Summary

Spear Throwers are an improved ranged unit when compared to their civilian counterparts. The quickest Bubbs are specially trained for roles such as messengers and skirmishers, with speed being important as Bubbs lack a mounted alternative.

To throw a spear, more precision is required than a rock. To throw a spear accurately a Bubb twists their little arms and legs, with this act of torsion they shoot the projectile forward point-first.

Tactics

Spear Throwers deal more damage than if they were to be garrsionned in a base stats Tower, so be sure to be civilians or Spearbubbs in Towers instead.

If struggling with defenses early-game, you can kite enemy forces with the Spear Throwers as they are excellent skirmishers. Be sure to invest a couple techs in Speed first.

Cheapest unit in the game energy-wise. These units can orchestrate an effective rush when you have enough gold.

Trivia

2 Spear Throwers have a chance to spawn for free if running the 'New Frontier' economy type.