The super elite troops of the Aztec Empire were the cuachicqueh (kwa-cheek-kweh). These were their imperial shock troops, and held prestigious social status. To be able to join their ranks, a warrior would have had to have captured 6 or more enemy warriors, as well as demonstrated other acts of bravery. A cuachic (kwa-cheek – … Continue reading Aztec Shock Troops – Cuachic Warriors aka The Shorn Ones