Yari Hero (TWS2 Unit)

Yari Hero (TWS2 Unit)
Class	Spear Infantry
Recruitment Cost	1550
Upkeep Cost	250
Requires	Buildings: Legendary Sojutsu School
Melee Attack	10
Charge Bonus	20
Bonus vs Cavalry	25
Melee Defence	15
Armour	8
Morale	40
Speed	4

Description

These masters of the spear are excellent defensive troops, deadly to enemy cavalry.

Heavily armoured, these skilled spearmen know no fear; as defensive troops they are second to none, ideal for defending key positions in a castle. Their weapon gives them the upper hand against enemy cavalry and their ability to form a spear wall makes them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. However, it does leave them vulnerable to flanking manoeuvres and larger enemy units, particularly skilled swordsmen, could overwhelm this small group of warriors.

Japan itself owes its creation to the tip of a spear: Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto dipped Amanonuboko, the “Heavenly Jewelled Spear”, into the sea and, when they removed it, the first drip to leave its point formed the island Onogoro. It was here that the gods made their home and produced their first child following an unsuccessful wedding ceremony in which Izanami spoke out of turn. The deformed child was set adrift, and the couple re-consecrated their vows. Izanami then gave birth to eight children, who became the islands of Japan.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Excellent anti-cavalry infantry. Vulnerable to sword armed infantry.
• Weak against ranged troops.