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{{Unit|image=[[Image:Dragoon_thumbnail.jpg|A Dragoon]]|Recruitable From=Unknown|Recruitment Cost=1070|Upkeep Cost=320|Technology Needed=Carbines}}
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{{Unit|image=[[Image:Dragoon.jpg]]|Recruitable From=Army Encampment, Military Governor's Encampment|Recruitment Cost=950|Upkeep Cost=280|Technology Needed=Carbines}}
  
='''Dragoons'''=
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==Overview==
  
==Unit Description==
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Horses give mobility, not shock value in combat. Dragoons do not charge home, but ride to critical spots on a battlefield where infantry firepower is needed. They carry smoothbore, muzzle-loading muskets with shortened barrels (to make reloading easier) originally called “dragons” or dragoons; over time, this name transferred to the men.
Despite appearances, dragoons are not really cavalry but mounted light infantry, riding into a battle then fighting on foot.
 
  
Horses give mobility, not shock value in combat. Dragoons do not charge home, but ride to critical spots on a battlefield where infantry firepower is needed. They carry smoothbore, muzzle-loading muskets with shortened barrels (to make reloading easier) originally called "dragons" or dragoons; over time, this name transferred over to the men.
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Dragoons are also useful for riot control and civil suppression (“dragooning” is to bully people into a course of action). Their usefulness as infantry and “cheap” cavalry means that they can put down all kinds of trouble, as cutting down civilians is beneath the dignity of proper cavalry regiments.
  
Dragoons are also useful riot control and civil suppression ("dragooning" is to bully people into a course of action). Their usefulness as infantry and "cheap" cavalry means that they can put down all kinds of trouble, as cutting down civilians is beneath the dignity of proper cavalry regiments.
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Historically, dragoons slowly became cavalry soldiers like any other, and stopped fighting as mounted infantry, although many regiments did retain the name. The cavalry had always regarded them as (lower paid) social inferiors, and the infantry had resented them as not being proper footsloggers, so the dragoons welcomed their new acceptability.
 
 
Historically, dragoons slowly became cavalry soldiers like any other, and stopped fighting as mounted infantry, although many regiments did retain the name. The cavalry had always regarded them as (lower paid) social inferiors, and the infantry had resented them as not being proper footsloggers, so the dragoons accepted their new acceptability.
 
 
 
==Statistics==
 
 
 
[[File:Dragoons stats.jpg]]
 
 
 
==Factional Differences==
 
Unknown at this time.
 
 
 
==Tactics==
 
 
 
Dragoons are unique in being an Infantry unit and Calvary unit.
 
 
 
Dragoons are best used Early in a battle they can be used to draw the main assault force away from your men whilst you organise Artillery positions or a Light Infantry skirmish line.
 
 
 
Dragoons are also capable of being ample Light Calvary.
 
They won't hold in a prolonged fight, however if an enemy unit is wavering charge into them.
 
That way you don't risk your heavies in a trivial task.
 
 
 
Outside of battles Dragoons have great 'Garrison' bonus' in cities.
 
This is because of their 'Draconian' techniques at keeping the peace.
 
So they're perfect for a rebellious city.
 
  
 
[[Category:Empire Total War Units]]
 
[[Category:Empire Total War Units]]

Revision as of 20:15, 7 November 2009

Dragoons (ETW Unit)
File:Dragoon.jpg
Class
Unit Size
Weaponry
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region
Recruitment Cost 950
Upkeep Cost 280
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements
Technology Requirements
Attributes


Overview

Horses give mobility, not shock value in combat. Dragoons do not charge home, but ride to critical spots on a battlefield where infantry firepower is needed. They carry smoothbore, muzzle-loading muskets with shortened barrels (to make reloading easier) originally called “dragons” or dragoons; over time, this name transferred to the men.

Dragoons are also useful for riot control and civil suppression (“dragooning” is to bully people into a course of action). Their usefulness as infantry and “cheap” cavalry means that they can put down all kinds of trouble, as cutting down civilians is beneath the dignity of proper cavalry regiments.

Historically, dragoons slowly became cavalry soldiers like any other, and stopped fighting as mounted infantry, although many regiments did retain the name. The cavalry had always regarded them as (lower paid) social inferiors, and the infantry had resented them as not being proper footsloggers, so the dragoons welcomed their new acceptability.