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Melee Cavalry

Although they are versatile units protected by shields, melee cavalry are weak against more specialised units.

Melee Cavalry
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.
1
120 Galatai Epos
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.

120 1293 1293 259 26 9 24 44 4 20 40
2
100 Italian  Horsemen
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.
100 872 1090 100 16 9 20 36 12 20 50
3
100 Equites Extraordinarii (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Extraordinarii_Late_Allied)
Equites Extraordinarii (Late)
(Polybian Heavy Cavalry Turma)

These elite Socii cavalry make up one third of the allied cavalry and are among the very best of Italia.

100 1892 1892 378 33 9 24 47 18 20 60
4
100 Equites (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Late)
Equites (Late)
(Polybian Medium Cavalry Turma)

Roman cavalrymen have upgraded their armor, though they still fight in the same way, and with plenty of pride.

100 1794 1794 359 30 9 22 45 18 20 55
5
100 Socii Equites (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Late_Allied)
Socii Equites (Late)
(Polybian Medium Cavalry Turma)

The Socii provide excellent cavalrymen, as always. Aside from an upgrade they still fight the same way.

100 1874 1874 375 32 9 24 47 18 20 50
6
60 Baggage Train
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman)
Baggage Train
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.
60 600 600 300 6 9 1 22 2 20 20