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Greek Cavalry

The horse-owning rich have the same duty to defend their homes as lesser men in the phalanx.

The early Greek cavalry took roughly the same form throughout the city-states, being comprised of citizens able to afford and maintain a horse. After the Greco-Persian Wars, city-states such as Athens founded more permanent cavalry funded by annual grants. Right through the Peloponnesian War however, this volunteer cavalry continued to be few in numbers, and was used principally to chase skirmishers and fleeing hoplites. It was not that cavalry were ineffectual in Greek warfare, as shown by the Theban victory at the Battle of Delium in 424BC, but until this time they had been underused and lacked the numbers to make a decisive impact. Often wearing a metal helm and a mailed cuirass reaching down to their knees, they were equipped with a long sword and a spear, usable as both a lance and a javelin. However, a lack of saddle and stirrups, unused by the Greeks of the time, made them relatively easy to knock from horseback.

Greek Cavalry

Unit Name

Greek Cavalry

Main Unit Key

GAR_Egy_Garrisoned_Cavalry

Land Unit Key

GAR_Egy_Garrisoned_Cavalry

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

100

Category

Cavalry

Class

Missile Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

857

Recruitment Cost

1071

Upkeep Cost

100

Missile Damage

14

├ Missile Weapon

javelin2

├ Projectile

javelin2

├ Missile Damage

14

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

9

Accuracy

15

Range

85

Reload

23

Shots Per Minute

9

Ammunition

6

Melee Attack

20

Weapon Damage

10

├ Melee Weapon

gsword2

├ Weapon Damage

10

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

20

Melee Defence

33

├ Base Defence

12

├ Shield

cshield1

└ Shield Defence

21

Armour

12

├ Armour

carm5

├ Armour Defence

12

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_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

45

Abilities

Greek Cavalry
  • 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

Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Greek Cavalry
  • Short range
  • Fast rate of fire
  • Fast moving
  • Very good damage and armour penetration
  • Large shield
  • Very weak in melee
  • Poor morale
Garrison Buildings
Greek Cavalry x 1 Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_1)
Level 0
Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_2)
Level 1
Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_3)
Level 2
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_1)
Level 0
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_2)
Level 1
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_3)
Level 2
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_1)
Level 0
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_2)
Level 1
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_3)
Level 2
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_1)
Level 0
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_2)
Level 1
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_3)
Level 2
Fortified Hierapytna
Fortified Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Massalia
Fortified Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Pella
Fortified Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Pergamon
Fortified Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_3_fort)
Level 2
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_1)
Level 0
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_2)
Level 1
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_3)
Level 2
Fortified Syracuse
Fortified Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Rhodos
Fortified Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_3_fort)
Level 2
Fortified Sparta
Fortified Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_3_fort)
Level 2
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Field Engineer's Workshop
Field Engineer's Workshop
(rom_HELLENIC_military_equipment_siege_2)
Level 1
Perioikos Camp
Perioikos Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_2)
Level 1
Holosideros Barracks
Holosideros Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_2)
Level 1
Greek Cavalry x 2 Fortified Alexandria
Fortified Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Alexandria
Commercial Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Antioch
Fortified Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Antioch
Commercial Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Athens
Fortified Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Athens
Commercial Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Qart-Hadasht
Commercial Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Hierapytna
Commercial Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Massalia
Commercial Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Pella
Commercial Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Pergamon
Commercial Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4_trade)
Level 3
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Syracuse
Commercial Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Rhodos
Commercial Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4_trade)
Level 3
Commercial Sparta
Commercial Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4_trade)
Level 3
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Siege Engineer's Workshop
Siege Engineer's Workshop
(rom_HELLENIC_military_equipment_siege_3)
Level 2
Skirmisher Camp
Skirmisher Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_3)
Level 2
Mercenary Camp
Mercenary Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_aux_4)
Level 3
Hoplite Barracks
Hoplite Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_3)
Level 2
Royal Barracks
Royal Barracks
(rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_4)
Level 3
Greek Cavalry x 4 Alexandria
Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4)
Level 3
Antioch
Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4)
Level 3
Athens
Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4)
Level 3
Qart-Hadasht
Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4)
Level 3
Fortified Hierapytna
Fortified Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Massalia
Fortified Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Pella
Fortified Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Pergamon
Fortified Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4_fort)
Level 3
Roma (Occupied)
Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4)
Level 3
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
Fortified Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Syracuse
Fortified Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Rhodos
Fortified Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Sparta
Fortified Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4_fort)
Level 3
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Town (Copper)
Fortified Town (Copper)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Greek Cavalry x 5 Fortified Alexandria
Fortified Alexandria
(dei_main_city_ALEXANDRIA_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Antioch
Fortified Antioch
(dei_main_city_ANTIOCH_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Athens
Fortified Athens
(dei_main_city_ATHENS_4_fort)
Level 3
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
Fortified Qart-Hadasht
(dei_main_city_CARTHAGE_4_fort)
Level 3
Greek Cavalry x 3 Hierapytna
Hierapytna
(dei_main_city_KNOSSOS_4)
Level 3
Massalia
Massalia
(dei_main_city_MASSILIA_4)
Level 3
Pella
Pella
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4)
Level 3
Pergamon
Pergamon
(dei_main_city_PERGAMON_4)
Level 3
Commercial Roma (Occupied)
Commercial Roma (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_ROME_4_trade)
Level 3
Syracuse
Syracuse
(dei_main_city_SYRACUSE_4)
Level 3
Rhodos
Rhodos
(dei_minor_city_RHODES_4)
Level 3
Sparta
Sparta
(dei_minor_city_SPARTA_4)
Level 3
Civil Colony
Civil Colony
(greek_town_civil_4)
Level 3
Farming Colony
Farming Colony
(greek_town_farm_4)
Level 3
Market Colony
Market Colony
(greek_town_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Metropolis
Hellenistic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_gold_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_grain_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Warhorse)
Hellenistic Town (Warhorse)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_horse_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Iron)
Hellenistic Town (Iron)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_iron_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Limestone)
Hellenistic Town (Limestone)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_limestone_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Marble)
Hellenistic Town (Marble)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_marble_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Olive Oil)
Hellenistic Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_purple_dye_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Salt)
Hellenistic Town (Salt)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_salt_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Silk)
Hellenistic Town (Silk)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_silk_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Lead)
Hellenistic Town (Lead)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_silver_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Trained Slaves)
Hellenistic Town (Trained Slaves)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_slave_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_township_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Town (Wine)
Hellenistic Town (Wine)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3