Miscellaneous Military Schools’ Primal Unity Formation Diagram

This page illustrates the "Hunyuan" (Primal Unity) military formation, a term derived from Daoist cosmology referring to the primordial state of the universe. In a military context, it represents a circular, all-encompassing defense meant to be impenetrable from any direction. The diagram shows concentric rings of troops encircling a central point.

The labels within the diagram indicate specific strategic roles and the spatial logic of the formation:

• The Enemy (original: 敵人 - Diren): Placed at the very center of the formation, suggesting either the target of a total encirclement or the focal point of a defensive shell.
• Reserve (original: 備 - Bei): Units held in readiness or preparation. These are stationed in clusters and rows around the perimeter to reinforce breaking lines.
• Deception (original: 疑 - Yi): Also meaning "Ambush" or "Feint." This unit is positioned at the front to confuse the enemy regarding the formation's true strength or intent.

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