Rithonz Spekhoi
(Germanic Scout Riders)These expert horsemen are a useful way of harrassing an enemy to despair and death.
The lack of strong, fast mounts in northern Europe restricted the Germans’ ability to build cavalry forces. Horses were expensive to keep and, given the size and strength of the typical German tribesman, he was more suited to life as an infantryman. Even so, there were a number of tribes that became renowned for their expertise as horsemen; the Usipi and, in particular, the Tencteri tribes, who dwelt on the east of the river Rhine, possessed much-admired cavalrymen. The Tencteri had a strong tradition: their children were raised playing with horses, which were well-respected and treasured possessions. The horse was always inherited by the strongest, most warlike man within a family, helping to create a strong cavalry presence within the tribe. German light cavalry often attacked in a circular motion, throwing javelins before stabbing at close quarters with spears and wheeling to the right. By attacking in a circle, no single man ever led or brought up the rear and, as the attack rotated, each man in turn came into contact with the enemy.
Unit Name Rithonz Spekhoi |
Main Unit Key Ger_Scout_Riders |
Land Unit Key Ger_Scout_Riders |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small |
Soldiers 120 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Missile Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 768 |
Recruitment Cost 768 |
Upkeep Cost 154 |
14 |
├ Missile Weapon javelin2 |
├ Projectile javelin2 |
├ Missile Damage 14 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 0 |
└ Base Reload Time 9 |
Accuracy 15 |
Range 85 |
Reload 13 |
Shots Per Minute 8 |
Ammunition 5 |
Melee Attack 24 |
11 |
├ Melee Weapon axe1 |
├ Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing Yes |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 20 |
39 |
├ Base Defence 13 |
├ Shield cshield2 |
└ Shield Defence 26 |
2 |
├ Armour carm0 |
├ Armour Defence 2 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity light_light |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_celtic_horse_sword_shield_vl |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_light |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 35 |
Abilities
Rithonz Spekhoi- Stamina (good)
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 - Concentrate Fire
The unit fires its missiles towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect
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 | |
Caesar in Gaul | |
Imperator Augustus |