Artistic Forces/Infantrywoman

Infantrywoman
Unit
Race	Human (anime being)
Affiliation	Josei Guntai
Role	Basic infantry
Armament	Howa Type 64 (AKB-64) battle rifle Howa Type 64 versatile bayonet Howa Type 89 (AKB-89) assault rifle (upgraded) Howa Type 89 versatile bayonet (upgraded) M31 HEAT rifle grenade (upgraded) Type 06 rifle grenade (upgraded) Hand grenades: Mk 2 grenade M26 grenade
Protection	Combat bulletproof vest
Properties
Hit points	150
Shields	150 (with Zettai Ryouiki Defense Field)
Armor type	Infantry
Amphibious	No
Speed (ground)	25 (15 when injured without using Onna Charge) 75 (65 when injured while using Onna Charge)
Production
Cost	140
Build time	00:08
Trained at	Josei Guntai Quarters
Hotkey	I
Combat
Ground damage	5-30 (7-42 with Advanced Infantry Ammunitions, rifle) 60 (bayonet)
Splash damage	60
Air damage	5-30 (7-42 with Advanced Infantry Ammunitions)
Firing rate	0.4 0.2 (upgraded)
Cooldown	0.35
Attack range	18
Sight range	25
Function
Abilities	Capture Buildings Throwing grenades Fire Rifle Grenade Crawl/Stand Up Ambush Onna Charge Horde Bonus Gain +10% firepower and range while garrisoned (upgraded)
Upgrades	Capture Building Infantry Training Red Cross Medical Kits Rifle Grenades Contemporary Armory Advanced Infantry Ammunitions Horde Inspiration Tatakai no Shimai Protocol Zettai Ryouiki Defense Field
Notes	Strong vs. Infantry Mediocre vs. Aircraft Weak vs. Vehicles, Mechanized Units
Miscellaneous
Voice actress	Erica Mendez CV：エリカ・メンデス

“	Infantrywoman, ready for battle!	„
	~ Infantrywoman

The Infantrywoman is the Josei Guntai's basic infantry unit. She is planned to be voiced by Erica Mendez. However, her voice must be the same as Megumin's as well as Niko Yazawa's.

Tactical analysis

• Sisters in Arms:
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• ONNA!:
• 4:

Background

Designation	Service infantry
Training Headquarters	Joshi Barracks, Edokyo, Sakurakoku
National Origin	Sakurakoku
Field-Trained at	Josei Guntai Quarters
Creed	"We'll make our faction even cuter!"
Accessories	Howa Type 64 battle rifle (Howa Type 89/AKB-89 assault rifle) M31 HEAT rifle grenade Type 06 rifle grenade Howa Type 64 versatile rifle (Howa Type 89 versatile bayonet) Mk 2 grenade M26 grenade Type 1 "Kunai" camouflage pattern Type 66 helmet Tactical Goggles JGSDF Type 65 uniform Japanese Tactical Vest Camo combat gloves Camo pants Type 1 combat boots Elbow pads Kneepads

The Infantrywoman is a land combat soldier and a backbone of the Josei Rikugun, the ground force and branch of the Josei Guntai. More than that, the Infantrywomen are mostly recruited as the teenage schoolgirls, former Japanese idols, otakus, former Visual Kei performers and even cosplayers, fluently trained for task force operations and combat similar to those of the JGSDF, and armed with the designated and license-built AKB-64 battle rifles, based on the Japanese Howa Type 64 battle rifles, as their service rifles and Mk 2/M26 hand grenades to defend themselves from enemy attacks even though they are tomboyish to do so. In addition to their military service rifles, they also equip the improved, advanced and license-built AKB-89 assault rifles, designated and modeled after the Japanese Howa Type 89 assault rifles as they have better performance due to their incredibly enhanced muzzle velocity, cyclic firing rate, and effective firing range. These assault rifles eventually replace the AKB-64 battle rifles just like the JGSDF did. Every time the Infantrywomen wake up in the morning, they eat their toasted breads before training or other strategies, given by their commander.

Overview

Appearance

The Infantrywoman seems to be a Kawaii anime girl in her military combat uniform. Her hairstyle depends on variants of bob cut, shorthair, pigtail, bunches, asymmetric cut, lob, ponytail, longhair or Hime cut, and her hair color depends on what she appears in, most commonly black, brown and dark brown. As a basic soldier, her clothing is a customized JGSDF uniform in a Japanese Type 1 "Kunai" camouflage pattern that has Type 66 helmet with or without combat goggles, camouflaged Type 65 jacket with or without elbow pads, combat bulletproof vest, printed with the Josei Guntai flag and the text "Josei Rikugun" (じょせいりくぐん), camo gloves, camo pants with or without combat kneepads, and Type 1 combat boots.

Idle animations

• An Infantrywoman will reload her rifle (even if the rifle has not been fired yet).
• An Infantrywoman looks around the surroundings from left to right.
• An Infantrywoman inspects her rifle.
• An Infantrywoman checks through the sights of her rifle.
• An Infantrywoman horizontally views from left to right once.

Strategy

The Infantrywomen are one of the most powerful basic infantry units of respective factions other than the ADA Infantryman and the GIA Light Infantryman. They are effective enough against most types of infantry. And once the Tatakai no Shimai Protocol is purchased at the Research Center, they will be protected from enemy attacks, and fight even more effectively, especially when they garrisoned inside buildings for blocking off groups of lighter vehicles like the technical pickup trucks and buggies. In addition, they may be upgraded with these Rifle Grenades, which give them a bonus bit of burst damage when fighting clustered infantry units, light vehicles, and landed helicopters or VTOL craft similarly to the American Infantrymen. With their underslung bayonets, they have the ferocious ability to use Onna Charge that quickly strikes the enemy infantry and buildings down. Infantrywomen remain ineffective against most anti-infantry units, thus some of these can easily take them out.

Like the other factions with Horde Bonus feature in the game, the Infantrywomen are easily amassed and will usefully work in groups together against other types of infantry, especially when upgraded. The Horde Inspiration upgrade improves the effect of the horde bonus, and allows the Infantrywomen to do a lot of damage through a quicker firing rate.

Being easily placed into groups allows the Infantrywomen to become an efficient battling force, especially considering the Horde Bonus. They work well as early game defenses, easily gunning down enemy infantry when in hordes and within radius of promotional morale broadcast. When deployed with other Josei Guntai infantry, such as Tai-Sensha Troopers, Shihyou Warsuits, and Heroines, they are able to grant Horde Bonus without having to purchase at least 5 of them. Not only that, but they are able to take down structures easily with heavier infantry, sometimes even being capable of destroying buildings alone in large numbers. Even if they are being challenged by a large amount of infantry in close range, it might be a good idea to attach their rifles with bayonets, and arm themselves in melee combat using the Onna Charge.

Most importantly, like all basic infantry, Infantrywomen are weak against anti-infantry defenses, vehicles, or aircraft. So do not attack a well defended position with Infantrywomen alone. Support them with tanks and anti-tank infantry. Besides, it is better to scout ahead to see what your opponent has outside of your visual range, but they are completely helpless against aircraft so Taikuu Infantrywomen or any anti-air vehicles would come along with them.

Abilities

Ability	Cooldown	Description
Capture Building	00:30	Allows Infantrywomen to capture neutral and enemy structures. The process takes 23 seconds to complete, during which the Infantrywoman is vulnerable.
Service Rifle	N/A	Use the standard service rifle.
Hand Grenade	00:05	Throws a hand grenade while attacking.
Fire Rifle Grenade	00:05	Attach the standard assault rifle with a rifle grenade and discharge them against enemy vehicles and a group of enemy infantry units.
Crawl	N/A	Selected unit will change to crawl stance. A crawling soldier is much harder to detect for enemy units, but reduces speed. Ability can only be used if the infantry is in standing stance.
Stand Up	N/A	Selected unit will change to standing stance. A standing soldier has increased speed, but can be easily detected and picked off by enemy units. Ability can only be used if the infantry is in crawling stance.
Ambush	N/A	Selected unit(s) will hide behind cover, such as trees or civilian vehicles, to do more damage.
Onna Charge	00:12	Attach the battle rifle with an underslung bayonet and activate the charging attack for a short amount of time to quickly strike down enemy infantry. This ability will also increase the unit's speed for a short period of time and grant them immunity to stunning.

Upgrades

Upgrade	Cost	Purchased at	Requirement(s)	Description
Capture Building	1000	Quarters	None	Enables Infantrywomen to capture enemy and neutral buildings.
Infantry Training	1500	Quarters	None	Doubles the rate at which the Josei Guntai infantry units gain experience.
Red Cross Medical Kits	1000	Medications Center	None	Josei Guntai infantry will slowly heal themselves when not in combat.
Rifle Grenades	200	Cosplay Arsenal	None	Equips the automatic rifles of the Infantrywomen and JK Soldiers with M31 HEAT and Type 06 rifle grenades.
Contemporary Armory	1200	Cosplay Arsenal	Alert Status 2: Risaikuru Gijutsu	Replaces the Howa Type 64 battle rifles of the Infantrywomen with the more advanced Howa Type 89 assault rifles to increase the cyclic firing rate by 250 rpm and muzzle velocity by 220 m/s.
Advanced Infantry Ammunitions	1500	Cosplay Arsenal	Alert Status 2: Risaikuru Gijutsu	Infantrywomen, JK Soldiers, Riflewomen, Combat Girls, Sailor Soldiers, Yuurei Operatives, Combat Maidens, and Sakurako Hanamizuki fire longer bursts.
Tatakai no Shimai Protocol	2000	Research Center	Alert Status 1: Toppa	Upgrades some of the Josei Guntai infantry to gain +10% firepower and range while garrisoned.
Zettai Ryouiki Defense Field	2000	Research Center	Alert Status 1: Toppa	Upgrades most Josei Guntai units with a secondary forcefield health.
Horde Inspiration	1500	Otaku Facility	None	Increases the effectiveness of the Horde Bonus by 25%.

Quotes

Trained

• "Infantrywoman, ready for battle!"
• "Ready, 女将様!"
• "Infantrywoman, suited up for combat!"

Selected

• "女将様, I'm on!"
• 「はい、女将様？」
• 「行動準備。」
• 「女将様？」
• 「歩兵女です。」
• "Your orders, senpai?"
• 「え？何ですか？」

Moving

• 「はいはい！」
• 「了解了解！」
• 「行くわよ！」
• 「移動しましょう！」
• 「もちろん！」
• 「はい、せんぱい！」
• 「よし！」
• 「前進！」

Attacking with rifle or bayonet

• 「この喰らえ！」
• 「かかってきな！」
• "Let's have a battle!"
• 「今いけ！」
• 「勝利のために！」
• 「攻撃！」
• 「突撃！」
• 「オオオンナアアアアアア！！」

Attacking with hand grenade or rifle grenade

• "Blow them up!"
• 「手榴弾！」
• 「の登場！」
• 「爆発！」
• "Here! Catch!"

Garrisoning building

• "We will claim that!"
• "That building looks fit to us!"
• "Fitted for garrisoning!"
• "Let's take the building!"
• "Getting inside the building!"
• "We're coming inside that building!"

Clearing garrisoned building

• "Let's clean the mess up!"
• "Let's make it a fortification!"
• "Clear that out!"
• "Cleanup time!"
• "Time for clearing!"
• "That will be our home!"

Move to attack

• 「姉妹関係のために！」
• 「さあ行こう！」
• 「よし！行くよ！」
• 「頑張ります！」
• "Let's get there, 早く!"
• 「かかってこいよ！」
• 「あちお！」

Retreating

• 「後退する！後退する！」
• "We're out of here!"
• "Everyone, get out!"
• "It's too dangerous here!"
• "Retreating!"
• 「駄目だ！」
• "Let's make a run for it!"
• 「逃げるだよ！」

Under fire

• 「痛い！」
• 「助けて、助けて！」
• "This is not good!"
• 「いや、いや！」
• 「駄目駄目!」

Capturing neutral or enemy building

• "We can use that building!"
• "Let's take that!"
• "Get ready to capture the building!"
• "Let's claim the building!"
• "Taking the building!"
• "We'll get that building!"

After capturing building

• "The building is ours now!"
• "We successfully captured the building, 女将様!"
• "We have a building indeed!"
• "We got the building!"
• "That belongs to us now."

Base under attack

• "女将様, our base is under attack!"
• "They're besieging our base, 女将様！"
• "助けて! Our base is being besieged!"
• "We need help to protect our base!"

Unit under attack

• "We need assistance here!"
• "Some defense required!"
• 「しまった！」

After an enemy capturing the building

• "女将様, an enemy has taken one of our buildings!"
• "クソだ！ An enemy has captured the building from us!"
• "女将様, they have captured our building!"
• "They have control of our building, 女将様！"
• "The enemy took our building from us, 女将様!
• "駄目だ！ They have taken the building from us!"

Using rifle

• "Equipping assault rifle!"
• "Assault rifle ready!"
• "Arming assault rifle!"
• "Get equipped with assault rifle!"

In combat

• "Face it!"
• "Keep fighting!"
• "We can't give up!"
• 「行く行く！」
• "Assaulting!"
• "We keep attacking!"

Engaging in melee combat

• 「えぇい！」
• 「ひゃあ！」
• 「どりゃ！」
• 「オオオンナアアアアアア！！」
• 「根！」
• 「幹！」
• 「花！」
• 「枝！」

Kill

• 「やったね！」
• 「捕まえた！」
• "An enemy is down!"
• 「弱い！この弱いです！」
• 「死ぬ！」
• "One foe down!"
• 「その喰らえ！」

Healed

• 「あ、ありがとう！」
• (sighs)
• "I'm in your debt!"

Surrendered

• 「しまった！」
• 「まさか！」
• "We surrender now!"
• 「バカな！」
• "We stand down!"

Using hand grenade

• "Equipping grenades!"
• "Using hand grenades!"
• "Arming grenades for battle!"
• "Hand grenades are ready!"

Capture Building upgrade complete

• "We can capture buildings now!"
• "Get ready to take buildings!"
• "Ready to capture buildings? We'll do!"
• "We are able to capture buildings!"

Rifle Grenades upgrade complete

• "Rifle grenades are now available, ma'am!"
• "わーい！ We got rifle grenades!"
• "Attaching our rifles with rifle grenades!"
• "We have equipped rifle grenades now!"

Horde Inspiration upgrade complete

• "The Horde Inspiration will give us victory!"
• "Let's get strengthened with the Horde Inspiration!"
• "やったね！ The Horde Inspiration is here!"
• "The Horde Inspiration will help us!"

Switching to Rifle Grenade

• "Changing to rifle grenades now!"
• "Rifle grenades are ready!"
• "Getting rifle grenades!"
• "Arming rifle grenades!"

Switching to Bayonet

• "Bayonets are ready, ma'am!"
• "Arming with bayonets!"
• "Swapping to bayonets."
• "Attaching our rifles with bayonets!"

Using Onna Charge

• 「オンナ！！」
• 「オオオンナアアアアアア！！」
• 「ドリャァー！」
• 「ヒーヤー！」
• 「ウリーア！」
• 「行くおんな！」
• 「今行くおんな！」
• 「今襲撃、おんな！」
• 「襲撃おんな！」
• 「攻撃開始！オンナ！」
• 「攻撃ぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃ！」
• 「突撃ぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃ！」

Move to attack with Onna Charge

• 「オオオンナアアアアアア！！」
• 「必殺！」
• 「ドリャァー！」
• 「ヒーヤー！」
• 「ウリーア！」
• 「ヒイイイ！」
• 「死ぬ覚悟しろ！」
• 「えぇい！」

On death

• 「ああ！」
• 「わぁぁぁぁぁ！」
• 「えっ！」
• 「いたあああいいい！」
• 「うーん！」
• 「うわぁ！」
• 「あぁぁぁぁぁ！」
• 「おお！」
• 「おぉぉぉぉぉ！」
• 「やあああ！」
• *Kawaii groan*
• *Kawaii groan*
• *Kawaii yell*
• *Kawaii yell*
• *Kawaii yell*

Repeatedly selected

• 「何？！」
• "Explain this odd mood..."
• "ねえ！ That tickles!"
• "痛い！ Don't touch me!"
• 「私を突くのをやめてください！」
• "What do I look like, your girlfriend?!"
• "Look at me, I'm not an orc!"
• "This is not a visual novel!"
• "This is not a dating sim too!"
• "Quit touching me, or I'll shoot you with my AKB automatic rifle at you!"
• "ばか！ This is not Warcraft in space!"
• "It is much more sophisticated!"
• "I know it's not StarCraft to be honest."
• "I am so pissed, senpai."
• "Nico Nico Nii!"
• 「オレかわいいですか？」
• (singing) 「♪桜　力 　私たちに　力を与えて♪」

Trivia

• A closeup portrait of the Infantrywoman, who is cutely smiling as if she's a kawaii anime girl, is shown with pink background at the back in each side of the factional flag of the Josei Guntai at the top, and the background with falling cherry blossoms, an army of Infantrywomen, JK Soldiers, Kyu Jeeps, Rokuichi Tanks, and Nanago MRLs, and a squadron of Viper Zero Sisters, Washi Sisters, and Inazuma Sisters, shown at the bottom. Both of these art designs are combined into one for the Josei Guntai variant box art of Artistic Forces.

See also

• Wikipedia: Howa Type 89
• Wikipedia: M31 HEAT rifle grenade
• Wikipedia: Type 06 rifle grenade
• Wikipedia: Mk 2 grenade
• Wikipedia: M26 grenade
• Wikipedia: Bob cut
• Wikipedia: Lob (haircut)
• Wikipedia: Short hair
• Wikipedia: Bunches
• Wikipedia: Pigtail
• Wikipedia: Asymmetric cut
• Wikipedia: Ponytail
• Wikipedia: Long hair
• Wikipedia: Hime cut
• Wikipedia: Type 1 camouflage (Japanese)
• Wikipedia: Type 66 helmet
• Wikipedia: Combat Loading Set (Japanese)
• Wikipedia: Type 65 uniform (Japanese)
• Wikipedia: Combat boots (Japanese)
• Wikipedia: Combat Bulletproof Vest (Japanese)
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