Minigunner (Tiberian Dawn)



The Minigunner forms the core of both GDI and Nod's army in Tiberian Dawn.

Background
The minigunners are soldiers forming the majority of both the Brotherhood's and GDI's infantry corps. Most of these have undergone full basic training before being deployed, although as the conflict progresses, GDI reduces training time gradually, from three months basic, to eight weeks to four weeks. Nod, oddly enough, has no such problems.

Minigunners wear camouflaged BDUs (urban camo is used by Nod, while desert camo is used by GDI) with a kevlar vest and PASGT helmets for protection. Nod soldiers also employ gas mask with red tinted goggles. The quality of GDI equipment worsens gradually throughout the conflict, as supply is unable to meet the demands of the conflict. Meanwhile, Nod manages to keep their soldiers well equipped throughout the conflict with standardized uniforms and equipment.

Typically, they are armed with a GAU-3 Eliminator submachinegun-come-assault rifle or an M-16A4 assault rifle.

In-game
They are trained at Hand of Nod installations or barracks. Individually they are quite weak, but in groups can pose a threat, however, they are easily squished by heavier vehicles.

Flame tanks, grenadiers, artillery, MLRS, guard towers, and flamethrower Infantry pose a major threat to the survival and welfare of these basic infantry squads.