Lonecat Nekophrodite
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This time. 'make it right'.
And I'm really serious about Historical context. as a modder there's a tenious of research and re-research on the same matter but viewed differently.
Last time in Civ6. USA has TWO UUs. One is associated with the nation (P51) the other is to the leader (Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt's UU and not Nationals). It didn't being represented correctly though. Yes they're cavalry, but they were more like Imperial Russian Cossacks - a band of irregular volunteers rather than professionals.
And despite the category 'Cavalry', At San Juan Hill they fought like infantry against Spanish defenders.
And it was the only known action.
What's an implication under new rules?
Well my idea is that American UU should be Cavalry replacements. the name is Yellowlegs.
And why? US Cavalry dress uniforms had their trousers came with yellow runners. same reason why British Infantry got the nickanme 'Redcoats'.
Abilities.
Mobility of cavalry, Combat characteristics of Infantry (good at defense).
Because American cavalry doctrines before automotive revolutions of 1917 (or 1939) was that of British Light Dragoons, though with much more emphasis on dismounted combat, and firepower. Also they did not clinge to Old World cavalry traditions, instead they look to the future, they were the most advanced cavalry units--actually the first to use repeating firearms.
What's yours?
And I'm really serious about Historical context. as a modder there's a tenious of research and re-research on the same matter but viewed differently.
Last time in Civ6. USA has TWO UUs. One is associated with the nation (P51) the other is to the leader (Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt's UU and not Nationals). It didn't being represented correctly though. Yes they're cavalry, but they were more like Imperial Russian Cossacks - a band of irregular volunteers rather than professionals.
And despite the category 'Cavalry', At San Juan Hill they fought like infantry against Spanish defenders.
And it was the only known action.
What's an implication under new rules?
Well my idea is that American UU should be Cavalry replacements. the name is Yellowlegs.
And why? US Cavalry dress uniforms had their trousers came with yellow runners. same reason why British Infantry got the nickanme 'Redcoats'.
Abilities.
Mobility of cavalry, Combat characteristics of Infantry (good at defense).
Because American cavalry doctrines before automotive revolutions of 1917 (or 1939) was that of British Light Dragoons, though with much more emphasis on dismounted combat, and firepower. Also they did not clinge to Old World cavalry traditions, instead they look to the future, they were the most advanced cavalry units--actually the first to use repeating firearms.
What's yours?