Motorised Infantry

Description

Western Motorised Infantry

Eastern Motorised Infantry

European Motorised Infantry

You start every campaign with a handful of Motorised Infantry. They are a basic infantry unit with a natural advantage at defending cities. Used on the offensive, they often lack firepower compared to other units in CON, therefor it is advisable not to send them in alone. Used defensively with structures such as bunkers, which grant additional defensive modifiers, this unit is a reliable and affordable choice that holds its own against all ground units.

Beware of this unit's low hitpoints: Infantry is quite vulnerable to artillery fire. However, since missiles conventionally focus on armoured damage, infantry is less exposed to missile damage than armoured units. The same applies to chemical and nuclear missiles, once the NBC upgrade has been researched for infantry.

Infantry can become a major nuisance for your enemy in late-game, that proves surprisingly annoying for helicopters and strike fighters to clear if they are not sufficiently upgraded.

Features

• Low price and quick research
• Low structures requirements
• Defence bonus in cities and forests
• Once upgraded, decent anti-air/anti-helicopter capacity.
• Interesting anti-missile shield

Strengths And Weaknesses

Low-Tech :

Strong Against : Defence against other infantry and low-tech armoured. Anti-missile cannon-fodder

Weak Against : Helicopters, Strike Fighter, all kinds of Artillery

Mid-Tech :

Strong Against : Anti-armour units. Defending Support Units and Artillery.

Weak Against : Artillery, Special Forces, Naval Infantry in cities

High-Tech :

Strong Against : (In numbers) Helicopters and Strike Fighters. Other infantry types in defense.

Weak Against : Artillery, Special Forces, Naval Infantry in cities

History

Motorized infantry is the first stage towards the mechanization of an army. Civilian trucks are readily adaptable to military uses of transporting soldiers, towing guns, and carrying equipment and supplies. That greatly increases the strategic mobility of infantry units, which would otherwise rely on marches or railroads. In practice, armies have found it advantageous to develop trucks to military specifications, such as all-wheel drive, to have vehicles that function reliably in extremes of weather and terrain.

These units are practical to hold strategic targets, such as towns or cities as well as scout missions and support. They are highly adaptable.

Western Doctrine

The U.S. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is capable of running on two flat tires while sustaining additional damage to its fuel tank, engine oil reservoir, and coolant systems. A hearty V8 diesel engine is at the heart of the vehicle. Mobile and adaptable, the JLTV is capable of being fitted with additional protection kits which will dramatically increase survivability.

Eastern Doctrine

The Russian Kolun transport unit is large. Admittedly not as mobile or speedy as its American and EU counterparts, this vehicle was designed as a combat transport vehicle for the 21st century. Weighing in at 9 tons the Kolun is focused on providing landmine and bullet protection for up to sixteen personnel.

European Doctrine

Defined as a light armored recon vehicle but essentially a tank on wheels, the EU LGS Fenek is anything but light. As standard, it is armored against 7.62 mm rounds, and should the mission demand, it is fully capable of being mounted with additional armour. If chemical, biological, or even nuclear attack is headed your way, the air conditioning system will provide refuge for theDefined as a light armored recon vehicle but essentially a tank on wheels, the EU LGS Fenek is anything but light. As standard, it is armored against 7.62 mm rounds, and should the mission demand, it is fully capable of being mounted with additional armour. If chemical, biological, or even nuclear attack is headed your way, the air conditioning system will provide refuge for the driver, operator, and gunner.