The Shovani Armed Forces
The Shovani military is widely feared and respected throughout the crushlands, and since every citizen serves several mandatory years in the military, that fear and respect extend to Shovani citizens generally.
The Shovani army relies primarily on a strong heavy infantry corp. Chariots and cavalry on riding lizards provide mobility, as well as a number of pterodactyl rider scouts. The shamanic nature of Shovani magic means that the army will often be joined by summoned creatures, with dinosaurs, hydra and other large reptiles making frequent appearances.
The size and strength of some of the larger lizardfolk allow them to wield weapons that would otherwise be absurd, such as the Shovani battle pillar, and a slow steady advance through enemy infantry is usually a given with the enormous potential to disrupt unit formations that these weapons enable.
For all that, Shovani infantry tends to be slower than their more mammalian counterparts, and like all lizardfolk their metabolism is heavily influenced by temperature. Their cold-blooded nature means that fighting in cold climates presents special hazards as warriors become sluggish and easily exhausted.
Structure
Shovani units are organized in multiples of six, with one sergeant leading five infantry and a lieutenant in charge of six such squads.
Type
Military, Army
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