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IN SEARCH OF WISDOM - Hacking in RTF In this series I reflect on the game of Infinity, as well the place of Ramah Taskforce in it.   Hacking (or infowar, as it's also known), is one of the most interesting aspects of Infinity . Your soldiers are not only clashing against their enemies in the physical world with bullets and blades, but also in the virtual reality with Hacking Programs ! While Ramah Taskforce is in the enviable position of being able to field entirely unhackable strike teams for little loss in performance, there are almost always dangers to be avoided and rewards to be reaped by winning the infowar battle in a game of Infinity, so forgoing Hacking shouldn't be your go to solution all the time! Before we get any further, I'd highly recommend the extensive Hacking Article written for Under Bourak's Sun and the Bromad Academy by HeadChime for those readers who are unfamiliar with cyberwar in N4 - this piece is an excellent beginner's guide to Hacking...

THE EXCELLENCE OF CONFIDENCE - Nahabs in RTF In the Unit Focus series I take a look at the different units that make up the Ramah Taskforce, and try to answer why, not if, you should include them in your lists. Nahab apparently translates as " a marauder " or " a predator ", and even though I was unable to confirm the linquistics, these titles sure fit the RTF's primary midboard power piece. The Nahab combines versatile weaponry, advanced deployment rules, and second generation supersoldier abilities in a deadly, yet surprisingly economical package. These genetically enhanced soldiers can serve as Parachutist attack pieces or as Infiltrating skirmishers, excelling at both tasks. No wonder the supersoldier program that produces these fighters is called Nayib - Excellence. Touch Down and Start Running! The Nahab has a strong stat line and a lot of special rules (the same of which can be said about all of the Ramah's supersoldiers). Let's start with ...