Stat	Value
Category	cavalry
Class	heavy
Morale	8
Hit Points	1
Primary Attack	7
Primary Charge	9
Secondary Attack	8
Secondary Charge	6
Armour	18
Defense Skill	5
Shield	0
Recruitment Cost	940
Upkeep Cost	190

• Superior
• Can Form Wedge

Cataphracts are extremely heavily-armoured cavalry who can turn a battle with one thunderous charge. They are the ultimate in shock cavalry, an armoured battering ram to crash into an enemy position and sweep aside all who stand against them. They are armed with heavy lances for the initial charge and maces and swords for use in close combat. They wear armour that is almost unmatched for weight and protection, and their horses are similarly armoured. On the move they are a wall of metal bearing down on enemies, tipped with razor-sharp spear points.

Their armour is their main strength, but it also means that these troops can be quite ponderous and slow moving. That said, sheer weight means that they can often break through (or ride over) an enemy line without too much trouble.

The romans, after meeting these as foes in several battles (and often being defeated), decided to create their own Cataphract group. Altough limited in number, because of the massive costs of maintaining even a small group of these men, they are a powerful tool for any Roman General!