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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 Ambakaro Epones (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Cavalry_RomAux)
Ambakaro Epones (Romanized)
(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.

120 1331 1331 266 33 11 20 35 6 20 40
2
120 Leuce Epos (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Light_Cavalry_RomAux)
Leuce Epos (Romanized)
(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 1245 1245 249 27 9 22 40 4 20 45
3
120 Leuce Epos (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Light_Cavalry_RomAux)
Leuce Epos (Romanized)
(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 1322 1322 264 27 9 24 45 4 20 45
4
100 Remi Mairepos (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_4_Belgae_Heavy_Cavalry_RomAux)
Remi Mairepos (Romanized)
(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 2012 2012 402 36 9 28 55 16 20 55
5
120 Liguriae Epos (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Cavalry_RomAux)
Liguriae Epos (Romanized)
(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 1256 1256 251 27 9 22 41 4 20 45
6
120 Liguriae Epos (Romanized)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Cavalry_RomAuxa)
Liguriae Epos (Romanized)
(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 1256 1256 251 27 9 22 41 4 20 45
7
100 Ala Afrorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Africa)
Ala Afrorum (Reformed)
(African Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Berbers and Libyans have a reputation for being some of the best cavalrymen in the West.

100 1980 1980 396 33 9 28 57 16 20 55
8
100 Ala Asturum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Asturias)
Ala Asturum (Reformed)
(Asturian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Asturians ride their swift mountain steeds into battle and quickly encircle the enemy.

100 1979 1979 396 36 11 20 54 18 20 55
9
100 Ala Batavorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Batavia)
Ala Batavorum (Reformed)
(Batavian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Batavi are expert riders, forming the core of the emperor's personal horse guards, the Equites Singulares Augusti.

100 2284 2284 457 45 11 31 57 18 20 60
10
100 Ala Bosporanorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Bospori)
Ala Bosporanorum (Reformed)
(Bosporan Auxiliary Cavalry)

These skilled horsemen of the steppes are almost born in the saddle. They defend their kingdom from savage barbarians on their borders.

100 1885 1885 377 32 9 28 50 16 20 55
11
100 Ala Britannica (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Britain)
Ala Britannica (Reformed)
(Briton Auxiliary Cavalry)

The horsemen of Britannia can provide Rome with superb cavalry, ready to be sent to any frontier where they are needed.

100 1766 1766 353 26 9 22 49 18 20 50
12
100 Ala I Ulpia Dromedariorum
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Camel)
Ala I Ulpia Dromedariorum
(Auxiliary Camel Riders)

Camel riders, recruited from the eastern desert provinces and equipped in Roman fashion, are a deadly force against other cavalry and easily endure in the most arid climates.

100 1502 1502 300 26 9 20 52 10 30 45
13
100 Ala Cannanefatium (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Cananefates)
Ala Cannanefatium (Reformed)
(Cannanefatian Auxiliary Cavalry)

These Germanic riders charge into battle with a ferocity unmatched by others.

100 1788 1788 358 26 9 24 49 18 20 65
14
100 Ala Dacorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Dacia)
Ala Dacorum (Reformed)
(Dacian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Armed with a long spatha and riding sturdy warhorses, these fierce Dacian riders strike fear into any enemy!

100 2095 2095 419 40 11 24 54 18 20 60
15
100 Ala Dardanorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Dardani)
Ala Dardanorum (Reformed)
(Dardanian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Savage barbarians from the borders of Macedonia and Thrace, the Dardani are wild, bloodthirsty, and good horsemen.

100 2153 2153 431 42 11 31 50 18 20 60
16
100 Ala Gaetulorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaetuli)
Ala Gaetulorum (Reformed)
(Berber Auxiliary Cavalry)

Berber horsemen may be more comfortable with raiding and skirmishing, but these soldiers can also hit hard in a melee.

100 1870 1870 374 33 11 20 49 18 20 50
17
100 Ala Gallorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaul)
Ala Gallorum (Reformed)
(Gallic Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Gauls provide Rome with effective medium cavalry and form the backbone of many cavalry regiments.

100 2042 2042 408 34 9 31 53 18 20 60
18
100 Ala Hispanorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Iberia)
Ala Hispanorum (Reformed)
(Celtiberian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Riding some of the finest mounts of Hispania, these cavalrymen are famed throughout the empire for their skill.

100 2045 2045 409 36 9 31 55 16 20 60
19
100 Ala Nerviana (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Nervii)
Ala Nerviana (Reformed)
(Nervian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Nervii prefer to fight on foot with honour, but some of the nobles still ride into battle.

100 2040 2040 408 40 11 21 52 18 20 65
20
100 Ala Noricorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Noricum)
Ala Noricorum (Reformed)
(Norican Auxiliary Cavalry)

Horsemen are a rare sight in the mountains, yet there are a few that are accustomed to riding in difficult terrain.

100 1957 1957 391 36 11 20 52 18 20 60
21
100 Ala Numidica Veterana (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Numidia)
Ala Numidica Veterana (Reformed)
(Numidian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Born in the saddle, Numidian cavalrymen have long been famed for their horsemanship.

100 1871 1871 374 30 9 24 50 18 20 55
22
100 Ala Pannoniorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Pannonia)
Ala Pannoniorum (Reformed)
(Pannonian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Pannonian tribes are as warlike as their Illyrian kin, but also well-adapted to a life on the plains, with a developed equestrian culture.

100 1969 1969 394 33 9 26 52 18 20 65
23
100 Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Parthia)
Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed)
(Parthian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Parthian deserters look to Rome for sanctuary and offer their expertise as cavalrymen in return.

100 2141 2141 428 34 9 31 57 20 20 55
24
100 Ala Phrygum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Pontus)
Ala Phrygum (Reformed)
(Phrygian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Although a more peaceful people than their Galatian and Cappadocian neighbours, the Phrygians are excellent cavalrymen and fight with honour.

100 1871 1871 374 30 9 24 50 18 20 55
25
100 Ala Sebastenorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Samaria)
Ala Sebastenorum (Reformed)
(Samaritan Auxiliary Cavalry)

Originally raised by King Herod, this cavalry arm of the Samaritans guards the province of Judaea from rebellious locals, serving both Roman interests and the local client kings.

100 1707 1707 341 27 9 24 50 14 20 50
26
100 Ala Scubulorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Scubuli)
Ala Scubulorum (Reformed)
(Illyrian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Illyrian horsemen of the Scubuli tribe ride swift mounts into battle and fight with the reckless courage of barbarians.

100 2033 2033 407 39 11 20 54 18 20 60
27
100 Ala Ituraeorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Syria)
Ala Ituraeorum (Reformed)
(Syrian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The nomadic Itureans of the Syrian Desert are adept riders and have a passion for conquest.

100 1838 1838 368 30 9 24 52 16 20 50
28
100 Ala Thracum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Thrace)
Ala Thracum (Reformed)
(Thracian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Thracians are a hardy people with a love of war and excellent horsemen. They can match the cavalry of any Greek or Persian with their heavy mounts.

100 1951 1951 390 32 9 26 52 18 20 65
29
100 Ala Treverorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Treveri)
Ala Treverorum (Reformed)
(Treverian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Treveri have long supplied Rome with some of its most famous cavalry.

100 2045 2045 409 36 9 28 53 18 20 60
30
100 Ala Tungrorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Tungri)
Ala Tungrorum (Reformed)
(Tungrian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Fierce Germanic horsemen from the Rhine delta offer Rome superior medium cavalry.

100 1914 1914 383 33 9 24 49 18 20 60
31
100 Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Voconti)
Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed)
(Vocontian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The skilled horsemen of southern Gaul are always in great demand to bolster Roman cavalry numbers.

100 1766 1766 353 26 9 22 49 18 20 50
32
100 Ala Gallorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Gaul_Area2)
Ala Gallorum (Reformed)
(Gallic Auxiliary Cavalry)

The Gauls provide Rome with effective medium cavalry and form the backbone of many cavalry regiments.

100 2042 2042 408 34 9 31 53 18 20 60
33
100 Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Parthia_Area2)
Ala Parthorum Veterana (Reformed)
(Parthian Auxiliary Cavalry)

Parthian deserters look to Rome for sanctuary and offer their expertise as cavalrymen in return.

100 2141 2141 428 34 9 31 57 20 20 55
34
100 Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Aux_Cav_Voconti_Area2)
Ala Vocontiorum (Reformed)
(Vocontian Auxiliary Cavalry)

The skilled horsemen of southern Gaul are always in great demand to bolster Roman cavalry numbers.

100 1766 1766 353 26 9 22 49 18 20 50
35
100 Equites
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites)
Equites
(Camillan Cavalry)

The cavalry elite of Roman society are among its most effective defenders.

100 1696 1696 339 27 9 22 41 18 20 55
36
100 Equites Extraordinarii (Early)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Extraordinarii_Early_Allied)
Equites Extraordinarii (Early)
(Camillan Heavy Cavalry Turma)

These elite Socii cavalry make up one third of the allied cavalry and are among the very best of Italia.

100 1816 1816 363 30 9 24 45 18 20 60
37
100 Equites Extraordinarii (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Extraordinarii_Late_Allied)
Equites Extraordinarii (Late)
(Polybian Heavy Cavalry Turma)

These elite Socii cavalry make up one third of the allied cavalry and are among the very best of Italia.

100 1892 1892 378 33 9 24 47 18 20 60
38
100 Equites (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Late)
Equites (Late)
(Polybian Medium Cavalry Turma)

Roman cavalrymen have upgraded their armor, though they still fight in the same way, and with plenty of pride.

100 1794 1794 359 30 9 22 45 18 20 55
39
100 Socii Equites (Late)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Late_Allied)
Socii Equites (Late)
(Polybian Medium Cavalry Turma)

The Socii provide excellent cavalrymen, as always. Aside from an upgrade they still fight the same way.

100 1874 1874 375 32 9 24 47 18 20 50
40
100 Equites Legionis
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Equites_Legionis)
Equites Legionis
(Imperial Legionary Cavalry)

The legionary cavalry consists of able scouts and raiders, and these men are perfectly able to handle such tasks.

100 1852 1852 370 32 9 22 47 18 20 55
41
100 Ala Legionaria
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Legionary_Cav)
Ala Legionaria
(Marian Legionary Cavalry)

Cavalry support is vital to all infantry work, even in the Legions.

100 1874 1874 375 32 9 22 49 18 20 55
42
100 Equites Singulares
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Rom_Praetorian_Cav)
Equites Singulares
(Imperial Praetorian Cavalry)

An elite heavy cavalry bodyguard, capable of a decisive charge.

100 2089 2089 418 36 9 28 57 18 20 65
43
60 Baggage Train
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman)
Baggage Train
Baggage trains grant a bonus to armies connected to supply lines, by reducing logistics costs. 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
44
60 Baggage Train (Imperial)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman_Imperial)
Baggage Train (Imperial)
Baggage trains grant a bonus to armies connected to supply lines, by reducing logistics costs. 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
45
60 Baggage Train (Marian)
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Supply_Roman_Marian)
Baggage Train (Marian)
Baggage trains grant a bonus to armies connected to supply lines, by reducing logistics costs. 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
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
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
62
100 Italian  Horsemen
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (GAR_Ita_Garrisoned_Horsemen)
Italian Horsemen
Horsemen who have offered the service of their steeds to the local garrison commander in the unthinkable event that their homes should come under threat.
100 872 1090 100 16 9 20 36 12 20 50