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== Infantry Units ==
== Infantry Units ==


Infantry units are usually the backbone of an army. Infantry are usually placed at or in the middle of an army to make sure it has a strong center.
Infantry units are usually the backbone of an army. Infantry are usually placed at or in the middle of an army to make sure it has a strong center. These troops are not particularly maneuverable, nor do they possess projectile weaponry. However, most exhibit good or adequate defensive capabilities, and any army without infantry is likely to fail when in contact with an army that does. These troops often the placeholders of a battle, holding position and doing some light maneuvering while calavalry do heavy maneuvering.


=== Spearman ===
=== Spearman ===
Spearman have long pointed weapons that mean the first rows (rather than just the first row) of a unit can all attack simultaneously.


=== Swordsmen ===
=== Swordsmen ===
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