Disc thrower

During the Second Tiberium War GDI fielded Disc Throwers, trained squads of light infantrymen equipped with special explosive discs, which have replaced the more traditional grenades. These efficient Disc shaped grenades were at the same time more powerful and wider ranged as the normal Handgrenades.

The armour worn by the disc throwers was a slightly upgraded version of that used by regular light infantry units, modified to protect the wearer from shrapnel they might be endangered with as well as fitted with a back-mounted disc storage system.

Otherwise, they were identical to light infantry footmen they were complimenting.

They were present at most GDI battles, including raids on most Nod bases as well as special forces missions, and were an integral part of GDI's arsenal. Their ability to be effective against both infantry and vehicles made them a much more multi-purpose infantry than simple Light Infantry, but they were also more difficult to train and equip.

By the Third Tiberium War, GDI replaced Disc Troopers with improved Grenadiers.