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[TheSaberTooth]

In my newest fortress, after some time, a goblin ambush arrived on my doorstep, along with a elven caravan, which the goblins proceed to slaughter. (Not that that was a big loss)

I send my military over to take out the trash, but then I see a lone female breaton (Modded race i'm playing as) by the name of Hibor Siezedmines begin to fill some goblins with bolts.

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As you can see, I have a couple of modded things

While she was doing that, a WEAPONSMITH who thought it would be fun to go hunting for a while triggers a second ambush of bow goblins.

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It didnt end well for him... He lived though.

After that, the military cleaned up. What i'm wondering is why these two civilians didn't turn tail and run?

Do Hunters usually fight back when attacked?

[ImagoDeo]

Hunters do have a tendency to shoot stuff, yes.

[Sutremaine]

Any dwarf with a crossbow will use it on an enemy in range. It's generally useful to arm civilians, though in situations with tough but slow enemies (undead, unliving, slow FBs) they'd be better off running away.

[smurfingtonthethird]

I've actually had situations with hunters saving my fortress. The legendary hunters can be especially badass.

[Di]

Yeah, anyone capable of ranged attack will do so before running.
Sometimes it's good, especially when ambush pops out right in a middle of surface clean-up.
Sometimes it's bad, I've lost a few armed citizens because goblins managed to get rather close to them before being spotted.