Infantry

Foot soldiers of any established military force. Some units are permanently assigned armored vehicles and termed Mechanized Infantry. Other units are equipped with jump-packs and designated Jump Infantry.

Consistently disrespected by Inner Sphere Mechwarriors, the advent of the Elemental brought infantry to the forefront once again.

Types & Sub-types of Infantry formations

Infantry formations are broken down to method of travel, size (platoon or Clan point) and weaponry used. Weaponry can be customized, however typical weapons are: (Rifle, Laser, Flamer, Machine Gun (MG), SRM (Short Range Missiles), Field Guns.)

The typical formations are:

• Foot Infantry - Basic, infantry formation, hinder by slow movement, but capacable of doing considerable damage in urban and heavily forested areas.

• Motorized Infantry - Slightly fast than traditional infantry, able move a quicker through paved area, including urban locations.

• Mechanized Infantry - This includes sub-types of formations - including Hover, Tracked, Wheeled. These are fastest of all infantry formations, compariable to vehicles, but vulerable to heavy damage.

• Jump Infantry - These troops are equipt with rocket pack which allows to troops to "jump" to any location they choose. Prior to Clan arrival in the 31st Century, these troopers were considered elite of infantry formations.

Also See

• Battle Armor