Verrix Uerigeporedoi
(Late Boii Noble Horse)Boii cavalry is modelled in imitation of the Etruscans, Raetians, Ligurians, and of course Celtic Gauls, like the Cenomani and Insubres. These late noble horsemen are equipped with chainmail, but some still use bronze armour and greaves. Etruscan style helmets are also worn, as proof of bravery.
The Celts held horses in high regard; they were prestige possessions, and revered for their strength and vitality. As a result Celtic cavalry, like that of many armies, was the preserve of the wealthy nobility. Developments in saddle technology gave horsemen a firm seat without the need for stirrups: four pommels held the rider's thighs and this, in turn, allowed greater movement when using a sword or spear. With this improvement, cavalry tactics emerged and two-man chariots declined; they were no longer the only fast-moving strike force. Some cavalrymen carried long swords and, in the same fashion as traditional chariot riders, were given to dismounting and fighting on foot. Celtic horsemen became a much sought-after mercenary force and, over the centuries, served in the Carthaginian, Egyptian and Roman armies.
Unit Name Verrix Uerigeporedoi |
Main Unit Key cel_boii_late_noble_cav |
Land Unit Key cel_boii_late_noble_cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 2066 |
Recruitment Cost 2066 |
Upkeep Cost 413 |
Melee Attack 39 |
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 31 |
52 |
├ Base Defence 26 |
├ Shield cshield2 |
└ Shield Defence 26 |
16 |
├ Armour carm8 |
├ Armour Defence 16 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity heavy_heavy |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_celtic_horse_spear_shield_vh |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy_spr |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 65 |
Abilities
Verrix Uerigeporedoi- 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. - Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Light Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Very good attack
- Average defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Good morale
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 1 |
Stables
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_stables_3) Level 2
Horse Ranch
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_stables_4) Level 3 |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |