Cavalry
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Cuirassiers
Mounted shock troops wearing a iron or steel cuirass wielding both a heavy sword and riding a heavy horse these men are the shock troopers of their nations mounted forces and are not to underestimated even when de-horsed as their primitive armour still gives them protection up close in melee battles.
Hussars
The living breathing example of dashing but suicidal Hussars are the mounted version of light infantry armed with sabres and light horses speed and surprise are their best elements when attacking the enemy in the flanks and rear before breaking off and regrouping for another charge. Hussars have only lace and fine silk uniforms and are not meant for any long term commitments in the heat of battle. Do not lose your horse with them.
Heavy and Light Dragoons
Dragoons are a hybrid cavalry unit who serve both as skirmishers on foot and light cavalry. Trained to ride ahead of the line and sneak up on the flanks and rear of a distant enemy to harass them with musket fire before quickly remounting their horses to ride off before they can respond they are the perfect troops for hit and ride off. Dragoons can reload in the saddle when stationary; perfect for those massed musket charges and withdraws. Like Hussars most dragoons are not meant for long melee engagements on horseback and should only be used as support unless they are the unique British Heavy dragoons. Some dragoons even get the choice of either a carbine musket, a musketoon and a sabre.
Lancers
All nations apart from the British have a Lancer regiment. The use of the lance on horseback is old and actually quite outdated at this point but still incredibly lethal if used right. A well timed charge on a distracted soldier or line at the side or rear will cause great casualties. When playing a lancer, momentum and speed are your best friends as slowing down and crossing swords will force you to drop your lance. Keep in mind that lancers are not at all trained or armoured for such attempts.
Mounted shock troops wearing a iron or steel cuirass wielding both a heavy sword and riding a heavy horse these men are the shock troopers of their nations mounted forces and are not to underestimated even when de-horsed as their primitive armour still gives them protection up close in melee battles.
Hussars
The living breathing example of dashing but suicidal Hussars are the mounted version of light infantry armed with sabres and light horses speed and surprise are their best elements when attacking the enemy in the flanks and rear before breaking off and regrouping for another charge. Hussars have only lace and fine silk uniforms and are not meant for any long term commitments in the heat of battle. Do not lose your horse with them.
Heavy and Light Dragoons
Dragoons are a hybrid cavalry unit who serve both as skirmishers on foot and light cavalry. Trained to ride ahead of the line and sneak up on the flanks and rear of a distant enemy to harass them with musket fire before quickly remounting their horses to ride off before they can respond they are the perfect troops for hit and ride off. Dragoons can reload in the saddle when stationary; perfect for those massed musket charges and withdraws. Like Hussars most dragoons are not meant for long melee engagements on horseback and should only be used as support unless they are the unique British Heavy dragoons. Some dragoons even get the choice of either a carbine musket, a musketoon and a sabre.
Lancers
All nations apart from the British have a Lancer regiment. The use of the lance on horseback is old and actually quite outdated at this point but still incredibly lethal if used right. A well timed charge on a distracted soldier or line at the side or rear will cause great casualties. When playing a lancer, momentum and speed are your best friends as slowing down and crossing swords will force you to drop your lance. Keep in mind that lancers are not at all trained or armoured for such attempts.