Prince of Donghai Melee Infantry

Warriors of Xu

Whilst a sword or a spear can be considered to be relatively elegant weapons of war, the axe has no such pretence; it is an instrument of death, and those who wield them are brutal experts. In the business of war, it is might that so often determines victory, not sophistication.

These warriors, under the direction of Sima Yue, are used as shock troops, terrifying enemies as they bear down upon them, and devastating them as their axes cleave easily through flesh, muscle and bone.

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.
• 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

• SCARE
  Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• RAIDER
  Idle soldiers will burn down nearby buildings.

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.
• Good in melee
  This unit is highly skilled in melee and wears its enemies down through sustained hand-to-hand combat.