King Wutugu Polearm Infantry

Javelin Spear Guards

The Javelin Spear Guards are a living demonstration of why their master is such a survivor, and has held on to power over long and tumultous years..

His top warriors can throw their spears, defend themselves with their shields, and engage in hand-to-hand fighting with great effect. Fighting alongside such versatile and highly-skilled soldiers can raise an army to new heights.

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.
• 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.
• Has ranged weapon
  This unit has a ranged weapon that can soften up enemies before engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
• Encourages allies
  This unit is led by a person of great renown, who inspires the morale of those around them.