Prince of Chu Polearm Infantry

Chu Spearmen

Spearmen are the bulk of any army, for anyone strong enough to hold a spear is strong enough to point it at the enemy, and march. Whilst peasant spearmen are given only the most basic of protection, professional warriors are afforded more robust equipment, giving them an edge.

The Prince of Chu, Sima Wei, is known for his aggressive and tempestuous temperament; his forces, therefore, are blooded by battle and ready to march wherever he commands.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Weak against missile attacks
  This unit is unshielded and therefore has little defence against missile attacks.