Chariot (Alpha)
Overview
The Chariot is a unit added to TABS during the Pre-Alpha stage of development.
Appearance
The Chariot appears as a chariot with a Peasant driving. It is propelled by a horse which may be replaced by a better looking one in the full release, possibly the horse used by the Cavalry unit. In the Open Alpha it was redesigned to look like Santa's sleigh because Christmas was near during that time.
Behavior
Chariots will glide around the map, crashing and damaging enemies by mauling them or running them over. They tend to crash into the terrain and die. They can also die from large groups of enemies.
Usage
It can be useful against big groups of weak enemies like Peasants but is ineffective and dies quickly against Spearmen. As such, they are more like disposable units because they will not survive very long. Placing it to the side of your army sometimes helps. They are very useful for disrupting enemy lines and distracting units. They are a lot like the Barrelroller in the sense that they only last for a little while, but that doesn't mean that they can't change the outcome of the battle!
Trivia
- In the Open and Closed Alpha, the Chariot is Santa's Sleigh for Christmas Time. The Christmas pattern on the sleighs are still present, even after the Season.