Imperial Spear Guards
4 Star Unit · Max Level 24 · 240 Leadership
Heroic Era
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Melee Infantry
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Unit Count : 32
Spearman
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Spearman Units
Characteristics
SluggishThis unit takes time to change direction and build up to full speed
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Heavy ArmorThis unit wears heavy armor, making it difficult to harm.
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ShieldbearersRanged damage is reduced while unit is using shields.
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Heavy ShieldsThis unit has massive shields which give excellent protection to the front,
but no protection against attacks from behind.
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InsulatedThis unit is difficult to set on fire, and takes
less damage from fire when ablaze.
Formations
The unit forms a ring to defend anything in the center
![Schiltron](/images/formations/schiltron.png)
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Schiltron
The shield wall is a tightly packed formation intended to defend in one direction.
![Shield Wall](/images/formations/shield-wall.png)
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Shield Wall
The unit stands in a tight defensive formation, using their shields to protect all sides.
![Turtle](/images/formations/turtle.png)
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Turtle
Unit Orders
The unit advances, bearing their shields to cover the unit's top, front and flank.
![Advance (Shielded)](/images/orders/advance-shielded.png)
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Advance (Shielded)
Order your unit to rush to your side.
![Cover Commander](/images/orders/cover-commander.png)
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Cover Commander