Cataphract

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General Information

Heavily armored cavalry that are both excellent in attack and defence, but are costly.

Level 1

Prerequisite Required Construction Lvl 7 Barracks Technology Lvl 5 Iron Working Technology Lvl 5 Horseback Riding Food 2000 Lumber 500 Iron 2500 Construction Time: 25m 00s

Life: 1000 Population: 6 Attack: 350 Defence: 350 Load: 80 Food: 35 Speed: 750 Range: 80

History

While not a Byzantine invention, heavy cavalry reached a new level of perfection under the
Byzantine Empire. Until the sixth century AD, the Byzantium had relied on Teutonic and Hunnish
mercenary cavalry, but under the Emperor Nicephorus II - known as The Pale Death - native heavy
cavalry, the Cataphracts, became the cornerstone of Byzantine warfare. The heaviest cavalry of its
age, they shielded both rider and horse with thick armor. The effectiveness of the Cataphracts
made them the key model for later Europan Knights.