Song Melee Cavalry

Xiongnu Noble Cavalry

The Xiongnu are a nomadic people hailing from north of China. They were nominally tributaries to the previous dynasty, yet remained unruly and insolent to the Han emperors until their tempestuous tempers were finally tamed, and they were deployed in the armies the Han warlords.

The Xiongnu live their lives in the saddle, and as such their cavalry is always prepared. It is said that cavalry is the foundation of military power; if so, the Xiongnu are truly mighty indeed!

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

• SCARE
  Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• RAIDER
  Idle soldiers will burn down nearby buildings.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: anti-missile
  A shielded and fast-moving unit that absorbs missile fire to charge into vulnerable missile units.
• Good armour
  Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.
• Vulnerable to spears
  This unit's speed and mass will work against it if charging the pointy end of enemy spears!