Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Melee Cavalry

Scutarii Cavalry

These heavy cavalrymen are well-versed in the cut-and-thrust of melee.

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.

Abilities

Scutarii Cavalry

• 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

Light Transport

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

Scutarii Cavalry

• Good attack
• Average defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average morale

Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Units
General (2)
1.Lusitani Nobles
2.Scutarii Cavalry
Melee Infantry (14)
3.Guerrilla Warriors
4.Iberian Swordsmen
5.Veteran Shield Warriors
6.Elite Caetratii
7.Ambakaro
8.Elite Scutarii
9.Edetani Elite Infantry
10.Gallaeci Tribesmen
11.Galleaci Elite Infantry
12.Arevaci Infantry
13.Painted Warriors
14.Lusitani Swordswomen
15.Lusitani Nobles
16.Lusitani Swordswomen
Missile Infantry (3)
17.Balearic Slingers
18.Iberian Skirmishers
19.Iberian Slingers
Spear Infantry (8)
20.Scutarii Spearmen
21.Iberian Tribesmen
22.Edetani Light Infantry
23.Celtiberian Lanceatii
24.Ilergete Infantry
25.Iberian Spearmen
26.Lusitani Guerrillas
27.Lusitani Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
28.Iberian Cavalry
29.Scutarii Cavalry
Missile Cavalry (2)
30.Cantabrian Cavalry
31.Vaccea Cavalry
Fixed Artillery (3)
32.Iberian Giant Ballista
33.Iberian Bastion Scorpion
34.Iberian Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
35.Iberian Bastion Ballista
36.Iberian Ballista
37.Iberian Scorpion
38.Iberian Heavy Onager
39.Iberian Bastion Onager
40.Iberian Onager
Admiral (2)
41.Heavy Raider - Veteran Shield Warriors
42.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
Melee Ship (4)
43.Heavy Raider - Veteran Shield Warriors
44.Persian Assault Teteres - Scutarii
45.Medium Assault Raider - Iberian Swordsmen
46.Assault Raider - Iberian Tribesmen
Missile Ship (3)
47.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
48.Greek Missile Penteres - Iberian Slingers
49.Missile Raider - Iberian Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
50.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Ballista (Ship)
51.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Onager (Ship)