Cataphract (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Unique mounted unit of the Byzantine civilization. Replaces the Horseman. Requires .
* Common abilities:
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* Special abilities
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* Special traits:
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== Strategy ==
The Cataphract is the most heavily-armored mounted unit at this stage of the game, and is much stronger (+3) than the normal Horseman. Its special abilities make it even more formidable: defensively it can use terrain bonuses, unlike other mounted units, and against cities it only has a 25% penalty instead of the standard 33 percent. Its only drawback is that it moves a bit slower.
The Cataphract loses all its advantages when upgraded to a Knight, so make sure to use the unit well in the early game.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Gallery ==
File:Sasanid_Cataphract.jpg|Sassanid Cataphract
== See also ==
* Cataphract in other games
Category:Unique units (Civ5)
Category:Byzantine
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