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Spear Guards
These infantry protect the flanks; their shields guard against enemy missiles, while enemy cavalry skewer themselves on their spears.The most vulnerable parts of any army are its flanks; a surprise attack can easily decimate and panic the troops, causing a cascading effect which can break the hardest of hearts.
Spear guardians protect the flanks by pre-empting charges and bracing their qiang spears at an angle, so only the most foolish or brave cavalry dare charge them.
This makes them a target for missile attacks, so they are outfitted in leather armour and carry large shields to protect themselves from the expected rain of arrows.
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. -
Circle
The unit forms into a tight circle, presenting a defensive front from any angle. -
Loose
The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them. -
Shield Wall (Spear)
The unit presents a wall of shields to the enemy - an offensive formation best used to push forward under arrow fire. -
Turtle
The unit presents its shields around and above, severely limiting its movement but making it almost impenetrable to missile attack.
Attributes
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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: anti-cavalry
These units are strong against flanking units such as cavalry, so are best used to protect vulnerable flanks. - Missile defence
These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery. - Good against mounted
This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies.
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Unit Name Spear Guards |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_spear_guards |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_spear_guards |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
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Naval Unit Group |
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Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_spr |
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WEAPONS 3k_main_unit_1h175_spear_militia |
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├ Bonus vs Cavalry 7 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Shield 3k_main_unit_infantry_large |
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ARMOUR 3k_main_unit_leather_partial |
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