Technical

Our Technicals are trained to use certain heavy weaponry, the rocket launcher and flamethrower, to provide critical "cover-busting" and "crowd control" support during firefights.

The Technical class is built around the use of the experimental wrist-mounted “Gauntlet” heavy weapon. Their skills focus on maximizing the output of their specialized armament.

"Rocketeer" type Technicals focus on the rocket launcher, expanding the soldier's capacity, rocket types, accuracy, and raw damage, though the ruins left in a rocket's wake make an unsuitable defensive position should XCOM need to occupy it.

"Fireman" type Technicals overhaul the flamethrower, turning the Technical into the ultimate crowd controller with panic-inducing and specialized firesprays, though such operations demand high mobility and caution to execute, as high cover will disrupt flamethrower attacks.

Technicals can also enjoy a variety of alternate perks  that make them capable riflemen; if the basic functions of the Gauntlet are all you need, a Technical specced in the alternate path makes an excellent rifleman with crowd-blasting options.