RE: An idea for spotters for snipers

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From: Gary Kett [mailto:gkett@adan.kingston.net]
Subject: RE: An idea for spotters for snipers

> I concur with both Los and Tom's logic on this. The sniper team should
be
>attempting to avoid all contact outside of their respective target. The
>spotter (and for that matter, the sniper) should only have to engage an
>unexpected enemy at extremely close range, and only after detection.
>Otherwise they should use their concealment skills to avoid such an
>encounter. As already pointed out, the spotter is normally more
burdened
>than the sniper. Radio, optics, wire cutters even may weight him/her
down. A
>carbine, such as the Canadian C-8, would be effective. I also agree
with

Hi all, this is what I like, more discussion.

OK, I'm trying to give the observations on Sniper teams relevance to
Stargrunt. As I mentioned before, the No2 Sniper may today carry an M203
or some such to provide a little heavier firepower for teh team. In 2180
the average assault rifle often has a GL attached. I'm suggesting that
therefore the No2 will need something a little 'oompier'. Regarding the
bulk of a radio; well 'everyone' has a tac/sat linked radio. 

If we are going to say that the No2 is carrying a scoped rifle then I'd
probably be arming the No1 with a Conventional or Gauss, and give the
No2 a Laser rifle. Different FP and Impact but useful in different
circumstances. Quineg?

Anyone else thought about the Camoflage Cape that the ESU naval infantry
are supposed to be equipped with? (The poor old ESU don't seem to have
much going for them as is.) This seems to be not unlike the Cameleon
Fatigues that the Confed Marines in STARFIST novels might wear?

Owen G