Editing Cavalry

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'''Cavalry''' is a military arm comprised of soldiers mounted on [[Horse|horseback]], which was developed from the use of chariots, and was improved by the invention of stirrups. Cavalry units make use of the horse's superior speed, stature, and momentum to devastating effect on the battlefield. Cavalry often performed reconnaissance, and supported infantry units with flanking maneuvers, charges to break static defense lines, and attacks against supporting units such as artillery. They could also retreat well out of reach, and approach from different directions if terrain permitted.

Special weapons were designed for use on horseback, such as the lance, composite bow, saber, and carbine. Defense against cavalry required engagement in poor terrain to negate the horse's speed, archers able to attack from a distance, or highly disciplined ranks of pikemen trained to withstand the terrifying impact of cavalry charges.

Following [[World War I]] and the development of motor vehicles, cavalry units were converted to motorized infantry (using [[Land Transport Vehicle|land transport vehicles]]), mechanized infantry (using [[APC]]s and [[Infantry Fighting Vehicle|IFVs]]), or [[tank]] units according to military need. Cavalry in the modern era is often limited to ceremonial purposes, but units specializing in terrain inhospitable to ground vehicles also remain active.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry Cavalry] – Wikipedia</ref>


==Battlefield 1==
{{Infobox/kit
|name     = [[File:BF1 Cavalry Icon.svg|24px]] Cavalry
|image    = [[File:Cavalry-14c9646a.png|250px]]
|weap1    = [[Russian 1895|Russian 1895 Cavalry]]
|weap2    = 
*[[Cavalry Sword#Multiplayer|Cavalry Sword]] <small>(mounted)</small>
*[[Cavalry Lance]] <small>(mounted)</small>
*[[M1911#Battlefield 1|M1911]] <small>(dismounted, Allied & Red Army)</small>
*[[P08|P08 Pistol]] <small>(dismounted, Central Powers)</small>
|gadget1  = [[Ammo Pack#Battlefield 1|Ammo Pouch]]
|gadget2  = [[Bandage#Battlefield 1|Bandage Pouch]]
|equip1   = [[Anti-Tank Grenade#Light Anti-Tank Grenade|Light Anti-Tank Grenade]]
|equip2   = [[Cavalry Sword#Multiplayer|Cavalry Sword]] <small>(Dismounted)</small>
|armor    = Light (partial)
|features = 
*Special kit when spawning on [[Horse|horseback]].
*Slightly higher protection against firearms.
}}
{{Codex|What Century is This?}}

The '''Cavalry''' kit is introduced alongside [[Horse|horses]] in ''[[Battlefield 1]]''. Players receive this kit and its unique appearance when spawning on a horse. Cavalry wear light, distinctive headgear (such as peaked caps, pickelhauben or keffiyeh), a modified ''Sappenpanzer'' cuirass, harnesses for carrying equipment, riding coat and pants, and long boots.

Dismounted Cavalry use a limited version of the kit carried by their horse, with a separate stash of ammunition for their primary weapon, the [[Russian 1895|Russian 1895 Cavalry]]. A [[Handgun#Battlefield 1|handgun]] replaces the [[Cavalry Sword#Multiplayer|Cavalry Sword]] as sidearm, which in turn is used as a melee weapon.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukD671w6_H0 FLAMETHROWER RAMPAGE + HORSE KILLS - Battlefield 1 New Multiplayer Gameplay] – YouTube</ref> Cavalry also carry [[Bandage#Battlefield 1|Bandage]] and [[Ammo Pack#Battlefield 1|Ammo Pouch]] to support themselves and teammates, and [[Anti-Tank Grenade#Light Anti-Tank Grenade|Light Anti-Tank Grenades]].

Cavalry have some protection against small arms due to their cuirass. The armor may also extend to the user's head, protecting them from headshots despite their unsuitable headwear. The armor is only effective while the Cavalry player is mounted on their horse, and it is nonexistent when dismounted.

Dogtags available for using the Cavalry class are generally awarded for actions on horseback, as is the [[Medals#Battlefield 1|Order of the Khan medal]].

===Hussar Cavalry===
{{Codex|Legendary Russian Hussar Cavalry}}
A new feature being brought over to the class in the ''[[Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar]]'' expansion is the ability to charge at enemies using the [[Cavalry Lance]], similar to the [[Bayonet Charge]].

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===Gallery===
<gallery>
BF1 OTTOMAN CHARGE.PNG|[[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] cavalry.
BF1 Horse.gif|[[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] cavalry charging
BF1 Sinai Cavalry.jpg|Ottoman Cavalry charge at [[Sinai Desert]]
BF1 Russian Cavalry Promo Art.jpg|[[Russian Army|Russian]] Cavalry
Tsar 1.jpg|[[Russian Army|Russian]] Cavalry
</gallery>

====Models====
<gallery>
Battlefield 1 British Empire Cavalry.png|[[British Army|British Empire]]
Battlefield 1 Kingdom of Italy Cavalry CTE.png|[[Royal Italian Army|Kingdom of Italy]]
Battlefield 1 United States Calvary.png|[[United States Army|United States]]
Battlefield 1 German Empire Cavalry.png|[[Imperial German Army|German Empire]]
Battlefield 1 Austria-Hungary Cavalry.png|[[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]
Battlefield 1 Ottoman Empire Cavalry.png|[[Ottoman Empire]]
Battlefield 1 French Republic Cavalry.png|[[French Army|French Republic]]
Battlefield 1 Russian Empire Cavalry.png|[[Russian Army|Russian Empire]]
Battlefield 1 White Army Cavalry.png|[[White Army]]
Battlefield 1 Red Army Cavalry.png|[[Red Army]]
</gallery>

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==Trivia==
*While the pistol's appearance can be customized (via other classes), the rifle cannot since the Cavalry variant isn't used by any other class, and receives no skins via [[Battlepack#Battlefield 1|Battlepacks]].
*Spawning as a Cavalry Kit at the start of the round could sometimes cause the player to spawn without a horse. To avoid this a player can select the cavalry class but not press deploy until the round has started. Once the game is started the player can spawn in with their horse without issue. This bug also affected other vehicle classes. The bug was fixed by delaying the appearance of vehicles until round start.

==References==
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[[Category:Kits of Battlefield 1]]
[[Category:Kits of Battlefield]]