Chapter 152: Mandarin Duck Array

"Keep up."

"Don't be left behind."

"Left and right, left and right, follow the rhythm, calm down and don't mess ......"

To the rhythm of the drums, one of the players kept reminding his companions of what to pay attention to. With a metal cuirass, he seemed to be better equipped than most of the team.

In fact, if you talk about personal equipment alone, the members of the player team in front of you are actually quite good - who makes players often come with a basic equipment suitable for their profession when they enter the game! And the aborigines have to work hard to raise money to buy equipment.

Although it is only basic equipment, it is already considered a standard military item in this world. And as long as they are well maintained, their lifespan is often not too short. So much so that it looks better than the equipment of many local motley armies in the northern inner city-states. If it weren't for the different specifications and styles, maybe they would have been perceived as regular soldiers from there!

Although the most common thing here is to clamp the curved iron pieces with the edges and corners erased into a malleable linen robe, which is not connected to each other and then fastened to the robe by rivets. But there are also multiple layers of cowhide and crocodile skin repeatedly superimposed, and the key is not to be affixed with iron pieces and finally covered with nail bubbles to strengthen the inlaid leather armor. The gamers even have chain mail made of iron rings, hair, and cow tendons. And their colors and patterns are even more diverse.

If it is a regular army directly under a certain regime, the type of armor displayed in such a team will definitely make the quartermaster in charge of supply and the armorer in charge of maintenance feel suicidal. But before that happens, they'll be sure to choke on the supplies and starve the messy team for a few days.

Equally scratching the head is the fact that the team's weapons have a similar intricate style to their armor. The tall pioneers at the front raised heavy shields in their main hands, and their relatively weak deputies held a small axe that was easy to swing. The player who followed now gave up all other means of defense other than armor. Hold a spear in his hand and move forward. They were flanked by a smaller number of trident users, while several light infantry armed with daggers were used to respond. If it weren't for the fact that the Western Continent couldn't find Maozhu, they might be able to get it out.

In the center of the procession, a post-modern square-striped banner was waving in the wind on a long shelf. At the end of the line, two young women, dressed in light leather armor, were advancing with the line. With two small wooden sticks in your hand. A calfskin drum face beating a snare drum at the waist.

Barrett, who was in danger on the other hand, had to roll around on a lazy donkey to dodge the enemy's fatal blow. Only then did he take advantage of his height to get a complete picture of the team of players that suddenly appeared: "The organizer of this team must be a fan of classical warfare. However, the mandarin duck array is paired with the drum music during the queuing wall, and this style of painting is not a bit too mixed. And can the two really complement each other? ’

But such thoughts only passed through Barrett's mind. Because of the strong enemy in front of him, it was not easy to take advantage of Barrett's previous distraction to seize the opportunity, and naturally he would not let him escape at this time. He leaped forward, and then the spear in his hand turned into a swimming dragon, and a dazzling thunderbolt flashed under Barrett's arm in the sun.

'This guy is really haunted...... 'Barrett, who scolded in his heart, had to come back to his senses at this time. Prepare mentally for the impending deadly attack. Half-squatting lunge, he waved his hands, and the 'broken peak' volley in his hand brought out a shock. Then there was a screeching sound and flickering sparks. With the staggered and dazzling figures of the two, they once again occupied the center of the battlefield.

If the two opponents in this chess match may be able to meet friends with martial arts in peacetime, they can establish a good relationship while competing skills. But now the battle between them is deadly, and the guns are piercing. It seems that the other party and himself have a hatred of killing their father and taking their wife - who lets the ass decide the head, and the two sides with different camps naturally become mortal enemies on the battlefield.

On the other hand, the soldiers of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps spotted the team of players who were suddenly behind them. There was no joy on his face. Instead, he glanced at the other party with a wary look, and even the weapon in his hand began to clench. And their captain looked at the striped banner with a little dazed gaze at this time. It seems to be trying to scavenge his mind for any information related to it. But it seems that nothing has been found.

After everything fell into Mr. Clifford's eyes, the leader of the 'Bounty Warband' finally had a smile on his face that he hadn't seen since the start of the war. As long as you analyze and analyze it a little, you will understand that the 'Eagle Feather' Legion has been operating near Walkerson City for a long time, and if the other party really reinforces them, there is no reason why these guys should not be impressed at all. If nothing else. This eccentric team is most likely part of the Seven Cities Alliance.

Although Mr. Clifford did not know exactly how strong that team was. But at this juncture, as long as you can add some chaos to the 'Eagle Feather' Corps, then the appearance of the other party is also valuable. As the team of players continued to get closer, the Eagle Feather Legion became nervous. After all, the uniform pace that followed the drums caused a great deal of stress in their minds - it was a sign of good training and organization, and these two points are also the key to the combat effectiveness of a unit.

The caster who was originally in the rear began to move to the center of the array. They weren't like they were the first to face the spear's charge. After all, none of these casters were of a high level, and they were not sure that they would be able to escape in that kind of battle. However, they did not attack first, because they suddenly fell into a 'front and back' situation, and what they needed more was to calm down the enemy.

"Left, Rush"

"Right Side, Support"

"Javelin ready, throw—"

As the player's team enters the predetermined area, the flagpole-wielding leader begins to give orders. Then the drums behind them began to beat rapidly, and everyone began to charge towards the 'Eagle Feathers' in the midst of this sound. By this time, however, their steps had been disrupted. At the same time, military music seems to have only played a role in mobilizing emotions.

This sudden change seemed to prove how redundant Barrett's previous speculation was. This paramilitary force, organized by the player, does not have the ability to fully integrate military music into combat. The previous drum music that shot morale in the queue was just a clear sense of rhythm, which helped the team to maintain formation during the march. In other words, Barrett had a high opinion of these people before.

After confirming the enemy's camp. The archers of the Eagle Feather Corps immediately attacked first. Suddenly, the arrows rained down on the crowd, and the players immediately turned their backs. In the distance, in the eyes of Klaimatis and the others, there was even more white light - a scene of death that only players could see each other.

However, because most of them are wearing good armor, there are not many players who actually die under the rain of arrows. Unfortunately, due to this, the players' formation of supporting and cooperating with each other immediately became problematic. The soldiers of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps who found this immediately breathed a sigh of relief with smiles on their faces.

For they found that the enemy coming from the rear did not seem to be as well-trained as they had appeared on the march. In other words, it is the appearance of a silver-like pewter spear head, which is often the case in many regimes in the Western Continent, where the Praetorian Guards of many kingdoms and principalities play a similar role. There is nothing wrong with holding a military parade to decorate the façade, once pulled down outside the field. That's right away.

Of course, in the eyes of the soldiers of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps, these players in front of them are much better than those young master soldiers in the Guards Corps. If it were those guys, the round of arrow rain just now might be able to make them cry and flee all the way. Therefore, the attitude they show can be regarded as more or less important.

Since the distance between the two sides is not too long, it is not long before the spears of the player's forwards come into contact with the soldiers of the 'Eagle Feathers' legion. The spear was broken, the shield was turned over, and the armor was discolored by the blood. Although both sides have their own losses. But at this time, the soldiers of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps found that the enemy in front of them seemed to be much easier to deal with than they had expected.

After all, no matter how tightly organized the players are. It is also impossible to compare with a real army. What's more, it is the young people of the new era who have been cultivated under the educational atmosphere of emphasizing individuality. Their collective spirit is very weak and their sense of teamwork is not cultivated. If you hadn't entered the game, you would have found it difficult to survive alone, and you wouldn't have joined such a group.

Although the combat power of individuals and the cooperation between each other, there is a big gap between them and the soldiers of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps. However, the "Mandarin Duck Array", which is named after the combination of mandarin ducks, still played a certain role at this time.

This combination not only makes the spear and shield, long and short, closely combined. It gives full play to the effectiveness of various weapons, and the formation changes flexibly. There is a clear division of labor for all kinds of weapons, and each person only needs to be proficient in their own kind of operation. While the key to effective kills is overall coordination, it is difficult for players to enforce bans. But it's easy to move around, and it's both long and short. Both offensive and defensive, especially when defending against foreign enemies of unknown depth, the advantage is very obvious.

Of course, the characteristics of this formation are unique in ancient times that required the formation to highlight the unilateral use - the effect of dealing with the Japanese invaders. In the battle in front of you, it is more important for players who lack combat literacy to understand their own position and rely on simple actions to cooperate with the enemy. Combined with the players' fighting style that is not afraid of death, the overall performance is not good, but it can be seen in front of you.

Although the formation of the "Mandarin Duck Formation" is not right in the battle in front of them, if these guys are allowed to choose other formations for training, I am afraid that the effect will not be as good as the current one. Because the problem with those more comprehensive formations is that they are too comprehensive, the time and difficulty required for training are greatly increased.

This may not be a problem for the Aborigines, or perhaps some elite players. But most of the players are not qualitative. If you want to develop their team combat ability, it is best to choose a relatively simple and easy cooperation to start with. There are many players who have worked hard in this area, but not many have groped for the final shape. Due to the environmental limitations in the game, few attempts are stillborn.

If you want to talk about the simple training, the musket team with the drum beat is actually the best choice. However, in the Western Continent, muskets are not cheap weapons, and more importantly, the high price of gunpowder makes fighting with muskets a money-burning act. Normally, after a battle, the musketeers will definitely consume more gold than they can earn. And the current players can neither make such a large upfront investment, nor can they afford to obtain any political benefits. So much so that such assumptions are easily defeated by reality.

This type of situation has appeared all over the Western Continent, and most of the things that can really take shape among players are simple small collaborations such as triangle formations, small team cooperation, and alternate cover. It can be said that the "Mandarin Duck Array" that has learned a fur in front of him is already the best among them.

However, the strength of that player team has some shortcomings. But they have now also succeeded in containing part of the strength of the second brigade of the 'Eagle Feather' Corps. In Mr. Clifford's view, such a rare opportunity should not be missed. With the swing of the long sword in his hand, the horn of the 'Bounty Warband' sounded again.

The elite trained by the Goddess of Wealth and Commerce Church immediately launched a charge against the Eagle Feather Corps again. Of course, their charge now was like an uppercut swinging from one direction, clearly preparing to avoid the metal storm where Barrett and someone were engaged.

Barrett, who noticed the change in the situation on the battlefield, immediately moved faster, and at the same time, he also increased the strength of his hand. Now that his apostle had taken the powerful enemy in front of him away from the battlefield, no one should at least let the metal whirlwind caused by the battle blow into the path of the 'Bounty Warband' to launch an attack. However, Barrett's enemies also seem to have the opposite plan, so for a while, the confrontation between the two sides is not only a battle of life and death, but also a struggle for the line of action. (To be continued.) )

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