Penal Battalion

'Independent thinkers', vicious criminals, and hardened troops serving time for minor offenses are given a chance to redeem themselves through blood--theirs or the enemy's.

Penal Battalions must succeed in their assaults or die trying.

InfantryCore army

Health80

Models6

Cost300 manpower6 pop

Build time32 s

Speed3.00

Sight35 m

Target size1

Weapons

6× SVT10 · pen 1/1/1
6× PPSh 41 SMG4 · pen 1/1/1

Upgrades

PTRS 41 Anti-tank RifleThe semi-automatic PTRS 41 fires 14.5mm rounds that can pierce light armor and smash defenses.30 munitions
PTRS 41 Anti-tank RiflesThe semi-automatic PTRS 41 fires 14.5mm rounds that can pierce light armor and smash defenses.70 munitions

Abilities

Throw Satchel ChargeSatchel Charges are bundles of explosives that do heavy damage to structures, vehicles and any other nearby targets.45 munitions
To The Last ManThe squad fight more vigorously as it looses squad members.—
To the Last ManSeeking to redeem themselves regardless of the cost, the Penal Battalion fights harder as they lose squad members.—
Throw Anti-Vehicle Satchel ChargeThe Penal squad will toss the heavy satchel charge onto the target vehicle in an attempt to disable or destroy it.45 munitions
RepairDemonstrating pure ingenuity, troops can repair any damaged structure, vehicle, or bridge.—

Veterancy

★640 XP
★★1,280 XP
★★★2,560 XP