Eastern Wu Polearm Infantry

Bandit Gang

Even in the most irregular of armies, a core of spearmen is essential to maintain an effective fighting force. This is no different for the bandits than it is for the Han. They are lightly-equipped, armed only with a spear and shield, and a fierce, but blind determination. Although they are a far cry from the elite spearmen of the empire, they fight no less fiercely for a lack of official training.

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.

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.
• RAIDER
  Idle soldiers will burn down nearby buildings.

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.
• Poor morale
  This unit is likely to flee quickly when it suffers casualties or is involved in a losing battle.