Dromedary Cavalry are a type of missile camel cavalry in Napoleon: Total War.
Description[]
Astride fast moving and manoeuvrable steeds, these carbine and sabre armed men are excellent skirmish troops.
Fearsome and powerful beasts, these camels terrify regular cavalry horses with their distinctive reek. Their long limbs and striding gait make them incredibly manoeuvrable; their riders are armed with sabres and carbines, and excel in skirmish warfare. Able to effectively avoid trouble, their only major tactical weakness is when engaged in prolonged attacks against well-trained infantry or in melee against a superior cavalry unit.
Historically, camel cavalry were often used to panic enemy horses. All horses, unless accustomed to camels, hate their smell and became uncontrollable when near them. Camels have proven to be extremely useful beasts throughout the world: the one-humped dromedaries are now largely domesticated, with only a few living wild in their original homelands. There are, however, estimated to be 300,000 wild camels in Australia, escapees from the herd brought in to act as transport in the desert interior. At the time of writing, the Australian authorities are considering a cull, as the camel has no natural predators in the outback.
General Information[]
Dromedary Cavalry are the best missile camel cavalry available to France in the Egyptian Campaign. They are some of the only heat resistant cavalry available early in the campaign, making them invaluable for fighting in desert regions. Later in the game, Camel Gunners become available, but Dromedary Cavalry still hold the edge in accuracy, reloading, and morale.
While two regiments may be recruited, up to a total of three may be obtained as one regiment is granted upon completion of a mission.
Dromedary Cavalry are present in the 2v2 multiplayer version of the Battle of the Pyramids, replacing the Dragoons fielded by the French in the singleplayer version.
Dromedary cavalry are unavailable in other campaigns or in custom battles.