Quote Originally Posted by anubis88
Asiatikoi Hippeis and Asabaran-e Madaen (East Medium Cavalry)
[Haven't used them much. Would like others' opinions.]

well.... they are a solid unit.... i think they work much like the greek citys horse.... nothing special
I prefer to use podromoi... I think they are more expensive but they are waaaaay better
I wouldn't prefer to use Prodromoi over the Median Medium Cavalry: the latter are not only cheaper, but they get that axe which is what basically all Eastern cavalry was famous for... The Asiatikoi Hippeis aren't really worth it: a worse version of the Medians, but at roughly the same cost IIRC. Widespread unit, though.

Eastern Slingers are also a distinct notch better than Sphendonetai (much tighter formation too!), and seem to outpower some eastern archer types as well.