Units: Korea

Fire Oxen

Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Imperial In Chinese astrology, the Fire Ox combines the stubbornness and placidity of the ox with the ambition and energy of fire. In the same way, the Korean Fire Ox combines the explosive destruction of gunpowder with the implacable determination of large, suicidal livestock. While the use of heavy draft animals in war dates back to ancient times, it was the introduction of gunpowder that transformed these lowly cattle into sometimes devastating and always spectacular weapons. (More Info)

Hwarang

Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Middle Ages Hwarang units in Empires: Dawn of the Modern World are elite, soldiers, just like their historical counterparts. These warriors have an overwhelming strength and power making them ideal forces for dealing a crushing blow to already weakened enemy forces. They leap high into the air and drive their swords into the skulls of enemy soldiers - instantly killing any foe with half or less health remaining. (More Info)

Turtle Ship

Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Middle Ages The ironclad Turtle Ships, also known as the Kobukson, were a first of their kind. Designed by renowned strategist Admiral Sun-Shin Yi, the Turtle Ship first made its emergence during the Japanese invasion of Korea, 1592. (More Info)

Twin Sword Cavalry

Created at: Unknown Epoch(s) Available: Gunpower, Imperial Like most people, warriors generally favor one hand over the other. A select few men of war, however, are able to use both hands to equal effect. Such was the case with the Korean cavalrymen who specialized in wielding two swords simultaneously as they rode into battle. (More Info)

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