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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 Vocontae Epos
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.

120 1216 1216 243 26 9 22 39 4 20 40
2
100 Ambakaro Epones
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.

100 1302 1302 260 32 11 20 34 6 20 35
3
100 Curisi
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.

100 1551 1551 310 33 11 24 41 10 20 35
4
120 Machimoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_17_Egyptian_Cavalry)
Machimoi Hippeis
(Egyptian Cavalry)

These spear-armed cavalrymen fight in close combat in service of the Pharaoh.

120 1530 1530 306 30 9 25 43 10 20 35
5
120 Aithiopikoi Hippakontistai
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.

120 1183 1183 237 26 11 24 34 4 20 35
6
120 Myrcharn
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.

120 1234 1234 247 27 9 22 39 4 20 40
7
120 Taxilan Agema
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.
120 2088 2088 418 39 9 33 57 14 20 60
8
120 Kamboja Asvaka Ksatriya
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.""
120 1778 1778 356 34 9 24 50 12 20 50
9
120 Leuce Epos
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.

120 1216 1216 243 26 9 22 39 4 20 40
10
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
11
120 Galatai Epos
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.

120 1293 1293 259 26 9 24 44 4 20 40
12
100 Remi Mairepos
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.

100 1965 1965 393 34 9 28 54 16 20 50
13
120 Reidonez
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!

120 1084 1084 217 26 11 20 34 2 20 35
14
120 Gautoz Ridanz Frijaz
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.

120 1149 1149 230 18 9 20 43 6 20 35
15
120 Liguriae Epos
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.

120 1227 1227 245 26 9 22 40 4 20 40
16
100 Equites Campaniae
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.

100 1465 1465 293 16 9 22 38 18 20 50
17
100 Phylakes Daoi
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Dac_Bodyguards)
Phylakes Daoi
(Royal Bodyguard Cavalry)

The strong ties developed between the royalty and the Ktistai priesthood make these zealots the perfect recruits for the king's guard. The beltistai's loyalty is unquestionable and their ferocity unmatched. Indeed, the Ktistai are so close to the king, that his royal successor will either be chosen from their ranks, or become pontifex maximus of the priesthood. Those recruited for the Beltistai Korps must have been trained from infancy, and the secretive nature of their order will render them ideal for the purposes of any strong ruler.

100 2306 2306 461 45 11 31 59 18 20 70
18
100 Tarabostes
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Dac_Med_Cavalry)
Tarabostes
(Dacian Cavalry)

The Tarabostes are mounted warbands comprised of warriors, usually veterans, attached to a war chief. They often form the main volunteer force for pillaging raids. Attached to the Getic nobility, these warriors often have better equipment than their fellow Getic warriors. They are armoured with chainmail and large oval shields. They carry a spear and the sica blade. They are fearsome, well-armoured, all-round cavalry that look upon war as a class affair.

100 2073 2073 415 40 11 24 57 16 20 55
19
120 Dakes Hippeis
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Dac_Spear_Horsemen)
Dakes Hippeis
(Dacian Cavalry)

The cavalrymen can do worthwhile damage if they get in amongst the enemy.

120 1520 1520 304 27 9 22 50 10 20 45
20
60 Baggage Train
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Barbarian)
Baggage Train
Baggage trains, if attached to an army, grant additional supplies for a limited number of turns, varying for each campaign based on turns per year. 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
21
120 Dacian Horsemen
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (GAR_Dac_Garrisoned_Horsemen)
Dacian Horsemen
Those with the wealth to maintain a horse are expected to offer their blood to defend the ancient traditions.
120 904 1130 100 20 9 18 38 12 20 45