Cataphracts

As a Byz main, cataphracts have always been a sore spot. 1v1 they are relatively useful and realistic to use to a capacity, but the cost of them is absolutely bonkers. Ive been playing French in TEAM GAMES recently and can't help but notice how absolutely insane it is that french Knights can get down to below 200 resources in imp while cataphracts will always cost over 300 resources a pop. developers need to change something, because even with a late imp economy in team games (traders, 45-50 vills on food) it is still impossible to keep up production due to how expensive these units are. it is also unrealistic to use the Palatine school every time (30% spawn chance of a free cataphract). thoughts?