Tagmata Cavalry (Total War: Attila)

Tagmata Cavalry
Class	Medium Melee Cavalry
Recruitment cost	725
Upkeep cost	435
Turns	2
Multiplayer cost	725
Factions	Eastern Roman Empire
Health	250
Size	80
Armour	35
Missile block chance	20
Morale	54
Melee attack	55
Melee damage	32
Charge bonus	55
Melee defence	45
Movement speed	80
Capture power	10
Spotting	750.0
Hiding	1.25

Tagmata Cavalry are a type of melee cavalry in Total War: Attila.

Description

"These formidable horsemen certainly put the battlefield, and their enemies, to order."

In its original form, a 'tagma' was an infantry battalion of the Eastern Roman army. However, over time, ‘tagmata’ came to be known as Constantinople’s elite military garrison. This new form comprised entirely of heavy cavalry, allowing them the mobility to effectively defend a larger radius around the capital, stretching as far as Thrace and Bithynia. In this capacity the tagmata put down several revolts in the eastern provinces. Membership of the tagmata was considered a method of social mobility, as it frequently gave an individual power; proximity to the Emperor meant his attention could be piqued, leading to a court appointment or military command.

Strength and Weaknesses

• Excellent Attack Against Cavalry
• High Health
• Poor Missile Block Chance

Base Stats

Tagmata Cavalry
Unit
Number of Men:	80
Morale:	54
Bonus HP:	35
Melee Attack:	55
Melee Defense:	15
Charge Bonus:	55
Reload:	0
Ammunition:	0
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:	90
Mass:	100
Medium Horse
Mount
Hit Points:	125
Mass:	440
Walk Speed:	18
Run Speed:	80
Charge Speed:	110
Charge Distance:	75

Weapons and Gear

Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage:	24
Armour Penetration Damage:	8
Bonus vs Infantry:	0
Bonus vs Cavalry:	20
Bonus vs Elephants:	20
Building damage:	0.033

Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:	30
Armour:	5
Missile Block Chance:	20

Heavy Mail
Armour
Armour:	30

Abilities

Diamond
Target:	Self	Initial Recharge:	0
Active Time:	N/A	Recharge Time:	N/A
The unit moves into a diamond-shaped attack formation.
Assemble (7s) Form Diamond: +15 Shield Defence +50% Charge Speed -100% Missile Block Chance -10% Speed

Steady
Target:	Self	Initial Recharge:	0
Active Time:	30	Recharge Time:	210
Improves the unit's ability to defend at the cost of their mobility.
Steady (30s): +10 Missile Block Chance +3 Morale +15 Shield Defence -25% Speed

Attributes

Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.

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