"Alani spearmen are well suited to fighting mounted warriors."
The Alans, or Alani, were a Sarmatian people, probably of Iranian or Turkish origin. Like other nomads, livestock formed the basis of their sustenance, so a land's suitability for grazing was a major factor when deciding where to settle. Famed for their skill as horse breeders, even the Romans wrote favourably of the Alans' talents. This fine breeding stock gave their warriors an edge in mounted combat; horse and rider had to perform a variety of manoeuvres very quickly, so man and beast constantly trained together to ensure this. The Alani's use of armoured cavalry and horse archers, along with the tactics they employed, made them a formidable foe. By the end of the 4th century AD, when the Huns stormed down from the steppes, the Alans were living beyond the River Don, northeast of the Black Sea. The Huns' arrival drove them from the region in several groups, some of whom joined the emergent Vandals as they migrated into Roman-held Gaul, becoming part of their confederation from that point onwards.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Has Wardogs
Excellent Armour
Average Missile Block Chance
Base Stats[]
Alani Spearmen
Unit
Number of Men:
40
Morale:
45
Bonus HP:
9
Melee Attack:
27
Melee Defense:
27
Charge Bonus:
32
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Very Heavy Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
105
Mass:
175
Walk Speed:
12
Run Speed:
31
Charge Speed:
35
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Short Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage:
20
Armour Penetration Damage:
5
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
10
Bonus vs Elephants:
10
Building damage:
0.033
Oval Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
10
Armour:
30
Missile Block Chance:
40
Heavy Mail
Armour
Armour:
30
Wardog
Animal
Melee Attack:
40
Melee Defense:
40
Charge Bonus:
40
Hit Points:
2
Armour:
0
Mass:
40
Walk Speed:
26
Run Speed:
90
Charge Speed:
125
Charge Distance:
40
Abilities[]
Encourage
Target:
Ally (max 1)
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
15
Recharge Time:
210
Improves the morale of a friendly unit for an extended period of time.
Encourage (30s):
+9 Morale
Rapid Advance
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
30
Recharge Time:
210
Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
Rapid Advance (30s):
+50% Speed
Attributes[]
Expert Charge Defence
This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.