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Seleucid Tactics Tier 3

Kataphractoi

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 Gaugamela 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 600

cost_per_round 0

Effects

• +5% movement range for all armies and fleets
• +15% missile damage for all land units
  (excluding siege units)
• +4% charge bonus for all land units

Requires
Requires Technologies	Tactical Flexibility

Enables
Enables Technologies	Advanced Cavalry Tactics
Enables Buildings	Horse Corral Satrap's Stables