Northern Veteran Sabre Infantry
Battle has not dulled these blades, nor the resolves of their bearers.If a swordsman is a student of death upon the battlefield, then these veterans are surely the masters of it. With blades bloodied and bodies sharpened by years defending the northern border, the sabre infantry cut a bloody swathe through any who would oppose them.
More heavily armoured than most of their comrades, these swordsmen are a rarer sight on the field, but a terrifying one to the opposing foe.
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
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
The unit presents a wall of shields to the enemy - an offensive formation best used to push forward under arrow fire. However the formation cannot be maintained in melee combat. -
Turtle
The unit presents its shields around and above, severely limiting its movement but making it almost impenetrable to missile attack. -
Smoke Screen
Thick plumes of smoke obscure line of sight, making units seem temporarily invisible. -
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.
Attributes
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DISCIPLINED
Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. -
ENCOURAGE
Provides a morale bonus to nearby allies. -
RESISTANT TO FATIGUE
Takes longer to feel fatigued. -
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. - Missile defence
These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery. - Blocks melee attacks
This unit is highly skilled in parrying and dodging incoming melee attacks.
Unit Name Northern Veteran Sabre Infantry |
Main Unit Key 3k_dlc07_unit_metal_northern_veteran_sabre_infantry |
Land Unit Key 3k_dlc07_unit_metal_northern_veteran_sabre_infantry |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
Land Unit Group Sword Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Sword Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_mel |
Custom Battle Cost 850 |
Recruitment Cost 763 |
Upkeep Cost 180 |
Morale 40 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
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├ Melee Attack Rate 30 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 125 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 25 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 8 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
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├ Melee Evasion - Base 45% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 20% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 65% |
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├ Armour Base 45 |
└ Shield Armour 8 |