Quote Originally Posted by econ21
I don't think it is an error. DIK also have a low defence skill to go with their low morale. (Unless maces are supposed to be less good for defence than swords.)
That's because all sword units get a +3 "parry" bonus to defense. This was discussed in another thread (can't remember which) but the fact is that every sword unit has 3 more points in defense than similar units with different weaps.