Zhang Jue Melee Infantry

Redeemed Outlaws

A war against an oppressive, corrupt government cannot be won by using the same tools or warriors. Those who have been condemned by the Han - outlaws and bandits - are proffered the hand of mercy, in exchange for their blades in the coming battles.

Outlaws are not hardened soldiers, lacking the heavy armour and skill of trained warriors, yet they have temerity and battlefield experience. Although their fight may be short, they will certainly fight with their all.

Unit Abilities

• 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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  This unit can deploy outside the deployment zone.
  
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• IGNORE GROUND TYPE
  Speed penalties caused by the terrain are ignored by this unit.

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.
• Guerrilla deployment
  These units have the advantage of being able to deploy behind enemy lines to strike at unexpecting targets.