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| − | [[File:Myrmidon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''[[Myrmidon]]'' in the skirmisher unit role]] | + | [[File:Myrmidon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''[[Myrmidon (Combat Vehicle)|Myrmidon]]'' in the skirmisher unit role]] |
| − | '''Skirmisher''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, as well as other ground units. These units are primarily considered suitably mobile, armed, and protected to directly engage with the enemy and are situated between [[Scout (unit role)|scouts]] and [[brawler]]s on the combat spectrum.<ref name=CBTIR>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook'', | + | '''Skirmisher''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, as well as other ground units. These units are primarily considered suitably mobile, armed, and protected to directly engage with the enemy and are situated between [[Scout (unit role)|scouts]] and [[brawler]]s on the combat spectrum.<ref name=CBTIR>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook'', p. 53</ref><ref name=ASCp136>''Alpha Strike Companion'', p. 136: "Skirmisher"</ref><ref name=ASCEp114>''Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition'', p. 114: "Skirmisher"</ref> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Skirmishers are considered to be 'Mechs suitably adapted to a fluid combat environment, due in part to their weaponry, armor and speed, able to directly engage the enemy well enough to inflict appreciable damage. Their flexibility allows a battlefield commander considerable leeway when compensating for both tactical situations and local topography. They are often utilized as a partner to slower or lighter 'Mechs (such as [[Striker (unit role)|strikers]]), engaging the enemy while the other unit maneuvers to complete the mission. They are also assigned deep recon missions, where probability of return is too low to be acceptable for lighter 'Mechs.<ref name=CBTIR/><ref name=COp58>''Campaign Operations'', p. 58 | + | Skirmishers are considered to be 'Mechs suitably adapted to a fluid combat environment, due in part to their weaponry, armor and speed, able to directly engage the enemy well enough to inflict appreciable damage. Their flexibility allows a battlefield commander considerable leeway when compensating for both tactical situations and local topography. They are often utilized as a partner to slower or lighter 'Mechs (such as [[Striker (unit role)|strikers]]), engaging the enemy while the other unit maneuvers to complete the mission. They are also assigned deep recon missions, where probability of return is too low to be acceptable for lighter 'Mechs.<ref name=CBTIR/><ref name=ASCEp114/><ref name=COp58>''Campaign Operations'', p. 58: "Skirmisher"</ref> |
| − | Though appropriate for breakthrough scenarios, when opposing an enemy closing in or conducting a siege, skirmishers are not well-suited in direct assaults. Their firepower is lacking when engaging a defensive heavy | + | Though appropriate for breakthrough scenarios, when opposing an enemy closing in or conducting a siege, skirmishers are not well-suited in direct assaults. Their firepower is lacking when engaging a defensive heavy or assault BattleMech, especially closing over considerable amounts of ground. When used in such assaults, they must be supported by [[Sniper (unit role)|sniper]]s or [[missile boat]]s, and generally can then take on a heavier target with ease. They often command lances of (slower) strikers. The skirmisher role can be fulfilled by [[ProtoMechs]], medium-sized [[combat vehicle|tanks]], [[hovercraft]], and [[VTOL]]s, though BattleMechs are the preferable platforms.<ref name=CBTIR/><ref name=ASCp136/><ref name=COp58/> |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter?Name=&HasBV=false&MinTons=&MaxTons=&MinBV=&MaxBV=&MinIntro=&MaxIntro=&MinCost=&MaxCost=&Roles=Skirmisher&HasBFAbility=&MinPV=&MaxPV=&BookAuto=&FactionAuto= Master Unit List: Skirmisher (filter)] | * [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter?Name=&HasBV=false&MinTons=&MaxTons=&MinBV=&MaxBV=&MinIntro=&MaxIntro=&MinCost=&MaxCost=&Roles=Skirmisher&HasBFAbility=&MinPV=&MaxPV=&BookAuto=&FactionAuto= Master Unit List: Skirmisher (filter)] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition]]'' | ||
* ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' | * ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' | * ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]'' | * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMech Roles]] | [[Category:BattleMech Roles]] | ||
[[Category:Unit Roles]] | [[Category:Unit Roles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:46, 11 January 2024
Skirmisher is a battlefield role performed by certain models of 'Mechs, as well as other ground units. These units are primarily considered suitably mobile, armed, and protected to directly engage with the enemy and are situated between scouts and brawlers on the combat spectrum.[1][2][3]
Description[edit]
Skirmishers are considered to be 'Mechs suitably adapted to a fluid combat environment, due in part to their weaponry, armor and speed, able to directly engage the enemy well enough to inflict appreciable damage. Their flexibility allows a battlefield commander considerable leeway when compensating for both tactical situations and local topography. They are often utilized as a partner to slower or lighter 'Mechs (such as strikers), engaging the enemy while the other unit maneuvers to complete the mission. They are also assigned deep recon missions, where probability of return is too low to be acceptable for lighter 'Mechs.[1][3][4]
Though appropriate for breakthrough scenarios, when opposing an enemy closing in or conducting a siege, skirmishers are not well-suited in direct assaults. Their firepower is lacking when engaging a defensive heavy or assault BattleMech, especially closing over considerable amounts of ground. When used in such assaults, they must be supported by snipers or missile boats, and generally can then take on a heavier target with ease. They often command lances of (slower) strikers. The skirmisher role can be fulfilled by ProtoMechs, medium-sized tanks, hovercraft, and VTOLs, though BattleMechs are the preferable platforms.[1][2][4]