X-COM: Ultimate War/Soldiers

## William Carter and Ataru

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**William Carter**, Commander of XCOM, and his alien companion **Ataru** are the main protagonists of the game, and lead the fight alongside the soldiers on the front lines.

## Offense Soldiers

Offense-based soldiers are the main attack force of the team, focused upon fighting enemies head-on and infiltrating their defences. Overall, the offense group has the most mobility of the soldiers.

### Marine

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The **Marine** class is the main frontline fighter of the soldier classes, holding off enemies and taking down small groups of foes by themselves. They use Carbine Rifles as primary weapons and Short Shotguns as secondary weapons.

### Ranger

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The **Ranger** is the scout of the team, working to locate enemies and engage in high-speed hit-and-run attacks. They use Scatterguns as primary weapons and Submachine Guns as secondary weapons.

### Rocketeer

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The **Rocketeer** is the offensive support class of the game, punching holes in the enemy defence and weakening stronger enemies. They use Rocket Launchers as primary weapons and Shotguns as secondary weapons.

### Grenadier

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The **Grenadier** is the main explosive-using soldier of the game, causing heavy area-of-effect damage against groups of foes. They use Grenade Launchers as primary weapons and Pipebombs as secondary weapons.

## Defence Soldiers

Defence-based soldiers are the protective force of the team, inhibiting enemy progress and guarding targets and injured soldiers. Overall, the defence group has the most firepower of the soldiers.

### Sniper

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The **Sniper** is the sharpshooter and long-range assassin of the team, eliminating key targets and approaching foes at extreme range. They use Sniper Rifles as primary weapons and Holotargeters as secondary weapons.

### Heavy

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The **Heavy** is the heavy weapons expert of the team, keeping allies safe by mowing down enemies like a overclocked lawnmower. They use Light Machine Guns as primary weapons and Heavy Cannons as secondary weapons.

### Escort

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The **Escort** is the protector of injured and weaker teammates and VIP escorts, shielding them from attacks while damaging enemies. They use Revolvers as primary weapons and Shields as secondary weapons.

### Engineer

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The **Engineer** is the main objective defender of the soldier classes, constructing buildings to provide assistance and cut down attacking enemy forces. They use Railguns as primary weapons and PDAs as secondary weapons.

## Support Soldiers

Support-based soldiers are the assisting fighters of the team, using various skills to weaken enemies or enhance the performance of other soldiers. Overall, the support group has the most abilities of the soldiers.

### Medic

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The **Medic** is the guardian angel of the soldier classes, keeping teammates alive when they should be lying dead on the ground. They use Assault Rifles as primary weapons and Repair Beams as secondary weapons.

### Agent

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The **Agent** is the stealth operative of the game, sabotaging enemy defences and eliminating critical threats from behind. They use Swords as primary weapons and Hand Cannons as secondary weapons.

### Technician

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The **Technician** is the hacker and technological specialist of the team, breaking into enemy defences and causing distractions against them. They use GREMLINs as primary weapons and Gauntlets as secondary weapons.

### Officer

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The **Officer** is the supporting hand focused around providing benefits to teammates and keeping morale high in the fight. They use Battle Rifles as primary weapons and Light Cannons as secondary weapons.