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Hattori Bow Infantry

Hattori Bandits

These ruthless bandits appear to able to hide behind a single cherry blossom! This is not quite the case, but this is of little comfort to their enemies. They can hide in almost any terrain, move and remain hidden, and even fire their bows and remain hidden! As a force for discomforting and harassing an enemy in wooded or other congested terrain, they have few equals: it is difficult for an enemy to fight someone he cannot see. Like many archers, however, they will be quickly cut to pieces if they are engaged in melee, and can be ridden down by cavalry if left in an exposed position.

The Hattori were one of many smaller clans in and around Iga province and, like many families with local connections in the area, they were well aware of the ninjutsu tradition kept alive in Iga province. Ninja were not the end of the local lawlessness in what was a fairly lawless time. Banditry was not only common, it was sometimes the only way for the people of Iga to survive; they preyed upon their neighbours and rivals. It did, however, make them a useful source of underhanded, murderous and sneaky fellows in times of war.

Unit Name Hattori Bandits

Unit Key UP1_Inf_Missile_Bandits_Hattori

Soldiers 120

Category Ranged Infantry

Class Bow Infantry

Multiplayer Cost 550

└ Multiplayer Limit 0

Recruitment Cost 400

├ Recruitment Turns 1

└ Unit Limit 0

Upkeep Cost 100

Melee Attack 2

└ Melee Weapon sabre

Charge Bonus 2

Bonus vs Cavalry 0

Range 150

├ Missile Weapon bow

└ Projectile shogun_arrow

Accuracy 35

Reloading Skill 25

Ammunition 20

Melee Defence 1

Armour 1

Morale 6

Abilities

• Flaming Arrows
  This unit can fire flaming arrows for a short period of time. Flaming arrows have a greater damage effect and can set fire to flammable objects. Flaming arrows don't function in wet weather.
• Screens
  A shield that can be erected during the deployment phase when you are defending. It impedes the movement of enemies, and blocks enemy projectiles.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Can shoot whilst hidden.
• Can hide almost anywhere.
• Can walk whilst hidden.
• Weak in melee.
• Vulnerable to cavalry.