Lancer

The Lancer is a Spanish and Knights of St. John unique Cavalry unit which uses a lance to attack Infantry and Archers. It can be recruited from a Stable, Consulate and Fort in the Fortress Age. Only civilizations with the Spanish as an ally can send them from the consulate building. Unlike most cavalry which are weak against melee infantry units, the lancer has a large bonus against infantry. It is somewhat at a disadvantage when fighting other cavalry however. It's speed also makes it efficient for slaughtering enemy villagers who stray too far off from the Town Center and it can quickly kill most explorers due to their classification as infantry.

Unction & Spanish Lancers
When using Unction, Cabelleros and all Spanish cavalry cards (+30% attack and hitpoints), a fully upgraded Lancer will typically kill infantry in 1-2 hits. This occurs even if the infantry themselves are fully upgraded. As good as British Red Coat Musketeers are, they stand little chance against Imperial Garrochistas using Unction.

Upgrades
The Lancer initially starts at this level. It is the only version of the Lancer the Knights of St. John have access to, however they still possess cavalry cards capable of boosting their Lancers in combat.
 * Veteran Lancer

The Industrial Age upgrade available to the Spanish. The Knights of St. John cannot progress to this age, and thus cannot take the upgrade.
 * Garrochista (Guard)

The Imperial Age upgrade available to the Spanish. Like above, the knights cannot take this upgrade.
 * Imperial Garrochista