Rifle Grunt: Difference between revisions

The Grunt is the standard infantry used by all {{series|Battalion Wars}} nations. Originally named the Rifle Grunt, the first part was dropped in [[Battalion Wars 2|the second game]] so as not to confuse the unit with the similar [[Assault Veteran]]. Despite being the weakest of a nation's units and having no specialized weapons whatsoever, the Grunt is actually able to take out not only enemy infantry, but vehicles as well. This of course takes time, which lowers the [[Speed]] rating, but it is possible to complete a mission with only a single Grunt left.

"Anti-snow-glare goggles, rabbit-fur fatigues, and trusty Kasparov KA-57 are the hallmarks of [[Tundran Territories|Tundra]]'s peasant conscripts. The most popular assault rifle in the world, the KA-57 is reliable even under the poorest climatic conditions."

"A posting in the [[Solar Empire|Imperial]] battalions must be earned. Recruit candidates will spend many years proving their worth in the Training Dojos of the Outer Islands, acquiring the discipline needed to wield a standard-issue PlasRifle."

"Mandatory military service has been scrapped for years in the [[Anglo Isles]], since the sheer volume of patriotic nationals willing to take rifle in hand and fight for the Commonwealth sees the army with an unending shortfall in available <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billet billets]</span>."

"Choking down pungent Ghosgene fumes from the moment of their birth, infantry of the [[Iron Legion|Legion]]'s military nation wielded Borkvar Muskettes before they could walk. When not massed on the front lines, they were happiest digging for [[Nerocite]] in the darkest mines of [[Xylvania|Old Xylvania]]."