Cv versus Kn

[Jagiello]

Apologies if this has already been asked.

What is the design philosophy for Cv being quick-killed by Kn in the enemy bound.?

I presume it's due to the Kn impetus; Cv, not being as resilient as Kn or as fleet of foot (hoof) as LH, are trampled under foot (hoof) or else dispersed when hit by a Kn charge.
I can understand this for foot troops but it seems a little unfair for the poor old Cv who seem to have had their their hey-day under DBA/DBM.
To be honest it smacks of the GW rule where an enemy unit is completely wiped out if caught while they flee after a failed morale roll - which is part of the reason I stopped using their rules and turned to DBA all those years ago.

Any chance you could put my mind at rest.?

J

[MikeCampbell]

Basically yes it is that Kn charge home, cavalry try to avoid charging home unless the enemy is disordered - close combat is more decisive. 

Some cavalry might therefore often try to evade a Kn charge and get caught, or alternatively stationary cavalry shooters fail to inflict enough damage on Kn charging them, and be relatively easily swept away.

It is also a balancing thing - in DBM Kn had a factor of 4 vs mounted, and cavalry 3.  Now that they are both factor 3 the Kn had no advantage in thsi matchup.

Cavalry have some serious advantages in other areas that make up for it - principally vs infantry - plus of course they are cheaper, and irregular Cv(O) is more manouvreable than Irr Kn..

[Jagiello]

Thanks.
J