Lukhata haGamla
(Arabian Camel Spearmen)Wearing long robes or tunics of skin down to the knees, sometimes with decorated edges, these camel riders are equipped with spears and wicker or leather shields. They do not use reins or bridles; in fact, they drive the camels in the same manner as the Numidians drive their horses: with a stick and a rope wrapped around their necks. In addition, due to the repulsive smell, horses detest camels and try to avoid them in battle.
Camels, both dromedaries and Bactrians, were used by the eastern empires of the ancient world. Their pungent natural odour disorientated and frightened horses, and made sure they were valued as light shock cavalry. Over time, their use spread west across northern Africa and, reputedly, there was a detachment in Emperor Claudius’ conquest of far Britannia. Like other light cavalry they carried spears, and sometimes javelins, to harass and chase off enemy light cavalry, infantry and skirmishers. Their real strength came from the qualities of their camels, which allowed them to patrol arid areas. Historically, the first recorded use of camels in battle was between Shalmaneser III of Assyria and the 'Twelve Kings at Qarqar' in 853BC. Widespread use does not seem to have begun until much later, as demonstrated by the hasty formation of camel corps by Cyrus the Great for the Battle of Thymbra in 547BC.
Unit Name Lukhata haGamla |
Main Unit Key Ara_Camel_Spear |
Land Unit Key Ara_Camel_Spear |
Naval Unit Key pel_transport |
Soldiers 120 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1335 |
Recruitment Cost 1335 |
Upkeep Cost 267 |
Melee Attack 32 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon cspear2 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 1 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 1 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 22 |
45 |
├ Base Defence 19 |
├ Shield cshield2 |
└ Shield Defence 26 |
2 |
├ Armour carm0 |
├ Armour Defence 2 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
30 |
├ Man Entity medium_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
├ Mount rome_camel_arabian_sword_shield_l |
├ Mount Entity rome_camel |
└ Mount Health 10 |
Base Morale 45 |
Abilities
Lukhata haGamla- 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
Attributes
- 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. - Resistant to Heat
This unit tires less quickly in the desert. - Scare (horses)
This unit gives a morale penalty to enemy horses.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Average attack
- Weak defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Poor morale
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 0 |
Exotic Animal Studs
(rom_EASTERN_stables_exotic_2) Level 1
Animal Trader
(rom_EASTERN_stables_exotic_3) Level 2 |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Imperator Augustus |