Superb well armoured professional heavy cavalry armed with a lance.
Although drawn from the nobility, and equipped as heavy knights, these men are well trained and disciplined professional soldiers. They provide their sovereign with a standing force that's available when needed, and much less trouble than the turbulent aristocracy of old. Expensive to maintain, though, only the wealthiest states can afford them.
Quality: Elite
Soldiers: 41
Attack: 7
Charge: 16
Weapon Type: melee
Defense: 28
Armour: 23
Defense Skill: 5
Shield: 0
Hit Points: 1
Recruitment Cost: 2475
Upkeep: 400
- Military Academy
- Royal Officer's Academy
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Gendarmes are recruited in Cities following the Gothic Armor event in the mid-15th century (1450-1460) where a Royal Officer's Academy has been constructed.