Heavy Cavalry
In the Arian military, Heavy Cavalry is often referred to as Shock Cavalry. These are mounted knights, often in full plate armor on barded warhorses carrying heavy iron-tipped lances or spears and trained to charge into enemy formations at full speed. A Company of Heavy Cavalry (also sometimes called Heavy Horse) charging headlong into a line of infantry is a terrifying experience.
Composition
Manpower
Companies of up to 100 Knights, and Regiments of up to ten Companies.
Equipment
Heavy warhorse (Grandes preferred), sometimes with barding. Plate armor, shield, conical helm with face guard, 5 days fodder and rations.
Weaponry
Long sword, knife, hand axe, two 9' iron-tipped lances/spears
Structure
Companies led by a Knight Captain of Cavalry with several Knight Corporals. Regiments led by a Knight Commander of Cavalry, assisted by several adjutant Captains of Cavalry.
Tactics
Shock charge into enemy formations, rear guard actions, reserve formations to exploit a broken line or retreating enemy cavalry units.
Type
Cavalry
Overall training Level
Semi-professional
Assumed Veterancy
Veteran
Parent Formation
