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Praetorian Guard

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The Praetorian Guard's task is to protect the Imperator and his family - or simply whomever his employer is. Having been chosen from the rank and file of the Legion, he now occupies an extremely prestigious position, that of Imperial Bodyguard. His shield, large enough to protect both him and his charge, he can also use to stun his opponent, and perhaps kill him. In addition to this shield, he bears two throwing spears and a short sword.

Special Notes: This unit is able to slow its enemies, halving their movement speed and attack damage until they end a turn. The steadiness of this unit reduces damage from some attacks, but only while defending.The shield of the Praetorian Guard is so large that it is easiest for him to retaliate to melee attacks with it, rather than switching to his gladius.

Advances from: Propugnator
Advances to:
Cost: 40
HP: 56
Movement: 5
XP: 100
Level: 3
Alignment: lawful
IDLavinian Praetorian Guard
Abilities: steadfast
(image)gladius
blade
14 - 3
melee
(image)shield
impact
22 - 1
melee
slows
(image)pilum
pierce
7 - 2
ranged
slows
Resistances:
blade30%
pierce20%
impact10%
fire-10%
cold-20%
arcane0%
TerrainMovement CostDefence
Cave240%
Cave Wall10090%
Chasm100100%
Deep Water10020%
Forest230%
Grassland150%
Hills250%
Mountains360%
Mushroom Grove330%
Sand230%
Shallow Water320%
Snow320%
Swamp320%
Village160%