Stat	Value
Category	cavalry
Class	heavy
Morale	7
Hit Points	1
Primary Attack	9
Primary Charge	3
Secondary Attack	9
Secondary Charge	5
Armour	6
Defense Skill	4
Shield	4
Recruitment Cost	630
Upkeep Cost	160

• Superior
• Can Form Cantabrian Circle

Tarentines are javelin-armed mounted skirmishers who can strike quickly and be gone in the time it takes a more ponderous enemy to react. They have medium armour, shields and helmets for decent protection. If they're forced to fight in melee, they use their swords, so they can fight in hand-to-hand combat should the need arise. They are, however, best used to dash in and harass a mass of enemies, such as heavy infantry who cannot hope to catch them. They are not ideally suited to fighting other skirmishers - many of their javelins will be wasted against targets who can dodge, after all - but their good protection will make them superior against light cavalry. They can also be useful in pursuing fleeing enemies and driving them from the field, though they are slower than light cavalry.