Digger (Civ6)

The Digger is a unique melee unit of the Australian civilization in Civilization VI. It replaces the Infantry.
* Common abilities:
** +5 Combat Strength vs. anti-cavalry units.
* Special abilities
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* Special traits:
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== Strategy ==
The Digger is a great replacement for the Infantry, with bonuses that allow the Australians to take a more active role in global conflicts in the Modern Era and beyond. With +15 Combat Strength on a coastal tile outside its home territory, the Digger can reinforce Australia's naval forces as they attack enemy cities located along or near the coast, or even spearhead assaults on its own. It also provides the Australians with a strong defense against enemies who try to launch land-based assaults against their cities, which will often be located on coastal tiles to take advantage of the bonus.
The really strong aspect of Diggers, however, may be the lack of requirement. Infantry are weak units in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm because the resource they require is unlocked at Refining - and then you're one tech away from Tanks, a faster and stronger unit than Infantry. Australia, though, doesn't need to take this detour, so they can beeline Replaceable Parts. Combine that with their potential output from high Campus adjacency bonuses, and there is the potential for a devastating timing push!
When facing Diggers, the best option is to outrange them or intercept them on the ocean. Diggers are tough on offense, but can easily fall prey to well-placed Machine Guns or fighter strikes. Just remember to keep them away from your AT Crews!
Unlike Civilization V, in Civilization VI, the site of the battle is actually the tile of the defender, not the attacker. Therefore, similar to other bonuses that grant extra Combat Strength when "fighting on" certain terrain, the Digger will receive extra Combat Strength when it attacks a unit standing on a coastal tile or on a tile outside of Australian territory, regardless of where the Digger stands. Also, the Digger will receive extra Combat Strength on defense if it gets attacked while standing on a coastal tile or outside home territory. 
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* The Digger's unique rifle model is based on the British Lee-Enfield series of bolt-action rifles, which were commonly used by the British Empire and its Commonwealth during the World Wars.
** Oddly, some Diggers appear armed with the rifle used by the regular Infantry unit, which in turn is based on the American M1A1 Carbine.
== Gallery ==
Digger concept art (Civ6).jpg|Digger concept art
Digger in-game (Civ6).jpg|Digger in game
File:Historic Moment Digger (Civ6).png|Historic Moment for building the Digger
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