Iceni (Imperator Augustus) Melee Cavalry

Briton Scout Riders

The cavalrymen can range across the field, and seek out enemy weaknesses.

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.

Abilities

Briton Scout Riders

• Wedge
  The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
  Charge bonus, melee attack
  Acceleration, melee defence
• Frenzied Charge
  Increases the effectiveness of the unit's charge for an extended period. The unit will suffer a large fatigue penalty after the charge is over.
  Charge speed, charge damage, acceleration
  Melee defence, fatigue

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
• Resistant to Cold
  This unit tires less quickly in snow.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Light Transport

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

Briton Scout Riders

• Average attack
• Weak defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Poor morale

Iceni (Imperator Augustus) Units
General (3)
1.Chariots
2.Heroic Nobles
3.Heroic Riders
Melee Infantry (13)
4.Ambushers
5.Chosen Sword Band
6.Druidic Nobles
7.Heroic Nobles
8.Painted Ones
9.Sword Band
10.Druidic Chieftains
11.Chosen Axe Band
12.Briton Noble Infantry
13.Pict Marauders
14.Briton Long Swords
15.Heroic Guards
16.Briton Levy Swords
Missile Infantry (5)
17.Briton Skirmishers
18.Briton Slingers
19.Briton Archers
20.Pict Noble Bowmen
21.Pict Stalkers
Pike Infantry (1)
22.Great Spears
Spear Infantry (12)
23.Chosen Spear Band
24.Farmers
25.Spear Band
26.Levy Freemen
27.Painted Spear Ones
28.Spear Ambushers
29.Briton Spear Veterans
30.Oak Bearers
31.Pict Spears
32.Grove Guards
33.Briton Levy Spears
34.Briton Heroic Spear Band
Melee Cavalry (7)
35.Heroic Riders
36.Briton Scout Riders
37.Veteran Riders
38.Briton Sword Cavalry
39.Heroic Horse Guards
40.Marauder Horsemen
41.Pict Scouts
Missile Cavalry (1)
42.Pict Raiders
Shock Cavalry (2)
43.Pict Lance Riders
44.Briton Chosen Lance Riders
Chariot (1)
45.Chariots
Fixed Artillery (3)
46.Briton Giant Ballista
47.Briton Bastion Scorpion
48.Briton Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
49.Briton Bastion Ballista
50.Briton Ballista
51.Briton Scorpion
52.Briton Heavy Onager
53.Briton Bastion Onager
54.Briton Onager
Special (1)
55.Celtic Warhounds
Admiral (2)
56.Heavy Raider - Painted Ones
57.Medium Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
Melee Ship (4)
58.Heavy Raider - Painted Ones
59.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Band
60.Medium Assault Raider - Sword Band
61.Assault Raider - Levy Freemen
Missile Ship (3)
62.Greek Missile Penteres - Briton Slingers
63.Medium Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
64.Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
65.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Briton Ballista (Ship)
66.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Briton Onager (Ship)