Heishan Melee Cavalry

Qiang Raiders

The nomadic lifestyle of the Qiang tribespeople has honed their skills in cavalry warfare, forging them into an unstoppable force.

The power of their cavalry charges is almost unmatched, and once the initial impact of the charge has scattered their foes, they start hacking and chopping at those still standing with expertly made zhibeidao swords.

However, no matter how unrelenting they are in spirit, Qiang Raiders' only defences are rattan shields and leather armour, leaving them vulnerable in sustained close combat.

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

• IMMUNE TO FATIGUE
  Never feels fatigued.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: flanking
  Fast, agile and devastating - flanking units can turn the tide of battle with a well-timed charge or by routing enemy missile units.
• Missile defence
  These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery.
• Fatigue immunity
  This unit is immune to fatigue, and will carry on fighting when others have succumbed to exhaustion.