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Missile Cavalry (Custom Battle Units)

Fast moving and with a long range, missile cavalry are great at harassing their enemies, but weak if pinned down in melee.

Missile 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 Savar-i Suguda
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (AOR_26_Bac_Camels)
Savar-i Suguda
(Sogdian Camel Riders)

Sogdians are renowned traders that brave the long journey along the Silk Road between Bactria and China. They ride hardy Bactrian camels and use bows to fend off bands of steppe nomads that may try to take their treasures.

120 815 815 163 10 150 5 15 27 13 20 34 2 30 35
2
100 Baktrioi Diorthomatoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bac_Heavy_Lancers)
Baktrioi Diorthomatoi Hippeis
(Greco-Bactrian Late Cavalry)

As the threat of nomadic incursions has increased over time, Greco-Bactrians have adapted in order to counter the horse archers and cataphracts from the North and East. Their equipment is heavier than before, but they still remain swift on the battlefield.

100 2226 2226 445 11 160 6 15 39 9 30 44 18 20 55
3
100 Yavana Heroikoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bac_Heroic_Cavalry)
Yavana Heroikoi Hippeis
(Yavana Heroic Cavalry)

Indian sources mention a Greek cavalry unit, 3000 men strong and call them, "heroes among men." Their equipment is similar to that of the native Bactrians, consisting of javelins, swords, and shields.

100 2454 2454 491 16 95 9 5 48 10 25 57 18 20 65
4
120 Shivatir-i Bakhtarig
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bac_Horse_Archers)
Shivatir-i Bakhtarig
(Bactrian Horse Archers)

Light, ranged horsemen are the most common sight in Bactrian cavalry forces. They are not able to hold for a long time in close combat, but if all goes well, they will never need to resort to this.

120 931 931 186 10 150 5 15 27 11 15 26 4 20 40
5
100 Baktrioi Xystophoroi
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bac_Lancers)
Baktrioi Xystophoroi
(Greco-Bactrian Cavalry)

The threat of nomads is always looming for the Greco-Bactrian kingdom. Bows, long weapons, and medium armour allow these men to combat the horse archers and heavy cavalry of their nomadic neighbours.

100 1771 1771 354 10 150 5 15 36 9 28 39 12 20 50
6
120 Asabaran-i Bakhtarig
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bac_Light_Horse)
Asabaran-i Bakhtarig
(Bactrian Light Cavalry)

These lightly armoured native horsemen are armed with spears and javelins. They were once prized by the Persians and are now used by their new Greek rulers in the same fashion.

120 851 851 170 14 85 9 5 28 9 20 36 2 20 40
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