Meng Huo Melee Infantry

Valley Tribesmen

Metal armour is a luxury, one few in the less affluent lands of the south can afford. However, the men who have always lived in these valleys and mountains have their own unique way of protecting themselves. Their armour and shields are constructed from the leaves and fibres of the rattan plant, which provides a surprisingly good defence, especially against missiles.

Armed with tools of the field turned into weapons of war, these peasant soldiers can acquit themselves well in battle.

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

• 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.
• Missile defence
  These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery.
• Blocks melee attacks
  This unit is highly skilled in parrying and dodging incoming melee attacks.