Sipahis (ETW Unit)
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| Class | Lancer Cavalry |
| Unit Size | 60 Men |
| Weaponry | Lances |
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| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 1180 |
| Upkeep Cost | 350 |
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| Building Requirements | Army Board |
| Technology Requirements | None |
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Sipahis are superb horsemen and their ornate lances are deadly when brought to bear at the charge.
Overview
They are unswervingly faithful and proudly deserving of their elite status. Mounted on the finest horseflesh, they carry ornate lances into battle which are deadly when brought to bear at the charge. When delivered in the flanks or rear of an enemy formation, such a charge often proves decisive to the course of a battle.
As fief-holders, Sipahis are granted the income from a parcel of land in exchange for their military service, and they are also expected to supply a number of armed men. Highly disciplined and enjoying the high status common to many cavalry corps, Sipahis see themselves as superior to the sometimes unruly Janissaries, with whom they maintain a simmering rivalry. A contributing factor to this is that Sipahis are all ethnic Turks, whereas the Janissaries are of mixed stock, recruited as children from provincial Christian families and converted to the Islamic faith. Regardless of these petty concerns, Sipahis represent the best horsemen available to the Sublime Porte.
Details
Sipahis are a Lancer cavalry unit available only to the Eastern Factions. Sipahis have higher statistics than other Eastern Lancers. Lancers are a very different type of cavalry from the standard regiments of horse. They have significantly worse melee and defense stats in general; however, they have a much higher charge bonus. This makes them very suitable for charging enemy positions and to break enemy morale, but less apt in a pitched battle. Due to the fact that Lances are inadequate in close combat it is advised that lancers should be use to charge, withdraw and then charge again in order to efficiently make use of their charge bonus.
