Sabre Infantry
Well-trained armoured infantry, carrying rattan shields and zhibeidao swords for close combat with enemy infantry.The zhibeidao is a straight-bladed sword. Cheap and quick to master, it is a weapon ideal for equipping massed troops, particularly those with little training.
Sabre Infantry are better trained than their militia counterparts, but their swords and purpose remain the same - to target less mobile enemies and engage with them in close combat, clearing the way for more specialist units.
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
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. -
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.
Attributes
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HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests.
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. - Weak against cavalry
This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.
Unit Name Sabre Infantry |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_metal_sabre_infantry |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_metal_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 600 |
Recruitment Cost 600 |
Upkeep Cost 160 |
Morale 34 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
3k_main_unit_1h095_sword_single_edge |
├ Melee Attack Rate 30 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 115 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 25 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 8 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
3k_main_unit_infantry_rattan |
├ Melee Evasion - Base 40% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 20% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 60% |
3k_main_unit_iron_partial |
├ Armour Base 32 |
└ Shield Armour 2 |