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The MG Team are the ranged unit of the Postmodern Era. In contrast to progressive and modern era ranged units, MG teams have bonuses against fast units and loses its bonus against artillery units. They have moderate attack and range in the Postmodern Era, but low defense and movement.

Compared to the Paratrooper of the previous age, attack is increased by 22 points; defense by 7 points; range by 1 point but loses 4 movement points. They have bonuses of 35 attack and defense points against light and fast units as well as a new special ability replacing the Paratrooper's. Terrain bonuses have also changed: this time, it gains 25 attack and defense on rocks and 35 attack and defense in entrenchments.

They are the first unit to have the special ability Contact! which allows them to retaliate against all attacks from any unit that attacks it from within its range (7 hexes on the postmodern map), including those that are hidden in terrain. There is no retaliation if the attacking unit is outside the range of the MG Team unit or if the unit has the Dragon Breath ability. They also have the Dug In ability that gives them a bonus 20 defense.

The only units from Postmodern Era downwards that can attack a MG team without retaliation are artillery units and Snipers.

Usage[]

The MG Team is a very good unit, especially if used as a higher era unit due to its new "Contact!" ability. They are strong against light and fast units and can retaliate against their attacks, effectively dealing twice as much damage to the enemy over time. Their only real problems are heavy units, as they have massive bonuses against them and possibly artillery as they can often avoid their retaliation.

Against Same Age Units[]

Heavy UnitUniversal Tank[]

The MG Team is very weak against the Universal Tank, mostly because of their massive bonuses against ranged units. They do have the same range as the MG Team however, so they cannot escape retaliation from the "Contact!" ability. Still, MG Teams are almost useless against them, especially as the Universal Tank has the highest attack and defense in the Postmodern Era and can pierce through the Dug In bonus.

Light UnitCommando[]

The MG Team is very effective against the Commando, especially if they are not in forests. The MG Team can easily take advantage of their low range, and retaliate against their counterattacks. Even if the Commando has the advantage of Stealth in forests, the MG Team can still retaliate if they attack them. However, the Commando might stand a chance if gets in melee range of the MG Team.

Fast UnitIFV[]

The MG Team is effective against the IFV, especially if there are lots of rocks and entrenchments. Both units have good range, but the MG Team has bonuses against fast units and the "Contact!" ability to always retaliate against their attacks, even if the IFV can hit them on the first turn.

Artillery UnitRocket Artillery[]

The MG Team is weak against the Rocket Artillery, especially because the Rocket Artillery has better movement and a lot more range than the MG Team, so they can effectively damage them and not suffer retaliation. Meanwhile it may take two or three turns before the MG Team can fire back, taking significant damage along the way, especially as the Rocket Artillery has bonuses against ranged units. However, their substandard attack and defense means that once the MG Team does reach them, they will be not as vulnerable against them.


Other Military Units[]

Military Units
All Ages Heavy Unit Color GuardLight Unit Military DrummerLight Unit RogueFast Unit/Heavy Unit Champion
Bronze Age Light Unit SpearfighterLight Unit ClubmanHeavy Unit WarriorFast Unit Horseman
Ranged Unit SlingerArtillery Unit Stone Thrower
Iron Age Light Unit SoldierHeavy Unit LegionnaireFast Unit Mounted Warrior
Ranged Unit ArcherArtillery Unit Ballista
Early Middle Ages Light Unit MercenaryHeavy Unit Armored InfantryHeavy Unit BarbarianFast Unit Heavy Cavalry
Ranged Unit Mounted ArcherRanged Unit Barbarian SlingerArtillery Unit Catapult
High Middle Ages Light Unit BerserkerHeavy Unit Heavy InfantryFast Unit Knight
Ranged Unit CrossbowmanArtillery Unit Trebuchet
Late Middle Ages Light Unit Great Sword WarriorHeavy Unit Imperial GuardFast Unit Heavy Knight
Ranged Unit Longbow ArcherArtillery Unit Cannon
Colonial Age Light Unit RangerHeavy Unit GrenadierFast Unit Dragoon
Ranged Unit MusketeerArtillery Unit Field Gun
Industrial Age Light Unit Jaeger InfantryLight Unit Brave WarriorHeavy Unit HowitzerFast Unit Lancer
Ranged Unit RiflemanRanged Unit Mounted BraveArtillery Unit Breech Loader
Progressive Era Light Unit ConscriptHeavy Unit TankFast Unit Armored Car
Ranged Unit SniperArtillery Unit Rapid Fire Cannon
Modern Era Light Unit Bazooka TeamHeavy Unit Battle TankFast Unit Mechanized Infantry
Ranged Unit ParatrooperArtillery Unit Mechanized Artillery
Postmodern Era Light Unit CommandoHeavy Unit Universal TankFast Unit IFV
Ranged Unit MG TeamArtillery Unit Rocket Artillery
Contemporary Era Light Unit Strike TeamHeavy Unit Assault TankFast Unit Attack Helicopter
Ranged Unit Anti-Aircraft VehicleArtillery Unit Missile Artillery
Tomorrow Era Light Unit Ultra APHeavy Unit Stealth TankFast Unit Combat Drone
Ranged Unit Anti-Materiel SniperArtillery Unit Microwave Blaster
Future Era Light Unit Exoskeleton SoldierHeavy Unit Hover TankFast Unit Drone Swarm
Ranged Unit Satellite SpotterArtillery Unit Rail Gun
Arctic Future Light Unit Dragon DroneHeavy Unit Battle FortressHeavy Unit Behemoth
Fast Unit Recon RaiderRanged Unit Surrogate SoldierArtillery Unit Plasma Artillery
Oceanic Future Light Unit MantaLight Unit ScimitarHeavy Unit C.R.A.B. MechHeavy Unit Octopod
Fast Unit Hydroelectric EelFast Unit GlidersRanged Unit Sub CruiserRanged Unit Nautilus
Artillery Unit TurturretArtillery Unit Medusa
Virtual Future Light Unit Augmented SamuraiRanged Unit NinjaArtillery Unit Rocket TroopHeavy Unit Ronin BotFast Unit Warrior Monk
Space Age Mars Light Unit Space MarineRanged Unit Tesla WalkerArtillery Unit SniperbotHeavy Unit Steel WardenFast Unit Sentinel
Space Age Asteroid Belt Light Unit Drill RangerRanged Unit Nail StormArtillery Unit B.E.L.T.Heavy Unit ShredderFast Unit Hover Hammer
Space Age Venus Light Unit Observer DroneRanged Unit Ghost BlasterArtillery Unit Power DragonHeavy Unit Steel FistFast Unit Energy Cannon

Legend: Light Units= Light Unit Class Ranged Units= Ranged Unit Class Artillery Units= Artillery Unit Class Heavy Units= Heavy Unit Class Fast Units= Fast Unit Class

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