Prince of Qi Polearm Infantry

Heavy Ji Infantry

When facing a powerful cavalry charge, these heavily-armoured troops plant their feet firmly, brace their ji polearms, and wait for the impact of enemy horses impaling themselves on the spear-tips.

Once the momentum of the cavalry is spent, these warriors' iron armour protects them from the ensuing melee, and the curved blade and spear-tip of their polearms are used to pierce, hack and slash at the enemy, or used as a hook to catch and drag them from their mounts.

Unit Abilities

• Caltrops
  Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement.
• 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: all-rounder
  Be it on the frontline, flanking, or when manning ordnance, this versatile unit excels in most positions.
• Good against mounted
  This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies.
• Good armour
  Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.