About
Unit Description
Those able to ride Cold Ones charge headlong into enemy lines, thrashing with crude but effective clubs.
Historical Description
Saurus warriors are formidable fighters, but when mounted atop a Cold One they become a shock force capable of delivering an absolute mauling. Those foes who can muster the courage to stand before the sight of oncoming Cold One cavalry find themselves beset by a whirlwind of biting jaws, slashing talons and jabbing spear thrusts. Those Saurus Warriors blessed by Itzl have an innate aptitude for mounted warfare. They exude a musk not dissimilar to the rank odour produced by the Cold Ones themselves, allowing them to form bonds with the otherwise hostile creatures. The Saurus have dewclaws that are perfect for gripping the thick-scaled hides of their reptilian steed, leaving them free to carry both spears and shields. All such spawning produce a Pack Leader who instinctively leads the group - knowing where to find the Cold Ones and how best to break them in as mounts.
Abilities
Primal Instincts
When under pressure, the primal instincts of these natural predators take over - they may then go on a rampage against nearby enemy units, attacking the closest one and ignoring any orders given.
Attributes
Can Cause Fear
This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their 
leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Armour-Piercing
The damage of 
armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
Armoured & Shielded
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage. 
Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
Predatory Senses
These units are natural hunters that can sense prey hiding nearby.
Primal Instincts
When under pressure, the primal instincts of these natural predators take over. They then may go on a rampage against nearby enemy units, attacking the closest one and ignoring any orders given.
Detailed Stats
| Battle Entity Stats |
| Unit Size |
Medium |
| Unit Type |
Man |
| Hit Points |
8 |
| Walk Speed |
1.50 |
| Run Speed |
3.30 |
| Acceleration |
2.00 |
| Deceleration |
4.00 |
| Charge Speed |
4.50 |
| Ch. Dist. to Commence Run |
35.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Adopt Pose |
30.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Pick Target |
25.00 |
| Turn Speed |
90 |
| Strafe Speed |
1.00 |
| Land Unit Stats |
| Unit Category |
Cavalry |
| Unit Class |
Melee Cavalry |
| Move Action Points |
2100 |
| Melee Attack |
31 |
| Melee Defence |
26 |
| Charge Bonus |
32 |
| Melee (Dismounted) |
|
| Visibility Range |
40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance |
160 |
| Spot Scrub Distance |
160 |
| Rank Depth |
3 |
| Morale |
75 |
| Bonus Hit Points |
114 |
| Unit Stats |
| Unit Caste |
Melee Cavalry |
| Unit Weight |
Heavy |
| Unit Group |
 Cold One Cavalry |
| Unit Group Parent |
 Cavalry & Chariots |
| Recruitment Turns |
2 |
| Recruitment Cost |
850 |
| Upkeep Cost |
212 |
| Unit Size |
48 |
| Melee CP |
850 |
| Missile CP |
|
Equipment
| Melee Weapon |
| Weapon Size |
|
| Weapon Type |
Axe |
| Bonus vs Cavalry |
|
| Bonus vs Large |
|
| Bonus vs Infantry |
|
| Weapon Damage |
15 |
| Weapon AP Damage |
35 |
| Building Damage |
10 |
| Shield |
| Missile Block Chance |
30 |
5,856 
