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Jian Sword Guards
Few have the skills to master the ancient fighting style of the jian sword while parrying blows with a shield.The jian is a straight, double-edged sword known as the 'Gentleman of Weapons', and considered to be one of the four major weapons alongside the gun, dao and qiang. It takes a year of training before one is considered competent enough to use it, and so only the most skilled swordsmen are equipped with it.
The role of the Jian Sword Guard is to hold the line against enemy attacks, and their swordsmanship, leather armour and gourd shields enable them to do this long after others have fallen to exhaustion.
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
Smoke Screen
Thick plumes of smoke obscure line of sight, making units seem temporarily invisible. -
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
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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. - Blocks melee attacks
This unit is highly skilled in parrying and dodging incoming melee attacks. - Weak against cavalry
This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.
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Unit Name Jian Sword Guards |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_metal_jian_swordguards |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_metal_jian_swordguards |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
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Naval Unit Group |
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Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_mel |
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WEAPONS 3k_main_unit_1h095_sword_double_edge |
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├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Shield 3k_main_unit_infantry_gourd |
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ARMOUR 3k_main_unit_leather_heavy |
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