As the rusher in question, i'll make a few comments.....
Grail Knights are very strong early units. They are almost impossible to stop with human troops without magic. Of course, they are tremendously expensive, both in gold and resources. Five of them cost as much as a fort..... They aren't nearly as cost-efficient for what they do as many other sacreds. However, against MA tien'chi they were facing pretty much ideal opponents.
MA tien'chi also happens to be one of the easiest nations to rush. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had a target.
As the game progresses, I will figure out better whether this nation's early power will translate. I plan to write a guide with comments on balance once I am done.
By the way starshine, nothing personal. You just happened to look juicy
