[apoger]

This goes back to a discussion from way back on the Usenet...

I suggest a "raid" order. This is what light cav (and cav archers) could excel at.

Have raiders cross from one province to an enemy province. Once there they engage in a fire and flee battle. Doen't matter what the results are, the province hit should experience heavy unrest, as population does not like enemy troops romping around and causing trouble.

Light troops are better for this situation since on defense they can run down raiders. On offense they can escape. Archers allow for some extra attacks before the raiders flee.

Want to stop raiders from crossing the border, causing trouble, starting a skirmish, and leaving? Then go to war and invade. Just like real life.

I think this would add a new dimension to the game, would be easy to implement, and would raise the value of light cavalry.