Yes, they do, although the early Roman cavalry wasn't exactly famed for its shock-charges. However, in this mod cavalry needs a proper run-up to perform a shock charge. Also, they are less likely to mount an effective charge if they haven't been properly formed-up beforehand. Perhaps this explains why your charges weren't very effective.Originally Posted by Intranetusa
The so-called lorica segmentata wasn't in common use during the period featured in the mod. In fact, the oldest find of lorica segmentata dates to the reign of Augustus, at the very end of the time-line of EB. Instead, Roman legionaries of the late republic and early empire used scale (lorica squamata) or chainmail (lorica hamata).Also, why does none of the Roman units have their famous iron-segmented armor? Even after the Marius reforms...
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