Galatikoi Lavotuxri
(Galatian Cavalry)Lavotuxri are cavalry made up of Galatian nobles and aristocrats of military age. They are useful on the battlefield in a medium cavalry role. Lavotuxri fight in the same manner as Gallic cavalry in Western Europe, equipped with Gallic-style chainmail, Gallic helmets, and large round shields. They also carry Celtic longswords and spears. Their horses, if not stolen, are imported from the steppes north of the Pontus Euxinus, Armenia or even Media.
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 Galatikoi Lavotuxri |
Main Unit Key Gal_Medium_Cav |
Land Unit Key Gal_Medium_Cav |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport |
Soldiers 100 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 2040 |
Recruitment Cost 2040 |
Upkeep Cost 408 |
16 |
├ Missile Weapon prec3 |
├ Projectile prec3 |
├ Missile Damage 14 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 10 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 75 |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute 6 |
Ammunition 1 |
Melee Attack 40 |
11 |
├ Melee Weapon bsword3 |
├ Weapon Damage 11 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 24 |
54 |
├ Base Defence 23 |
├ Shield cshield3 |
└ Shield Defence 31 |
16 |
├ Armour carm8 |
├ Armour Defence 16 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity heavy_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_hellenic_horse_sword_shield_m |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_medium |
└ Mount Health 0 |
Base Morale 60 |
Abilities
Galatikoi Lavotuxri- Stamina (low)
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
Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Very good attack
- Average defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Good morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Imperator Augustus |