Elite Rifleman

Upgrade Progression
Yellow & Orange indicate increase from previous level. Underline Indicates Max Value.

Additional Facts

 * Elite Riflemen were introduced in Operation: Crossfire.
 * Elite Rifleman have better damage resistance and deal more damage. They fire a burst of 4 bullets, which is a significant improvement over the Standard Rifleman's single shot.  They retain their 4 shot ability when placed inside of bunkers dealing significant damage to units within range.
 * 4 Level 10 Elite Riflemen may be Produced instantly with a Level 10 Barracks.
 * 13 Level 10 Elite Riflemen may be Repaired instantly with a Level 10 Barracks.
 * 150 Elite Riflemen may be placed in a single Platoon with a Level 10 Storage and 320 Elite Riflemen may be placed in your base for defense with a Level 6 Command Center, assuming it is the only type of unit being used.
 * The Elite Riflemen travels the width of the World Map ( 500 Hex's ) in approximately 8m 20s  giving it a Calculated Map Speed of 1.0 hps ( Hex Per Second ).
 * The exceptional combination of low cost of production, low cost and time of repairing, and the numerous number of these soldiers that can be placed in a single platoon allows the player to Zerg Rush an enemy base or platoon. However, because of the frame-rate drop caused by such a rush, this tactic is looked down upon by other players.
 * They are highly effective against the units ejected by the Drone Silo. With sufficient numbers, they can destroy the units in it with ease even if it has 8 level 10 Slayer Drones.
 * A large number of Riflemen placed in a Player's base can destroy numerous amount of missiles fired by the Hellfire, Hellstorm, V2 or from the Missile Silo.
 * 150 Elite Riflemen can easily take care of many other platoons that are used in platoon battles such as 21 Gatling Trucks.
 * At level 10, they can out range level 10 Hellstorms when placed in a Watchtower Bunker.
 * Due its movement speed, damage, AoE and the Flamethrowers that are ejected from it; the FAV are very effective against a frontal assult by a large number of Riflemen.
 * Recommended for Low Level Players due to the following:
 * Thier low Event Shop unlocking cost of 2,500 xp.
 * Extreamly high Damage to Space Ratio.
 * Low Space Requirements
 * Inexpensive Upgrade, Training and Repair Costs.
 * Ability to Heal a relitively large amount of the them instantly at all Levels.
 * The in-game chat code for the Elite Riflemen is "ERM".

In-Game Quotes
"Armed with M4A1 Assault Rifles and new armor, Elite Riflemen are capable of doing massive damage while also being able to withstand stronger enemy hits."

- In-game description

"Armed with the new HK416 and reinforced armor, Elite Riflemen are more effective than ever more."

- Level 10 description