Cappadocian Cavalry (RTW Unit)

Cappadocian Cavalry (RTW Unit)
Class	Heavy Cavalry
Unit Size	120
Weaponry	Spear, Sword
Morale	8
Melee Attack	7
Ranged Attack	N/A
Defence	23
Charge Bonus	9
Accuracy
Range	N/A
Ammunition	N/A
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	870
Upkeep Cost	190
Turns to Build	2
Unit Limit	N/A
Building Requirements	Elite Cavalry Stables
Technology Requirements	N/A
Attributes	Can hide in forests

Cappadocian lancers are excellent horsemen, best suited to charging into and breaking through enemy formations.

Overview

Cappadocian lancers are excellent horsemen, best suited to charging into and breaking through enemy formations. They are not as headstrong as other elite heavy cavalry and will not charge without orders - war is a serious business that has little room for vainglorious folly. They wear heavy chainmail and carry swords for use in close combat once the initial charge is over and momentum has been lost. While not in quite the same class as the super-heavy cataphracts from nearby Armenia, these men are a powerful force. They should not, however, be expected to charge into prepared spearmen. Cappadocia is a region that is famed for its cavalry, and these men are rightly feared throughout Asia Minor.

Details

Cappadocian Calvary are superior anti cav troops. They a very heavily armored and spear weaponry allow them to slaughter the cavalry in melee as they can outlast just about any enemy unit and their spears kill the horses fast. They also work very well for charging down infantry but they are better at surviving in melee than killing in it, so charging over and over tends to work best.

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