Heavy Cataphracts
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Heavy Cataphracts

unlock_byzantine_cataphracts_4_advance

The Heavy Cataphracts ride in layered armor that deflects most missiles and blades. Organized into wedges of elite fighters, they break enemy lines with repeated charges that few formations can withstand.

RequiresBarracksAdvancerequires
Unlocks

Potential
Exact conditions

Advance tree

  1. Siege Artillery
  2. Reformed Breach Sorties
  3. Barracks
  4. Heavy Cataphracts

Requires 2

Culture Groups
Advances

Belongs to 1

potential = {
has_societal_value = societal_value_type:latinization_vs_hellenization
culture = {
has_culture_group = culture_group:greek_group
}
}
requires = barracks_advance
allow_children = no

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