Thapsus Noble Cavalry
Thapsus, city under the influence of Carthage, close to the Syrtis Minor, is the mother of this formidable cavalryThe thureos, a large oval-shaped shield, became common throughout the Hellenistic world from the 3rd century BC. Made from wood covered in hide, it differed from the earlier Greek hoplon in having a central handgrip, which was protected by a vertical spine running the length of the shield. This in turn could be further reinforced by the addition of a wide metal strip that protected the grip and the user’s hand. Inspired by the sub-rectangular and oval shields of the Celts, possibly through contact with the migrating Galatians, its usage seems to have spread through the Illyrian and Thracian tribes before it was adopted by the Greeks. Although large, the thureos was light in comparison to the traditional hoplon, and was adopted by heavily-armoured peltasts. Named after their shields, 'thureophoroi' could fight as common peltasts, skirmishing with javelins, but could also form up with their larger shields and longer spears in a similar fashion to a phalanx. The versatile and useful design of the thureos meant it was used by many armies, including the auxiliaries and cavalry of the later Roman Legions.
Unit Name Thapsus Noble Cavalry |
Main Unit Key Afr_Cav3 |
Land Unit Key Afr_Cav3 |
Naval Unit Key persian_transport |
Soldiers 90 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 1050 |
Recruitment Cost 1050 |
Upkeep Cost 100 |
Melee Attack 35 |
38 |
├ Melee Weapon rome_kopis |
├ Melee Damage Base 32 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 6 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Large 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 6 |
Charge Bonus 45 |
83 |
├ Base Defence 48 |
├ Shield cavalry |
└ Shield Defence 35 |
92 |
├ Armour mail_improved |
├ Armour Defence 62 |
└ Shield Armour 30 |
140 |
├ Man Entity rome_infantry_very_heavy |
├ Man Health 60 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 20 |
├ Mount rome_eastern_horse_sword_shield_vh |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy |
└ Mount Health 60 |
Base Morale 60 |
Abilities
Thapsus Noble Cavalry- Flying Wedge
The unit moves into a flying wedge-shaped attack formation.
Charge bonus, melee attack
Acceleration, melee defence - Use the Whip
Improved attack and fatigue resistance for a short time.
Melee attack, weapon damage, fatigue resistance
Exertion: fatigue - Draco
Reduces the effectiveness against mounted units of any nearby enemies for an extended time.
Bonus vs cavalry, bonus vs elephants, bracing
Attributes
- 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.
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
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 1 |
Royal Karka
(east_city_royal_4) Level 3
Nisean Stables
(east_military_stables_heavy_4) Level 3 |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |