Zhang Bao Polearm Infantry

Zealots of the Way

Where the militia of the Han are pressed into service out of obligation, the Yellow Turban zealots rise to fight because it is the only way to carve a better future for the people.

Their fierce determination makes them more effective than standard militia. They charge into battle, lightly-armoured and equipped with glaives, ready to rend asunder any who doubt or question the Way.

Unit Abilities

• Caltrops
  Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement.
• Focused on Combat
  The longer their focus is held, the greater they become at evading, and then striking true.
• Miasma
  The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman.
• Hollowed Square
  The unit forms into a hollow square, presenting spears and pikes to any attacker - particularly cavalry - on all four sides.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
• Spear Wall
  The unit presents a wall of spear-points to the enemy - a strong formation that allows the unit to advance slowly but safely whilst defending against charges.

Attributes

• CHARGE REFLECTION VS. MOUNTED
  Reflects the charge damage of any mounted attacker back onto them when braced.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: frontline
  Frontline units are tough and able to withstand a beating; they will hold to the end, while others around flee. They are also adept at charging into enemy frontline units.
• Missile defence
  This unit's training has reached a level where they can even deflect missiles without a shield!
• Good in melee
  This unit is highly skilled in melee and wears its enemies down through sustained hand-to-hand combat.