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Do you shmel what Russia's cooking?
- Shmel Trooper

The Shmel Trooper is a newly introduced Russian support and anti-infantry soldier.

Lore[]

Time for a little barbecue?
- Shmel Trooper

Ever since the first use of neutron weapons in early 2048, the Russo-European War has escalated out of control, with ECA forces throwing themselves into a relentless counter-offensive against the decimated and fatigued forces of the Federation. Both sides took excessive precautions, for the threat of a tactical nuclear strike from one of the warring parties now loomed over every engagement that strayed too far from its initial battle plan. Being prepared for the worst and experienced enough to deal with it, the Russian Army has deployed sizable contingents of its RBC (Radiation, Chemical and Biological) Protection Troops to the frontline.

The Chemical Troops were among the first to reach the sites of the French nuclear bombings to rescue what few survivors there were but they also played a vital role in combat ever since: Their standard weapon is the Shmel incendiary rocket launcher whose thermobaric munitions make short work of infantry in the open as well as in cover. The Troopers can also fire a non-lethal smoke rocket to create an impromptu diversion for their comrades in the field. Their multi-layered protection suits make them more resistant to radiation, toxins, flames and other hazards. Furthermore, Russian commanders should be advised that Shmel rockets will no longer be issued to RPG Conscripts after a series of fatal accidents and excessive expenditures of ordnance on minor targets.

Abilities[]

Ability Description
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Fire Smoke Rocket
Launch a smoke rocket at the target location from a distance of 180 to 220, which creates a smokescreen that lasts for 3.5 seconds and make nearby enemies blindly fire at the smokescreen if they are not firing at something else. 25 seconds cooldown.
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Anti-Toxin Rocket
Launch an anti-toxin rocket at the target location from a distance of 180 to 220, which removes toxin and radiation in a radius of 100 around the target. 25 seconds cooldown.
Requires Advanced Infantry Munitions.
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Grizon Airdrop
Call in a Mi-26 Halo helicopter to airdrop a Grizon on the Shmel Trooper. 90 seconds cooldown (shared across all units who can use the ability).
Requires Airborne Assault.

See also[]

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