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'''Rusviet Machine Gunner''' — a specialized infantry unit of the [[Rusviet|Rusviet Armed Forces]], designed to suppress enemy manpower. Distinguished by high firepower, but limited mobility.

==Historical Context==
Machine gunners emerged in response to the needs of the Great War, where heavy fire became a key element of defense. Despite protests from the Saxony Empire government, Rusviet actively implemented heavy machine guns, proving their effectiveness in trench and urban combat. The unit is formed from loyal citizens of different cultures of the state, adapted to harsh conditions.

==Organization and Equipment==
The uniform includes gray fur jackets, black ushankas with a five-pointed star, red trousers, and shoulder belts.

'''Armament:''' Portable MG 08/15 machine gun, providing high rate of fire and fire density.

==Tactical Application==
===Strengths===
* Suppression of infantry attacks at medium range.
* Effective defense of resource points and fortified positions.
* Ability to slow down and immobilize the enemy.

===Weaknesses===
* Low movement speed (25% slower than standard infantry).
* Vulnerability to surprise attacks or in open field.
* Ineffectiveness against Mechs|armored vehicles.

==Recommendations==
* Position behind cover or in buildings.
* Deploy in pairs to enhance firepower.
* Provide cover with [[Infantry/Polanian Gunner|anti-tank units]] and [[Infantry/Rusviet Vanguards|assault infantry]].

==Change History==
After updates, machine gunners are no longer available for recruitment in Rusviet barracks. They can now only be obtained through capturing weapon crates or captured weapons. This has made them a rare but valuable resource in the late phase of battles.

==Interesting Facts==
* Interestingly, the MG 08/15 model they use is historically associated with the German Empire, making its choice for Rusviet unusual.
* The tactic of protesting against the use of shotguns by Rusviet mirrors Germany's historical complaints against the US in World War I.
* Despite formal similarities with [[Infantry/Rusviet Medic|medics]] and [[Infantry/Rusviet Vanguards|assault troops]], '''machine gunners''' are distinguished by red elements of their uniform, symbolizing their special status.

==Concept Arts==
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