In the novel Metro 2035, Miller states that after the battle for the bunker the order had significant losses, with only 59 Rangers surviving.

It is possible that the order has more than 100 people, but some may be dedicated specialists such as technicians and engineers, wounded rangers, and members deployed elsewhere, meaning that there is roughly 100 combat ready members that can be drawn upon, but there are more in total. One ranger in D6 asks another ranger what their strength is, guessing around 200. They are the best of the best and a frequent comparison is five red soldiers are equivalent to one Ranger. What they lack in size, however, they make up for being the greatest warriors in the whole Metro. This is very small, even compared to Reich standards. The order have approximately 100 combat ready members due mostly to the fact that they only take in the best of the best. While the Rangers have a wide variety of skilled specialists, they act mainly as an infantry force. The group contains a elite sniper squad, one member being Anna, and a small demolition squad as seen in D6. The group uses more front line riflemen tactics though exceptions exist. The Rangers maintain and keep their infantry the strongest. On terms of the Rangers' tactical methods, they are geared towards specializing in multiple uses of weaponry. Also, several Rangers, including Artyom, are seen wearing the Heavy suit as well. Artyom and Anna are both seen wearing the hazard suit. The distinctive helmet is also sometimes used in conjunction with a Russian K6-3 helmet, balaclavas, and woolen caps. The rangers use a mix of dark blue jumpsuits with armored vests, and an urban-camouflaged body armor. In the sequel and Redux, the Rangers' armor has had a drastic change, the only thing remaining the same being their combat helmet. This uniform is usually dotted with ammunition pouches, med-kits, knives, and a few rangers wear it with a hood. In Metro 2033, almost all Rangers, except Vladimir, are seen wearing a uniform consisting of a heavy sherpa lined jacket, combat trousers and boots, a heavy chest armor, spalders, and the iconic Ranger helmet. Throughout the Metro games the Rangers wear a distinctive set of uniforms. Due to their alliance with Polis, they also are able to understand a lot of pre-war scientific knowledge about technology or biology since D6 and Polis are only two stations able to analyze and understand the bio-weapon unleashed by the Red Line. While the Rangers have a superior armory over any in the metro, their mechanics also make sure that they have a steady supply of well maintained vehicles, both rail within the Metro and off-road on the surface. Pre-war weapons are maintained by the most skilled gunsmiths the Metro can offer, giving them a Kalash over a Bastard. Most of them were soldiers and technicians before the 2013 apocalypse, giving them an advantage in understanding various pieces of equipment. What the rangers lack in number, they make up for in technological standards and are considered to be the most technologically advanced in the whole metro system along with Polis. One is located near the Smolenskaya station, and the other near Oktyabrskaya station.Īfter the Battle for the Bunker and during the events of 2035, the Rangers moved their permanent base to Smolenskaya station, close to Polis, and to Arbat, where Miller has set up his HQ. The Rangers maintain two permanent base located in churches on the surface, both known as Sparta. However, in Metro: Last Light, after the discovery of D6 they make their main base there.

In both the Metro 2033 book and game, their main base is Polis. The Spartans maintain a large amount of bases and outpost throughout the Metro.

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