The Foreign Volunteer is a unique gunpowder unit of the Boer civilization from the Scramble for Africa scenario in Civilization V: Brave New World. It replaces the Rifleman.
Game Info[]
Rifleman that specializes in defense and heals whenever it kills its opponent. Only the Boer Republics can build it.
- Special traits:
- Heals 25 Damage If Kills a Unit
- Strong Defense
Strategy[]
Boer Republics Rifleman replacement. It is weaker than a normal rifleman attacking, but stronger defending. It also partially heals after killing its opponents.
Civilopedia entry[]
There was much sympathy outside the British Empire for the Boer Republic during the second Boer War (1899-1902) and foreign volunteers arrived to help in their fight.