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====Battlecat====

The Senche-raht is the largest of all the sub-species of Khajiit, easily weighing the equivalent of fifty men.  Wildly different in form than other Khajiit, they stand nearly twelve feet tall and are very heavily muscled, more reminiscent of a gorilla or bear than cat.  Their front legs are also somewhat longer than the rear, giving them a plodding shuffle of a walk.  The massive cats are surprisingly lax with their brethren- frequently serving as beasts of labor and muscle for odd jobs.  It is in the battlefield, however, that the Senche-rahts truly shine.  For in wartime the massive Khajiit are laden with wooden shields, thick quilted canvas, and ridden upon as mobile war platforms.  From the height the litter-mate, or master, is able to goad the beast into viciously attacking any foes.  Other riders balance along the rear of the Senche-raht with bow or spear, picking off stragglers that escape its wrath.

Senche-rahts have something of a history with fighting the Imperial Legion.  After the very first encounters commanders became wary of the beasts, not only for their fighting prowess, but also because of the effect on horses.  Native Cyrodilic equines seemed to nearly go insane at the sheer scent of the beasts.  This, in addition to their ferocity, has led to the Imperial Guard to give them the moniker 'Battlecats'.

120 pts for Battlecat and riders.  Support.  Skirmish, Monstrous Creature, Khajiit.  Single Model (1 Senche-raht, 1 Litter-Mate, 2 Riders). (Monstrous Fast Cavalry).

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name
! WS
! BS
! S
! T
! W
! I
! A
! Ld
! Mg
! Sv
|-
| Litter-Mate
| 4
| 2
| 3
| 3 (4)
| 1
| 3
| 0
| 9
| 1
| 5+
|-
| Rider
| 4
| 4
| 3
| 3 (4)
| 1
| 3
| 1
| 7
| 1
| 5+
|-
| Senche-raht
| 4
| 0
| 7
| 5
| 4
| 4
| 3
| 7
| 0
| 5+
|}

'''Wargear:'''
Riders have Shortbows and Battle Garb.  The Litter-mate has Battle Garb and is unarmed.

Shields: The Senche-raht is protected by thick canvas and shields along the flanks.  This provides it with a 5+ armor save.

'''Special Rules:'''

Supreme Predator: The Senche-raht causes Fear. Against horse Cavalry, it causes Terror. The Senche-raht has the movement speed of Fast Cavalry, while retaining the other rules of a Monstrous Creature.

Handler: If the Litter-Mate is slain the Senche-raht gains the Frenzy special rule.

War Platform: Attack and ranged hits are randomly distributed among the types of models- on 1- they strike the Litter-Mate, 2-3 the riders, and 4+ the Senche-raht.

The entire unit of Riders may upgrade their weapons to

*Glass +3 pts per Rider

The entire unit may be upgraded to

*Support, (for free).  One of the riders is removed to make room for extra shields.  This allows the unit to deploy a wooden platform once per game, after deployment or during your movement phase. The unit may not move or charge the turn the platform is deployed.  Deploy a 5" long barricade within 3" of the Senche-raht. This counts as difficult terrain that provides a 5+ cover save for the remainder of the game.

*War, for +20 pts.  The Senche-raht's, rider's, and litter-mate's armor are upgraded to Banded Mail, upgrading the armor saves to 4+.  One of the riders may replace his shortbow with a Lance.