Soldier

The Soldier is the initially available class in the game Tribes: Ascend.

Description
The Soldier is the most well-rounded class, providing players with the Tribes series signature weapon: the powerful Spinfusor. A soldier can fire off only a small amount initially, but can be upgraded to have a larger ammo supply. The soldier also enjoys upgrades to his maximum health, and decreases to the amount of time until he regenerates his health. The backup pistol, the Eagle Pistol, is a last resort weapon that can kill off stragglers. The Soldier can be at home supporting flag captures, defending their base, or destroying the opponents base with their Grenade XL. The class is good for attacking and defending basses as the Energy Pack allows the Soldier to outmaneuver comparable medium armor classes. Although a common class, the Soldier is most certainly well equipped and very dangerous, capable of making a strong stance in any area of the battlefield. The Soldier can also make use of his alternate weapons; engaging enemies at longer range with their Assault Rifle, or skirmishing a bit closer with the Thumper DX. To clear out a room, use Anti-Personnel grenades. These alternate weapons are well suited to all fields of combat and tactics, but really shine in removing multiple infantry from a tight space with hit and run maneuvers.

All in all the Soldier's vast foray of explosive weapons and the ability to handle himself in any area of combat makes him a mainstay on the battlefield and the most accessible class to veteran players and newer players alike.

Loadout

 * Medium Armor
 * Spinfusor
 * Thumper DX
 * Assault Rifle
 * Eagle Pistol
 * Energy Pack
 * Grenade XL
 * Anti-Personnel Grenade

Unlocked Perks
Bounty Hunter: An extra 200 credits are awarded for every kill.

Looter: +50% ammo from ammo pickups.

Bounty Hunter awards the soldier 200 additional credits for every kill he makes, allowing him to use credit abilities more frequently and earlier on in the match. The soldier's Looter perk can be unlocked after purchasing skills that benefit the Spinfusor, and allows him to replenish ammo to a greater degree when he picks up supply capsules. This can be useful when you are away from your base and out of ammunition, and is especially useful when inside an enemy's base.