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Byzantine Cataphracts

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Byzantine cataphracts were heavily armored cavalry units used by the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages.

Key Features

  • Heavily armored
  • Highly trained
  • Used lances and swords in battle

Pros

  • Effective in battle due to heavy armor and training
  • Symbol of Byzantine military power

Cons

  • Expensive to maintain and equip
  • Limited in number compared to other cavalry units

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Last updated: Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 05:21:18 AM UTC