The MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 3 - Catafracts and Knights

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The MeG podcast is back for an episode inspired by a post on the MeG Forum asking about the differences between catafracts and knights.

The usual suspects, Richard, Matt and Nik, discuss these troops and have a couple of lists for your consideration.

Read on for the link to the podcast and the army lists ...

The podcast can be found here - https://themegpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-3-catafracts-and-knights/

Here are the lists discussed. No guarantees about their effectiveness are made and you use them at your own risk. We would, however, be interested to know what other players can come up with for the Jurchen Jin if anyone would like to take up the challenge ...

Matt's list:


Nik's list:


Richard's list:


Pictures of the Dura horse armour:






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