Xun Polearm Infantry

Northern Veteran Ji Infantry

Whatever exceptional training the ji infantry have – and it is exceptional – is honed to a sharpened point in these veterans. As part of the Han's northern army, they were trained to resist the savage, unorthodox warriors beyond the northern borders.

As the soldiers who have survived such onslaughts, their skills are beyond doubt, to say nothing of the additional armour they have earned along the way.

Unit Abilities

• Caltrops
  Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement.
• Hollowed Square
  The unit forms into a hollow square, presenting spears and pikes to any attacker - particularly cavalry - on all four sides.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
• Spear Wall
  The unit presents a wall of spear-points to the enemy - a strong formation that allows the unit to advance slowly but safely whilst defending against charges.
• 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

• CHARGE REFLECTION VS. MOUNTED
  Reflects the charge damage of any mounted attacker back onto them when braced.
• DISCIPLINED
  Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• ENCOURAGE
  Provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• RESISTANT TO FATIGUE
  Takes longer to feel fatigued.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• IMMUNE TO SCARE
  Immune to scare effects.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: all-rounder
  Be it on the frontline, flanking, or when manning ordnance, this versatile unit excels in most positions.
• Good against mounted
  This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies.
• Good armour
  Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.