Ekualakoi
(Celtiberian Riders)Anyone who has fought against the Arevaci and lived to tell the tale will describe, with wide-eyed terror, the sight which emerges once the ground begins to rumble. As swift as arrows, and just as deadly, Celtiberian cavalry are renowned for their speed, discipline and deadly skill. Possessing excellent stamina, they can harry enemy columns, weakening them before launching a deadly charge to break the enemy lines.
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 Ekualakoi |
Main Unit Key Ibe_Arevakos_Medium_Cav |
Land Unit Key Ibe_Arevakos_Medium_Cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1511 |
Recruitment Cost 1511 |
Upkeep Cost 302 |
14 |
├ Missile Weapon prec4 |
├ Projectile prec4 |
├ Missile Damage 12 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 6 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 80 |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute 10 |
Ammunition 2 |
Melee Attack 32 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon cspear3 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 2 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 2 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 30 |
39 |
├ Base Defence 18 |
├ Shield cshield1 |
└ Shield Defence 21 |
8 |
├ Armour carm3 |
├ Armour Defence 8 |
└ 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
Ekualakoi- 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
- Parthian Shot
This unit can fire all around and not just in-front of itself. - 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. - Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Light Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Short range
- Fast rate of fire
- Fast moving
- Very good damage and armour penetration
- Large shield
- Very weak in melee
- Poor morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Hannibal at the Gates |