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Class: missile · Category: cavalry · Men per unit: 32

The elite of the elite -- the nobles of the Royal Scythian tribe ride forth upon the best horses, bearing the highest quality weapons and armour, and convinced above all else of one thing: that they cannot be defeated in battle. These men train for war every day of their lives. They are expert bowmen, and even better lancers. They do not know fear. Their horses are armoured and well used to battle. Like the Scythian Guard, their status as Royal Scythians is an inspiration to all nearby troops. When everything hangs in the balance, when the battle seems lost, the charge of the Royal Scythians will turn the tide in our favour.

	Primary	Secondary
Attack	13	10
Charge bonus	26	31
Type	missile · archery	melee · blade
Damage	piercing	piercing
Projectile	arrow	—
Range	170	—
Ammunition	30	—

	Primary	Secondary
Total	30	—
Armour	16	—
Defence skill	14	—
Shield	0	—

Hit points	1
Mount	half armoured horse
Ground: scrub / sand / forest / snow	-4 / -1 / -7 / -1
Charge distance	40
Formations	Square

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 / 3.6 × 6.72 m
Default ranks	5

In battle: Can form Cantabrian circle · Good stamina

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

Royal Scythians

Any faction holding one of the provinces below can field it.

Exactly what a settlement must have, route by route (3)

Building	Also requires
Direct Rule	Tier 3 Military Industrial Complex · Tier 2 Colony
Homeland	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex
Any settlement	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Scythian area of recruitment · not Dahae area of recruitment · Dependency only · Tier 1 Colony not built

Zone	Provinces
Scythian	68