 | 9 | 24 | 52 | 16 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
28 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Thrace) Ala Thracum (Reformed) (Thracian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Thracians are a hardy people with a love of war and excellent horsemen. They can match the cavalry of any Greek or Persian with their heavy mounts. |
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100 | 1951 | 1951 | 390 | 32 | 9 | 26 | 52 | 18 | 20 | 65 | ||||||||
29 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Treveri) Ala Treverorum (Reformed) (Treverian Auxiliary Cavalry) The Treveri have long supplied Rome with some of its most famous cavalry. |
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100 | 2045 | 2045 | 409 | 36 | 9 | 28 | 53 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
30 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Tungri) Ala Tungrorum (Reformed) (Tungrian Auxiliary Cavalry) Fierce Germanic horsemen from the Rhine delta offer Rome superior medium cavalry. |
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100 | 1914 | 1914 | 383 | 33 | 9 | 24 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
31 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Voconti) Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed) (Vocontian Auxiliary Cavalry) The skilled horsemen of southern Gaul are always in great demand to bolster Roman cavalry numbers. |
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100 | 1766 | 1766 | 353 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
32 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaul_Area2) Ala Gallorum (Reformed) (Gallic Auxiliary Cavalry) The Gauls provide Rome with effective medium cavalry and form the backbone of many cavalry regiments. |
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100 | 2042 | 2042 | 408 | 34 | 9 | 31 | 53 | 18 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
33 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Parthia_Area2) Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed) (Parthian Auxiliary Cavalry) Parthian deserters look to Rome for sanctuary and offer their expertise as cavalrymen in return. |
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100 | 2141 | 2141 | 428 | 34 | 9 | 31 | 57 | 20 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
34 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Voconti_Area2) Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed) (Vocontian Auxiliary Cavalry) The skilled horsemen of southern Gaul are always in great demand to bolster Roman cavalry numbers. |
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100 | 1766 | 1766 | 353 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
35 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Legionis) Equites Legionis (Imperial Legionary Cavalry) The legionary cavalry consists of able scouts and raiders, and these men are perfectly able to handle such tasks. |
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100 | 1852 | 1852 | 370 | 32 | 9 | 22 | 47 | 18 | 20 | 55 | ||||||||
36 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Praetorian_Cav) Equites Singulares (Imperial Praetorian Cavalry) An elite heavy cavalry bodyguard, capable of a decisive charge. |
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100 | 2089 | 2089 | 418 | 36 | 9 | 28 | 57 | 18 | 20 | 65 | ||||||||
37 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman_Imperial) Baggage Train (Imperial) Baggage trains grant a bonus to armies connected to supply lines, by reducing logistics costs. A baggage train can supply armies even under harsh weather conditions, and is vital for prolonged military campaigns. |
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60 | 600 | 600 | 300 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 20 | ||||||||
38 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman_Marian) Baggage Train (Marian) Baggage trains grant a bonus to armies connected to supply lines, by reducing logistics costs. A baggage train can supply armies even under harsh weather conditions, and is vital for prolonged military campaigns. |
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60 | 600 | 600 | 300 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 20 | ||||||||
39 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_11_Celtic_Light_Cavalry) Vocontae Epos (Vocontii Cavalry) Vocontae Epos constitute the bulk of Vocontii cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1216 | 1216 | 243 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
40 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Cavalry) 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. |
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100 | 1302 | 1302 | 260 | 32 | 11 | 20 | 34 | 6 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
41 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Cavalry) Curisi (Iberian Cavalry) Curisi are good medium cavalry that can perform well against light troops, but will generally get cut to pieces by superior spear infantry or heavy cavalry. |
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100 | 1551 | 1551 | 310 | 33 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 10 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
42 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_17_Egyptian_Cavalry) Machimoi Hippeis (Egyptian Cavalry) These spear-armed cavalrymen fight in close combat in service of the Pharaoh. |
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120 | 1530 | 1530 | 306 | 30 | 9 | 25 | 43 | 10 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
43 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_18_Ethiopian_Horse_Skirmishers) Aithiopikoi Hippakontistai (Ethiopian Horsemen) Armed with javelins and swords, these Aethopian cavalrymen can bring swift death to unprepared opponents. |
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120 | 1183 | 1183 | 237 | 26 | 11 | 24 | 34 | 4 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
44 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_2_Casse_Light_Cavalry) Myrcharn (Casse Cavalry) The heads of family contingents, as well as local chiefs of roundhouses and farming communities, band together as cavalry, riding the same sturdy ponies that the noblemen ride. |
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120 | 1234 | 1234 | 247 | 27 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
45 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_23_iranian_heavy_cav) Taxilan Agema (Indo-Iranian Heavy Cavalry) These Indo-Iranian horsemen combine elements of both Hellenic weaponry and armour mastery, as well as the excellent Indian iron forging traditions. Wearing a Hellenic facemask and leather cuirass, and armed with a small aspis shield, as well as a spear and kopis for close work, their equipment alone would classify them as heavy cavalry. |
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120 | 2088 | 2088 | 418 | 39 | 9 | 33 | 57 | 14 | 20 | 60 | ||||||||
46 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_23_iranian_light_cav) Kamboja Asvaka Ksatriya (Indo-Iranian Light Cavalry) Master horsemen and horse traders, Kambojas never leave an opportunity to plunder using their light cavalry. Living on both sides of the Khyber Pass, they are a part of the Arya races which stormed and conquered India, some 1500 years before. Their helmet is an evolved Boiotian one, and their primary cuirass is a quilted silk one. Their weapons are clearly Hellenic: a round aspis shield, a short kontos spear that could be held underarm in a couched stance, and a sturdy kopis for when the spear gives way."" |
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120 | 1778 | 1778 | 356 | 34 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
47 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Light_Cavalry) Leuce Epos (Gallic Cavalry) Leuce Epos constitute the bulk of Gallic cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1216 | 1216 | 243 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
48 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Light_Cavalry) Galatai Epos (Galatian Light Cavalry) Galatians can provide excellent light cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies' cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. |
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120 | 1293 | 1293 | 259 | 26 | 9 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
49 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_31_Galatian_Light_Cavalry) Galatai Epos (Galatian Light Cavalry) Galatians can provide excellent light cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies' cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. |
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120 | 1293 | 1293 | 259 | 26 | 9 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
50 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_4_Belgae_Heavy_Cavalry) Remi Mairepos (Belgae Heavy Cavalry) The Remi are famed horsemen; their Mairepos (Mar-ep-os; “Great Horses”) are able to smash infantry. Brave, unrelenting, and powerful, they can ride over opposition and rout numerically superior enemies. Their equipment is good quality, and their skills are unquestionable. |
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100 | 1965 | 1965 | 393 | 34 | 9 | 28 | 54 | 16 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
51 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Cavalry) Reidonez (Germanic Cavalry) Reidonez ride small and sometimes poor quality horses, though they are excellent light cavalry. They are useful as scouts as well as skirmishers. However, like many Germanic warriors, they can lack battle-discipline and be overeager to enter battle against worthy opponents. This can lead them to be headstrong and difficult to restrain before a fight, as personal glory gained in battle is always welcome. Honour and standing come from fighting, and sometimes the urge for glory overwhelms their good sense! |
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120 | 1084 | 1084 | 217 | 26 | 11 | 20 | 34 | 2 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
52 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_79_Ger_scandinavian_horsemen) Gautoz Ridanz Frijaz (Scandinavian Light Cavalry) The Gautoz live in southern Sweden, today's Götaland. These Germanic horsemen use neither saddles, nor stirrups: inventions which would later be introduced by invading peoples from the east. When combined with light infantry, these light cavalrymen offer great tactical speed and versatility on the battlefield. |
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120 | 1149 | 1149 | 230 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 43 | 6 | 20 | 35 | ||||||||
53 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Cavalry) Liguriae Epos (Ligurian Cavalry) Liguriae Epos constitute the bulk of Ligurian cavalry. Well-trained compared to many of their enemies’ cavalry, they are invaluable to any army. They throw javelins at a distance, depleting an enemy before charging with their main spears. They are trained to throw javelins, charge, and withdraw repeatedly, and they do it well. 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. |
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120 | 1227 | 1227 | 245 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 40 | ||||||||
54 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_9_Campanian_Cav) Equites Campaniae (Campanian Cavalry) These nobles are well-trained in their people’s equestrian traditions, so are highly valued horsemen and greatly respected warriors. Following the Samnite Wars with Rome, Campanians would often provide the core of the Socii attachments for Roman armies. |
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100 | 1465 | 1465 | 293 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 50 | ||||||||
55 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (GAR_Ita_Garrisoned_Horsemen) Italian Horsemen Horsemen who have offered the service of their steeds to the local garrison commander in the unthinkable event that their homes should come under threat. |
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100 | 872 | 1090 | 100 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 36 | 12 | 20 | 50 |