Infantry/Rusviet Vanguards

Rusviet Vanguards
	The main combat unit of Rusviet.

Rusviet Vanguards — the main combat unit of the armed forces of Rusviet, specializing in close combat. The unit is characterized by high mobility and destructive power in hand-to-hand clashes.

Combat Application

The Vanguard represents elite assault units staffed with experienced fighters. Their distinctive feature is their readiness for close combat encounters. It is recommended to form 2-3 units at the initial stage of the game.

Tactical Advantages

The unit possesses several unique characteristics:

• 20% increased movement speed
• Standard health indicators
• High rate of fire
• Ability to change class through captured weapons
• Combat application
• Primary weapon

The unit is armed with semi-automatic shotguns that deal significant damage in close combat. The weapon's peculiarity lies in its chaotic damage pattern — up to 17 units per shot, making it the most powerful infantry weapon in terms of single damage.

Tactical Features

The unit's effectiveness is revealed during:

• Large group attacks in open areas
• Capture of strategic points
• Countering enemy infantry

Weaknesses

The main disadvantage of the unit is its limited firing range, which makes it vulnerable against long-range rifle units, especially against Polanian Riflemen.

Veterancy

With increasing veteran level, the unit receives significant enhancements:

1. At the first level: damage increase to 20 units, increased rate of fire and suppression resistance
2. At the second level: minimum damage increases to 22-23 units

Concept Arts

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