Krasnye and RPG Soldaty
The Red Blok have two type * infantry units which form the bulk of the Red Blok infantry. They look similar, they cost the same, both of these units have access to rocket launchers as an upgrade special weapon, but the similarity ends there.
Krasnye Soldaty
The Krasnye Soldaty are the longer ranged of the two infantry types. Their standard special weapon is the grenade launcher which lets them attack from cover without exposing themselves, or hit the enemy in cover while pressing the charge. Their standard weapons have poor range but gain a reroll which increases their effective range by 20cm.
The Kransye have access to mechanic specialists which let them repair AFVs. They are the only infantry type that can do this so if you are looking for some vehicle support, the Krasnye are it.
The Krasnye can also be led by Captain Vrachov who is himself a medic. This increases the total number of medics available to the Krasnye to 3. A full unit of these guys with grenade launchers and Captain Vrachov sitting in cover is extremely difficult to dislodge. This makes them the Red Blok’s point holding unit.
RPG Soldaty
The RPG soldaty are built for close quarters combat.
Their weapons have a range of 0 but get two shots each. They also have access to the very tactical combat engineer. Their standard special weapon is the SM Gauss which can put down an extreme volume of strength 7 fire. For an additional cost they can be upgraded to carry Rocket launchers.
The combat engineer lets the RPG soldaty destroy terrain elements which when used at the right time, can expose the enemy unit or spring an ambush. This lets the RPGs also reveal all of their soldiers without triggering overwatch. They may destroy their cover, shoot with all their members, then move to another area of cover.
The RPG Soldaty can be led by Sgt Tymofiyeva who can give them fire at will to increase the effective range of their weapons.
Conclusion
Both units are great choices in a Red Blok army. The Krasnye grenade launchers are capable of hitting units in cover and attacking from cover while the RPG soldaty are able to advance on the enemy firing the whole way. RPGS can fire with their entire unit without having to worry about return fire if they can use their combat engineer properly. Its a matter of play style as to which infantry you prefer. Want to hunker down on an objective or keep your type 2 AFVs running in top shape? The Krasnye are the ones for the job. Want to flank the enemy and eliminate them with a colossal amount of firepower, the RPG’s are up for the task.
Great article, vastatum. There is a typo on the second paragraph of the Krasnye Soldaty. They have mechanics, not engineers. You could delete this post if you want. Love what you’re doing.
Thanks Blue Dane, let that one slip through! thanks for the heads up.