Liang Polearm Infantry

Qiang Polearms

They say that a branch of the Qiang people moved east into the lands of the Han many centuries ago, choosing to live independently, maintaining livestock on their own, owing no allegiance or tithes to them.

They also forge their own weapons and armour - bows and knives, armour and lances. Whilst they have been known to rise in defiance of the government, they are a transient people, and so it is not uncommon for them to also draw their weapons alongside the Han and fight in their defence.

Unit Abilities

• Caltrops
  Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement.
• 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

• 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: anti-cavalry
  These units are strong against flanking units such as cavalry, so are best used to protect vulnerable flanks.
• Good against mounted
  This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies.
• Poor morale
  This unit is likely to flee quickly when it suffers casualties or is involved in a losing battle.