Killteam

"These direct-action killteams are deployed to destroy through sheer force of arms. Their skill with firearms is unparalleled and are masters at CQC. - Cryovat description."

Available from the Cryovat at the Special Warfare Center, Killteam members are well-rounded combat specialists effective at any range. They have a +480% bonus to melee and possess maximum rank promotions in damage (black ribbon) and stamina (blue ribbon) by default. Additionally, they have 2x accuracy with any weapons they employ, as compared to normal units. Their bonuses to force fire multiply their already beefy damage output, making Killteam units one of the most dangerous combat units in Strain Tactics.

Oppressive Fire
When forced firing, a wave of focus washes over the diver, doubling damage and knockback.

Deep Six!
When a situation goes 'Deep Six', a killteam member will deploy a Frag Grenade.

This grenade is thrown at full strength in the direction the Killteam member is facing. The trait will activate regardless of whether or not the unit is carrying any frag grenades.

Hidden Traits

 * Killteam units have double accuracy with all ranged weapons.


 * Killteam units will automatically reload during breaks in fighting.

Tactics

 * The Killteam Division is built around micromanagement. Their bonuses to force fire makes manually controlling team members extremely rewarding, especially in close quarters. While "Deep Six!" may seem like a detriment at first - and doesn't mix very well with their bonus to CQC - when employed properly it turns a given Killteam unit into walking artillery. A commander that can master these two features will be rewarded with obscene amounts of damage output.
 * In the absence of corridors or walls to bounce grenades off of, try to aim your "Deep-six!" throws at specific strain units. In addition to stopping the grenade's trajectory - preventing it from flying off into the distance - the unit will likely "push" the grenade in-front of it, ensuring it will be right on top of the device when it explodes.
 * Given their 2x bonus to accuracy, Killteam units are especially effective when given high-damage, fast-firing automatic weapons such as the suppressed SMG.

Trivia

 * The Killteam Instructor that greets the player upon entry to the Special Warfare Center has the callsign "Killteam 6." This is a reference to the real-world special operations team SEAL Team 6.
 * "Deep-Six" is a nautical expression indicating a depth of 36 feet. It is also a verb that means to destroy utterly and completely.
 * "Ping," the name of the Recon class, is an additional reference to the Navy, given that ship and submarine radars are known to make a pining noise when active. "Sona" may be a third reference, as the name is very similar to the word "Sonar," another method of detection popular among ships and submarines.
 * The Killteam bodybag code was previously DPSX, presumably for "Deep Six", before being changed to KLTM, presumably for Killteam.