Quote Originally Posted by Nepereta
The other think I have noted is that the shiltrom seems to handle cav charges better.
Definitely. I think this is due to the schiltrom packing so many men into a narrow (width-wise) area, thus allowing only a few of the cav to get in and connect with the charge. The rest are edged out, and end up uselessly blowing by the schiltrom'd unit, only to stop and draw swords. They quickly surround the schiltrom unit (as the cav line is much longer and so wraps around), but the spears have a much more favorable matchup against melee-engaged cavalry than they do on the initial charge.