Dark Reign Redux

Bion

Side:Imperium
Type:Infantry
Movement Type:Foot
Ground Weapon:Plasma Rifle
Anti-Air Weapon:Plasma Rifle
Range:4
Damage:18
Hit Points:150
Sight Range:8
Movement Speed:Very Slow
Cost:350
Requirements:Training Facility
Built At:Training Facility

These heavily-armored infantry are more mecha than man, able to take damage about as well as they can dish it out.

Combat

Bions can shoot air, which is their primary stand-out feature. They are a relatively cost-effective counter to air units, while at the same time they can also shoot ground units for good measure. Other than this, they are rather slow, but fairly durable for an infantry unit. Unlike the Mercenary, the Bion does not deal better damage against vehicles, so when faced with enemy tanks, you may wish to fight fire with fire and counter them with your own tanks.

Even though they do not match the Bion for power, you may wish to mix in some Guardians with your Bions for cost savings, since the Guardians are more than half the cost.