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- No
One thing that has always bothered me is that Enlisted already has French paratrooper voice lines, but no French paratrooper squad actually uses them. As far as I know, these voice lines remain completely unused in-game.
Reference:
Since the voice work is already in the game, I think it would be a great opportunity to finally add a French airborne squad.
Possible Historical Inspirations
Option 1: Pre-war French Paratroopers (601e / 602e Groupes d’Infanterie de l’Air)
These were France’s first military parachute units, formed before the Battle of France. Their unique uniforms and equipment would make them visually distinct from every other Allied paratrooper currently in the game.
Option 2: Free French SAS
The Free French SAS fought alongside British airborne forces during the liberation of France and would also make an excellent premium or event squad.
Weapon
MAS-36 CR39
The MAS-36 CR39 folding-stock rifle would be a perfect signature weapon for the squad.
Suggested Battle Rating:
- BR I
A BR I paratrooper weapon would also give the Allies an early-war airborne option instead of only higher-tier equipment.
Why This Would Be a Great Addition
- Uses the currently unused French paratrooper voice lines already present in the game.
- Adds a long-requested French airborne squad.
- Introduces the MAS-36 CR39, an iconic French folding-stock paratrooper rifle.
- Provides the Allies with a BR I paratrooper squad, giving more variety to low-BR gameplay.
- Adds another historically interesting French unit with a unique visual identity.
Overall, this would be a relatively efficient addition since part of the work, the French paratrooper voice lines, already exists.