Spec Ops (Civ6)

The Spec Ops is an recon unit in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall. It upgrades from the Ranger (or its replacements).
* Attributes:
** Has a ranged attack with 2.
** -17 Ranged Strength against defenses and naval units.
** Gains XP when activating Tribal Villages (+5 XP) and discovering natural wonders (+10 XP), besides the normal gains from combat.
* Abilities:
** Can paradrop (range 7 tiles, or 12 tiles if the Spec Ops is in or adjacent to an Aerodrome or Airstrip).
** Priority target: May attack Civilian or Support units in formation directly
== Strategy ==
It's not surprising that the Spec Ops' primary function isn't reconnaissance anymore, due to the minimal need for scouting in the Atomic Era. Rather, its awesome maneuverability and ranged attack make it ideal for engaging in guerrilla warfare. Moreover, its ability to directly attack support units in a formation makes it a great counter to Supply Convoys and siege units with Drone support. It's a good idea to keep at least one Spec Ops around for defense in the final eras of the game. Don't be overaggressive with this unit though, as its Combat Strength and Ranged Strength are on the lower end of the units in this era.
Notably, a Spec Ops cannot paradrop onto a tile that's being patrolled by an air unit.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* The Spec Ops' in-game model appears to be inspired by the Navy SEALs, the Green Berets, and various other hat-wearing special forces units.
** One soldier is armed with an M16/M4 carbine outfitted with a suppressor while the other holds what appears to be some sort of observation device (perhaps binoculars or a laser designator).
** Interestingly, their equipment is quite dated, as evidenced by the apparent lack of modern body armor on both soldiers. This is likely due to the Spec Ops being an Atomic Era unit.
== Gallery ==
File:SpecOps Promotional Art.jpg|Spec Ops promotional photo
== External links ==
* Everything we know about Civilization 6: Rise and Fall - PC Gamer, November 28th 2017