Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Melee Cavalry

Iberian Cavalry

The Iberians harboured a great deal of respect for horses, even worshipping them as divine creatures. In times of war the horse had previously played a minor role, but gradually progressed from a symbol of prestige, and noble warrior’s ride to the battlefield, to becoming a major presence in the battle itself. Blessed with horses of great quality, Iberian cavalry grew to become one of the most potent weapons of the ancient world. Their horses were as fast and as nimble as the renowned Numidian steeds and, having been trained to cope with the rough terrain of the Iberian peninsula, were hardy beasts also. The combination of fine mounts and dextrous riders enabled Iberian cavalry to establish themselves as mercenaries sought after by both Carthage and Rome.

Unit Name Iberian Cavalry

Main Unit Key Ibe_Cav

Land Unit Key Ibe_Cav

Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport_small

Soldiers 90

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 510

Recruitment Cost 450

Upkeep Cost 70

Missile Damage 34

├ Missile Weapon rome_javelin_precursor

├ Projectile javelin_prec

├ Missile Damage 19

├ Missile Ap Damage 15

└ Base Reload Time 40

Accuracy 5

Range 40

Reload 0

Shots Per Minute 2

Ammunition 2

Melee Attack 38

Weapon Damage 36

├ Melee Weapon rome_falcata_cav

├ Melee Damage Base 29

├ Melee Damage Ap 7

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

├ Bonus vs Elephants 0

└ Bonus vs Infantry 5

Charge Bonus 25

Melee Defence 63

├ Base Defence 27

├ Shield caetra_cavalry

└ Shield Defence 36

Armour 51

├ Armour cloth

├ Armour Defence 27

└ Shield Armour 24

Health 105

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 55

├ Bonus Hit Points 10

├ Mount rome_iberian_horse_sword_shield_m

├ Mount Entity rome_horse_medium

└ Mount Health 40

Base Morale 40

Abilities

• 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.

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

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

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Horse Pens (barb_agriculture_horse_2) Level 1 Stables (barb_agriculture_horse_3) Level 2 Hundred (barb_city_3) Level 2 Town (barb_town_3) Level 2
Lv. 1	Horse Ranch (barb_agriculture_horse_4) Level 3 Industry Oppidum (barb_city_industry_4) Level 3 Trade Oppidum (barb_city_trade_4) Level 3 Tribal Oppidum (barb_city_tribal_4) Level 3 Farm Pagus (barb_town_farm_4) Level 3 Tribal Pagus (barb_town_tribal_4) Level 3

Garrison Buildings
x 2	Horse Pens (barb_agriculture_horse_2) Level 1
x 1	Stables (barb_agriculture_horse_3) Level 2 Horse Ranch (barb_agriculture_horse_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
Grand Campaign	Arevaci Arevaci Tribal Council Cantabri Celtici Cessetani Edetani Gallaeci Lusitani Lusitani Tribal Council Iberian Rebels Turdetani
Caesar in Gaul	Ausci (Caesar in Gaul) Sotiates (Caesar in Gaul) Tarbelli (Caesar in Gaul)
Hannibal at the Gates	Arevaci (Hannibal at the Gates) Arevaci Tribal Council (Hannibal at the Gates) Astures (Hannibal at the Gates) Cantabri (Hannibal at the Gates) Carpetani (Hannibal at the Gates) Celtici (Hannibal at the Gates) Illergetes (Hannibal at the Gates) Tarbelli (Hannibal at the Gates) Vaccaei (Hannibal at the Gates) Vascones (Hannibal at the Gates) Vettones (Hannibal at the Gates) Cessetani (Hannibal at the Gates) Gallaeci (Hannibal at the Gates) Illercavones (Hannibal at the Gates) Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Lusitani Tribal Council (Hannibal at the Gates) Oretani (Hannibal at the Gates) Celtiberian Rebels (Hannibal at the Gates) Turdetani (Hannibal at the Gates)
Imperator Augustus	Cantabri (Imperator Augustus) Iberia (Imperator Augustus) Iberian Rebels (Imperator Augustus)