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Heavy Cataphracts
The horse is made only more terrifying by cladding it in armour and directing it at the enemy.Cataphracts are, in essence, heavily-armoured horses - so heavily-armoured, in fact, that the steed itself becomes as much a weapon as anything held by the rider.
The sheer weight of the horse's armour and momentum is used to drive through enemy lines, breaking their defences and exposing vulnerabilities. Cataphracts are also deeply demoralising - the sight of metal-clad horses bearing down upon you is a truly terrifying final sight before death!
Unit Abilities
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Miasma
The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman. -
Diamond
The unit forms into a hard-edged diamond, good for both offence and defence but limiting manoeuvrability. -
Loose
The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them. -
Wedge
The unit forms into a spear-tip, best for driving directly through enemy lines.
Attributes
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HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Role: assault
This unit excels at charging enemy frontlines, slaying all in their path. - Good charge
This unit has a superior, devastating charge attack compared to other flanking units. - Good armour
Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.
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Unit Name Heavy Cataphracts |
Main Unit Key ep_unit_fire_heavy_cataphracts |
Land Unit Key ep_unit_fire_heavy_cataphracts |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
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Naval Unit Group |
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Caste melee_cavalry |
Category cavalry |
Class cav_shk |
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WEAPONS 3k_main_unit_2h250_spear |
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├ Bonus vs Cavalry 10 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Shield 3k_main_hero_none_low |
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ARMOUR ep_unit_cataphract |
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