Cossacks

The  unit is special to the Russians. Unlocked by the Carbine technology in the Industrial Era.
 * Description
 * Born of the vast Russian steppes, these cavalry units strike fear into enemy soldiers with their daring ambushes.

Class and Specialty

 * Gunner
 * Ranged-combat unit, must have line of sight to attack. Fights at full combat strength even when defending against close-combat attacks.


 * Free Riders
 * Can act a second time after attacking.

Upgrades from
Upgrade cost and needs,  access on empire.
 * Knights (generic)
 * Winged Hussars (Poles)
 * Haras (Umayyads)
 * Meharists (Ghanaians)
 * Mongol Horde (Mongols)
 * Hunnic Horde (Huns)