Protectors of Heaven
Personally selected by the emperor, these heavily-armoured warriors are the vanguard of the frontline.The Protectors of Heaven are soldiers personally selected by the emperor for their proven excellence and loyalty in battle. It is their loyalty and commitment to the great cause that ensures they never tire in battle, even when leading furious charges from the frontlines.
To display and complement their status as the head of an army to enemies and allies alike, they wear magnificent armour and wield gou lian dao polearms, both items commissioned exclusively by the emperor!
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
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
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SCARE
Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack. -
CHARGE REFLECTION VS. MOUNTED
Reflects the charge damage of any mounted attacker back onto them when braced. -
DISCIPLINED
Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. -
HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests. -
IMMUNE TO SCARE
Immune to scare effects.
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. - Good against mounted
This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies. - Good armour
Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.
Unit Name Protectors of Heaven |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_protectors_of_heaven |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_protectors_of_heaven |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
Land Unit Group Glaive Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Glaive Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_spr |
Custom Battle Cost 1150 |
Recruitment Cost 1150 |
Upkeep Cost 305 |
Morale 54 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
3k_main_unit_2h175_polearm_gouliandao_elite |
├ Melee Attack Rate 24 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 154 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 41 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 18 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 5 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
3k_main_hero_none_default |
├ Melee Evasion - Base 51% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 0% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 35% |
3k_main_unit_iron_full |
├ Armour Base 53 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |