Introduction
by Rich C Velay
Engineer units are some of the most important units in Europa and perform many functions that no other unit-type may perform. They provide the specialist muscle for fort and city fighting, repair damaged infrastructure, and build new defenses and airfields. Engineers are an indispensable component of any army, whether on the defensive or offensive; getting the most out of these industrious little units can be the difference between victory and defeat. Obviously, understanding the rules regarding their special functions will assist the player in getting the most out of the various sorts of engineers. The special abilities of engineers can be broadly separated into two broad categories: construction effects and combat effects. Since there are a large variety of engineers, some being generalists and some being more specialized, we will look at the various types of engineers first. More Engineers
Europa Engineers: Types of Engineers Europa Engineers: Construction: Damage and Repair Europa Engineers: Combat Effects, Considerations, and Complaints Back to Europa Number 56 Table of Contents Back to Europa List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1997 by GR/D This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com |