“One should never forget the meaning of the name Yaoxie (Remote Weapon) [...] and a good officer should use it accordingly. [...] The Yaoxie should be conceived as active combat units, able to remain in reserve and be sent to reinforce critical points, and not limit their use to defensive actions.” In this manual special emphasis is placed on their speed and skill at tactically exceeding the enemy forces. This operational concept would influence the design of the different Yaoxie models, prioritizing speed over protection.
