Class: heavy · Category: cavalry · Men per unit: 6
Description
This general has a bodyguard of loyal spear-armed cavalry to accompany him onto the field. Armed with spears, these men are shock cavalry, able to deliver a devastating charge attack; they are then well trained enough to fight effectively in continued hand-to-hand combat.
Stats
Rank in roster
Men per unit
6
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Attack
17
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Charge bonus
26
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Defence
38
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· armour
15
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· defence skill
18
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· shield
5
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Morale
16
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Discipline
Normal
Training
Highly trained
Recruitment cost
4,914 dn
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Upkeep per turn
74 dn
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Turns to recruit
4
Weapons
Primary
Secondary
Attack
17
13
Charge bonus
26
31
Type
thrown · blade
melee · blade
Damage
piercing
piercing
Projectile
javelin
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Range
50
—
Ammunition
2
—
Properties
Used just before charging into combat
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Defence
Primary
Secondary
Total
38
—
Armour
15
—
Defence skill
18
—
Shield
5
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Condition and terrain
Hit points
1
Mount
hetairoi horse
Ground: scrub / sand / forest / snow
-4 / -2 / -8 / -2
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: A unit suitable for a general · Powerful charge
Who can recruit it
A core roster unit for one faction, which can raise it anywhere it holds the right building:
