Sharpshooter

The Sharp Shooter is a medium-level infantry unit, able to attack from the back row on the battlefield and deal considerable damage. They are an invaluable asset when used by you, and a dire threat when deployed against you. The relivily small price tag in Gold, Iron, and Time make it a fare investment; the lesser amount required for healing them still can cripple most early nations' stockpiles and tie up the Hospital.

Players who were active in the early days of the game were be issued a Sharp Shooter during the early missions, and prior to the 1.2, you can unlock the creation of sharp shooters by completing the A Terrible Boar complete quest chain to be able to unlock them.

Sharpshooters Summary: Troopers that survive their first deployment receive a 2-hour crash-course in marksmanship and are immediately promoted to Sharpshooters. Deployed behind front-line units, Sharpshooters can turn the tide of a battle with their ability to take long-range shots at smug, high-value targets hiding in the back of enemy formations.

Imperial Sharpshooters are issued the M9 Designated Marksman Rifle, a bolt-action rifle in service since Emperor Conrad’s border wars a generation ago. A recent study conducted by the Office of Imperial Statistics found that at a distance of 20 feet Sharpshooters were 37% more likely to hit the broad side of a barn than Troopers, due in large part to the Sharpshooters’ tendency to actually aim before pulling the trigger.

Particularly hated by enemy officers, Sharpshooters have a short life expectancy – which gave rise to their motto, “At least we’re not Troopers."

''Contributor's Note: It was long suspected to be the quest "How to Kill People From A Very Long Way Away", where Cassidy wants to watch you train a few soldiers and dispenses tips on shooting. However, it appears there is either another part of the event flag, or it is not triggering correctly. Stay tuned for more information. Kereminde 04:02, January 22, 2012 (UTC)''