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Archer Maidens are Imperial anti-aircraft and anti-surface infantry introduced in Uprising.
Background
An all-female division of Imperial infantry, the archer maidens were women who lost family and loved ones in the war and were rejected by the elite Rocket Angels.
They were armed with greatbows that fire energy arrows capable of bringing down enemy aircraft, and were also effective against infantry and light vehicles. They could also fire specially-charged arrows that split up into a rain of shrapnels mid-air, which were especially effective against clusters of infantry.
A deceptively traditional-looking weapon, the Greatbow fires guided armor-piercing projectiles, effective against infantry, aircraft, and light vehicles. They can also fire specially-charged arrows, capable of splitting into a rain of shrapnel, which can be deadly against clusters of enemy infantry.
Game unit
The Archer Maiden is a surprisingly powerful addition to the Imperial Arsenal, capable of both taking down aircraft and engaging infantry, as well as compensating for Tankbusters' inability to target air. Like all infantry units, they are still vulnerable against armored vehicles and dedicated anti-infantry weapons. To address this weakness they should be deployed with other types of infantry such as the Imperial Warrior . Due to their slow rate of fire are most effective in squads of five, especially when used against aircraft such as the Apollo Fighter and the Vindicator. Tengus may be preferred over them in terms of air superiority, especially against heavy bombardment aircraft like Harbinger Gunships, as they struggle to destroy such units without sustaining casualties.
Against infantry, they can easily deal heavy damage, but are yet again limited by their slow fire rate. The Piercing Barrage is most effective against massed infantry formations, crippling them enough for other units to finish the job. While their damage is acceptable against buildings, Tankbusters are typically more effective at the task.
Abilities
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Barrage Shot
Rain down a barrage of arrows in an area, dealing significant damage to all enemy infantry caught.
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Quotes
Created
- Archer, ready for battle!
- My bow is yours!
Select
- Archer maiden!
- Ready!
- We will defend the way!
- Yes?
- What is required?
- I stand ready!
- We must not tarry!
- Ninja archer!
Moving
- Advance!
- Forward!
- On the move!
- With haste!
- A clear path!
- I go!
- I understand!
- With caution!
Garrisoning Structure
- Entering!
- We will fight from there!
- Take cover in there!
Attacking
- That one, yes!
- Attack!
- Full draw!
- More of them!
- On target!
- He's marked!
Use Barrage Shot
- Arrow Volley!
- Bring down the Heavens!
- Launch the barrage!
- Rain down upon them!
Move to Attack
- Trained on the enemy!
- Closing in!
- Getting in range!
- In full view!
- Swiftly!
- Have them in sight!
- Invaders!
- To the enemy!
In combat
- They fall!
- And another!
- I see them!
- With patience!
- We stand and fight!
- They will fall!
Under fire
- I'm wounded!
- They've cut me!
- They have attacked!
- Their attack won't scare me!
Gallery
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Unused designs
Videos
See also
- Javelin soldier, Allied counterpart
- Flak trooper, Soviet counterpart
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