Palmyra (Empire Divided) Melee Cavalry

Camel Spearmen

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 even a detachment in Emperor Claudius’ army during the conquest of far-off 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 quality of their camels, which allowed them to patrol arid areas easily. Romans introduced camels in a select few of their North African military units under Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.

Unit Name Camel Spearmen

Main Unit Key 3c_Sas_Camel_Spearmen

Land Unit Key 3c_Sas_Camel_Spearmen

Naval Unit Key 3c_pel_transport

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 400

Recruitment Cost 400

Upkeep Cost 80

Melee Attack 28

Weapon Damage 25

├ Melee Weapon rome_spear_cav

├ Melee Damage Base 20

├ Melee Damage Ap 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 15

├ Bonus vs Elephants 15

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 25

Melee Defence 50

├ Base Defence 10

├ Shield caetra_cavalry

└ Shield Defence 40

Armour 25

├ Armour padded

├ Armour Defence 20

└ Shield Armour 5

Health 85

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_light

├ Man Health 40

├ Bonus Hit Points 5

├ Mount roman_camel_spear

├ Mount Entity rome_camel

└ Mount Health 40

Base Morale 40

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

• Resistant to Fatigue
  Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
• 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

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

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

Faction Availability
Empire Divided	The Sassanids (Empire Divided) Sassanid Pretenders (Empire Divided) Sassanid Secessionists (Empire Divided)