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Latinkon (M2TW Unit)

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Latinkon (M2TW Unit)
Latinkon info.png
Class Heavy Cavalry
Unit Size 32
Weaponry
  • Lance
  • Sword
  • Morale 9
    Melee Attack 11
    Ranged Attack NA
    Defence 4
    Charge Bonus 8
    Accuracy NA
    Range NA
    Ammunition NA
    Region Global
    Recruitment Cost 730
    Upkeep Cost 250
    Turns to Build 1
    Unit Limit 6
    Building Requirements
  • Earl's Stables
  • Technology Requirements None
    Attributes
  • Can formed charge
  • Can withdraw
  • Hardy
  • Hide forest
  • Sea faring

  • Latinkon thumbnail.png Western European troops fighting for the Byzantine Empire, these experienced and well trained fighters are armed with lances and swords.

    Overview

    Latinkon is the collective term for western European troops, in the Byzantine army. Despite fluctuating numbers, there are enough of them to warrant the position of Megas Konostabllos being created to oversee them. With their heavy mail and lances, these warriors are highly valued, with the Emperor's daughter Anna Comnena commenting that they were able to charge through the walls of Babylon.

    Details

    Latinkon are heavy cavalry and are the best heavy cavalry unit available to the Byzantine Empire. They have a devastating charge as well as good melee stats. They are equipped with both a lance and a sword, meaning that they can use their lance to kill on the charge, while reverting to their sword in melee. They are expensive though, and should not be heavily recruited unless one has the adequate finances to do so. In terms of stats, Latinkon are superior to Kataphractoi, the other elite cavalry unit available to the Byzantines. The Kataphractoi do have armour piercing maces and armoured horses though, meaning that in a melee fight, it would be pretty even. Kataphractoi do require a mored advanced stables though, meaning one can recruit Latinkon earlier in the campaign.

    Factions

    • The Byzantium Empire Thumbnail.png The Byzantine Empire
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