The Kataphractoi trace their origins back to Roman times and are recruited from amongst the middle classes, providing the Byzantine army with a force of well trained and disciplined cavalry units.

• 素质:高级类型:后期专业部队铁甲圣骑兵直可向上溯源至罗马时代，目前其士兵主要来自中产阶级，是训练有素、军纪森严的拜占庭职业骑兵。