[thejeff]

I've hesitated to use this extensively. Doesn't it result in archers (and maybe other troops) targeting your commander?

In expansion, the last thing I want to do is risk commanders. Even indy commanders are precious the first year or so and if I need priests to bless my sacreds...

Shield troops up on a front side on hold & attack I use regularly. Even they occasionally get mowed down fast enough that my main force is still engaged with another squad and the enemy cavalry rides my commander down in the backfield.