Akodo Forward Sentry

The famous Akodo generals consistant abilities to outmaneuver their opponents depends upon the intelligence regarding their opponents movements. In any situation where the Akodo troops might be deployed the elite Akodo Forward Sentries are dispatched to asess the situation. During the time when Akodo Toturi was the Lion Clan Champion he employed Unicorn tactics when using the Sentries, making them into an elite cavalry unit. After the reformation of the Akodo in 1133 the Sentries became more effective, as many within the family now showed increased skills in stealth and covert maneuvers. After finishing their studies here the Sentries will often move on to the Ikoma tacticians for further training. (Samurai p. 44)