Dismounted Byzantine Lancers (M2TW Unit)

Dismounted Byzantine Lancers (M2TW Unit)
Class	Heavy Infantry
Unit Size	48
Weaponry	Sword
Morale	5
Melee Attack	11
Ranged Attack	NA
Defence	7
Charge Bonus	2
Accuracy	NA
Range	NA
Ammunition	NA
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	440
Upkeep Cost	150
Turns to Build	1
Unit Limit	6
Building Requirements	Barracks
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can withdraw Hardy Hide forest Sea faring

Well trained and disciplined troops and used throughout the Byzantine Empire, these Lancers are well armoured and equipped.

Overview

Although generally fighting mounted, lancers can dismount when necessary. On foot, they fight as armoured swordsmen, and make effective infantry.

Details

While inferior to Dismounted Latinkon and Varangian Guard, Dismounted Byzantine Lancers are cheaper and are available earlier, meaning they are best suited for players with not as strong economy as that needed to support armies consisting of the aforementioned units. Dismounted Byzantine Lancers are decent units with adequate attack and defence stats. They can deal with most infantry except the most elite infantry, though will succumb quickly to heavy cavalry. While equal to Byzantine Infantry, Byzantine Dismounted Lancers do cost more to recruit and maintain.

Their armour can be improved considerably, making them as tough as Dismounted Latinkon. They have good stamina and discipline. When fully upgraded, they are a very strong and cost effective infantry force.

Factions

• The Byzantine Empire