Fireteam Leader

MARINE

Radio Telephone Operator

Difficulty: Medium Supervisors: Squad Leader Rank: Corporal Duties: Deploy orbital drop pods containing advanced munitions and supplies, relay information to CIC, be the backup communications operator. Guides: None Unlock Requirements: 8 hours as any squad roles. Detailed Description: |__________| Your job is to assist the marines by calling down drop pods containing advanced munitions and supplies. You're also meant to relay information on the battlefield to command and update them on the tactical situation. |__________|

Overview

The Squad Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) is a role dedicated to people who are willing to communicate with command and the squad, making the perfect bridge of information and communication from command to ground-side personal and vice versa. The RTO is a Corporal (CPL) who is second in command of the current squad, if there's no SL you will be the next squad leader due to the importance of your job.

Radio Telephone Operator Equipment Rack

Standard EquipmentBeltsPouchesAccessoriesMasks

Equipment:	Description:
USCM Combat Boots	Standard issue combat boots used by the USCM for combat situations.
USCM RTO Fatigues	Standard-issue RTO fatigues, only worn by USCM RTOs.
USCM Combat Gloves	Standard issue insulated marine tactical gloves.
M4 pattern radio operator plate armour	A well tinkered and crafted hybrid of Smart-Gunner mesh and M3 pattern plates. Robust, yet nimble, with room for all your pouches. This armor is worn by Squad Radio Telephone Operators Stats: Armor Melee = 20 Armor Bullet = 20 Armor Bomb = 15 Armor Internal Damage = 20 Armor Bio = 25 Armor Slowdown = 0.55
USCM Headset	Standard issue USCM headset which has an inbuilt HUD for the user that displays marine roles. This headset also has access to the JTAC and Requisition comms channel.
M10 Pattern Marine Helmet	An experimental brain-bucket. A dust ruffle hangs from back instead of the standard lobster shell design. Moderately better at deflecting blunt objects at the cost of humiliation. But who will be laughing at the memorial? Not you, you'll be busy getting medals for your IMPORTANT phone calls. Usually worn by Radio Telephone Operators.
USCM Radio Telephone Pack	A heavy-duty pack, used for telecommunications between central command. Commonly carried by RTOs.
MRE	Standard issue USCM brand Meal Ready-to-Eat, property of the US Colonial Marines. Meant to be consumed in the field, and has an expiration that is at least two decades past your combat life expectancy.
Essential RTO Utilities	A pair of binoculars, with a laser targeting function. It is used to mark an area for CAS or a mortar target to the targeted location. Has a targeting ID for CAS to identify which laser is which. Ctrl + Click a turf to target something. Ctrl + Click designator to stop lasing. Alt + Click designator to switch modes. Laser Designators Different Modes: Rangefinder Mode: After Ctrl + Clicking the desired target a green laser will appear after which that tile's Longitude and Latitude coordinates will be displayed in a pop up menu. Coordinates used for Mortars and Orbital Bombardments CAS Mode: After Ctrl + Clicking the desired target a red laser will appear from which any pilot doing a flyby mission can select this mark as a CAS target. Two packets of eight M89-S Signal Marking Flares. Used for signalling close air support dropships to strafe an area.

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Belt:	Description:
G8-A General Utility Pouch	A small, lightweight pouch that can be clipped onto Armat Systems M3 Pattern armor to provide additional storage. The newer G8-A model, while uncomfortable, can also be clipped around the waist. Can hold more varied items than the standard belts. It is one of the rarer pouches inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. They can hold 3 items.
M276 Pattern Ammo Load Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is the standard variant designed for bulk ammunition-carrying operations. Holds 5 various magazines.
M276 General Pistol Holster Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version has a holster assembly that allows one to carry the M4A3 or the MK88 comfortably secure. It also contains side pouches that can store 9mm or .45 magazines.
M276 Pattern M39 Holster Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is designed for the M39 SMG and features a larger frame to support the gun. Due to its unorthodox design, it isn't a very common sight and is only specially issued.
M276 Pattern M44 Holster Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is for the M44 magnum revolver, along with three pouches for speedloaders. It faintly smells of hay.
Shotgun Shell Load Rig	An ammunition belt designed to hold shotgun shells or individual bullets. Holds 10 handfuls of shells.
M276 Pattern Toolbelt Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version lacks any combat functionality and is commonly used by engineers to transport important tools. This contains all the tools for the Combat Engineers and Maintenance Technicians to do their work.
M276 Pattern M40 HEDP Rig	The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is designed to carry bulk quantities of M40 series of Grenades. It is one of the belt options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.

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Pouch:	Description:
First-Aid Pouch(Refillable Injectors)	Standard issue field aid for all soldiers. Comes pre-loaded with basic medical supplies. Expended autoinjectors can be restocked at a medical vendor on the Almayer and Dropships (sometimes NanoMed machines are functional planetside.) It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet. It contains the following: Bicaridine Kelotane Tramadol Emergency Autoinjector
First-Aid Pouch(Splints, Gauze, Ointment)	Standard issue field aid for all soldiers. Comes pre-loaded with basic medical supplies. Expended autoinjectors can be restocked at a NanoMed on the Almayer and Dropships (sometimes NanoMed machines are functional planetside.) It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.It contains the following: Ointment First-aid autoinjector Gauze Splints
First-Aid Pouch(Pill Packets)	Standard issue field aid for all soldiers. Comes pre-loaded with basic medical supplies. Comes with two packets of 4 pills. One containing Tricordazine and the other with Tramadol. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet. It contains the following: Ointment Tramadol pill packet Tricordazine pill packet Gauze
Flare Pouch	Can hold 8 flares (including activated flare). Refillable with a M94 Flare Pack.
Fuel Pouch	Two rings straps that loop around M240 variety napalm tanks. Handle with care. Can be worn by attaching it to a pocket.
Large General Pouch	A general purpose pouch used to carry small items and also magazines. Contains 3 slot.
Sling Pouch	Keeps a single item attached to a strap, Can contain either an e-tool, motion tracker or any medium-sized device. When an item that was attached to the sling pouch is dropped, It will return to the sling pouch.
Large Pistol Magazine Pouch	Pouch able to hold 6 pistol magazines. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet and is found in Requisitions.
Magazine Pouch	Uncommon issue pouch that can hold three magazines and/or handfuls of shotgun shells. Issued to Medics and Engineers. It is also one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet and is found in the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. Contains 3 slots.
Shotgun Shell Pouch	A shotgun shell pouch. It can contain handfuls of shells, or bullets if you choose to for some reason. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet. Contains 5 slots.
Medical Pouch	Large pouch able to hold a wide array of medical supplies.
Medkit Pouch	Special issue pouch, able to hold a medkit.
Sidearm Pouch	A holster to carry pistols, typically a standard issue M4A3 handgun, or 88M4 Pistol.
Tools Pouch	Designed to hold all your different types of tools. Issued to Engineers, part of the Combat Technician Support Kit, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. Contains 4 slots. Can hold the following items below: Screwdriver Blowtorch Crowbar Wrench Cable Coil Security Access Tuner Wirecutters Entrenching Tool

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Accessories:	Description:
Black Webbing Vest	Robust black synthcotton vest with lots of pockets to hold whatever you need, but cannot hold in hands. Holds 5 small sized items.
Brown Webbing Vest	Worn brownish synthcotton vest with lots of small pockets to unburden your hands. Holds 5 small sized items.
Shoulder Holster	A traditional shoulder holster that can be attached to all uniforms. Can holster any handgun and completes the look of any hard-boiled detective.
Webbing	Sturdy mess of synthcotton belts and buckles, ready to share your burden. Holds 3 small sized items or magazines.
Drop Pouch	A convenient pouch to carry loose items around. Able to hold 2 large items.

Mask:	Description:
File:Gas mask.png Gas Mask	A face-covering mask that can be connected to an air supply. It provides a small amount of head and face resistance against melee and explosive damage. With a fairly high degree of protection against biohazards.
Heat Absorbent Coif	Part of the marine uniform on snow planets. Without one of these or a Rebreather keeping their face warm the bitter cold will slowly freeze them to death. It's a good idea to bring down a few spares in a backpack for those that might've forgotten theirs.

Radio Telephone Operator Gear Rack

AmmunitionExplosivesRestricted FirearmsUtilitiesRadio Keys

Magazine:	Description:
L42A Armor Piercing Magazine Costs:10 points	Holds twenty five (25) 10x24mm AP rifle rounds. Has better armor penetration, but lower overall damage. Uses the same caliber bullets as armor piercing M41A magazines, so it can be refilled using bullets from armor piercing M41A magazines.
M39 Armor Piercing Magazine Costs:10 points	Holds forty eight (48) 10x20mm AP rounds. Has better armor penetration, but lower overall damage.
M39 Extended Magazine Costs:10 points	Holds seventy two (72) 10x20mm rounds. Holds more ammunition than the standard magazines.
M41A Armor Piercing Magazine Costs:10 points	Holds forty (40) 10x24mm AP rifle rounds. Has better armor penetration, but lower overall damage.
M41A Extended Magazine Costs:10 points	Holds sixty (60) 10x24mm rifle rounds. Holds more ammunition than the standard magazines.
M44 heavy speed Loader Costs:10 points	Holds seven (7) .44 rounds. Has lesser damage than the standard M44 Speed loader but gives a weakened stun and knock-back effect.
M4A3 Hollow Point Magazines Costs:5 points	Holds nine (9) 9mm pistol rounds. Has lower overall penetration but better damage. Smartgunner belts come with one magazine. More can be obtained through the Surplus Ammo Crate which can be ordered by Requisitions.
M4A3 Armour Piercing Magazines Costs:5 points	Holds nine (9) 9mm pistol rounds. Has better armour penetration, but lower overall damage.

Note:You have 45 points to spend on additional items.

Weapon:	Description:
M40 HEDP High Explosive Packet	Contains three HEDP high explosive grenades. Costs 18 points.
M40 HIDP Incendiary Packet	Contains three HIDP incendiary grenades. Costs 18 points.
M40 HPDP White Phosphorus Packet	Contains three HPDP white phosphorus grenades. Costs 18 points.
M40 HSDP Smoke Packet	Contains three HSDP smoke grenades. Costs 9 points.
M74 AGM-Frag Airburst Packet	Contains three AGM-F airburst grenades. Costs 20 points.
M74 AGM-Incendiary Airburst Packet	Contains three AGM-I incendiary grenades. Costs 20 points.
M74 AGM-Hornet Airburst Packet	Contains four AGM-H hornet grenades. Costs 20 points.
M20 Mine Box	Contains three claymores. Can also be acquired via Requisitions or asking a Squad Engineer if they have spare. Costs 20 points.

Note:You have 45 points to spend on additional items.

Weapon:	Description:
VP78 Pistol	A restricted weapon case containing the VP-78, A massive, formidable automatic handgun chambered in 9mm squash-head rounds. VP-78 Pistol VP-78 Magazine (9mm) VP-78 Magazine (9mm) Costs 10 points.
SU-6 Smartpistol	A restricted weapon case containing the SU-6 Smartpistol, an IFF-based sidearm currently undergoing field testing in the Colonial Marines. SU-6 Smartpistol SU-6 Smartpistol Magazine SU-6 Smartpistol Magazine M276 Pattern SU-6 Smart Pistol Holster Rig Costs 15 Points.
M41AE2 Heavy Pulse Rifle	A restricted weapon case containing the M41AE2 Heavy Pulse Rifle, A large squad support weapon capable of laying down sustained supressing fire from a mounted position. M41AE2 Heavy Pulse Riflel M41AE2 Ammo Box M41AE2 Holo-Targeting Ammo Box Costs 30 points.
M79 Grenade Launcher	A restricted weapon case containing the M79 Grenade Launcher, A heavy, low-angle 40mm grenade launcher. It's been in use since the Vietnam War, though this version has been modernized with an IFF enabled micro-computer. The wooden furniture is, in fact, made of painted hardened polykevlon. M79 Grenade Launcher Star Shell Packet Hornet Shell Packet HIRR Baton Slug Packet Costs 30 points.

Supplies:	Description:
Binoculars Costs: 5 Points	A military-issued pair of binoculars. There is nothing special about this pair of binoculars.
Fulton Device Costs: 10 Points	A system used by the USCM for retrieving objects of interest on the ground from a AUD-25 dropship. Can be used to extract unrevivable corpses or crates, typically lasting around 3 minutes in the air. There are 20 uses in the stack.
Large Magazine Pouch Costs:10 points	Special issue pouch that can hold up to four magazines and/or handfuls of shotgun shells. Issued to Squad Leaders and Specialists. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet and can be ordered by Requisitions. Contains 4 slots.
Motion Detector Costs:15 points	The Motion Detector highlights anything not wearing an ID that is on your screen and a few tiles off screen. For example, if an alien is on the other side of a wall, it will be highlighted and give off a high-pitched pinging sound. Hold the motion tracker in your hand or store it in your belt slot, and turn it on either by clicking on it or Z (in hotkey mode). Motion Tracker Range Modes: You can cycle through two different range modes, Long Range and Short Range by right clicking the motion detector and then clicking on Toggle Range Mode. Long Range: The motion detector will detect movement on your whole screen and further at a slow rate. Short Range: The motion tracker covers a smaller amount of your screen but detects movement at a faster rate.
Plastique Explosive Costs:10 points	C4 is typically issued to Squad Leaders, Specialists (Using the Demolitions Loadout), Engineers and Responders. C4 is primarily used for quickly breaking into secure buildings, but its also the most effective method to destroy alien tunnels. The minimum time that can be set on a charge is 10 seconds and detonates in a 5 meter radius. Requires the Trained level of engineering to plant C4.
Sensor Mate medical Hud Costs:15 points	When worn, allows you to see marines and other personnel's health bars, essentially giving you at quick glance an idea of what condition they are in. If the bar's empty, the patient's dead - yet if they still have a little thunderbolt icon next to the bar, they can still be brought back to life with a defibrillator.
M2 Night Vision Goggles Costs:30 points	Grants you the ability to see in the dark at the expense of battery power.This item is fragile and can break if you are slashed in the head. If broken you will need an engineer to repair it using a screwdriver.
Roller Bed Costs:5 points	Allows you to quickly transport injured marines and other personnel across the battlefield. Can be folded up when not in use. You can attach a body bag or a stasis bag onto a roller bed for faster transportation To fold it, drag it to yourself when not occupied
Large General Pouch Costs:15 points	A general purpose pouch used to carry more small items and also magazines. Contains 3 slots.
Shoulder Holster Costs:15 points	A traditional shoulder holster that can be attached to all uniforms. Can holster any handgun and completes the look of any hard-boiled detective.
H5 Pattern M2132 Machete Scabbard Costs:5 points	A large leather scabbard used to carry an M2132 machete. It can be strapped to the back or the armor.
H6B pattern M2132 machete scabbard Costs:15 points	A large leather scabbard used to carry a M2132 machete. It can be strapped to the pouch slot.
Mini Extinguisher Costs:5 points	A portable fire extinguisher, highly useful for saving inventory space compared to the traditional extinguisher.
Whistle Costs:5 points	A whistle, usually reserved for Squad leaders and the Command Staff, to help coordinate marines. To use the whistle you can click on it while it's in your hand or you can wear it in your mask slot and then click it with an empty hand. Click and drag to take it out of your mask slot.
Welding Goggles Costs:5 Points	A pair of Welding Goggles. Goes on the eyes slot.
Powerloader Certification Costs:45 points	A pamphlet that grants +1 to the powerloader skill, allowing you to use the powerloader.
Large Shotgun Shell Pouch Costs: 10 points	It can contain more handfuls of shells, or bullets if you choose to for some reason. A large shotgun shell pouch. It can contain handfuls of shells, or bullets if you choose to for some reason. Contains 7 slots.

Note:You have 45 points to spend on additional items.

Radio Keys:	Description:
Engineering Radio Encryption Key Costs:5 points	An encryption key for a radio headset, Allowing you to access the engineering channel with :n.
Tactics Radio Encryption Key Costs:5 points	An encryption key for a radio headset, Allowing you to access the tactics channel with :t.
JTAC Radio Encryption Key Costs:5 points	An encryption key for a radio headset, Allowing you to access the JTAC channel with :j.
Supply Radio Encryption Key Costs:5 points	An encryption key for a radio headset, Allowing you to access the supply channel with :u.

Relaying Information

Since you have access to all communications, its recommended that you relay information directly to the CIC. With a constant update on the battlefield, they'll be able to make better informed decisions.

You'll also be able to coordinate with other support elements like CAS and Requisitons.

Abilities: Orders

You will only gain the ability to use these orders once you have been set as the Acting Squad Leader, when your Squad Leader perishes.

Orders are a timed active ability that characters trained in leadership can activate. The duration of the ability is related to how high the character's leadership skill is, an example being that the Commanding Officer's order will last longer than a Squad leader's order. The leadership skill also determines the intensification of the ability, the higher it is, the more intense the effects of the order are on surrounding players. Note that these abilities do not stack and that the abilities cover your visual view range and no further.

Orders:	Description:
Move!	Increased mobility and chance to dodge projectiles.
Hold!	Increased resistance to pain and combat wounds.
Focus!	Increased gun accuracy and effective range.

Your Skillset

To find out about how the skill system works head over to the skills system page.

Further Reading

Guide to the Radio Telephone Operator: Communications Expert - By Nihad7