Rome (Empire Divided) Melee Cavalry

Praetorian Cavalry

The word 'praetorian' comes from the elite guards of the praetor, the commanding general. Founded in the 6th century BC, the original 'Cohors Praetoria' consisted of the hand-picked infantry or cavalry who guarded the general's tent. At first, they were recruited exclusively from among Roman citizens, but later other Latin peoples were also permitted to join. The praetorians enjoyed prestigious status in the Roman army and, when Augustus came to power, were the only soldiers allowed inside the walls of Rome itself. Due to their presence and proximity to the Emperor, these high-status troops could be used politically as well as militarily. Barracked just outside Rome, the praetorians were charged with keeping order during public events. As the Imperial bodyguard, they served in military campaigns only when the Emperor himself was present. This happened frequently as later Emperors emerged from the ranks of the army during the crisis that followed the death of Alexander Severus.

Unit Name Praetorian Cavalry

Main Unit Key 3c_Rom_Praetorian_Cavalry

Land Unit Key 3c_Rom_Praetorian_Cavalry

Naval Unit Key 3c_pel_transport

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 1250

Recruitment Cost 1250

Upkeep Cost 250

Melee Attack 49

Weapon Damage 29

├ Melee Weapon rome_spear_cav_elite

├ Melee Damage Base 24

├ Melee Damage Ap 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 15

├ Bonus vs Elephants 15

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 42

Melee Defence 42

├ Base Defence 22

├ Shield cavalry

└ Shield Defence 20

Armour 70

├ Armour mail

├ Armour Defence 40

└ Shield Armour 30

Health 100

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health 45

├ Bonus Hit Points 20

├ Mount 3c_Rom_Horse_Mask_Sword

├ Mount Entity rome_horse_heavy

└ Mount Health 35

Base Morale 70

Abilities

• Cavalry Testudo
  The unit raises their shields and turns towards the aggressor.
  Protection against missiles
  Can't move
• Flying Wedge
  The unit moves into a flying wedge-shaped attack formation.
  Charge bonus, melee attack
  Acceleration, melee defence

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• 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

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

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Cavalry Barracks (3c_rome_military_cavalry_4) Level 3

Garrison Buildings
x 1	Cavalry Barracks (3c_rome_military_cavalry_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
Empire Divided	Roman Pretenders (Empire Divided) Roman Secessionists (Empire Divided) Rome (Empire Divided)