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| − | {{Unit|image=[[Image:Horse Guards.jpg]]|Class=Heavy Cavalry|Men | + | {{TW Unit|image=[[Image:Horse Guards.jpg]] |
| + | |Class=Heavy Cavalry | ||
| + | |Unit Size=60 Men | ||
| + | |Weaponry= Sabers | ||
| + | |Region=Britain | ||
| + | |Recruitment Cost=1200 | ||
| + | |Upkeep Cost=300 | ||
| + | |Building Requirements=Army Staff College | ||
| + | |Tech Requirements=None | ||
| + | |Attributes=<li>Inspires nearby units</li> | ||
| + | <li>Can form Diamond Formation</li> | ||
| + | <li>Can form Wedge Formation</li> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | [[Image:British_horse_guards_thumb.png]] Horse Guards are an elite heavy cavalry unit, with a fierce reputation and deadly sabres. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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It is the task of the heavy cavalry to break the enemy by shock. Simply put, the Horse Guards are expected to charge home and smash enemy ranks by weight and speed. They are not for chasing down enemies: this is the work of light cavalry forces. Instead, they are a battering ram, hurled over short distances against close-formed enemies in the hope of producing a breakthrough and further confusion. These highly trained cavalrymen lend a further touch of class, thanks to the role as part of the royal household guard, to the brutal business of a cavalry charge. | It is the task of the heavy cavalry to break the enemy by shock. Simply put, the Horse Guards are expected to charge home and smash enemy ranks by weight and speed. They are not for chasing down enemies: this is the work of light cavalry forces. Instead, they are a battering ram, hurled over short distances against close-formed enemies in the hope of producing a breakthrough and further confusion. These highly trained cavalrymen lend a further touch of class, thanks to the role as part of the royal household guard, to the brutal business of a cavalry charge. | ||
| − | Historically, the Horse Guards remain a feature of the British Army although they now use tanks. Their name is attached to Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade. This building complex was designed by William Kent and completed in 1755 and are still used by the Household Cavalry. Horse Guards Parade is the setting for ”Trooping of the Color”, a practice that dates back to the 17th Century. A regiment’s colors (or flags) were a rallying point in battle and so they were shown to the soldiers so they would be recognized in battle. Today, the ceremony is used to celebrate the official birthday the ruling monarch; at the time of writing Queen Elizabeth attends every year and takes the salute at the end of the parade. | + | Historically, the Horse Guards remain a feature of the British Army although they now use tanks. Their name is attached to Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade. This building complex was designed by William Kent and completed in 1755 and are still used by the Household Cavalry. Horse Guards Parade is the setting for ”Trooping of the Color”, a practice that dates back to the 17th Century. A regiment’s colors (or flags) were a rallying point in battle and so they were shown to the soldiers so they would be recognized in battle. Today, the ceremony is used to celebrate the official birthday of the ruling monarch; at the time of writing Queen Elizabeth attends every year and takes the salute at the end of the parade. |
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| + | ==Details== | ||
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| + | Horse Guards are useful for routing enemy units and making severe casualties on the enemy flanks and breaking formations. However they lack the speed and endurance of Light Cavalry. Their high morale and defensive statistics make the Horse Guards a reliable Cavalry unit. | ||
==Factions== | ==Factions== | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | *[[Image:Britain_flag.jpg|25px]] [[Great Britain (ETW Faction)|Great Britain]] |
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| + | [[Category:ETW Cavalry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:ETW Units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:07, 30 May 2017
| Horse Guards (ETW Unit) | |
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| Class | Heavy Cavalry |
| Unit Size | 60 Men |
| Weaponry | Sabers |
| Morale | |
| Melee Attack | |
| Ranged Attack | |
| Defence | |
| Charge Bonus | |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | |
| Ammunition | |
| Region | Britain |
| Recruitment Cost | 1200 |
| Upkeep Cost | 300 |
| Turns to Build | |
| Unit Limit | |
| Building Requirements | Army Staff College |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | |
Horse Guards are an elite heavy cavalry unit, with a fierce reputation and deadly sabres.
Overview
It is the task of the heavy cavalry to break the enemy by shock. Simply put, the Horse Guards are expected to charge home and smash enemy ranks by weight and speed. They are not for chasing down enemies: this is the work of light cavalry forces. Instead, they are a battering ram, hurled over short distances against close-formed enemies in the hope of producing a breakthrough and further confusion. These highly trained cavalrymen lend a further touch of class, thanks to the role as part of the royal household guard, to the brutal business of a cavalry charge.
Historically, the Horse Guards remain a feature of the British Army although they now use tanks. Their name is attached to Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade. This building complex was designed by William Kent and completed in 1755 and are still used by the Household Cavalry. Horse Guards Parade is the setting for ”Trooping of the Color”, a practice that dates back to the 17th Century. A regiment’s colors (or flags) were a rallying point in battle and so they were shown to the soldiers so they would be recognized in battle. Today, the ceremony is used to celebrate the official birthday of the ruling monarch; at the time of writing Queen Elizabeth attends every year and takes the salute at the end of the parade.
Details
Horse Guards are useful for routing enemy units and making severe casualties on the enemy flanks and breaking formations. However they lack the speed and endurance of Light Cavalry. Their high morale and defensive statistics make the Horse Guards a reliable Cavalry unit.
