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Bessho Special Infantry

Hanzo's Shadows

The true ninja is swifter than the wind and as silent as a mountain glade. Able to move about the battlefield unseen, they can appear from nowhere launch an assault on an enemy general and vanish without trace. Their skills are the product of a lifetime of intensive training, cunning and the clever use of misdirection. This is thanks in part to their blinding grenades that can be used to disorientate their enemy, leaving them free to use their throwing knives for the killing blow.

The use of subterfuge and disguises has long been associated with the ninja and is a theme often seen in the myths and legends of Japan. The tale of Yamato Takeru tells of his clever use of disguises to gain entry into an enemy stronghold. Dressed as a maid servant, he snuck into the palace of two brothers who had displeased his father, the Emperor Keiko, and murdered both in quick succession. As the second brother lay dying he named Yamato Takeru, “Brave one of the Yamato,” even though he was wearing a kimono at the time.

Unit Name Hanzo's Shadows

Unit Key Sh_Inf_Special_Kisho_Ninja_Hero

Soldiers 40

Category Melee Infantry

Class Special Infantry

Multiplayer Cost 1800

└ Multiplayer Limit 1

Recruitment Cost 1300

├ Recruitment Turns 2

└ Unit Limit 1

Upkeep Cost 275

Melee Attack 25

└ Melee Weapon sabre

Charge Bonus 30

Bonus vs Cavalry 0

Range 50

├ Missile Weapon sling

└ Projectile shogun_fire_bomb

Accuracy 50

Reloading Skill 70

Ammunition 11

Melee Defence 15

Armour 6

Morale 40

Abilities

• Stealth
  This unit can become extremely stealthy for a short period of time, remaining hidden even when running.
• Blinding Grenades
  This unit can use blinding grenades to disorientate the enemy, affecting their speed, combat ability and missile accuracy.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Excellent at hiding.
• Can climb walls very fast.
• Devastating ranged attack but very limited ammunition.