Conquest of Nine Kingdoms: Old Dominion vs Pure Orders

To counter heavy pure Order compositions as The Old Dominion in Conquest of Nine Kingdoms, deploy high-mobility Centaur Prodromoi on the flanks to bypass the enemy's defensive frontline, and delay activating the Xhiliarch's Vexilla of the Lost until main combat is fully joined.

Unit / Leader	Base Cost / Upgrades	Primary Combat Function
Xhiliarch (Warlord)	130 pts / Vexilla of the Lost	Core leadership and area-of-effect buffing
Centaur Prodromoi (3)	150 pts	Flank maneuvering and rear-line harassment

Execution Sequence against Pure Order Armies

Initial Staging: Deploy your Centaur Prodromoi (3) [150 pts] on the outer flanks, keeping them clear of early ranged fire and frontline engagement zones.
Frontline Commitment: Hold your main formation until the enemy Order infantry commits to a central clash. Position the Xhiliarch [130 pts] directly behind your secondary line to protect the Warlord from direct target focus.
Flanking Push: Execute a wide pincer movement with the Centaur Prodromoi once the frontlines lock. Route them directly into exposed flank or rear units to divide the enemy's defensive focus.
Vexilla Activation: Activate the Vexilla of the Lost after the primary infantry lines lock into close combat. Waiting until troops are actively engaged ensures the effect covers the maximum number of active combatants during the high-damage phase.
Cycle and Re-position: If the initial flank attack gets bogged down against heavy defensive units, disengage the cavalry immediately. Rotate them toward a weaker segment of the line rather than committing to a sustained, static grind.

Roster Limitations and Tactical Risks

Lower Durability: Centaur Prodromoi trade high armor stats for movement speed. If trapped in narrow terrain bottlenecks or caught head-on by heavy infantry, they will take heavy casualties.
Warlord Proximity: The Xhiliarch must remain close enough to provide passive support and buff coverage, but over-extending the Warlord into the front rank risks losing essential combat bonuses prematurely.
Attrition Disadvantage: Pure Order rosters excel in prolonged battles through high baseline defense and mitigation. If a maneuver fails to breach the formation, disengage and shift pressure points rather than pouring resources into a stalled front.