Prince of Qi Melee Cavalry

Dao Swordguard Cavalry

Unlike shock cavalry, which are deployed to devastate enemy lines with repeated, bone-shattering charges, sword cavalry are designed to remain in the melee, holding against the enemy with shield and sword.

the dao, a single-edged blade, is used mainly for slicing and chopping at enemies, and has almost entirely replaced the double-edged jian in common Jin armies. Cavalry, however, have long used a form of dao, as wide, sweeping slashes from horseback are more effective than skewering thrusts.

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

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: anti-missile
  A shielded and fast-moving unit that absorbs missile fire to charge into vulnerable missile units.
• Missile defence
  These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery.
• Vulnerable to spears
  This unit's speed and mass will work against it if charging the pointy end of enemy spears!