— Suleiman I, letter to Francis I Recruited from the distant lands surrounding the Black Sea and drilled to perfection, Ghilman Cavalry are the best medium cavalry unit which can be raised by Arab potentates. Think of them as a Trooper which arrives one era earlier in the game, allowing you to outclass your Christian foes on horseback whenever you meet them, so you will be able to develop a more efficient cavalry wing for your army. The only issue, however is that like normal Troopers, Ghilman Cavalry have their own problems against other cavalry units and heavy infantry. Additionally, while they aren't that tech-intensive like Imperial Era European troops, you can train them only from the Nobles' Court, so it will be guaranteed that even if resources are willing, you may always find these