Uhlan Kovnik Markov

Template:Khadbox This model is playable only in an Unlimited format.

Markov leads the famous Uhlan charge with his brothers as a first among equals. Markov wields a customized concussion lance armed with an incredibly powerful explosive tip. As he hammers into the enemy, this charge detonates with an earth-shaking explosion that sends men, beasts, and even warjacks tumbling while Markov and his steed emerge unscathed.

Basic Info

Abilities

• Template:Cavalry
• Template:Reposition 3
• Template:Relentless Charge
• Template:Steady
• Template:Tactician

Weapons

• Template:Warhead

Concussion Lance
File:Sword icon.jpg		RNG				POW				P+S
		Template:Star				10				16
Lance	Melee	RNG POW 2 14	[[:Category:{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] {{Category:{{{1}}}}} [[:Category:{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] {{Category:{{{1}}}}}
Pommel Spike
File:Sword icon.jpg		RNG				POW				P+S
		1				4				10
Template:Close Combat
Mount
File:Mount icon.jpg		RNG						POW
		0.5						12
Template:Critical Knockdown

Theme Forces

• Khador
  • Template:Legion of Steel - This solo gains Countercharge in this theme.
  • Template:Warriors of the Old Faith. This solo gains Line Breaker in this theme.

• Other Factions
  • Infernal players can use this unit in the Template:Hearts of Darkness theme, but only if Malakov2 is leading the army.
  • Protectorate players can use this unit in the Template:Warriors of the Old Faith theme. This solo gains Line Breaker in this theme.

Thoughts on Uhlan Kovnik Markov

Uhlan Kovnik Markov in a nutshell

Uhlan Kovnik Dorek "Stalin" Markov is another big stompy cavalry model in a faction that already has a Man-o-War Drakhun. You take Markov for his Tactician ability which buffs the key elements of the Legion of Steel theme force. With his help Iron Fang Uhlans can do the same kind of tactics Steelheads like to use where they engage the enemy with their Steelhead Halberdiers and then charge Steelhead Heavy Cavalry through their own lines with devastating results. Replace Halberdiers with Iron Fang Pikemen and you achieve more or less the same result with the Uhlans and even Markov himself. He is not a pushover in melee either - beside a telling Lance attack the Warhead will allow you to clear clumped models around your main target, and open up charge vectors for the rest of your army.

Combos & Synergies

• Vlad3 - As a piece of cavalry Markov does very well under Vlad, where he's also likely to have Uhlans to marshal.

Drawbacks & Downsides

• Combat abilities are tied mainly to charging. Anything that denies a charge demotes Markov a second line fighter, slashing around with his pommel spike.
• Warhead can hurt friendly troops too, and knock them down in worst case (fortunately, you have numerous anti-knockdown tools at hand in the theme)
• He is a bit expensive, considering that his only support is - the otherwise really valuable - Tactician, plus you cannot get him for free.

Tricks & Tips

• Don't be too eager in trading Markov early in the game, the Tactician ability really helps with managing clumps of Pikemen and large Uhlan bases. That said, don't forget he's an elite fighter in his own right, capable of bringing the hurt whenever needed!
• If you want to keep the target engaged after a charge, use Reposition to get within range of your Pommel Spike.
• In Legion of Steel he gains countercharge, and his Concussion Lance can becomes dangerous to enemy units that try to mob one of your models. Make sure to countercharge the last viable target to catch the most enemy models in the 4" AOE.

Other

Trivia

• Markov's aesthetic seems heavily inspired by the USSR's Ioseph Stalin. Seriously.
• Released in Warmachine: Legends (2008)