Iberian Rebels (Imperator Augustus) Melee Cavalry

Scutarii Cavalry

These heavy cavalrymen are well-versed in the cut-and-thrust of melee.

Scutarii, or shield bearers, take their name from the Latin word scutum, or shield, although it is highly unlikely the Iberians used this title for themselves. Regardless, the scutarii carried the thureos, a large, oval, wooden shield that was perfectly suited for use in man-to-man combat. They wore little armour, and this gave them greater mobility than many of their opponents, particularly the armoured Roman legionaries. This mobility was used to charge forward and then feign retreat in the hope of getting the enemy to pursue and break their lines. Once an enemy unit took the bait, the retreat would end, and a genuine attack on now-out-of-position and unsupported foes would be staged: a simple tactic, perhaps, but still a deadly one when used well.

Abilities

Scutarii Cavalry

• Frenzied Charge
  Increases the effectiveness of the unit's charge for an extended period. The unit will suffer a large fatigue penalty after the charge is over.
  Charge speed, charge damage, acceleration
  Melee defence, fatigue

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Light Transport

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

Scutarii Cavalry

• Good attack
• Average defence
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average morale

Iberian Rebels (Imperator Augustus) Units
General (2)
1.Scutarii Cavalry
2.Veteran Shield Warriors
Melee Infantry (3)
3.Guerrilla Warriors
4.Iberian Swordsmen
5.Veteran Shield Warriors
Missile Infantry (3)
6.Balearic Slingers
7.Iberian Skirmishers
8.Iberian Slingers
Spear Infantry (2)
9.Scutarii Spearmen
10.Iberian Tribesmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
11.Iberian Cavalry
12.Scutarii Cavalry
Missile Cavalry (1)
13.Cantabrian Cavalry
Fixed Artillery (3)
14.Iberian Giant Ballista
15.Iberian Bastion Scorpion
16.Iberian Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
17.Iberian Bastion Ballista
18.Iberian Ballista
19.Iberian Scorpion
20.Iberian Heavy Onager
21.Iberian Bastion Onager
22.Iberian Onager
Admiral (2)
23.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
24.Medium Assault Raider - Iberian Swordsmen
Melee Ship (4)
25.Heavy Raider - Veteran Shield Warriors
26.Persian Assault Teteres - Scutarii
27.Medium Assault Raider - Iberian Swordsmen
28.Assault Raider - Iberian Tribesmen
Missile Ship (3)
29.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
30.Greek Missile Penteres - Iberian Slingers
31.Missile Raider - Iberian Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
32.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Ballista (Ship)
33.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Onager (Ship)