UNITS of the The Heavenly Army
The Heavenly army was formed out of the seasoned troops of the mortal Cathayan Army. The troops of the Heavenly army are significantly much more powerful than those of Cathay. Although they are more powerful, very small amounts of them are used within the normal limits of any Cathayan Army. Normally only 30% of a Cathayan Army is composed of Heavenly Troops. These troops have been training for hundreds of years, and rival the elves in their use of weapons. Limitations of the Heavenly Army only allows ONE of any regiment to participate in a Cathayan Army.
Jade Guards ......................................... 20 Points
+25 Points to replace Sheilds with Heavenly Sheilds
+11 Points to replace Heavy Armour with Charonite Mail.
The Jade Guards are amoung the most powerful of Heavenly troops. They are the personal guards of the Jade Emperor, and could be considered, the most efficient guards in the world. They have never lost an emperor, and will never do so.
Special Rules: Jade Guards wear heavy armour and carry sheilds. When guarding the General, the Jade Guards are immune to psychology and are not affected by Break Tests. They are armed with Bows and Swords. Like all heavenly troops, Jade Guards ride atop of clouds, which enable them to walk over tough terrain without penalty.
4 5 4 4 3 1 5 1 9 4+Jade Horsemen ....................................... 65 Points
+25 Points to replace Sheilds with Heavenly Sheilds
+17 Points to replace Heavy Armour with Charonite Mail and Horse barding.
The Jade Horsemen are amoung the most powerful of Heavenly Cavalry. They are the personal guards of the Jade Emperor, and could be considered, the most efficient guards in the world. They have never lost an emperor, and will never do so. They are exactly the same as the Jade Guards, but mounted on Horseback.
Special Rules: Jade Guards wear heavy armour and carry sheilds. When guarding the General, the Jade Guards are immune to psychology and are not affected by Break Tests. They are armed with Bows and Giks.
4 5 4 4 3 1 5 1 9 2+ 9 4 0 4 3 1 4 1 7 6+Hammermen ........................................... 45 Points
+11 Points to replace Heavy Armour with Charonite Mail.
Unlike the Hammerers of the Dwarf Empire, the Hammermen do not carry double-handed hammers, but two, single handed hammers. These tough weapons are used with the utmost strength and respect amoung the heavenly troops. Not many have been able to master their destructive abilities.
Special Rules: The Hammers which are carried add an attitional -1 to the armour save of the enemy. Meaning that they inflict a single S4 hit with -2 armour saves. They wear heavy armour. Like all heavenly troops, they ride atop of clouds, which enable them to travel over tough terrain without terrain penalties.
4 4 4 4 3 1 5 1 9 5+The Elite Swordsmen ................................. 45 Points
+25 Points to replace Sheilds with Heavenly Sheilds
+11 Points to replace Heavy Armour with Charonite Mail
The Elite Swordsmen are the formost warriors of the Heavenly Army. They are much more powerful than any normal swordsmen, particularly famed for their blue and regally dressed mails and armour, they are the redeeming scene of any failing battle. They are not easily matched, but can possibly be considered equal against the nobel High Elves, or the sinister Chaos Knights.
Special Rules: The Elite Swordsmen wear Sheilds and Heavy Armor. Like all heavenly troops, they ride atop of clouds, which enable them to travel over tough terrain without terrain penalties. The regiment may include a magic standard.
4 5 4 4 3 1 5 1 9 4+The Queen Mother’s Guards .............................. 45 Points
+25 Points to replace Sheilds with Heavenly Sheilds
+11 Points to replace Heavy Armour with Charonite Mail
+15 Points for Charonite Emblems
The Queen Mother is the foremost important figurehead in the realm of Magic which flourishes in the Heavenly Empire. Her personal guards, like her son, the Jade Emperor, are deadly. They guard the Queen Mother with the strictest of all behaviors, and some say, are more well trained than the Jade Guards themselves.
Special Rules: The Queen Mother’s Guards always join with the Queen Mother in battle. They never leave her side, and are always on alert. If the Queen Mother is slain during battle, then the guards are subject to Hatred for the entire enemy army, as well as frenzy. The unit is permitted to include a magic standard for 50% of the origional point cost, rounding up to the closest point. Example: banner of sheilding costs 25 Points, therefore the Guards may have this banner for 13 points. Like the Jade Guards, they are immune to psychology affects, and never break. They wear heavy armuor and sheilds. Like all heavenly troops, they ride atop of clouds, which enable them to travel over tough terrain without terrain penalties.
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