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Revision as of 08:38, 30 May 2017
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| Class | Heavy Cavalry |
| Unit Size | 108 |
| Weaponry | Spear, Mace |
| Morale | 8 |
| Melee Attack | 7 |
| Ranged Attack | N/A |
| Defence | 23 |
| Charge Bonus | 9 |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Ammunition | N/A |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 940 |
| Upkeep Cost | 190 |
| Turns to Build | 2 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Elite Cavalry Stables |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | Can hide in forests |
Cataphracts are extremely heavily-armoured shock cavalry who can turn a battle with one thunderous charge.
Overview
Cataphracts are extremely heavily-armoured cavalry who can turn a battle with one thunderous charge. They are the ultimate in shock cavalry, an armoured battering ram to crash into an enemy position and sweep aside all who stand against them. They are armed with heavy lances for the initial charge and maces for use in close combat. They wear armour that is almost unmatched for weight and protection, and their horses are similarly armoured. On the move they are a wall of metal bearing down on enemies, tipped with razor-sharp spear points. Their armour is their main strength, but it also means that these troops can be quite ponderous and slow moving. That said, sheer weight means that they can often break through (or ride over) an enemy line without too much trouble.
Details
Cataphracts are basically tanks on legs. They have masses of armour: both horse and rider are covered in it. They have a good attack, massive defence a punishing charge, high morale and are disciplined and highly trained. They are armed with spears which are effective against enemy cavalry but they also have secondary AP maces which you can get them to use by alt+right clicking the target. This is the better bet against heavily armoured cavalry and infantry as they will slaughter then easily with AP weapons. You can also charge, as they have a devastating charge and then pull back and charge again. They will absolutely destroy non armour piercing units taking almost no damage. Of course they almost completely resist missiles with all that armour, besides pila and other armour piercing missiles. This unit can almost do anything except fight anything that pierces armour. Keep them far, far away from anything with an armour piercing attack, like infantry or cavalry axemen.
Factions
Armenia
Parthia
Seleucid Empire