Character Description

Armed with a grenade launcher, a weapon that fires a specially-designed large-caliber projectile, often with an explosive, smoke or gas warhead. These soldiers operate as part of a fireteam.

Appearance

Loadout

• Primary Weapon: Assault rifle with underslung 40mm grenade launcher (M203, GP-25, etc.) OR standalone launcher (M32, M79)
• Rifle Ammunition: 7 magazines (210 rounds total)
• 40mm Grenades: 8-12 rounds depending on launcher type
  • High-Explosive (HE) rounds: 6-8
  • Smoke rounds: 2-3
  • Optional: Illumination or signaling rounds: 1-2
• Equipment: 2x Fragmentation Grenades, 1x Smoke Grenade
• Bandages: 3x Field Dressings

Squad Limitations

• Maximum 1-2 per squad - Specialized fire support role
• Critical for engaging fortified positions and defilade targets

Special Abilities

The Grenadier provides explosive firepower and can engage targets behind cover, in buildings, or at extended ranges:

40mm Grenade Systems:

• Underslung Launcher (M203/GP-25):
  • Attached to rifle, maintains rifle capability
  • 8-10 rounds of 40mm ammunition carried
  • Effective range: 150-400m
  • Reload time: 4-5 seconds per round
• Standalone Launcher (M32/M79):
  • Dedicated grenade launcher (6-shot revolver or single-shot)
  • 10-12 rounds of 40mm ammunition carried
  • Effective range: up to 800m for some platforms
  • Faster reload for M32 (revolver), slower for M79 (break-action)

Engagement Capabilities:

• Defilade Targets: Hit enemies behind cover with arcing fire
• Building Clearance: Engage windows and fortified positions
• Vehicle Harassment: Suppress or damage light vehicles
• Area Denial: Lay smoke screens for squad movement
• Extended Range: Engage targets beyond effective rifle range (up to 800m)

Ammunition Types:

• HE (High-Explosive): Anti-personnel and light material, 5m casualty radius
• Smoke: Screening and signaling, 30-second duration
• Illumination: Battlefield lighting for night operations (if available)

Advantages

• Indirect Fire: Can engage targets behind cover without line of sight
• Building Assault: Clear fortified structures and windows
• Extended Range: 800m maximum range exceeds standard infantry weapons
• Versatile Ammunition: HE, smoke, and illumination options
• Force Multiplier: Single grenadier equals firepower of multiple riflemen
• Tactical Flexibility: Underslung maintains rifle capability

Disadvantages

• Limited Ammunition:
  • Only 8-12 grenades total, must manage carefully
  • Cannot resupply from standard Riflemen - needs supply point
  • Each shot must count due to scarcity
• Weight Penalty:
  • 10-15% slower movement than Rifleman
  • Grenade ammunition is heavy and bulky
  • Slightly slower stamina recovery
• Weapon Handling:
  • Underslung launcher adds weight, increasing ADS time by 15%
  • Standalone launcher requires weapon switch from sidearm for close combat
  • Reload time is slow (4-5 seconds exposed)
• Minimum Arming Distance:
  • 40mm rounds don’t arm until 15-30m from launcher
  • Ineffective in close quarters (dud rounds)
  • Must maintain distance from targets
• Arc Fire Difficulty:
  • Requires skill to judge trajectory at range
  • Need to account for target distance and elevation
  • Easy to miss with indirect fire
• Resupply Dependency: Must return to FOB/supply point to restock grenades
• Reduced Rifle Ammo: Carry less rifle ammunition than standard Rifleman