[NTJedi]

In regards to light cavalry from independents they overall have poor value. Look at the gold per unit ratio compared to buying a heavy infantry from independents.

You can buy either 20 light cavalry or 50 heavy infantry... running some tests will reveal the 50 heavy infantry will do better. If you have TONS of gold and very very few resources then you may need to choose the light cavalry of independents. The light cavalry from independents also do not carry any shields making them more vunerable to archers.

This is in regards to the games default and not the CBM mod which may have a different gold price.