Squadristi

Description
Squadristi are only available to the Blackshirt Legione and must be unlocked before they can requistioned.

Squadristi make up the combat arm of the fascist Blackshirt militia. In contrast to most Italian infantry, Squadristi have very good morale and are quite expensive to field. The four-man squad is equipped with four Beretta 38 submachine guns, which are excellent close to medium range weapons. With each level of veterancy Squadristi become more difficult to rout, making them excellent units with which to assault defensive positions.

Beretta 38 Submachine Gun
The Beretta 38 is the best submachine available to any faction, even outperforming the Allied Thompson. It is exceptionally accurate at close range, and has the greatest maximum range of any SMG, although it still falls well short of rifles and light machine guns.

Fanaticism
Squadristi are completely committed to the cause of fascism, and are willing to lay down their lives to defeat the enemies of Il Duce. While this ability is active, Squadristi are immune to suppression and deal 1.25x damage, although they also suffer 1.25x damage and 1.25x received accuracy in return.

Anti-Tank Grenade
After they are unlocked in the Command Menu, Squadristi gain the ability to throw anti-tank grenades. These heavy grenades have very short range but are quite powerful, able to pierce the armor of most tanks. One AT grenade is usually sufficient to destroy a light vehicle, but better armored targets can take several hits.