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Horse Guards (ETW Unit)

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Horse Guards (ETW Unit)
Horse Guards.jpg
Class Heavy Cavalry
Unit Size 60 Men
Weaponry Sabers
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region Britain
Recruitment Cost 1200
Upkeep Cost 300
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements Army Staff College
Technology Requirements None
Attributes
  • Inspires nearby units
  • Can form Diamond Formation
  • Can form Wedge Formation

  • British horse guards thumb.png Horse Guards are an elite heavy cavalry unit, with a fierce reputation and deadly sabres.

    Overview

    It is the task of the heavy cavalry to break the enemy by shock. Simply put, the Horse Guards are expected to charge home and smash enemy ranks by weight and speed. They are not for chasing down enemies: this is the work of light cavalry forces. Instead, they are a battering ram, hurled over short distances against close-formed enemies in the hope of producing a breakthrough and further confusion. These highly trained cavalrymen lend a further touch of class, thanks to the role as part of the royal household guard, to the brutal business of a cavalry charge.

    Historically, the Horse Guards remain a feature of the British Army although they now use tanks. Their name is attached to Horse Guards and Horse Guards Parade. This building complex was designed by William Kent and completed in 1755 and are still used by the Household Cavalry. Horse Guards Parade is the setting for ”Trooping of the Color”, a practice that dates back to the 17th Century. A regiment’s colors (or flags) were a rallying point in battle and so they were shown to the soldiers so they would be recognized in battle. Today, the ceremony is used to celebrate the official birthday of the ruling monarch; at the time of writing Queen Elizabeth attends every year and takes the salute at the end of the parade.

    Details

    Horse Guards are useful for routing enemy units and making severe casualties on the enemy flanks and breaking formations. However they lack the speed and endurance of Light Cavalry. Their high morale and defensive statistics make the Horse Guards a reliable Cavalry unit.

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