Tomi,

In high era, I think 5000 for v1 is too low because it eliminates all the elite cav, and you are left with cav that cannot defeat swords such as v1 cmaa. I didn't look at early era.

Gawain's idea of 8500, v1 max but alowwing v2 spears is interesting. I would also allow v2 halberdiers.