units arvernian_noble_cavalry - RTR-Imperium-Surrectum/ris-wiki GitHub Wiki
Class: heavy · Category: cavalry · Men per unit: 30
Simply, these warriors are the best cavalry in Gaul, mainly composed of the rich nobility, to form a deadly, crushing cavalry force. Their spears, shields and flexible chain mail is the very finest that can be found amongst the Arverni tribes. They are best used to break weakened enemy formations, fight against other cavalry and pursue fleeing enemies. In an emergency, they can quickly ride to the spot, and often remedy the situation in mere moments. They are brave and superb horsemen, many which have been riding for years. Although they can last in a melee versus infantry and other cavalry, shock and initial impact of their charge are the most effective tactics.
Before Caesar marched against all Gaul, the nobility had trained and ridden cavalry into war for generations, and this was their favourite mode of warfare during that time period. The bravery and skill achieved by these nobles was popular in their lands, and for them to attain, and more importantly hold onto such titles and position, required a swift horse, a sharp spear, and a talent for horsemanship and war that seldom could be equalled by a lesser race of men.
| Rank in roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men per unit | 30 |
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| Attack | 12 |
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| Charge bonus | 35 |
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| Defence | 44 |
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| · armour | 15 |
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| · defence skill | 26 |
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| · shield | 3 |
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| Morale | 14 |
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| Discipline | Normal | |
| Training | Trained | |
| Recruitment cost | 3,019 dn |
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| Upkeep per turn | 1,155 dn |
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| Turns to recruit | 4 |
Its secondary attack is the stronger one: 15 against 12.
| Primary | Secondary | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 12 | 15 |
| Charge bonus | 35 | 29 |
| Type | melee · blade | melee · blade |
| Damage | piercing | slashing |
| Primary | Secondary | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | — |
| Armour | 15 | — |
| Defence skill | 26 | — |
| Shield | 3 | — |
| Hit points | 1 |
| Mount | medium horse |
| Ground: scrub / sand / forest / snow | -2 / -1 / -8 / -1 |
| Charge distance | 40 |
| Formations | Square · Wedge |
Technical stats
| Time between blows (primary / secondary) | 2.5 s / 2.5 s |
| Extra fatigue in hot climates | 5 |
| Spacing between men: close / loose | 2 × 4.8 m / 3 × 7.2 m |
| Default ranks | 5 |
In battle: Very good stamina · Powerful charge
A core roster unit for 34 factions, each able to raise it anywhere they hold the right building:
Allobroges · Anartes · Apuani · Arverni · Aulerci · Belgae · Bituriges · Boii · Cenomani · Cimbri · Cisalpine Boii · Eburones · Eravisci · Helvetii · Ingauni · Insubres · Nervii · Norici · Osismii · Salassi · Salluvii · Senones · Sequani · Sotiates · Taurisci · Tencteri · Treveri · Ubii · Usipetes · Veneti · Veneti (Gauls) · Vindelici · Volcae · Volcae (Gaul)
Any faction holding one of the provinces below can field it.
Exactly what a settlement must have, route by route (4)
| Building | Also requires |
|---|---|
| Any settlement | Tier 3 Military Industrial Complex · Gallic area of recruitment · not Aeduian area of recruitment · Any Government (Dependency, Indirect Rule or Direct Rule) · Tier 2 Colony not built · Requires resource horses or horses supplied factionwide |
| Direct Rule | Tier 3 Military Industrial Complex · Tier 2 Colony · Requires resource horses or horses supplied factionwide |
| Homeland | Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex |
| Any settlement | Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Gallic area of recruitment · not Aeduian area of recruitment · Dependency only · Tier 1 Colony not built |
| Zone | Provinces |
|---|---|
| Gallic | 170 |