Mandekalu Cavalry (Civ5)

Mandekalu Cavalry
Mounted unit of the Medieval Era
Introduced in Civilization V
Unique to
Civilization	Songhai
Civilization	Songhai
Replaces	Knight
Replaces	Knight
Cost
Production	110
Production	110
Stats
Combat strength	20
Combat strength	20
Moves	4
Moves	4
Required
Technology	Chivalry
Resource	Horses
Upgrades to
Cavalry
Cavalry
Notes
No defensive bonus Can move after attacking No penalty when attacking cities

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==Game info:== The Songhai civilization's unique mounted unit. Replaces the Knight.

May move after attacking.

No defensive terrain bonuses.

No penalty when attacking cities.

Strategy

The Mandekalu cavalry is very similar to the normal Knight, with the exception of the penalty against cities, which is removed. Thus, the Songhai civilization is able to stage lightning assaults against cities during the Medieval Era, which are very difficult to counter. Explore the enemy's weak spots, attacking the cities he isn't defending, using the superior speed of your cavalry - he won't have time to react!

History

Like their northern counterparts, Muslim armies also contained heavy cavalry units, similar in form and function to European knights. Like the Europeans, the Muslim knights too were from the upper reaches of society, possessing the best arms, armor and horses. The armor might be modified to reflect the differences in climate – even the most noble knight would quickly roast if wearing plate armor in a Middle East summer – but it still gave them a great advantage over other units on the battlefield. Historical accounts admit that Muslim knights were generally a match for their European opponents.