King Shamoke Polearm Infantry

Shields of the South

The deep ravines of the Nanman lands breed tough fighters. Protected against missiles and all but the hardest blows by their rattan armour, the sight of these warriors in any army will lift the hearts of those who fight alongside them.

As though the encasement in rattan were not enough, their massive shields deflect attacks as easily as a mountain deflects a gale. Then, from behind the safety of these formidable defences, they advance, spears in hand.

Unit Abilities

• 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.
• Hollowed Square
  The unit forms into a hollow square, presenting spears and pikes to any attacker - particularly cavalry - on all four sides.
• 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: 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.
• Good in melee
  This unit is highly skilled in melee and wears its enemies down through sustained hand-to-hand combat.
• Encourages allies
  This unit is led by a person of great renown, who inspires the morale of those around them.