Zhang Liang Polearm Infantry

Spearmen Gang

The beauty of the polearm is that it is a fundamentally simple weapon - anyone can be handed one and immediately understand how it works and where it should be pointed. This is particularly useful for the Yellow Turbans, whose troops largely lack military experience and training.

Although unlikely to last long against hardened soldiery, a swelling gang of warriors armed with spears and an abundance of zeal will nevertheless charge headlong into battle. When one becomes one hundred, even the most elite warriors will soon be overwhelmed.

Unit Abilities

• 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

• 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.
• Good against mounted
  This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies.
• Low damage
  This unit will consistently cause low damage; it will therefore take time for them to deal with enemy units.