Qi Melee Cavalry

Imperial Household Cavalry

As part of the household cavalry, these soldiers are personally charged with defending the emperor and delivering the dynasty's justice to any who would take up arms against him.

With their blades and shields they are able to charge into the fray of enemies and remain there, fighting effectively without the need to retreat and charge again. The Imperial Household Cavalry will stay the course, and battle the Han's enemies, to whatever end.

Unit Abilities

• Diamond
  The unit forms into a hard-edged diamond, good for both offence and defence but limiting manoeuvrability.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
• Imperial Solidarity
  Whilst in the presence of other imperial forces, enemy blows will strike false more often, whilst their own will strike harder.
• 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.

Attributes

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: anti-missile
  A shielded and fast-moving unit that absorbs missile fire to charge into vulnerable missile units.
• Good morale
  This unit will keep fighting even when others have already routed.
• Good armour
  Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.