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Reading Up –
Nautro sat in his room as he reads through books and scrolls. Behind him were two of the Killer Bees, Jianyu and Aprile were with him as the others had the day off. They kept themselves busy as they read some mangas, as Naruto buried himself into learning how to be a ruler. Currently he's reading up on the way the army of Mordor works. Like the Delmo's the army is made up with mostly women as young and strong men were more in demanded as husbands then as soldiers.
A book listed off the types of troops of Metal and how they fair against ninjas. (1)
Cavalry - These troops have fast movement and a fast-charging Troop Special Skill. However, they have comparatively low defense in enclose spaces and true power is only shown in open spaces where they can charge into the enemy ranks. The soldiers are trained for lightning maneuver and attack which makes then least suited for any point defense positions. There are three types of cavalry, light the least armored troops for quick raids, medium with a good balance of armor for strenght and speed, and heavy which has the most power when in full charge. There are also Mounted Bow troops who are trained to be able to hit targets while on horseback, but since they're trained for using a bow or a crossbow they're weak when it comes to close combat. Also is the enemy is able to confuse the horses or frighten them will cause their charge or their formation to break.
There are also Charioteers who are a subgroup of the cavalry. They're strong defensively and have high mobility. Effective with charges or in melee combat, as the wheels of the cart have blades on their sides that cuts through almost anything they hit. Along with the driver most of the carts can carry up to two riders, who either are archers or jutsu users. Their weakness is that if an enemy can cause the ground underneath them to give way the charioteer will crash.As with other mounted troops if faced against ninjas the mounted units are only effected against them on open ground as in wooded, hilled areas would slow down or trip the horses and in urban areas the ninjas are able to climb buildings.
Infantry - The standard soldier of Metal are equip with the same armor that the Red Delmo's wear. The one problem with most ninjas is that while they're good at attacking they lack defense and against armor foes they're at a huge disadvantage. Most ninja weapons aren't made to deal with armor foes, and most bounce or break on contact. While ninjas are good at sneaking and lightning raids they're no match for armor soldiers who are better fighters. The rule is the soldeirs are trained to fight and ninjas on the most part are trained to sneak and gather information. As with the cavalry the footsoldiers are broken into three types with the type of armor they wear but also of what kind of weapen they're trained in using.
Raiders the lightest equiped soldiers and trained for quick raids. They're normally wear leather armor and carry light weapons to be able to run faster. Their lack of protection is their biggest weakness. They're also have a slight advantage against ninjas, with their light armor they're able to keep up with them in terms of speed but also more protected then they are.
Legionary the backbone of the army. Their armor are strong enough to deflect most weapons and the large shields they carry are able to withstand most jutsus thrown at them. Their standard weapons are light javelins that are kept in a slot on the inside of their shields for long range attacks and a heavy spear for close combat. In formations they link their shields together forming a solid wall, and they use long pikes in three to five rows between the shields, in this formation it's almost impossible to break through. They're also armed with double-edge swords in case their formation breaks. Their main weakness is that they're stronger working as a unit. Against ninjas their armor are able to deflect most ninja weapons and only weapons that are able to slip between the armor joints are the only things to watch out for. In case of bombs or bomb tags, their armor are able to withstand splash damage, but for close range blast the armor should be able to protect the body from the blunt of the blast.
Legionnaire Captains are imposing warriors carrying two huge weapons, a boardsword and a scythe. Expertly wielding them both in battle and are heavily armored. Their weakness is that their weapons have a slow attack speed. The captains main job is to lead their unit into battle and to handle any ninja that are able to break through the line or jump over it. This is so that the Legionaries are able to continue to press forward while their captain watches their backs.
There are also subgroups that are trained in using one type of weapon.
Sword troops, a balanced orthodox squad type armed with a sword allowing one hand free to use for grabbing or using a jutsu. Weak against enemies with high mobility and long reach. They're the ones who take care of ninjas in close spaces and besides using swords they're trained to move like ninjas but also to fight as a unit as well as single.
Sword and Shield, are very much like sword troops but carry either a small or large shield depending on their type of enemy they're facing. They don't only use their shields for defense but also as another weapon. Their weakness is that they lack attack variety but are able to handle most ninjas.
Spear Troops, effective with straight line attacks from range. Their longer weapons give them a greater attack range them most ninjas who are mostly armed with small blades, and are likely to be stabbed by a spear before getter to the one holding it. But they're weak when attacked from the side and if the enemy is able to get in close.
Spear and Shield, as with the spear troops effective with straight line attacks from range. Armed with a shield they're able to defend better at close quarter combat. But are still weak if attack from the side.
Heavy Spear and Shield, they carry large shields for blocking attacks from mounted troops. Their main role is to fight against mounted troops and unsuited to dealing with ninjas. Low attack strength and weak against mobile and heavily armored enemies, makes them a poor choice in dealing with ninjas but are handy at handling animal summons, as they're trained to fight against such beast.
Pikes, are extremely effective against mounted troops. Strong at a distance but weak in close quarter combat and are unsuited to fight against ninjas. But are able to deal with large animal summons effectedly surrounding the animal and jabbing it with their pikes.
Armored Adaga, wields a special weapon created from the joining of a spear and shield. Ineffective against heavy armor or long reaching weapons. They're created to be ninja killers as their weapon allows them to fight against ninjas at close quarters while protecting them as well.
Axe Troops, strong both offensively and defensively unit armed with a small axe allowing one hand free to use for grabbing or using a jutsu but some wield two axes. Weak against enemies with high mobility and long reach. They're the ones who take care of ninjas in close spaces and besides using axes they're trained to move like ninjas but also to fight as a unit as well as single. Because of their smaller weapons compared to swordtoops are more effected in fighting in close spaces.
Axe and Shield, are very much like axe troops but carry either a small or large shield depending on their type of enemy they're facing. They don't only use their shields for defense but also as another weapon. Their weakness is that they lack attack variety but are able to handle most ninjas.
Guardians they wield enormous dual-bladed battleaxes and are heavily armored, making them a challenge for almost any force. Extremely effective against infantry and armored enemies but are slow moving. They're good at fighting in open spaces and can cut their way through ninjas and jutsus but because of the size of their weapon weak in close spaces.
Mace Troops, strong both offensively and defensively unit armed with a mace allowing one hand free to use for grabbing or using a jutsu, but some wield two maces Weak against enemies with high mobility and long reach. They're the ones who take care of ninjas in close spaces and besides using axes they're trained to move like ninjas but also to fight as a unit as well as single. Because of their smaller weapons compared to swordtoops are more effected in fighting in close spaces.
Mace and Shield, are very much like mace troops but carry either a small or large shield depending on their type of enemy they're facing. They don't only use their shields for defense but also as another weapon. Their weakness is that they lack attack variety but are able to handle most ninjas.
Juggernaut heavily armored and carrying huge maces, these soldiers are the biggest and strongest units. Their chained weapons give them extra range, making close contact a difficult proposition. However due to their large size and cumbersome armor they're also the slowest, giving ninjas a advantage against them. Are powerful in open spaces but weak in close ones.
Skullcrushers, extremely effective against infantry and armored enemies. Strong offenses and are slow moving thanks to their heavy armor and long hammers. They stronger in open spaces letting them swing their weapons around and weak in small ones.
Archers - From bow to crossbows they work best in groups and act as support for the groundtroops. Lightly armored for speed and side armed with a short sword, they depend on being protected by other troops more suited for close combat.
Bows, long range and can fire rapidly. Are not suited to fight against ninjas but to five other troops covering firer.
Crossbow, high attack strength able to penetrate even heavy armor. Long load time, unable to fire rapidly. Are not suited to fight against ninjas but are to give other troops covering firer.
"Naruto shouldn't you be getting ready for tommorow?" Jianyu ask looking up from her book.
"The girls of the school are making plans and they're going to be all over you as Glycine's grandmother on a cute girl when she was younger," Aprile said.
"Hey!" Glycine shouted as she pop her head into the room.
"I know that," Naruto said closing the book he was reading. "But things are already taken care of."
"Really by who?" Jianyu ask.
"By me," a woman said stepping in the room stepping out from behind Glycine who lead her to Naruto.
Both of the Killer Bees gasped at the woman standing before them as they know her only too well from what they read about her or seen on tv. Shasti was an incredibly sexy and stately warrior who could not fail to turn heads. Radiating a commanding aura, this woman of twenty-six made them feel very much like a small child when next to her beguiling beauty. An immaculately chiselled pale face was framed by locks of hair the hue of fresh fallen snow, contrasted with cold, piecing golden eyes and full, pouty lips that took on an ashen red colour. Her soft pallid hair, wondrously devoid of any evidence of either travel or battle, was tied together into a long simple braid that traveled down the base of her back. A black eye-patch graced Shasti's left eye, intricately monogrammed with golden trimming and only served to amplify rather than detract from the experienced warrior's already considerable allure. The fitted banded mail that she wore accentuated the woman's curves and familiarity with battle, whose movements were still graceful and swift despite the armour's riveted protective plates. Everything about the captain's looks and demeanour commanded admiration but that was not all. Those who had the opportunity to witness Shasti abilities with her twin sabers strapped to her back, earning her respect and esteem as one whose skills matched or exceeded even their own. A captain who could have become a general but decided not to because she would miss the field work and hands on work. Once she's married she would be placed into the Truks as she was the prefect choice. The reason why is that she always completes her mission but what caught Queen Carline's attention was that if her mission would endanger bystanders, Shasti would always do things the hard way instead of taking the easy way that would cause great harm. That's the reason why she always sung a song that's been pass down in words that no one alive understands but a song that was sung when someone knows that they would die in battle.
"Vaiyo A-O.
A Home Va Ya Ray.
Vaiyo A-Rah.
Jerhume Brunnen-G!"
"Shasti here has been put in charge of over seeing the the dance catching thing," Naruto said in a bored tone of voice not really caring about the dance.
"Yes and I'm here to give you all of the details for of your protection. I already told your grandparents," Shasti said.
"Good," Naruto said as he catches the eyes of the three girls in the room. "You three listen up so you can tell the others when you see them. Tommorow is going to be a big day."
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Important Notice for all those who are waiting for the Watchmen movie!
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Author's Notes –
1 – As many of my readers said in the reviews on my other fic 'The Fox Lord' of how ninjas would be able to fight against non ninja foes. So I came up with this listing of of troop types, that show the strength and weakeness that ninjas would have against non ninjas. Besides this is like that comic 'Pirates vs. Ninjas' both have their strong points and weaknesses. I base the fact that only a small number of students are able to become ninjas so that means there are only so many ninjas that are fully trained to fight while soldiers are trained in great numbers and unlike if you kill a ninja it would take awhile to replace them while another soldier can take place of the another soldier.
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