Jaguar's equipment: Jaguar is actually an elite warrior. The Aztecs worshipped the Jaguar, the king of the South American jungle, as "cautious, intelligent and noble". They are powerful animals and can avoid arrows before jumping and attacking quickly. Elite soldiers wear this kind of tiger skin armor, on the one hand, to gain the strength of jaguar, as brave as jaguar, on the other hand, to intimidate the enemy. This kind of tiger skin armor is made of cotton armor soaked in salt, about two fingers thick, to cushion the impact of stone axes and arrows. In fact, this kind of armor has proved to be very effective. In the war with the Aztecs, many Spaniards like to wrap this cotton armor on their steel armor, but this cotton armor is very fragile against Spanish muskets and swords. There are all kinds of colorful feathers on the tiger skin (the more prisoners, the more ornate the decoration). Let's take a look at the obsidian sword held by jaguar soldiers. This is a kind of wood blade with sharp obsidian on both sides. The blade is sharp enough to shave, and it is fixed with turtle excrement (incredible "glue"). It is designed to be held with both hands. Although this is only a kind of "stone axe", it is amazing-especially for people who don't wear steel armor. According to Spanish records, it only takes one blow to cut off the horse's head! Actual combat has proved that jaguar soldiers equipped with this weapon are difficult to deal with in hand-to-hand combat. In this way, their casualties are smaller than ordinary soldiers, and they can capture more prisoners, so their privileged position is more stable. Warriors' shields are usually made of rattan or hardened hardwood, reinforced with leather and decorated with feathers. In addition, the officer's back is decorated with towering knitwear, which is decorated with feathers, gems and gold and silver. It can not only show the level, but also play a role in the chaotic battle, so that the commander can determine the position of each combat team. However, in the battle with the Spanish, the commander who is too gorgeous is too easy to become the target of the Spanish, so that they can easily disintegrate the Aztecs, which is also an important reason why the Spanish can gain the upper hand in the battle with the Aztecs.
2. Jaguar Warrior Promotion Process:
A. An Aztec soldier who has just captured his first prisoner will get a cloak and other clothes with a scorpion or flower pattern.
B.the reward for catching the second one is a red-edged cloak.
C. After catching the third one, you have the right to wear a cloak that requires a lot of manual work, called "jewelry woven with honor"
D after catching the fourth one, he was promoted to a higher rank, able to wear a unique headdress, get new weapons, special badges, extra clothes and ceremonial costumes.
E After the fourth prisoner became a sacrifice, the warrior won the title of Jaguar Warrior or Eagle Warrior and became the servant of the sun god Tonadiu.
F After joining this profession, Jaguar Warriors and Eagle Warriors will enjoy many privileges. They can be exempted from taxes and tribute, concubinage, eat human flesh, drink oakley in public and eat in the palace. They often held military meetings and made military suggestions to the emperor.