Prince of Qi Ranged Infantry

Heavy Repeating Crossbowmen

Repeating crossbows have a magazine to reduce the loading and drawing of bolts; though some power is lost, it is compensated by the weapon’s ability to fire a rapid barrage of ammunition and its increased accuracy, as the wielder can use both hands to steady their aim.

These crossbowmen are outfitted with full iron armour, which increases their chances of survival against enemy assault, and zhibeidao swords for close combat, though their skills lie in firing the crossbow, not swordsmanship.

Unit Abilities

• 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

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: suppression
  These units harry the enemy, slowing them down through the use of advanced tactics and weaponry.
• Missile attack
  This unit excels at destroying lightly-armoured enemies, raining death upon them from a safe distance.
• Easily outmanoeuvred
  This unit is slower than others, meaning it can be outmanoeuvred and attacked in its vulnerable flanks.