Ashigaru (Elite Set of 4 Characters) "Their faith is their salvation. Their flesh is merely an expendable resource for the eternal war." In the world of Trench Crusade, the Ashigaru are "voluntary martyrs" recruited into the Army of the Puppeteers of the Crucified Shadows. Their souls find no rest upon death; instead, they are trapped within the very ammunition fired by their comrades. This set of 4 unique miniatures by Liber Daemonica embodies a haunting paradox: soldiers who believe they serve a higher good while their essence is consumed as fuel for the war machine. GAMEPLAY MECHANICS & ABILITIES ModelMovement (M)Ranged (R)Shooting (S)Armor (A)Health (HP) Ashigaru Hero Stats
Movement (M): 5"
Melee (R): 5+
Shooting (S): 5+
Armor (A): 3+
Health (HP): 2
Teppo «Kami no Koe»: Grants +1 to the wound roll against [Demon] and [Heretic] models. After firing, roll a D6: 1-2: Receive a Bleed marker; 5-6: Gain Stealth status.
Judas Blade: If HP drops to 0, the model explodes (3" radius, Strength 4 hit) and forces an enemy Morale Test.
Martyrs' Choir: For each allied Ashigaru killed this round, survivors receive +1 to their shooting rolls.
Soul Harvest: Collect 3 spirit traces from fallen enemies to summon a Spectral Sohei for one turn.
VISUAL DETAILS
Ammunition: Lead bullets engraved with the names of fallen Ashigaru. Upon firing, the name ignites with a ghostly blue flame.
Gear: Leather pouches on their belts contain "Holy Ash" (the remains of martyred missionaries), which they sprinkle onto wounds for temporary empowerment.
PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECT The Ashigaru are blind instruments of faith. Their tragedy lies in the fact that even in death, they find no peace, merely becoming a material resource for endless wars. These soldiers are the living embodiment of a paradox: their fanaticism saves their allies but condemns themselves to eternal torment. In the world of Trench Crusade, even hope becomes a weapon, and prayer a death rattle.