The possible acceleration of a unit (physics: speed at which something gets faster) depends on the unit itself - in general, a lightly armed unit can accelerate faster than a unit weighed down with weapons. Maximum speed also depends on the equipment the unit carries around. The infantry/cavalry division will depend on equipment as well. The maximum speed and acceleration of the unit will be affected by the type of terrain they're crossing, the weather and the presence or absence of other units (as everybody realised there are no unit-unit collisions!) |