Specialists

Specialists (more commonly known as Specs) are a unique type of Mercenary.

Many have been "carefully selected and raised from birth to be the ultimate combination of strength, stealth, brilliance, and skill."

Overview
Currently, there are five known Specialists: Codename:Viper, Codename: Scorpion, Codename: Raven & Codename: Hawk. and Combat Arms Brazil exclusive Capitão Souza

All five characters are equipped with "Vest hybrids," which are formally known as "Combat Suits." These unique vests allow a combination of two different vests' statistics (the speed and protection increase/decrease), such as the speed of a light vest and the protection of a medium vest.

Specialists are free to equip themselves with anything in the Weapons category. However, they are unique because the Body category is completely sealed off when using a Specialist, which means they cannot wear Backpacks (a Specialist Backpack License is used istead) or any other body gear. They also have a slot made for a Specialist Items, which can be expanded temporarily by buying a Specialist 2 Slot License.

Unlike most mercenaries, specialists can be purchased with both GP and NX; though players will usually not buy a Specialist and their gear (with GP) because it requires a massive amount of currency for only a short duration.

Impact on the Game
The introduction of Specialists sparked widespread criticism as well as praise. Many players overall were disappointed that these characters had access to special weapons that they themselves could not use, even if they were NX-users themselves.

A few months into the game, the Specialist had become a greatly criticized example of the imbalance between GP and NX users. Specialists were considered to be too unbalanced, with their access to a unique arsenal of items and rather unfair vest combinations. Many players have petitioned to remove the Specialists, or to at least add a "No Specialists" gaming option.

Most Specialists are looked down upon because of their obvious advantage over any other Mercenary or Base Character. Despite this, they are very popular and most games will have 2-3 Specialists at a single time.

Despite the opposition to Specialists (as well as any other NX item), Nexon clearly does not condone using them because it would go against their own profit.

Trivia

 * Every Specialist has been leaked before their released so far.
 * Despite the general consensus that Specialists are overpowered, a low ranking specialist, e.g a 2nd Lieutenant I specialist, is rather underpowered in terms of sheer weaponry, with only one gun and a defensive specialist item (if one even chooses to buy that).
 * 1) However, many say that this could easily be countered with NX purchases.
 * As of the New Blood update, one can buy specs starting at SSG 1
 * Captin Souza is the first specislist not to be named after an animal of prey or have a the word "Codename:" in front of the name.

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Capitão Souza