Thane
Unit
| Thane | |
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Melee Specialist |
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1 |  |
1000 |  |
250 |
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Armoured & Shielded |
4,168 |
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Armour | 120 | ||
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Leadership | 70 | ||
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Speed | 32 | ||
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Melee Attack | 50 | ||
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Melee Defence | 55 | ||
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Weapon Strength | 400 | ||
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Charge Bonus | 30 | ||
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About
Unit Description
The Thane leads Dwarfs to battle with a cry of vengeance and an unstoppable rage.
Historical Description
The leaders of a Dwarf throng are its Lord and thanes. These are the most powerful fighters in the army, fell-handed warriors equipped with the finest arms and armour of the Clan's weapon hoard. As a rule, Dwarf Lords and Thanes are a grim sort, for they are leaders of a dour people. Upon their broad shoulders is carried the weight of untold debt - the inherited grudges of a long-suffering and unforgiving race. It is their lot to avenge all wrongdoing to their Clan, Hold or race, not just in the present, but also for all time. Failure to redress an injury from antiquity is particularly galling, an act of disrespect to the much-revered ancestors. While Dwarfs are notably an infantry force, there are a few exceptions among their leaders; some Lords are carried into battle by Shieldbearers - stout warriors who serve their liege by hefting a shield as a fighting platform. This is common amongst Dwarfs of the southern Holds and has been continued elsewhere, notable by King Alrik Ranulfsson of Karak Hirn. In other Clans, especially northern ones, Lords and Thanes prefer to fight atop Oath Stones, rocks upon which runes are struck - listing out the Clan's honour, or perhaps the Lord's lineage or deeds. The stone is a symbol of their homeland, a piece of their Dwarfhold made manifest.
Abilities
Deadly Onslaught
Such is the power and ferocity of the champion, that those who stand in his way will falter against the warrior's impact.
Foe-Seeker
There are those who wish nothing more than to be at the heart of battle, seeking foes to vanquish.
Attributes
Encourage
This unit provides a leadership bonus to nearby allies. Units within range of both the 
Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Armoured & Shielded
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from 
Armour-Piercing damage. 
Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
Detailed Stats
| Battle Entity Stats | |
|---|---|
| Unit Size | Small |
| Unit Type | Man |
| Hit Points | 8 |
| Walk Speed | 1.50 |
| Run Speed | 3.20 |
| Acceleration | 3.00 |
| Deceleration | 4.00 |
| Charge Speed | 4.10 |
| Ch. Dist. to Commence Run | 35.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Adopt Pose | 30.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Pick Target | 25.00 |
| Turn Speed | 120 |
| Strafe Speed | 1.00 |
| Land Unit Stats | |
|---|---|
| Unit Category | Melee Infantry |
| Unit Class | Command |
| Move Action Points | 2100 |
| Melee Attack | 50 |
| Melee Defence | 55 |
| Charge Bonus | 30 |
| Melee (Dismounted) | |
| Visibility Range | 40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance | 60 |
| Spot Scrub Distance | 60 |
| Rank Depth | 1 |
| Morale | 70 |
| Bonus Hit Points | 4160 |
| Unit Stats | |
|---|---|
| Unit Caste | Hero |
| Unit Weight | Heavy |
| Unit Group |  Melee Specialist |
| Unit Group Parent |  Heroes |
| Recruitment Turns | 1 |
| Recruitment Cost | 1000 |
| Upkeep Cost | 250 |
| Unit Size | 1 |
| Melee CP | 500 |
| Missile CP | |
Equipment
| Melee Weapon | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Size | Medium |
| Weapon Type | Axe |
| Bonus vs Cavalry | |
| Bonus vs Large | |
| Bonus vs Infantry | |
| Weapon Damage | 260 |
| Weapon AP Damage | 140 |
| Building Damage | 150 |
| Armour | |
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| Armour Value | 120 |
| Shield | |
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| Missile Block Chance | 35 |
