From 3dfd4b0d3e91473aa535d0cc71d1fe5124667c36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: real_tabasco_sauce <robert.cornwell.arquitt@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:34:08 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Differentiate cataphract as a stronger, but much slower unit,
 nerf the HP bonus technology.

---
 .../public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json | 4 ++--
 .../mods/public/simulation/templates/mixins/cataphract.xml | 7 +++----
 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
index a2370c2dc7..b0dba696bc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@
 	"requirementsTooltip": "Unlocked in City Phase.",
 	"icon": "nisean_war_horses.png",
 	"researchTime": 60,
-	"tooltip": "Champion Cavalry Spearmen +20% health, but +10% training time.",
+	"tooltip": "Champion Cavalry Spearmen +10% health, but +10% training time.",
 	"modifications": [
 		{ "value": "Cost/BuildTime", "multiply": 1.1 },
-		{ "value": "Health/Max", "multiply": 1.2 }
+		{ "value": "Health/Max", "multiply": 1.1 }
 	],
 	"affects": ["Champion Cavalry Spearman"],
 	"soundComplete": "interface/alarm/alarm_upgradearmory.xml"
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/mixins/cataphract.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/mixins/cataphract.xml
index 324105bc17..dfc5a7b64b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/mixins/cataphract.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/mixins/cataphract.xml
@@ -23,14 +23,13 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">1</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">1</Pierce>
-        <Crush op="add">1</Crush>
+        <Hack op="add">3</Hack>
+        <Pierce op="add">3</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="mul">0.95</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="mul">0.80</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="mul">0.8</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>