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− | {{Infobox |
+ | {{Infobox unit |
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+ | |Name = Rodelero |
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+ | |Image = Rodelero icon.png |
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+ | |Intro = {{AoE3Icon|Vanilla}} ''[[Age of Empires III]]'' |
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+ | |Type = {{AoE3Icon|Inf}} [[Infantry#Age of Empires III|Infantry]]<br/>{{AoE3Icon|HInf}} [[Heavy infantry#Age of Empires III|Heavy infantry]]<br/>Melee infantry |
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+ | |Civilization = {{AoE3Civ|Spanish}} [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)|Spanish]]<br/>{{AoE3Civ|Knights of St. John}} [[Knights of St. John]] <small>([[Act I: Blood]])</small> |
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+ | |Age = {{AoE3Age|2}} [[Colonial Age]] |
+ | |Building = [[File:Barracks AOE III icon.png|22px]] [[Barracks (Age of Empires III)|Barracks]]<br/>[[File:Fort icon.png|22px]] [[Fort]]<br/>[[File:Aoe3 galleon.png|22px]] [[Galleon (Age of Empires III)|Galleon]] |
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− | |cost = {{Resources|food=65|coin=35}} |
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+ | |Food = 65 |
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+ | |Coin = 35 |
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− | |building = [[Barracks (Age of Empires III)|Barracks]]<br/>[[Fort]] |
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− | |pop = 1 |
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− | | |
+ | |Pop = 1 |
− | | |
+ | |HP = 135 |
+ | |Resists = 40% vs. Melee |
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− | |los = 12 |
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+ | |Speed = 6.0 |
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− | |resists = 40% vs. {{Icon|Melee}} Melee |
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− | | |
+ | |LOS = 12 |
− | | |
+ | |XPtrain = 10 |
− | | |
+ | |XPkill = 10 |
+ | |MDamage = 10 |
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− | | |
+ | |MMulti = x3.5 vs. [[Cavalry#Age of Empires III|Cavalry]]<br/>x2.25 vs. [[Light infantry]] |
− | |mrof = 1.5 |
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− | | |
+ | |MROF = 1.5 |
− | | |
+ | |SDamage = 10 |
− | | |
+ | |SRange = 6 |
+ | |SROF = 3.0 |
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}} |
}} |
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+ | {{Quote|Fast-moving sword and buckler infantry.|In-game description}} |
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− | The '''Rodelero''' is a heavy infantry |
+ | The '''Rodelero''' is a melee [[Heavy infantry#Age of Empires III|heavy infantry]] in ''[[Age of Empires III]]'' that is unique to the [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)|Spanish]] and can be trained at [[Barracks (Age of Empires III)|Barracks]], [[Fort]], and [[Galleon (Age of Empires III)|Galleon]]. |
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+ | Rodeleros are also available to [[Knights of St. John]] in the [[Act I: Blood]] campaign. |
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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− | The Rodelero is first available in the [[Colonial Age]]. It can also be sent from the [[Consulate]] building as the [[Japanese (Age of Empires III)|Japanese]], once a level 40 [[Home City]] is attained and [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)| |
+ | The Rodelero is first available in the [[Colonial Age]]. It can also be sent from the [[Consulate]] building as the [[Japanese (Age of Empires III)|Japanese]], once a level 40 [[Home City]] is attained and the [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)|Spanish]] are selected as an ally, the [[Aztecs (Age of Empires III)|Aztecs]] are also able to obtain the Rodelero through the Home City in groups ranging from ten to forty. |
− | Outfitted with a sword and buckler, Rodeleros are quite different compared to |
+ | Outfitted with a sword and buckler, Rodeleros are quite different compared to the typical heavy infantry. They move very quickly (similar to cavalry). This makes them a relatively cheap raiding/scouting unit in the very early stages of the game. Rodelero deal less damage against cavalry compared to [[Pikeman (Age of Empires III)|Pikemen]] (even at Imperial level), however, Rodeleros can catch up to fleeing enemies due to their speed. They are also a decent melee unit against non-cavalry units as they possess a higher base damage compared to Pikemen. They are also more durable than Pikemen, with higher hitpoints and an exceptional [[Resists|melee resistance]] for non-mercenary units. |
However, when destroying buildings, Rodeleros are not recommended, as they possess siege damage similar to that of ranged infantry, despite being a heavy infantry unit. Pikemen and [[Musketeer]]s are far more efficient at razing buildings. Rodeleros should also be wary of ranged infantry and artillery, as they can be easily destroyed by them in battle. |
However, when destroying buildings, Rodeleros are not recommended, as they possess siege damage similar to that of ranged infantry, despite being a heavy infantry unit. Pikemen and [[Musketeer]]s are far more efficient at razing buildings. Rodeleros should also be wary of ranged infantry and artillery, as they can be easily destroyed by them in battle. |
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=== Upgrades === |
=== Upgrades === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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− | {| border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" class="article-table" |
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− | ! |
+ | ! style="width: 5%;" |[[Age]] |
− | ! |
+ | ! style="width: 25%;" |Upgrade |
− | ! |
+ | ! style="width: 10%;" |Cost |
− | ! |
+ | ! style="width: 60%;" |Effect |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|3|C}} |
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− | |[[File:ages fortress.jpg|link=Fortress Age|center]] |
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− | |[[File:Veteran_sword_infantry.png| |
+ | |[[File:Veteran_sword_infantry.png|22px]] '''Veteran Rodeleros''' |
|{{Resources|br=1|wood=200|coin=200}} |
|{{Resources|br=1|wood=200|coin=200}} |
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− | |Upgrades Rodeleros to Veteran (+20% hit points and attack) |
+ | |Upgrades Rodeleros to Veteran (+20% [[hit points]] and attack) |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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− | |[[File:ages industrial.jpg|link=Industrial Age|center]] |
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− | |[[File:Guard_sword_infantry.png| |
+ | |[[File:Guard_sword_infantry.png|22px]] '''Espadachins''' |
− | |{{Resources|br=1|wood= |
+ | |{{Resources|br=1|wood=1,000|coin=1,000}} |
− | |Upgrades Rodeleros to Espada Rodeleros (+40% hit points and attack); requires Veteran Rodeleros |
+ | |Upgrades Rodeleros to Espada Rodeleros (+40% [[hit points]] and attack); requires Veteran Rodeleros |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|5|C}} |
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− | |[[File:ages imperial.jpg|link=Imperial Age (Age of Empires III)|center]] |
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− | |[[File:Imperial_sword_infantry.png| |
+ | |[[File:Imperial_sword_infantry.png|22px]] '''Imperial Espada''' |
− | |{{Resources|br=1|wood= |
+ | |{{Resources|br=1|wood=1,500|coin=1,500}} |
|Upgrades Espada Rodeleros to Imperial Espadas (+50% hit points and attack); requires Espadachins |
|Upgrades Espada Rodeleros to Imperial Espadas (+50% hit points and attack); requires Espadachins |
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+ | |} |
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+ | |||
+ | == Civilization differences == |
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+ | * The [[Knights of St. John]] can only upgrade Rodeleros to the Veteran level. |
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+ | * The [[Japanese (Age of Empires III)|Japanese]] can get Rodeleros by allying with the Spanish at the [[Consulate]] (requires a level 40 [[Home City]]) which provides [[Spanish Expeditionary Army]] and [[Spanish Brigade]] that includes 13 and 17 Rodeleros (named '''Espadachin''') respectively. These Rodeleros start with +10% [[hit points]] and attack than their regular counterpart, and are automatically upgraded in every [[Age]] starting in the [[Fortress Age]] (see [[Consulate#Armies|here]] for the exact values). |
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+ | |||
+ | == Further statistics == |
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+ | As Rodeleros are unique to [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)|Spanish]] and [[Knights of St. John]], only technologies that they have access to are shown in the following table: |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 89%; width: 100%;" |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ! colspan="2" style="font-size: 110%; padding: 1em;" | Unit strengths and weaknesses |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Cavalry#Age of Empires III|Cavalry]], [[light infantry]], slow [[Infantry#Age of Empires III|infantry]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[Skirmisher (Age of Empires III)|Skirmishers]], [[Archers#Age of Empires III|archers]], [[Artillery (Age of Empires III)|artillery]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | ! colspan="2" style="font-size: 110%; padding: 1em;" | Improvements |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[File:Infantry Breastplate.png|22px]] [[Infantry Breastplate]] (+10%)<br />[[File:Corselet.png|22px]] [[Corselet]] (+25%)<br />[[File:Cree Tanning.png|22px]] [[Cree Tanning]] (+5%)<br />[[File:Maya Cotton Armor.png|22px]] [[Maya Cotton Armor]] (+20%)<br />[[File:Navajo Weaving.png|22px]] [[Navajo Weaving]] (+5%) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |'''Attack''' |
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+ | |[[File:Carib Kasiri Beer.png|22px]] [[Carib Kasiri Beer]] (+10%)<br />[[File:Mapuche Tactics.png|22px]] [[Mapuche Tactics]] (+50% siege attack)<br />[[File:Zapotec Cult of the Dead.png|22px]] [[Zapotec Cult of the Dead]] (+20%)<br />[[File:Yoga.png|22px]] [[Yoga]] (+5%)<br />[[File:Master Lessons.png|22px]] [[Master Lessons]] (+10%) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[File:Military Drummers.png|22px]] [[Military Drummers]] (+10%)<br />[[File:Inca Road-building.png|22px]] [[Incan Road-building]] (+20%)<br />[[File:Apache Endurance.png|22px]] [[Apache Endurance]] (+5%) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[File:Town Watch.png|22px]] [[Town Watch (Age of Empires III)|Town Watch]] (+2) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |'''Creation speed''' |
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+ | |[[File:Standing Army.png|22px]] [[Standing Army]] (-25%)<br />[[File:Inca Chaquis Messengers.png|22px]] [[Incan Chasquis Messengers]] (-25%) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[File:Merritocracy.png|22px]] [[Meritocracy]] (-20% upgrade cost)<br />[[File:Mapuche Ad-mapu.png|22px]] [[Mapuche Ad-mapu]] (-10% coin cost) |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |'''Penalties''' |
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+ | |[[File:High Crusade.png|22px]] [[High Crusade]] (-5% hit points, [[Knights of St. John]] only)<br />[[File:Corselet.png|22px]] [[Corselet]] (-15% speed) |
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== Home City Cards == |
== Home City Cards == |
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− | As |
+ | As Rodeleros are unique to [[Spanish (Age of Empires III)|Spanish]] and [[Knights of St. John]], only their cards and other civilizations' TEAM cards are shown on the following tables: |
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:100%;" |
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:100%;" |
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|- sab="1147" |
|- sab="1147" |
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− | ! sab="1148" | Click for a list of |
+ | ! sab="1148" | Click for a list of Home City Cards related to the Rodelero |
|- sab="1149" |
|- sab="1149" |
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| sab="1150" | |
| sab="1150" | |
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+ | *<span style="color:green">'''Green'''</span>: TEAM Shipment that is sent to each player in a team |
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+ | *<span style="color:purple">'''Purple'''</span>: Shipment that can be sent an INFINITE number of times |
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+ | === [[Aztecs (Age of Empires III)|Aztecs]] === |
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− | {| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 600px;" |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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− | |'''Card description''' |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |[[File:Aztec_Home_City_5_(11_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''11 Renegade Spanish''' |
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− | |Ships |
+ | |Ships 11 Rodeleros; costs {{Resources|coin=500}} |
+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |1 |
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+ | |[[File:Aztec_Home_City_5_(24_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''24 Renegade Spanish''' |
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− | |Ships |
+ | |Ships 24 Veteran Rodeleros; costs {{Resources|coin=1,000}} |
+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | |''0'' |
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+ | |} |
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+ | === [[Dutch]] === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Dutch_Home_City_2_(Infantry_Hitpoints).png|22px]] '''TEAM Infantry Hitpoints''' |
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+ | |[[Infantry#Age of Empires III|Infantry]] gets +15% [[hit points]] |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | === [[Indians (Age of Empires III)|Indians]] === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Shivajis tactics.png|22px]] '''TEAM Shivaji's Tactics''' |
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+ | |All units get +5% [[hit points]] and attack |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |25 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | === [[Iroquois]] === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Iroquois_Home_City_2_(Scout_Infantry).png|22px]] '''TEAM Scout Infantry''' |
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+ | |[[Infantry#Age of Empires III|Infantry]] gets +8 [[Line of Sight|LOS]] |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | === [[Japanese (Age of Empires III)|Japanese]] === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Japanese_Home_City_3_(Cheaper_Unit_Upgrades).png|22px]] '''TEAM Cheaper Unit Upgrades''' |
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+ | |[[Unit upgrade (Age of Empires III)|Unit upgrades]] cost -20% |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |1 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | === [[Russians]] === |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Russian_Home_City_3_(Dueling_School).png|22px]] '''TEAM Dueling School''' |
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+ | |[[Infantry#Age of Empires III|Infantry]] train time -25%; [[banner army]] train time -12% |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |25 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" |
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+ | ! style="width: 25%" | Card |
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+ | ! style="width: 60%" | Description |
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+ | ! style="width: 5%" | [[Age]] |
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+ | ! style="width: 10%" | [[Home City|HC]] level |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(Spanish_Square).png|22px]] '''Spanish Square''' |
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− | |Ships |
+ | |Ships 10 [[Pikeman (Age of Empires III)|Pikemen]] and 8 Rodeleros |
+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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− | |''4'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |25 |
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− | |''10'' |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(5_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''5 Rodeleros''' |
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− | |10 Rodeleros |
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− | |Ships |
+ | |Ships 5 Rodeleros |
+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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− | |''3'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |1 |
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− | |''10'' |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(7_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''7 Rodeleros''' |
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− | |7 Rodeleros |
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|Ships 7 Rodeleros |
|Ships 7 Rodeleros |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|3|C}} |
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− | |''2'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |1 |
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− | |''25'' |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(13_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''13 Rodeleros''' |
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− | |Spanish Square |
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− | |Ships |
+ | |Ships 13 Rodeleros |
+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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− | |''4'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | |''25'' |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(8_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''8 Rodeleros''' |
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− | |TEAM Hand Infantry Attack |
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− | |Increases attack |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|3|C}} |
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− | |''2'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | |''10'' |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(6_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''6 Rodeleros''' |
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− | |Hand Infantry Hitpoints |
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− | |Increases hitpoints |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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− | |''2'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |25 |
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− | |''10'' |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_1_(Hand_Infantry_Attack).png|22px]] '''TEAM Hand Infantry Attack''' |
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+ | |Melee infantry gets +15% attack |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_2_(Hand_Infantry_Hitpoints).png|22px]] '''Hand Infantry Hitpoints''' |
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− | |Hand Infantry Combat |
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+ | |Pikemen get +15% hit points; Rodeleros get +20% hit points |
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− | |Increases attack and hitpoints |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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− | |''3'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | |''25'' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_2_(Hand_Infantry_Combat).png|22px]] '''Hand Infantry Combat''' |
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+ | |Pikemen and Rodeleros gain +15% hit points and attack |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |25 |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#BF00BF |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_2_(10_Rodeleros).png|22px]] '''10 Rodeleros''' |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |{{AoE3Age|4|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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|- |
|- |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish Home City 3 (Fencing School).png|22px]] '''Fencing School''' |
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− | |Fencing School |
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+ | |[[Infantry#Age of Empires III|Infantry]] train time -40% |
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− | |Decreases training time |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|2|C}} |
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− | |''2'' |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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− | |''10'' |
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+ | |- bgcolor=#00FF00 |
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+ | |[[File:Spanish_Home_City_3_(Inquisition).png|22px]] '''TEAM Inquisition''' |
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+ | |All units get +10 [[Line of Sight|LOS]] |
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+ | |{{AoE3Age|1|C}} |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |10 |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | * Royal Guard Rodeleros' name, ''Espada'', is short from ''espadachín'', which means " |
+ | * Royal Guard Rodeleros' name, ''Espada'', is short from ''espadachín'', which means "swordsman" in Spanish. Alternatively, it could also mean "fencer". |
== History == |
== History == |
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Rodelero 3.jpg|An in game Veteran Rodelero. |
Rodelero 3.jpg|An in game Veteran Rodelero. |
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Rodelero 4.jpg|An in game (Imperial) Espada Rodelero. |
Rodelero 4.jpg|An in game (Imperial) Espada Rodelero. |
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− | rodelero.png|A close up of a Rodelero |
+ | rodelero.png|A close up of a Rodelero |
+ | Rodelero Veteran.png|Veteran Rodelero model |
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+ | Rodelero Espadachim.png|The Espadachim Rodelero model |
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Revision as of 12:38, 1 November 2019
“ | Fast-moving sword and buckler infantry. | ” |
—In-game description |
The Rodelero is a melee heavy infantry in Age of Empires III that is unique to the Spanish and can be trained at Barracks, Fort, and Galleon.
Rodeleros are also available to Knights of St. John in the Act I: Blood campaign.
Overview
The Rodelero is first available in the Colonial Age. It can also be sent from the Consulate building as the Japanese, once a level 40 Home City is attained and the Spanish are selected as an ally, the Aztecs are also able to obtain the Rodelero through the Home City in groups ranging from ten to forty.
Outfitted with a sword and buckler, Rodeleros are quite different compared to the typical heavy infantry. They move very quickly (similar to cavalry). This makes them a relatively cheap raiding/scouting unit in the very early stages of the game. Rodelero deal less damage against cavalry compared to Pikemen (even at Imperial level), however, Rodeleros can catch up to fleeing enemies due to their speed. They are also a decent melee unit against non-cavalry units as they possess a higher base damage compared to Pikemen. They are also more durable than Pikemen, with higher hitpoints and an exceptional melee resistance for non-mercenary units.
However, when destroying buildings, Rodeleros are not recommended, as they possess siege damage similar to that of ranged infantry, despite being a heavy infantry unit. Pikemen and Musketeers are far more efficient at razing buildings. Rodeleros should also be wary of ranged infantry and artillery, as they can be easily destroyed by them in battle.
Knights of St. John can further boost their Rodeleros' hit points by 20% through the Hand Infantry Hitpoints card (12 damage and 189 hit points with all upgrades except Corselet).
Through use of Academy cards from the Spanish Home City, Rodeleros' hit points and attack can be increased by 35% and 30% respectively. Unction will then boost their attack further 5-63% (39.93 damage and 324 hit points with all upgrades except Corselet).
Upgrades
Age | Upgrade | Cost | Effect |
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Veteran Rodeleros | 200 wood 200 coin |
Upgrades Rodeleros to Veteran (+20% hit points and attack) | |
Espadachins | 1,000 wood 1,000 coin |
Upgrades Rodeleros to Espada Rodeleros (+40% hit points and attack); requires Veteran Rodeleros | |
Imperial Espada | 1,500 wood 1,500 coin |
Upgrades Espada Rodeleros to Imperial Espadas (+50% hit points and attack); requires Espadachins |
Civilization differences
- The Knights of St. John can only upgrade Rodeleros to the Veteran level.
- The Japanese can get Rodeleros by allying with the Spanish at the Consulate (requires a level 40 Home City) which provides Spanish Expeditionary Army and Spanish Brigade that includes 13 and 17 Rodeleros (named Espadachin) respectively. These Rodeleros start with +10% hit points and attack than their regular counterpart, and are automatically upgraded in every Age starting in the Fortress Age (see here for the exact values).
Further statistics
As Rodeleros are unique to Spanish and Knights of St. John, only technologies that they have access to are shown in the following table:
Unit strengths and weaknesses | |
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Strong vs. | Cavalry, light infantry, slow infantry |
Weak vs. | Skirmishers, archers, artillery |
Improvements | |
Hit points | Infantry Breastplate (+10%) Corselet (+25%) Cree Tanning (+5%) Maya Cotton Armor (+20%) Navajo Weaving (+5%) |
Attack | Carib Kasiri Beer (+10%) Mapuche Tactics (+50% siege attack) Zapotec Cult of the Dead (+20%) Yoga (+5%) Master Lessons (+10%) |
Speed | Military Drummers (+10%) File:Inca Road-building.png Incan Road-building (+20%) Apache Endurance (+5%) |
Sight | Town Watch (+2) |
Creation speed | Standing Army (-25%) File:Inca Chaquis Messengers.png Incan Chasquis Messengers (-25%) |
Other | Meritocracy (-20% upgrade cost) Mapuche Ad-mapu (-10% coin cost) |
Penalties | High Crusade (-5% hit points, Knights of St. John only) Corselet (-15% speed) |
Home City Cards
As Rodeleros are unique to Spanish and Knights of St. John, only their cards and other civilizations' TEAM cards are shown on the following tables:
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Trivia
- Royal Guard Rodeleros' name, Espada, is short from espadachín, which means "swordsman" in Spanish. Alternatively, it could also mean "fencer".
History
“ | Rodeleros were a Spanish infantry who used swords and round shields. This arms combination was often used against formations of pike and halberds. Agile swordsmen could better evade the deadly iron of densely packed pikes and could take formations apart from the inside. In 1506 Cortez arrived in the New World with over 1,300 soldiers, 1,000 of which were rodeleros. They were adaptable, versatile soldiers, capable in close quarters on the decks of ships as well as against the loose, guerilla tactics of non-European enemies. Rodela is a Spanish word meaning shield; Rodeleros are "shield-bearers." Rodeleros were armed with one-handed swords and round shields approximately two feet in diameter. These rodela were most often made of steel, but were also made of iron-bound wood covered with hide. | ” |