Lusotannan (Hannibal at the Gates) Melee Cavalry

Epones Pretre

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 Epones Pretre

Main Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Bodyguard_Cav

Land Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Bodyguard_Cav

Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small

Soldiers 100

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 2000

Recruitment Cost 2000

Upkeep Cost 400

Melee Attack 39

Weapon Damage 9

├ Melee Weapon cspear4

├ Weapon Damage 9

├ Weapon Deadliness 0

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 2

├ Bonus vs. Elephants 2

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 32

Melee Defence 45

├ Base Defence 24

├ Shield cshield1

└ Shield Defence 21

Armour 16

├ Armour carm8

├ Armour Defence 16

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 20

├ Man Entity heavy_heavy

├ Man Health 20

├ Bonus Hit Points 0

├ Mount rome_iberian_horse_spear_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy_spr

└ Mount Health 0

Base Morale 65

Abilities

• Stamina (poor)
  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.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Good morale

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Stables (rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_minor_stables_3) Level 2 Stables (rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_stables_3) Level 2
Lv. 1	Horse Ranch (rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_minor_stables_4) Level 3 Horse Ranch (rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_stables_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
Grand Campaign	Lusotannan Lusotannan Tribal Council
Hannibal at the Gates	Lusotannan (Hannibal at the Gates) Lusotannan Tribal Council (Hannibal at the Gates)