Confused on game mechanics

[kolc]

"Skirmisherology is a subgame in itself"
...perhaps the truest statement of all but thanks for all the info on skirmishers...while there are some obvious benefits to skirmishers...there are other more hidden elements that can be significant just beneath the surface...I am learning and the initial hesitation to deploy them is getting less and less...sorry if I high-jacked this thread...but all good info to have