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Class: heavy · Category: cavalry · Men per unit: 6

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.

Like all general's guards, this unit is best committed to the fight at the point of crisis, when the general's inspirational leadership and the combat power of his men can tip the balance.

	Primary	Secondary
Attack	12	12
Charge bonus	31	25
Type	melee · blade	melee · blade
Damage	piercing	piercing

	Primary	Secondary
Total	37	—
Armour	13	—
Defence skill	20	—
Shield	4	—

Hit points	1
Mount	heavy horse
Ground: scrub / sand / forest / snow	-3 / -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	4
Spacing between men: close / loose	2 × 4.8 m / 3 × 7.2 m
Default ranks	5

In battle: A unit suitable for a general · Very good stamina · Powerful charge

A core roster unit for one faction, which can raise it anywhere it holds the right building:

Messapians

Exactly what a settlement must have, route by route (2)

Building	Also requires
Direct Rule	Tier 3 Military Industrial Complex · Tier 2 Colony
Homeland	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex