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Thessalian Horse-Breeding

ths_thessalian_horse_breeding_advance

The vast, fertile plains surrounding Larisa and Trikala offer a unique geographical advantage in a region dominated by mountains: the capacity for large-scale horse rearing. Drawing upon the ancient legacy of the Thessalian cavalry, the Despots have established state-run stud farms to produce hardy, swift mounts capable of carrying armored riders across diverse terrains. This investment will transform the Despotate's military, allowing it to field a professional cavalry corps that could compete with enemy knights, providing the state with a decisive offensive tool on the open field.

RequiresEarly Military LogisticsAdvancerequires

Conditions

Potential

Is or was Thessaly

Exact conditions

Advance tree

1. Pike and Shot
2. Army Depots
3. Early Military Logistics
4. Thessalian Horse-Breeding

Modifiers

• Heavy Cavalry Build Cost−10%
• Heavy Cavalry Power+10%

Connections

Requires 2

Advances

• Early Military LogisticsDiscoveryRequires

Countries

• ThessalyPotential

Belongs to 1

• DiscoveryAge

Definitionin_game/common/advances/culture_group_greek.txt:249

age = age_3_discovery

icon = finest_of_horses

▾potential = {

has_or_had_tag = THS

}

army_heavy_cavalry_build_cost_modifier = -0.1

army_heavy_cavalry_power = 0.1

requires = regiment_reinforcement_speed_discovery

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