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Tirailleurs
Category:	Infantry
Class:	Light Infantry
Men:	20 / 40 / 60 / 80
Range:	125
Accuracy:	70
Reloading skill:	35
Ammunition:	20
Melee attack:	7
Charge bonus:	8
Defence:	7
Morale:	7
Turns to train:	2
Recruitment cost:	960
Upkeep cost:	240
Requires
Technology
Machined Rifling
Building (minimum level)
Army Board

Light infantry forces form a skirmish line to slow the enemy advance and keep their own line unmolested by enemy skirmishers.

Whether they are called light infantry, jaegers, tirailleurs or chasseurs à pied, it is the job of these men to screen the main battle line, harass the enemy and, if possible, pick off important men in the enemy’s ranks. Unlike their fellows in the line infantry, light infantrymen are trained to think for themselves, use the ground and cover intelligently, and not fight in rigid lines. Instead, they form a loose skirmish line and fire independently at their own designated targets. The effect is a constant, low-level barrage rather than the crashing thunder of a volley but the effect is quite deadly as officers and sergeants are picked off and removed from the fight. Against cavalry, however, their best defence is to withdraw to their own battle line.

Historically, the Austrians were widely regarded as producing the finest light infantry forces in Europe. Other nations did catch up, but in the case of Britain and France it was their experiences in fighting in North America that persuaded them of the wisdom of light troops. Battle lines were simply impossible to manage in the dense woodlands, and largely pointless against the native tribes!

Abilities

Can guard

Can hide in buildings

Can hide in light scrub

Can hide in long grass

Can hide in woodland

Can skirmish

Good stamina

Grappling hooks

Technological abilities

Can place stakes

Chevaux de frise

Earthworks

Fougasse

Improved fougasse

Light infantry tactics

Volley fire

Available for:

Unit is available when controlling the region of France.

External links

• Tirailleur at Wikipedia