Prince of Qi Melee Infantry

Zhanmajian Infantry

Like the dark before the dawn, battle is a dark affair that – hopefully – leads to a brighter tomorrow. The zhanmadao, known otherwise as the 'horse-chopping sabre', is a dark weapon for the darkest of those times.

The cavalry charge is fearsome, and so too must its countermeasure be equally fearsome. With a long, broad blade, the two-handed zhanmadao is so powerful that with a strong enough strike, it can cleave straight through a steed's legs, bringing a charge to a brutal conclusion.

Unit Abilities

• Caltrops
  Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement.
• Smoke Screen
  Thick plumes of smoke obscure line of sight, making units seem temporarily invisible.
• 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

• SCARE
  Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack.
• CHARGE NEGATION VS. MOUNTED
  Negates the charge bonus of any mounted attacker.
• DISCIPLINED
  Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: assault
  This unit excels at charging enemy frontlines, slaying all in their path.
• Splash attacks
  Individuals in this unit swing their weapons in a wide arc and are thus able to hit multiple foes at once.
• Good in melee
  This unit is highly skilled in melee and wears its enemies down through sustained hand-to-hand combat.