Whilst the Shadow Knights are the most famous bounty hunters, they are only some of the forces used by the Guild in battle. The independents often lack the equipment and training of the Shadow Knights but they are skilled fighters with many years experience. They make perfect scouts for the Legions, often possessing a local knowledge that makes them extremely valuable – and of course they are considerably cheaper than the BaraDyne Institute rates. Usually equipped with Sniper Rifles or extended range Laser Rifles they are well suited to dealing with enemy forces from a distance. For close up work they’ll use a variety of death dealing weapons including conventional, laser, and in very rare cases, plasma weapons.