Knights of the Blazing Sun
Unit
 |
|
| Knights of the Blazing Sun | |
|
|
Shock Cavalry |
 |
60 |  |
1200 |  |
300 |
|
Armoured & Shielded |
|
|
Anti-Infantry |
6,240 |
||||
 |
Armour | 100 | ||
 |
Leadership | 70 | ||
 |
Speed | 33 | ||
 |
Melee Attack | 40 | ||
 |
Melee Defence | 24 | ||
 |
Weapon Strength | 42 | ||
 |
Charge Bonus | 78 | ||
|
About
Unit Description
Well-armoured and resplendent, the Knights deliver a fierce and destructive charge.
Historical Description
The Reiksguard Knights are the personal army of the Emperor. As an Elector Count, the Emperor also has direct command of his own provincial army - which in the case of Karl Franz are the regiments of Altdorf and the Reikland - but it is the Knights of the Reiksguard that form the symbol of his military strength. As befits their prestigious role and elite status, the Knights are equipped with the very finest weapons and suits of armour available. They ride fine destriers to war and the suits of gleaming plate armour in which they are clad are emblazoned with symbols of allegiance to the Emperor. Although few in number, the Reiksguard Knights are the most important part of the Emperor's army, for they are a symbol of the Empire's nobility and martial might. As such, when a unit of Reiksguard Knights takes to battle, it will typically form up proudly in the centre of the Empire battle line, the better to inspire the common soldiery and reassure them that the blessing of the Emperor is with them.
Attributes
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Anti-Infantry
Anti-infantry units have an advantage against targets that are smaller than a horse. This advantage can be a 
damage bonus against small targets, superior weight used to smash through lighter enemies, or an explosive attack from range that affects a large area.
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.
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 | 40 |
| Melee Defence | 24 |
| Charge Bonus | 78 |
| Melee (Dismounted) | |
| Visibility Range | 40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance | 60 |
| Spot Scrub Distance | 60 |
| Rank Depth | 5 |
| Morale | 70 |
| Bonus Hit Points | 96 |
| Unit Stats | |
|---|---|
| Unit Caste | Melee Cavalry |
| Unit Weight | Medium |
| Unit Group |  Shock Cavalry |
| Unit Group Parent |  Cavalry & Chariots |
| Recruitment Turns | 2 |
| Recruitment Cost | 1200 |
| Upkeep Cost | 300 |
| Unit Size | 60 |
| Melee CP | 1200 |
| Missile CP | |
Equipment
| Melee Weapon | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Size | |
| Weapon Type | Lance |
| Bonus vs Cavalry | |
| Bonus vs Large | |
| Bonus vs Infantry | |
| Weapon Damage | 29 |
| Weapon AP Damage | 13 |
| Building Damage | 10 |
| Armour | |
|---|---|
| Armour Value | 100 |
| Shield | |
|---|---|
| Missile Block Chance | 30 |
