Parthia (Imperator Augustus) Tactics Tier 3
Kataphractoi
There is no such thing as "too much" when armour is involved.The term 'kataphractoi' is of Greek origin and can be interpreted as 'fully-armoured' or 'closed from all sides'. In military terms, it described heavily-armoured cavalrymen. These shock troops were first fielded as part of Darius’ army at Gaugalema in 352BC. Mostly Bactrian and Scythian horsemen, these riders and their mounts required excellent stamina as they were completely enclosed by metal scale armour, and in desert heat too! Cataphract cavalry could use their weight and armour to penetrate an enemy line, but were far less agile than regular horsemen.
Node Set Tactics Tier 3 |
research_points 900 |
cost_per_round 0 |
Effects
- +5% movement range for all armies and fleets
- +4% charge bonus for all land units
- +2% battle run speed for all land units
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Requires Technologies | Advanced Cavalry Tactics |
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Enables Technologies | Weapon Proficiency |
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