MTW Late Ghulam Bodyguards
| Ghulam Bodyguards (Late) | |
|---|---|
| Unit Type: | Heavy Cavalry |
| Combat Stats | |
| Charge: | 8 |
| Attack: | 3 |
| Defence: | 7 |
| Armour: | 7 |
| Shield: | Cavalry |
| Speed: | 9, 20, 22 |
| Morale: | 6 |
| Notes: | Elite, Disciplined |
| Dismounts to: | Saracen Infantry |
| Unit Costs | |
| Recruitment: | 425 |
| Upkeep: | 62 |
| Unit Restrictions | |
| Eras: | Late |
| Factions: | Muslim |
| Buildings Needed: | Royal Court |
| Unit Card: | 
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Unit Description
Late Ghulam Bodyguards are available to the Muslim factions during the Late period. They are Elite like knights, but are also Disciplined which makes them easy to control. They have low build requirements, but they only have 20 men in the unit unlike the standard 40 for other knights and heavy cavalry units. Late Ghulam Bodyguards carry a shield, but it does not offer any extra protection.
Late Ghulam Bodyguards tactics are the same as most Knight and heavy cavalry units: flank the enemy, charge them in the rear, repeat as necessary. Avoid frontal charges into spear and pike units, avoid polearm units unless an instant rout is assured, and avoid camels. Their small unit size must also be taken into account, they will not have the same impact as a full sized knight or heavy cavalry unit and can be overwhelmed if they are not watched over carefully. This is especially important if the unit contains an heir or the faction leader.
Late Ghulam Bodyguards serve as the royal bodyguard units for the Almohads and Egyptians. The faction leader and heirs will appear on the campaign map leading late Ghulam Bodyguard units in the Late period.
In siege battles, late Ghulam Bodyguards may be dismounted for Saracen Infantry.
