What does a skirmisher bases look like.

[terrys]

I had a great time, especially when my Opolchenie militia broke his Superior Austrian Currassiers

A definate feather in their cap!
I should point out that the cuirassiers had just rallied from being broken and were standing on the edge of the table still wavering.
These supposed 'veterans' had failed to recover back to disrupted in the previous move. They've now been relegated to Dragoons.

[deadtorius]

I am also considering on giving up on my Austrian Cuirassiers as they are expensive and have not ever done much for me. The Light Horse is fast and seems to have better luck.

[bahdahbum]

They fire as 2 skirmisher units

Hy Terry,

Could you be more explicit . As it is written , one might think that a light infantry unit in tactical fires as 2 units

I suppose you mean ; in extended line , a SK unit fires as 2 SK units . I do not have my rules with me but I fail to see the advantage of being in SK extended line . A Simple extended libe gives you more firepower .

[terrys]

Could you be more explicit . As it is written , one might think that a light infantry unit in tactical fires as 2 units

Not sure how you come to this conclusion - Units in tactical only ever fire as a single unit whatever the range.

I suppose you mean ; in extended line , a SK unit fires as 2 SK units . I do not have my rules with me but I fail to see the advantage of being in SK extended line . A Simple extended libe gives you more firepower .

A skirmisher unit in extended line fires as 2 units AT CLOSE RANGE. They still only fire as skirmishers (3 dice for a small unit, 4 for large) .... and they still take the -POA for skirmishers firing at close range.
The obvious advantages of being in skirmish formation are:
> Movement through rough terrain
> Movement in general
> Easier to enter buildings
> Reduced casualties from shooting
> The ability to evade if charged

The only advantage of being in extended line is to cover more area - which may be helpful in blocking your opponents 2nd moves, or to provide protection from shooting for more units behind. It's not a formation I use very often!

[bahdahbum]

by a SK unit : an irregular light infantry unit .

A Light infantry unit will, mostly ) not be in SK but in extended line . Unless they want to flee the battle

As to how I did conclude they might shoot as 2 units : I know they will shoot as one unit, but the way you wrote your answer could - imo - lead to another interpretation