Mercenary Cappadocian Skirmisher Cavalry
Missile Cavalry(0.6.7)Side / Back
Short description
Cappadocian light cavalry are javelin-armed mounted skirmishers who can strike quickly and be gone before the enemy reacts.
Description
Cappadocian light cavalry are javelin-armed mounted skirmishers who can strike quickly and be gone in the time it takes a more ponderous enemy to react. They do not wear armour, but do carry shields and swords so that 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 they can be very useful in harrying fleeing enemies and driving them from the field.