Qi Ranged Infantry

Thunder of Jian'an

Good armour can provide some protection against arrows but offers little against the power and momentum of a crossbow bolt. The 'Thunder of Jian’an' are considered the best crossbow troops and are equipped with better armour than their equivalents to protect them in close combat.

The draw weight of a crossbow increases the speed and power of the bolt when released, and the mechanism means that a bolt can be loaded and held indefinitely until the user is ready to fire.

Unit Abilities

• 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.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.

Attributes

• DISCIPLINED
  Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: skirmishers
  Skirmishers serve to distract and soften up enemy troops, and are almost impossible to run down as they harass their targets.
• Good against armour
  This unit's missiles are heavily tipped to drill through the strongest armour, but will still be deflected by shields.
• Weak against cavalry
  This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.