The NSL fields a mix of infantry forces, backed up by high tech armour. They can't match the NAC in terms of budget, but they do have the most consistently high tech of all the major nations, allowing them to save by have a smaller elite force.
Jager Platoons
The Jager are light infantry specialised for assualt and defence operations in rugged terrain and urban warfare. They are trained for operating behind enemy lines out of contact with supply chains, but also act as a scouting force for more heavily armoured platoons.
The NSL Jager command squad shown above consists of the platoon commander, a GMS/P, Squad Sergeant, Trooper, SAW gunner and three further Troopers.
Unit Quality
Jager tend to be veteren soldiers with experienced leaders, picked from the best heavy infantry squads. The mortar team is viewed as a less glorious role, and as such tends to be sub-par compared to the other squads.
Command Squad (x1)
Infantry Squad (x3)
Light Artillary Team (x1)
Squad Data Card
| STARGRUNT II - SQUAD DATA CARD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squad Type | NSL Jager Infantry Squad | ||||
| Squad Size | 8 | Armour | D4 (None) | ||
| Mobility | D8 (Fast) | Sensors | D8 (Enhanced) | ||
| Small Arms Type | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Advanced Assualt Rifle with GL | 3 | D10 | |||
| Support Weapons | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Rotary Machine Gun (SAW) | D8 | D10 | |||
| Heavy Anti-Material Rifle (Sniper) | D8 | D12x2 | |||
| GMS/P (Enhanced D8) x4 | D8 | D12 | |||
| Infantry Plasma Gun | D6 | D12* | |||
| Infantry Rapid Fire Plasma Gun | D10 | D10 | |||
A whole platoon is made up of 4 squads. Non-command squads are equipped with either a portable plasma gun or a rapid fire plasma gun as a heavy support weapon. The Platoon shown here also has a RAM team unit and an Anti-Personnel Armoured Walker.
Heavy Infantry
The NSL Heavy Infantry squards are the primary unit fielded on the battlefield. Because of their expense, the NSL have relatively small 6-man squad, but the heavy hitting power and survivability of these squads more than makes up for this.
The heavy infantry make up the main assualt force of any NSL company.
Unit Quality
The heavy infantry platoons make up the majority of the NSL ground forces. They are well trained and well equipped, but are viewed as being the least of the NSL forces. The best leaders and units tend to get moved into either the Jagers of the PA squads.
Command Squad (x1)
Heavy Infantry Squad (x3)
Squad Data Card
| STARGRUNT II - SQUAD DATA CARD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squad Type | NSL Heavy Infantry Squad | ||||
| Squad Size | 6 | Armour | D8 (Heavy) | ||
| Mobility | D6 (Normal) | Sensors | D8 (Enhanced) | ||
| Small Arms Type | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Advanced Assualt Rifle with GL | 3 | D10 | |||
| Support Weapons | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Rotary Machine Gun (SAW) | D8 | D10 | |||
| GMS/P (Enhanced D8) x4 | D8 | D12 | |||
| Infantry Plasma Gun | D6 | D12* | |||
| Infantry Rapid Fire Plasma Gun | D10 | D10 | |||
| Laser Rifle (Sniper) | D12 | D18 | |||
Just like the Jager, an armoured squad may be equipped with either a portable plasma gun, or a rapid fire varient of it. A platoon is made up of three infantry squads plus a command squad. Grav APCs will be nearby to provide transport.
Some platoons may be supported by heavy armour, such as the Halberd Assault Gun, which is a Size 3 vehicle.
Power Armour
The heavily armed and armoured PA units are considered to be the elite of the NSL ground forces.
An NSL Powered Armour squad.
Unit Quality
PA Command Squad (x1)
PA Infantry Squad (x3)
Squad Data Card
| STARGRUNT II - SQUAD DATA CARD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squad Type | NSL PA Infantry Squad | ||||
| Squad Size | 6 | Armour | D12 (Heavy) | ||
| Mobility | D12 (Fast) | Sensors | D10 (Superior) | ||
| Small Arms Type | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Advanced Assualt Rifle with GL | 3 | D10 | |||
| Support Weapons | FirePower | Impact | |||
| Rotary Machine Gun (SAW) | D8 | D10 | |||
| GMS/P (Enhanced D8) x4 | D8 | D12 | |||
| Infantry Plasma Gun | D6 | D12* | |||