Duchy of Aquitane (Age of Charlemagne) Melee Cavalry

Knights

The mounted knights of the Middle Ages have their origins in the 'ordo equester' cohorts of the Roman state cavalry, as well as the privately-funded household cavalry ('bucellarii') of late-period Rome. Being privately funded, the bucellarii were afforded better armour and training than other equestrians, and this focus on training, armour and weaponry was the basis of the emerging knight's skillset. The cataphract horsemen of the east, donned in armour that covered both rider and his powerful steed, were also an influence. In Europe, the Franks bred the 'Barb' horse, a sturdy and hot-blooded north African breed (the name meaning 'Berber') capable of coping with both heavy armour and the punishing demands of warfare. These horses were the tools that allowed Charlemagne's strategy to be realised across Europe. The horsemen, for their efforts, were rewarded with lands and titles. In the centuries following Charlemagne's rule, these men and their descendants went on to solidify their power, evolving into an elite warrior class by the beginning of the Medieval period.

Unit Name Knights

Main Unit Key cha_gen_knights

Land Unit Key cha_gen_knights

Naval Unit Key cha_transport

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 1000

Recruitment Cost 1000

Upkeep Cost 300

Melee Attack 33

Melee Damage 32

├ Melee Weapon att_spear

├ Melee Base Damage 24

├ Armour-piercing Damage 8

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 20

├ Attack Against Elephants 20

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 55

Melee Defence 54

├ Base Defence 19

├ Shield cha_kite

└ Shield Defence 35

Armour 46

├ Armour cha_mail

├ Armour Defence 46

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 150

├ Man Entity cha_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health 100

├ Bonus Hit Points 0

├ Mount cha_ger_horse_spear_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity cha_horse_very_heavy

└ Mount Health 50

Morale 51

Abilities

• Wedge
  The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 200 Upgrade From

Faction Availability

Age of Charlemagne

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