Troop, Imperial Phalanx

Imperial Phalanx Troop (CR 11)

XP 12,800
LN Medium humanoid (troop, human)
Init +0; Senses Perception +19

DEFENSE

AC 28, touch 10, flat-footed 28 (+9 armor, +5 shield, +4 natural)
hp 150 (12d8+96)
Fort +14, Ref +4, Will +6; +4 vs. trample
Defensive Abilities troop traits

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.
Melee troop (3d8+8; 3d8+ 2d6 +8 vs. mounted opponents)
Space 20 ft.; Reach 10 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 26, Dex 11, Con 19, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 13
Base Atk +9; CMB +17 (+19 bull rush and overrun); CMD 27
Feats Great Fortitude, Greater Bull Rush, Greater Overrun, Shield Focus, Skill Focus (Intimidate, Perception)
Skills Intimidate +11, Perception +19, Profession (soldier) +11
Languages Common
SQ elite troop, phalanx troop, united spirit
Other Gear tower shield

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Elite Troop (Ex)

As a highly trained and well-equipped unit, an imperial infantry troop gains an additional +4 natural armor bonus to its AC, increases the damage dice of its troop melee attack by one step, and gains 2 additional hit points per Hit Die. These effects are included in the troop’s stat block.

Phalanx Troop (Ex)

An imperial phalanx troop is made up of a mixture of soldiers with polearms and those with blades and spears. This grants it an additional 5 feet of reach with its troop melee attack. The troop also gains a +5 shield bonus to AC and a +4 bonus on saving throws against trample attacks, and its troop melee attack deals an additional 2d6 points of damage against mounted opponents. The troop gains 2 additional hit points per Hit Die. These effects are included in the troop’s stat block.

United Spirit (Ex)

An imperial infantry troop is united by its dedication to its nation. When the troop takes damage that would reduce it to 0 or fewer hit points, it can attempt a Will saving throw (DC = 10 + the troop’s number of negative hit points). On a success, the troop is instead reduced to 1 hp. The troop can benefit from this effect once every 24 hours.