Suan Ni

 Suan Ni looking for passengers. - Suan Ni quote

Description
Suan Ni is the China Infantry super unit. It a mobile bunker that can be garrisoned by 12 infantry units in total. Besides the infantry units garrisoned in it can fire through the fireports, thus making the Suan Ni an almost invicible battle fortress that can take down any enemy unit and adapt to all situations if garrisoned by a well-balanced number of the adequate infantry units. Alas its greatest strength is also its greatest weakness because it cannot defend itself if no infantry unit garrisons it. It also provides a propaganda bonus that can boost allied units' morale and heal them.

Pros

-Very high health

-Fairly cheap

-Fast build time

-Can adapt its firepower, range and effectiveness depending on what infantry units garrison it

-Almost invincible if garrisoned by the right number of the right infantry units

-Propaganda bonus passive ability: boosts allied units' morale and heals them

Cons

-Slow

-A very easy target if not garrisoned adequatly

-Can only rely on garrisoned infantry units for self-defense purposes

Trivia
-Suan Ni is named after one of the Chinese Nine Sons of the Dragon. It is a lion-shaped creature.

-The Suan Ni refers to the Taxis de la Marne in one of its quotes: at the start of WW1 the French army was disadvantaged against the German army that pushed through the Marne, nearly at the gates of Paris. General Gallieni requisitioned all Parisian taxis and ordered them to take as many soldiers to the battle as possible. Although this action was not determinent as only 4000 soldiers were transfered to the frontline that way it was considered a heroic act and it largely boosted French patriotism.

-The Suan Ni's pilot is probably a former taxi driver.

-The Suan Ni's pilot is very sensitive about keeping his vehicle clean and doesn't hesitate to remind his passengers to not dirty his seats.