Parthian Cataphract Command (2nd Century) Cataphract The Cataphract II by DiezelFunk on DeviantArt CATAPHRACT commission by earltheartist on DeviantArt. Explore the development of the art of war wrought by the early Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Emperor Justinian! One to four players can re enact all of the major battles that defined the era, while rules for a campaign allow you to put them all in their proper context.