Qi Melee Cavalry

Jian Sword Guard Cavalry

The role of sword cavalry is to hold the line against enemy attackers; their swordsmanship with the jian – known as the 'Gentleman of Weapons' – along with their leather armour and rattan shields, enables them to stand long after other defenders have fallen.

Being mounted, they can race to relieve beleaguered allies and protect them against encroaching threats, but like all cavalry, spears and polearms will pierce their defences.

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.
• 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.
• Wedge
  The unit forms into a spear-tip, best for driving directly through enemy lines.

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.
• Missile defence
  These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery.
• Vulnerable to spears
  This unit's speed and mass will work against it if charging the pointy end of enemy spears!