Unit Request: Early Chariot

Louis XXIV · Nov 16, 2003

That's the best pic I could find (at least on the internet, there was a much better picture but it was in a book and I don't have a scanner)

Basically, it is a Sumerian soldier riding on this primitive chariot, throwing Javelins. The Chariot is primitive in several ways. It is bulky and slow compared to later Chariots. It is pulled by 4 Onagers (small wild Donkey) instead of the usual 2 Horses. But every great invention had a begining.

What I imagine the unit would look like is something like that pic. The Sumerian driving it could look similar to the Enkidu warrior only he would be throwing Javelins

The unit would probably fit really well as a Sumerian Unique Unit, but I need it as a early chariot available to everyone (I probably need a better name than "Early Chariot" for game purposes, but I'll take one step at a time).

I guess that's about it. Any takers?

Packer-Backer · Nov 17, 2003

I can't help but I can imagine, I can see it in my mind perfectly. There should be mods of more detailed upgrade paths, like spear warrior to spearman to phalangite to pikeman to somekind of intermediary to musketman to musket infantry to grenadier to rifleman to doughboy to infantry to modern infantry and NOT to mech infantry, what kind of man upgrades to a machine? And as for chariots, maybe just the two and an addition of a defensive bombardment then cavalry archer and then dragoon with a defensive gun bombardment (I know, big jump from cavalry archer to dragoon. Maybe a cuirassier or something with a musket?)

LBPB · Nov 17, 2003

Excellent idea Louis

Kryten · Nov 17, 2003

Here is another picture:-

Louis XXIV · Nov 17, 2003

Yeah, that one is good. Only I would rather not have a bow (Javelin-only) to help add even more distinction, but that's just a preference.

Ozymandias · Nov 17, 2003

Aside from the onagers, isn't this very much like the Conquests Hittite three-man chariot?

-Oz

Louis XXIV · Nov 17, 2003

The version I want is slightly different than that picture. It would only have one soldier (Like the Egyptian one has) and he would be throwing Javelins. Again, I wish I had a scanner to show you the exact picture I want, but the Chariot looks pretty much like Kryten's picture. The driver in the picture actually looks a lot like the Enkidu Warrior, only his clothes are a bit different (he has the same long beard, but he is lighter dressed).

That's really the best I can do to explain.

The Last Conformist · Nov 17, 2003

IMLE, those things are usually refered to simply as "onager chariots" (when not simplier as "chariots").

Louis XXIV · Nov 17, 2003

The more I think about it, the actual driver of the Chariot can look like current Chariot-driver (I never build Chariots, so I didn't notice him, but its pretty similar).

So the only thing I would need is a change to make him throw Javelins and the primitive chariot itself.

LouLong · Nov 18, 2003

Originally posted by Louis XXIV
That's the best pic I could find (at least on the internet, there was a much better picture but it was in a book and I don't have a scanner)

Go to www.dbaol.com then choose, explore armies and you will find all these lovely pics we keep on posting, Krtyen or I + lots of others for units until the Renaissance.

Mithadan · Nov 18, 2003

This would be a sweet unit. It wouldn't require horses, for one. I think the Hittite chariot would be a lot tougher than this one, too. It doesn't have four wheels, does it? (I haven't got C3C yet.) I wonder if "war wagon" would be an appropriate name for this unit?

Louis XXIV · Nov 18, 2003

Thanks

This is probably a bit closer to what I want (only without the sunburn

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EDIT: Oh, and of course they have to be Donkeys

EDIT2: Actually, the Chariot was a bit closer to the first one as well, so I guess its sort of a combo between the 2.

Louis XXIV · Nov 19, 2003

I guess I'll bump this one as well.

Mithadan · Nov 27, 2003

Hum-dee-hum, bumpety-bump...

Amenhotep7 · Nov 27, 2003

Bumpety-bump-BUMP!

Mobilize · Nov 27, 2003

Bumpity bump with a thump thump right before the jump jump see that girl I'm gonna hum--- wait..

Like the unit.. can't wait.

Louis XXIV · Nov 27, 2003

Thanks guys

Louis XXIV · Dec 3, 2003

I bump this without giving a reason

Mithadan · Dec 4, 2003

Here's a reason: A four-wheeled donkey-pulled chariot is cool! :cool:

Louis XXIV · Dec 6, 2003

I agree

Looking for an excuse to Bump this Thread

I really wish search worked.

EDIT: It appears it does work.

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