Master of Horse
This is the deputy of the Comes Brittanicum, and commander of his Cavalry arm. He holds the Rank Vice-Comes, and the title Master of Horse.
He is responsible for the following units of the Comes :-
Equites Honoriani Seniores 'Knights of the Honored First'
These are also three Ordines, of partially armoured men, on unarmoured horses, with Javelins, Sword and Shield. Rely on the speed of movement, terror of Cavalry in general, and the effect of concentrated fire to break an enemy formation, which is then exploited. Well able to fight other cavalry.
Equites Stablesiani 'Knights of the Stable'
As E.H.S above.
Equites Honoriani Taifali Iuniores 'Knights of the Honoured Taifali Juniors'
As E.H.S above.
Equites Scutarii Aureliaci 'Knights of the Large Shields raised under Emperor Aurelius'
Unarmoured men on unarmoured horses, protected by a large shield, and using Sword and Shield. Also of three Ordines, as above. These are scouts and pursuit cavalry, faster and more agile than the above, but using the same tactics against enemy foot. Less likely to fight other cavalry, or even to charge home against Infantry. Good at sweeping away enemy scouts.
Equites Syria 'Knights of Syria'
Three Ordines of Horse Archers. As lightly armoured as the above scouts, with a small shield, bow and arrows, with a sword they do not like to have to use. Ride about shooting....
His deputy, the Tribune of Horse, commands two or three of these units, at the pleasure of the Master of Horse. He holds the rank of Tribune.
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