[COR-FotL-Cat1B] A new foe arrives

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On El Oleonda, the Halosian empires are facing enemies fielding arms and tactics much different from what doctrines have evolved to counter over the last decade. The closely choreographed battles between infantry of the line, heavy cavalry, and carefully placed artillery of Halosian armies must now measure up to different foes: The nations of the deep south.

As the Lotus Empire have been regrouping after setbacks on the island of El Oleonda, halosian scouts report the presence of a new foe: The Monomonto Shogunate. Where the Lotus Empire emphasises strength in numbers, collective efforts, and cohesion, the Monomonto Shogunate celebrates the individual fighter.

 

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Light infantry marksmen: In many ways similar to Halosian light infantry, the Monomonto marksmen however engages in even more dispersed fights, often working alone or in smaller groups, picking off enemies with great skill at range. Little information has yet to be procured about their armaments, but they seem to achieve great accuracy, often striking from distances outside the reach of Halosian musketeers.

Samurai Commander: The core of the Monomonto armies are the individual noble fighter, the Samurai. In many ways similar to Halosian knights of old, Samurai are said to equip themselves and their retinue out of their own pockets, and command these in battle. Their noble birth is believed to lend authority to their command, as being envoys of the Heavens. The most skilled Samurai commanders will be elevated to commanding groups of Samurai and auxiliaries, and while many of these still carry the weapons and armour of their station, they are rarely put at the front line, often being of considerable age. Nonetheless, it is unwise to cross them, as reaching this station will have required many years of dedication to the craft of war and politics.

Ninja Assassin: Another example of the emphasis on individual skill is the Ninja Assassin. Often made up by those of ignoble birth, ninja assassins are trained from a very young age to become skilled fighters, excelling both on the open battlefield and on more covert missions, where stealth is of great importance. It is said that the Ninja would rather die than fail to accomplish their tasks, and many a tale talks of their great dedication and bravery.

Light Charger: The Monomonto Shogunate does not have access to the large destriers of Halosian heavy cavalry, but their light chargers sit astride swift and nimble horses, and excel at harassing any enemy. Should you get caught on the run, or simply out of formation, their spears and flails are likely to cause a quick lesson for your ineptitude. It takes great skill to wield a flail from a horse, but these men do so to perfection, adding the speed of the flail to that of the horse.

Mountain Infantry: Much of the Monomonto Shogunate is mountainous, and for the difficult terrain of El Oleonda, forces of the mountain-men has been brought in. Taciturn and proud, these men will endure the harshest of conditions, and still fight with a confidence matched by few. Operating independently, marching for for hours without rest, these men, acclimatized to the thin air of the mountain ranges are hard to match in endurance.

 

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PS. My (new...) phone always struggles in less than perfect light conditions, so sorry for the grainy pics...

[Spud The Viking]

Great figures and part usage!

[Professor Thaum]

That's a nice idea, that flail, the idea is to be borrowed.

And that helmet !

[Jeff of Clubs]

Loving the lancer! The flail is great! They all look pretty sharp!

[NOD]

Interesting troops.

The Light Charger with the flails looks dangerous.

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Great figure posing!  (How often did the horse fall? )