Dismounted Imperial Knights (M2TW Unit)

Dismounted Imperial Knights (M2TW Unit)
Class	Heavy Infantry
Unit Size	48
Weaponry	Mace
Morale	5
Melee Attack	9
Ranged Attack	NA
Defence	3
Charge Bonus	3
Accuracy	NA
Range	NA
Ammunition	NA
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	570
Upkeep Cost	225
Turns to Build	1
Unit Limit	3
Building Requirements	Fortress
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can withdraw Hardy Hide forest Sea faring

These mace wielding fighting machines wear plate armour, but prefer to fight on foot.

Overview

True knights in shining armour, in principle at least, these men espouse the noble ideals of chivalry and honour. In reality they are brutally effective warriors who practice their skills daily in tournaments and mock fights. On the battlefield, their steel plate protection makes them hard to kill. Although most fight mounted, those that go on foot wield their maces with deadly effect.

Details

Dismounted Imperial Knights are one of the best heavy infantry unit available to the HRE. Their armour piercing maces means that no foe, heavily armoured or not, can escape from them. They wear plate armour, providing them with adequate protection from missiles. But while their armour may be better than the armour worn by Dismounted Feudal Knights, they do not have as high attack stats, meaning they are a better defensive unit than the DFK. They can be used for settlement defence as well as for besieging. While they cost the same upkeep as Dismounted Feudal Knights, they do require a higher level citadel, a building, which does not come cheaper. Overall, when playing as the HRE, this unit should be used in tandem with the DFK to form the backbone of your army.

Factions

• Holy Roman Empire