Unit Roles

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Each unit in Frontier is assigned one or more roles. These roles dictate the task the unit performs in the game. They also, to a less extend, dictate the weakness of the unit. Often, units counter other units that have specific roles.

If Unit A counter Unit B's Role, but B does not counter A's role, then it's safe to say A is at least decent against B. if A counter B's role and Vise versa, it usually depend on specific match up. As a general rule - the more specialized unit wins, but will be exhausted / Depleted.

A list of examples for secondary roles identifies certain role mixtures with a title.

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Assassin

Assassins are units that can eliminate other units without been detected. Assassins usually carry extensive stealth system so they can destroy their target and countermeasures and decoy to escape if they are detected. Due the nature of the race most Coalition units can be classified as such.

Artillery

Artillery units excel at damaging groups of enemy from extreme range. More often then Not Artillery units carry more and higher caliber weapons then units of the same class and are often fragile. Ideally Artilleries are used to decimate enemies across vast distances as first strike. Example: Excalibur

Assault Unit

Assault units usually have a combination of maneuverability, defense, and firepower. Assault units usually have high caliber weapons and can stay maneuverable for an extended period of time. In some cases assault unit carries tactical weapons to supplement their close combat capabilities. Ideally, an assault unit can quickly close with a target and destroy it. Example: Tempest

Defenders

Defenders, as a rule, sports formidable defensive capabilities but are not very maneuverable. Defenders often sport a very large number of small weapons as well. In rare cases defenders are equipped with unique weapons such as mines to deal with heavier threats/ Ideally Defenders are used to defend critical units or positions. Example: Hangaku

Electronic warfare

An E-War unit is one with large amount of electronic modules. These modules are often offensive in nature. Electronic warfare units wreck havoc against enemy sensor and command system and are often themselves elusive targets thanks to decoy and countermeasures. Example: Warlock

Scout

A scout is a unit with powerful engine and sensors. Most scouts also serve some other function. Ideally, a scout can avoid unfavorable battles and provide valuable intelligence. Example: Gladius

Skirmisher

A unit is classified skirmisher if it relies on maneuverability and range. A skirmisher usually has large number of Missiles and Auxiliary engine systems. In rare cases use a weapon with very high muzzle velocity instead. Ideally, a skirmisher unit is used harasses enemy unit that could not effectively retaliate. Because of their nature, many skirmishers are also assassins or artilleries. Examples: Aegis

Flagship

A flagship is a player's avatar on the battlefield. The flagship is highly customizable and can be tailored to perform a large number of tasks, A large number of command modules ca be installed to flagships to customize size and composition of its fleet. If the flagship is destroyed its entire fleet will withdraw from the battle. Example: Independence

Logistic

A unit is classified logistic if it has the potential to repair, refuel or re-supply another unit. Many units can install engineering modules to repair themselves, which does not make them a logistic unit. Example: Sieve

Infiltrator

An infiltrator is any unit with the ability to capture a hostile unit. Infiltrators usually have abilities to conceal or disguise themselves as another unit. They are also the only units with the ability to install breaching or infection systems. Example: Harrison

Carrier

Carrier is any units that could launch smaller units. Flagships and logistic units are usually carriers.

Point (Or Area) Defense

A unit is considered point defense if it's very effective against everything smaller then it. Most defenders are also point defense units.

Fighter

A fighter is any strike craft designed engage other strike craft.

Bomber

A bomber is any strike craft designed to attack larger units.

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Escort

A Point/Area Defense mixed with Assault Unit. These units often forfeit their heaviest weapons in favor of active defenses for use in the escort role.

Moderator

A Flagship of sufficient size and sophistication to fill a logistics billet and produce its own munitions and reactive mass. These ships are rare in civilizations under level III+.

Fighter/Bomber

Pretty self-explanatory. These are fighter strike craft fitted with effective, if light, capability to engage other strike craft. It is also fitted with easily depleted weapons for engaging larger ships.