Radical idea: most civs should be given a "true" heavy cavalry

I think it would be better if the Aztecs were able to train the “Cuachicqueh” (Shorn Ones) in the future which would serve as their second hand shock infantry unit rather than having the [Jaguar Prowl Knight] filling this role. They will be tougher than the [Coyote Runner] and fill the role as the “true” heavy cavalry counterpart for the Aztecs. The Shorn Ones were apparently the imperial shock troopers of the Aztec army.

They could have the special ability to taunt other enemy units where they will always prioritise attacking the Shorn Ones within a certain radius. I remember reading a Tumblr post written by a user called ‘The Last Diadoch’ who mentioned that Aztec warriors did apparently mock and tease their enemies during battle in order for them to leave their lines to attack, therefore creating openings and weak points for the Aztecs to take advantage of.

One could argue that the Shorn Ones are already in the game due to the [Skull Knight] being members of this military order. But the [Skull Knight] is based on the “Tlacochcalcatl” which was the rank of those who led other aztec warriors in battle. Their rank was roughly similar to that of a Field Marshal and it seems that the office of Tlacochcalcatl was often the last step towards becoming the next “Tlatoani” (Ruler) of a state.

If this really is the case then the in-game description is wrongly stating that the [Skull Knight] are the berserkers of the Aztec army since that wasn’t their primary role. The [Skull Knight] could perhaps in the future be given an aura that boosts the combat stats of other aztec units in their vicinity.

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