Editing Dirtbag

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a light scout and obstruction unit from the [[Shieldbot Factory]].{{ Infobox zkunit
| name = Dirtbag
| defname = shieldscout
| description = Box of Dirt
| image = http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldscout.png
| icontype = clogger
| cost = 30
| hitpoints = 600
| movespeed = 84
| turnrate = 396
| sight = 600
| transportable = Light
| weapons = 
	{{ Infobox zkweapon
	| name = Headbutt
	| type = BeamLaser
	| damage = 55
	| reloadtime = 1.90
	| dps = 29
	| range = 50
	| special1 = Instantly hits
	| special2 = Ignores shields
	| special3 = Water capable
	| special4 = Passes through ground
	}}
| abilities = 
	{{ Infobox zkability jump
	| range = 400
	| reload = 10
	| speed = 180
	| midairjump = No
	}}
	{{ Infobox zkability line
	| customdata1 = Instant self-destruction
	}}
}}==Description==
The Dirtbag exists to block enemy movement and generally get in the way. They are so dedicated to this task that they release their dirt payload upon death to form [[Terraform|little annoying mounds]]. While waiting for their fate Dirtbags enjoy headbutting and scouting.

= Tactics and Strategy =
Highly utilitarian, literally dirt-cheap. Annoying. The Dirtbag can serve in a number of ways and sometimes turns out to be a game-changing unit.

While a bit slower then a [[Bandit]], Dirtbags are also twice as cheap, and have an ability to jump, which, combined with having the same vision radius, turns them into a great scout early game. As a last ditch effor, Dirtbag can try to self-detonate on enemies metal-spots, restricting the [[mex]] construction. Kinda annoying.

As such, Dirtbags also serve as excellent screens against units such as [[Widow]]s or [[Phantom]]s, but they will require some fire-support to completely drive-off the enemy. They also one-shot [[Flea]]s. Irritating, huh.

The Dirtbag can turn game for [[Hovercraft Platform]] and [[Tank Foundry]] players into a clumsy mess. After death, Dirtbags spawn a [[Terraform|little ugly mound]], about the height of their legs. In-mass, this can turn the battlefield into a claustrophobic unreadable horror of a terrain, providing you with a cheap terraforming option, and a huge advantage if you or your allies switch into [[Spider Factory]]. Beware, that the mounds will form wherever the Dirtbag dies, and will potentially restrict your [[Radar Tower|radar]] vision. Pesky little things.

Finally, Dirtbags can draw fire, helping during charges on [[Stinger]]s and other defences alike, being a target for [[Lance]]s, clog up [[Jugglenaut]]s in pull-mode, draw-out [[Imp]]s and a lot more. When someone hits you, try throwing some dirt in their face, turns out it might just help.
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