Designing a Military Unit Card | Armies & Warfare
An Example of How We Create an Iberian Cavalry Card：
The values on this card are derived from historical evidence, not abstract game balance. Each statistic is calculated from documented weapons, armor, unit scale, and battlefield performance.
- Attack (9) reflects the Iberian cavalry’s use of long spears and curved swords in aggressive flanking and wedge assaults, effective against exposed infantry but not designed for frontal shock.
- Defense (6) is limited by light to medium protection, small round shields, and loose formations, making the unit vulnerable in prolonged or head-on engagements.
- Speed (8) represents high battlefield mobility gained from light equipment and agile horses, allowing rapid maneuver, pursuit, and disengagement.
- Morale (7) is based on tribal resilience and persistent resistance against Rome, strong in short engagements but lacking the cohesion of fully professional armies.
- Unit Size (1,000 horsemen) reflects historically attested cavalry contingents—large enough for tactical impact, but insufficient for sustained independent operations.
- Armor Type (Medium Cavalry) accounts for Montefortino-style helmets and partial protection without full heavy cavalry equipment.
Together, these values form a unit that performs as it did historically: Drawn from Spain’s fierce hill tribes, the Iberian cavalry were well-armed, disciplined, and deadly. With curved swords and long spears, they drove into Roman flanks in loose wedge formations, resisting Rome relentlessly and fighting to the very end.