Formation
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The line formation is typically how the two sides in a large melee are arranged prior to the beginning of a battle. The fighters are formed in a long line one rank deep facing the opposing team. Archers will normally position themselves behind the line to reduce their vulnerability. | The line formation is typically how the two sides in a large melee are arranged prior to the beginning of a battle. The fighters are formed in a long line one rank deep facing the opposing team. Archers will normally position themselves behind the line to reduce their vulnerability. | ||
*Column | *Column | ||
| + | The fighters are arranged in a long line one behind the other | ||
*Square | *Square | ||
*Diamond | *Diamond | ||
*Wedge | *Wedge | ||
| + | A vee-shaped arrangement with the point of the vee pointing either towards the enemy or towards the direction of travel. | ||
*Double wedge | *Double wedge | ||
| + | A second wedge is formed up directly behind the first. The second wedge can quickly exploit any openings created by the first wedge. | ||
*[[Shield wall]] | *[[Shield wall]] | ||
*Echelon left and right | *Echelon left and right | ||
*Reinforced flank | *Reinforced flank | ||
| + | Additional forces are brought to strengthen one of the flanks. | ||
*Bridge battle | *Bridge battle | ||
| + | The typical bridge battle formation consists of large shields in the first rank with spears, polearms, or other red weapons in the second rank. Normally, a polearm or red sword will be located towards the edges of the bridge to allow the weapons to be swung fully. | ||
*[[Kill pocket]] | *[[Kill pocket]] | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 8 February 2006
Formation
A formation is an arrangement of individual fighters, units, or teams used for a tactical advantage.
Types of formations
- Line
The line formation is typically how the two sides in a large melee are arranged prior to the beginning of a battle. The fighters are formed in a long line one rank deep facing the opposing team. Archers will normally position themselves behind the line to reduce their vulnerability.
- Column
The fighters are arranged in a long line one behind the other
- Square
- Diamond
- Wedge
A vee-shaped arrangement with the point of the vee pointing either towards the enemy or towards the direction of travel.
- Double wedge
A second wedge is formed up directly behind the first. The second wedge can quickly exploit any openings created by the first wedge.
- Shield wall
- Echelon left and right
- Reinforced flank
Additional forces are brought to strengthen one of the flanks.
- Bridge battle
The typical bridge battle formation consists of large shields in the first rank with spears, polearms, or other red weapons in the second rank. Normally, a polearm or red sword will be located towards the edges of the bridge to allow the weapons to be swung fully.
