Head Hunting Maidens (RTW Unit)
| Head Hunting Maidens (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | Light Cavalry |
| Unit Size | 108 |
| Weaponry | Axe |
| Morale | 10 |
| Melee Attack | 10 |
| Ranged Attack | N/A |
| Defence | 11 |
| Charge Bonus | 8 |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Ammunition | N/A |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 600 |
| Upkeep Cost | 140 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Sacred Grove of Api |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | Can hide in woods |
Head hunting maidens are hot-headed light cavalry who are useful against skirmisher and missile troops.
Overview
Among many Scythian tribes, the culture of war is so strong that both sexes are admired for their prowess in combat. Head hunting maidens are a product of this ethos, and have a strong motive for drawing blood in battle: they are forbidden from marrying until they do so. In the same fashion as any other Scythian warrior, high-ranking maidens who fall in battle are given honour burials along with their weapons and equipment. For all their valour, these virgin warriors are physically weaker than most of their male opponents. Consequently, they make good light cavalry, riding down and disrupting enemy archers and light infantry, but (for the sake of future generations if nothing else) they should be protected from the enemy’s stronger forces.
Details
Despite being somewhat castrated by their useless defense stat Head Hunting Maidens are some of the deadliest cavalry in RTW. Their stats are fairly balanced but the real kicker is their armor piercing axes. These will let the ladies tear though even the toughest cavalry like Cataphracts. They are less able to deal with infantry, so it is better to use maidens to hunt down any opposing cavalry and hack it apart. This leaves your horse archers to hunt down whats left. They have extremely high morale and are impetuous.
Factions
Scythia