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.
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 |
Land Unit Group Spear Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Spear Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_spr |
Custom Battle Cost 600 |
Recruitment Cost 600 |
Upkeep Cost 160 |
Morale 30 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
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├ Melee Attack Rate 20 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 31 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 5 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 20 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 7 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
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├ Melee Evasion - Base 6% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 20% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 55% |
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├ Armour Base 20 |
└ Shield Armour 17 |