Unit Name: Black Legionnaires
Credits: Perchance
Consolidation Thread: N/A
Unit Description: The Black Legionnaires form the disciplined core of King Damian Leblanc’s infernal armies. These heavily armored foot soldiers march in unyielding ranks, their blackened steel armor wreathed in the faint glow of abyssal embers. Trained in brutal melee combat and relentless battlefield tactics, they overwhelm foes through sheer force and unbreakable discipline. Bound to their master’s will, they fight without hesitation, their war cries echoing like a death knell across the battlefield.
ATTRIBUTES
• Armour: High
• Gear:
• Blackened steel plate armor, forged in infernal forges and resistant to mundane weapons.
• Spiked gauntlets and reinforced greaves for enhanced close-quarters lethality.
• Abyssal sigils inscribed onto their armor, providing slight resistance to magic.
• Speed: Average
• Melee: High
• Weaponry:
• Hellfire Blades – One-handed swords superheated by demonic energy, capable of searing flesh and metal alike.
• Doomfang Axes – Brutal cleaving weapons designed to sunder armor and crush bone
• Infernal Pikes – Long spears used to maintain formation and impale enemies before they can close in
• Ranged: Average
• Weaponry:
• Hellshot Crossbows – Heavy crossbows firing barbed bolts wreathed in burning pitch
• Abyssal Javelins – Thrown weapons imbued with dark energy, causing minor explosive impacts upon contact
• Morale: Very High (Disciplined and loyal, rarely breaking under pressure)
• Size: Very High (51-75 members per unit)
• Number: Regional (Deployed across King Damian’s domain, forming the bulk of his standing forces)
• Recruitment & Replenishment:
• Raised from the souls of the damned, reforged into warriors through infernal rites.
• Trained in massive war camps where only the strongest survive the brutal conditioning process.
• Easily replenished compared to elite units, but still requiring dark sorcery and resources.
• TvM Requirement: 1v5
Strengths
• Disciplined Infantry: Trained to fight in formation, holding the line even under heavy assault.
• Durable Armor: Resistant to conventional weapons, allowing them to endure prolonged battles.
• Brutal Shock Troops: Designed to overwhelm opponents through relentless melee engagements.
Weaknesses
• Weak Against Holy Magic: Divine and consecrated weapons can easily cut through their infernal protections.
• Not Highly Mobile: Their armor and training make them formidable in direct combat, but they lack agility and adaptability in chaotic battlefields.
• Reliant on Command Structure: While disciplined, they are not independent thinkers—if leadership is severed, they can become disorganized.
Historical Information
The Black Legionnaires have served as the hammer of King Damian’s war machine for decades, deployed in countless battles to crush his enemies beneath their iron boots. Raised in fire and forged in blood, they march in formation like an unrelenting tide, breaking enemy lines with ruthless efficiency. Whether guarding his strongholds or spearheading assaults, their presence signals the impending annihilation of all who stand against their master.
