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Jian Sword Guard Cavalry
Masters of defence who wield jian swords and rattan shields to hold the line against almost all enemies.The role of sword cavalry is to hold the line against enemy attackers; their swordsmanship with the jian – known as the 'Gentleman of Weapons' – along with their leather armour and rattan shields, enables them to stand long after other defenders have fallen.
Being mounted, they can race to relieve beleaguered allies and protect them against encroaching threats, but like all cavalry, spears and polearms will pierce their defences.
Unit Abilities
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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. -
Diamond
The unit forms into a hard-edged diamond, good for both offence and defence but limiting manoeuvrability. -
Loose
The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them. -
Wedge
The unit forms into a spear-tip, best for driving directly through enemy lines.
Attributes
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HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Role: anti-missile
A shielded and fast-moving unit that absorbs missile fire to charge into vulnerable missile units. - Missile defence
These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery. - Vulnerable to spears
This unit's speed and mass will work against it if charging the pointy end of enemy spears!
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Unit Name Jian Sword Guard Cavalry |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_earth_jian_swordguard_cavalry |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_earth_jian_swordguard_cavalry |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
Land Unit Group ![]() |
Naval Unit Group |
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Caste melee_cavalry |
Category cavalry |
Class cav_mel |
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WEAPONS 3k_main_unit_1h095_sword_double_edge |
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├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Shield 3k_main_unit_cavalry_rattan |
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ARMOUR 3k_main_unit_leather_heavy |
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