Prince of Qi Shock Cavalry

Heavy Cataphracts

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

• 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

• 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.