| “ | It truly could be said to be a defense befitting that of Ou Sen. | ” |
—Ou Hon describing his father's formation. | ||
Shells and Joints Formation is a defensive tactic used by Ou Sen and his right hand, A Kou.
Overview[]
The formation assigns two different roles to soldiers in order to create an "iron wall" that allows the user to use a defense that can withstand the attacks of three different armies.
Strengths & Weaknesses[]
The formation's power and secret lie with the different roles of its soldiers. Small groups of heavy infantry work as "shells", while the other groups act as "joints". Whenever the attack manages to breach the outer shell, the joints are able to very rapidly connect one shell to another in a very precise manner.
That clear distinction between the two roles enables them to react quickly. The joints link up the wall and prop themselves up to add their strength to the shells. They can also help to absorb and disperse attacks themselves to prevent the hard shell from cracking. It gives the impression that the further in you get, the harder the wall becomes. If the opponents manage to breakthrough, it's also possible to change it to "fences" formation and trap them inside.
However, the formation isn't without its own weaknesses. In order to break through this formation, one has to target the mobile "joints" soldiers that support it. After the shells lose their link, they are reduced to nothing more than a small group of soldiers, becoming like any other ordinary defense.
Story[]
Western Zhao Invasion Arc[]
After being instructed by Ri Boku, Ba Nan Ji was able to easily strike deep into the Qin army. In addition, due to Gyou’un's offensive support attack, A Kou was unable to switch to any other tactic.
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Anime[]
Season 6[]
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