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C&C Generals/Zero Hour FAQ/Walkthrough
For the PC
By Raining Metal
Version 1.09
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>Table of Contents <
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Version History
2.0 Basics
2.1 Factions
2.2 Units
2.3 Structures
2.4 Upgrades
2.5 General Abilities
2.6 Specialist Generals (ZH Only)
3.00 First Campaign Walkthrough
3.10 China First Campaign
3.11 China 1 "The Dragon Awakes"
3.12 China 2 "Hong Kong Crisis"
3.13 China 3 "A Flood Of Violence"
3.14 China 4 "Broken Alliances"
3.15 China 5 "Scorched Earth"
3.16 China 6 "Dead In Their Tracks"
3.17 China 7 "Nuclear Winter"
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3.20 GLA First Campaign
3.21 GLA 1 "Black Rain"
3.22 GLA 2 "Grand Theft Phsyco"
3.23 GLA 3 "True Crime: Astana City"
3.24 GLA 4 "Down From The Skies"
3.25 GLA 5 "Toxin Trade"
3.26 GLA 6 "Rebel Rebellion"
3.27 GLA 7 "Dark Destruction"
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3.30 USA First Campaign
3.31 USA 1 "Final Justice"
3.32 USA 2 "Treasure Hunt"
3.33 USA 3 "Guardian Angel"
3.34 USA 4 "Stormbringer"
3.35 USA 5 "Blue Eagle"
3.36 USA 6 "Desperate Union"
3.37 USA 7 "Last Call"
4.00 Second Campaign Walkthrough (ZH Only)
4.10 USA Second Campaign
4.11 USA 1 "Global Security"
4.12 USA 2 "Defending The Docks"
4.13 USA 3 "Snow Fall"
4.14 USA 4 "Black Gold"
4.15 USA 5 "Area Fifty-Two"
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4.20 GLA Second Campaign
4.21 GLA 1 "The Great Escape"
4.22 GLA 2 "Hidden Agenda"
4.23 GLA 3 "On The Waterfront"
4.24 GLA 4 "Jarmen Kell And The Forty Theives"
4.25 GLA 5 "Sneak Attack"
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4.30 China Second Campaign
4.31 China 1 "The Dragon Unleashed"
4.32 China 2 "Defending The Fire"
4.33 China 3 "Liberation"
4.34 China 4 "Burning Skies"
4.35 China 5 "The Dragon's Destiny"
5.0 General's Challenge Campaign (ZH Only)
5.1 Air Force Granger
5.2 Tank Kwai
5.3 Toxin Thrax
5.4 Laser Townes
5.5 Nuclear Tao
5.6 Stealth Kassad
5.7 SW Alexander
5.8 Boss Leang
6.0 Multiplayer
6.1 Skirmish
6.2 LAN
6.3 Online
6.4 Honours
7.0 And The Rest!
7.1 F.A.Q.
7.2 Email Guide
7.3 Website List
7.4 Credits
7.5 Legal Disclaimer
To search for the section wanted in this Guide, Highlight the Number beside the
subject (Such as 3.3) and press Ctrl + C, then F, and then V. This will
activate a finding system to look for the text put in (in this case, a number
with a decimal) and simply click “Next”.
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1.0 > Introduction <
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Hello readers! Raining Metal goes RTS! I've made this guide because I loved the
C&C Series so much, and this is one of the best RTSes ever. Now let's go to the
guide, shall we?
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1.1 > Version History <
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Version 1.09
FINALLY completed the Nuclear Winter Walkthrough.
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Version 1.08
Added a tip on "Final Justice" from Viro.
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Version 1.07
Added new ASCII art to the title.
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Version 1.06
Added a tip on "Last Call" from Secsron.
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Version 1.05
Added an alternate strategy for "Blue Eagle" by Proto. Added Taylor Carmichael
to the credits (how sheepish of me).
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Version 1.04
Added another tip for "Rebel Rebellion" by N00bKefka.
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Version 1.03
Added a tip for "Rebel Rebellion" by Natanz Loetawan.
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Version 1.02
Added tips for getting the "Ultimate Honour" by Lukas "Nox" Diem.
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Version 1.01
Added a few hints by Ricci Santiago.
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Version 1.00
Added minor information on LAN and Online Multiplayer, and added contributions
sent by John "pro_gamerz_93" Livingston.
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Version 0.98
General tips available for the last Chinese mission in its first campaign by
Taylor Carmichael.
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Version 0.95
The initial release. I just need a Walkthrough on the last Chinese mission in
its first Campaign and some information on LAN and Online multiplayer.
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2.0 > Basics <
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Here are the basics for the everyday RTS, as well as some specific hints for
this game.
-There's always a certain supply called money. This is used to build Structures
and make units and purchase upgrades. The second, called Power, is to maintain
a steady amount of electricity for many Structures. If the Power demand is
higher than what's available, the radar will go out, and some defences will be
powered down!
-Usually, there's some Tech Structures in the map. If they are captured, the
owning side gets their reward. Each type of Tech Structure has its own
function. Other neutral Structures can be garrisoned by Infantry.
-Combat units will gain experience whenever they kill an enemy. Once they reach
the next level, they receive a gold stripe. One stripe (Veteran) increases
their firing rate. Two stripes (Elite) allow them to automatically heal. Three
stripes (Heroic) increase their damage. Generals can also acheive advanced
ranks. Whenever they get promoted, they earn another point (Rank 5 awards 3
points). Generals can only get certain abilities at certain ranks.
-Sometimes, there's a Black Shroud covering unexplored terrain. If a friendly
unit goes towards it, the Shroud will unwind and reveal more of the map. If a
unit leaves the area, then that part of the map will be covered by a lighter
fog, called "The Fog Of War". This shows Buildings and terrain, but hides
units.
-Units can Guard, Attack-Move, or use other special abilities. Guarding makes
them guard the area from enemies, including hostile Structures. Attack-Move
makes the unit move to the area, as well as attacking other targets on the way.
-Each side has a Super Weapon, and each has a certain recharge timer. Once it
reaches zero, it can be used. If the power is low, then Particle Cannon and
Nuclear Missile Silo timers will freeze.
-When wounded or damaged, units can enter Barrackses, War Factories/Arms
Dealers, and Air Fields to heal themselves at their respective Structures. Even
Worker units can heal themselves!
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2.1 > Factions <
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There are three sides in the game, each one having its strengths and
weaknesses.
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United States
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The USA are the most versitalle army of the three. They are also the most high-
tech. Along with those, no other faction can match the USA in airpower. The USA
excels in quality with the most balanced kind of units. However, with a slow
moving economy, casualties for the USA will be more serious and costly. It
takes a lot of money to keep America functioning.
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China
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Chinese armies are very powerful with straightforward brute force, and can
produce their units in large numbers. Their Aircraft is made of the essentials
in that category, and the Dragon provides plenty of ways to produce Infantry.
Unfortunately for them, the Chinese Empire lacks speedy units, which can hamper
their scouting abilities, and can be rushed by other armies.
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Global Liberation
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The Global Liberation Army, or the GLA are very resourceful and can gain money
from almost anything! They make use of what's left of their victims, and use
biological weapons, suicide bombers, and stealthy spies to outdo their
oppresors. None of their buildings require power either. The vulnerable side of
this faction is that their units initially come in poor quality, and do not
have the use of Aircraft.
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2.2 > Units <
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Units are what attack other enemy units and Structures. They are vital to,
well, everything! Note that most Aircraft will need to return to a friendly
Air Field to restock on its weapons. Some Helicopter-based Aircraft, like the
Comanche, do not need to return to an Air Field unless for repairs.
Infantry can be run over by all vehicles.
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United States
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All USA Armour (except for the Dozer) can use up to one Drone for extra
support. They are usually the first targets for Anti-Aircraft attacks, and can
be used to draw fire away.
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*Dozer*
*******
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Build Structures, Remove Mines.
Role: Worker.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1000.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Dozers are vital to building a base. Dozers can also remove Mines, Demo, and
Booby Traps.
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*Ranger*
********
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Clear Garrisoned Structures, Capture Buildings.
Role: Main Infantry.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Grenade.
Good Versus: Infantry, Garrisoned Buildings.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $225.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Flash Bangs, Chemical Suits, Capture Building, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Rangers are the main Infantry for the USA. They have the best quality over the
other types of main Infantry. Along with good training, they can also use Flash
Bangs to fire from a longer range and can clear out Fortified Structures.
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*Missile Defender*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Secondary Infantry.
Weapon Type: Rocket.
Good Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $300.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Chemical Suits, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Missile Defenders are the secondary Infantry for the American Army. Of the
three Rocket Infantry, this one is the most effective against tanks, as they
can use laser sights to fire at Tanks faster.
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*Pilot*
*******
Class: Infantry.
Role: Veterancy Transfer.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Everything.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: N/A.
Requires: N/A.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
When experienced USA Armour or Aircraft is destroyed, a Pilot escapes and can
be used to enter a vehicle to make use of his veterancy.
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*Pathfinder*
************
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Scout.
Role: Special Infantry, Detector.
Weapon Type: Sniper.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Detectors, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: When Passive.
Cost: $800.
Requires: General's Ability.
Upgrades: Chemical Suits, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
A Pathfinder, when stationary, can be a lethal Infantry killer. Because he can
detect stealth as well as being stealthed, he can be essential for the USA
defences, especially when inside a Fire Base. The can also make good scouts.
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*Col. Burton*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Base Infiltration.
Role: Hero.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Explosive.
Good Versus: Infantry, Armour, Structures.
Bad Versus: Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Yes.
Cost: $1500.
Requires: Strategy Centre.
Upgrades: Chemical Suits, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
The average hero belongs to the USA in the form of Burton. Like James Bond, he
can kill Infantry very fast with his machine gun, which can also be effective
against Armour. Burton can also plant explosives on Armour and Structures.
Lastly, he can assassinate an enemy soldier with his knife. Burton will lose
his cover when he fires his gun or plants an explosive.
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*Crusader*
**********
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour.
Role: Main Armour.
Weapon Type: Shell.
Good Versus: Armour, Structures.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $900.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Composite Armour, Drone Armour, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
The USA Crusader can outdo its counterparts, and can do the most damage as well
as taking a lot of it. Crusaders in high numbers can be lethal.
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*Humvee*
********
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry.
Role: Secondary Armour, Transport.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Rocket, Infantry.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $700.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: TOW Missile, Drone Armour, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
These fast vehicles can carry up to five Infantry and they can shoot out of it.
Along with them, the Humvee carries a mounted gun, which is best used on
Infantry. With the TOW Missile, it can also do some damage to Armour and
Aircraft.
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*Ambulance*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Heal Infantry.
Role: Savior, Transport.
Weapon Type: Anti-Biological, Heal.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Everything.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $600.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Drone Armour.
Games: Both.
An Ambulance is mainly used to heal up to three Infantry inside, and to clear
out biological messes. They are often useful when there are no nearby
Barrackses or Hospitals available.
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*Sentry Drone*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Scout, Anti-Infantry.
Role: Detector.
Weapon Type: Bullet.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: When Passive.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Sentry Drone Gun, Advanced Training.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
Sentry Drones is much like the Pathfinder, except that it requires an upgrade
to fend for itself. It can also be good for defending camps and scouting out
areas.
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*Avenger*
*********
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Support, Savior.
Weapon Type: High-Tech.
Good Versus: Aircraft, Rockets.
Bad Versus: Armour, Infantry.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $2000.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Drone Armour, Advanced Training.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
Avengers are the only "instant" Anti-Air weapon for the USA, and they can do
that job well. The other function is that it points a laser at its target,
allowing other units attacking that target fire faster. The extra feature is
the small laser, which can destroy enemy rockets.
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*Tomahawk Missile*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Missile.
Good Versus: Defences, Structures.
Bad Versus: Armour, Infantry, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Strategy Centre.
Upgrades: Drone Armour, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Tomahawk Missiles are the main Artillery for this faction. They launch a
missile that can do extreme damage. It is vulnerable to close targets and
should be protected by other units.
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*Microwave Tank*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: High-Tech.
Good Versus: Defences, Structures.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Strategy Centre.
Upgrades: Drone Armour.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
An alternative to Artillery is the Microwave Tank. Its beam can disable a
structure, primarily defences, and can allow other units to attack it without
harm. Infantry can get killed in its microwave field.
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*Paladin Tank*
**************
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour.
Role: Ultimate Armour, Savior.
Weapon Type: Shell.
Good Versus: Armour, Infantry, Structures.
Bad Versus: Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1100.
Requires: General's Ability.
Upgrades: Composite Armour, Drone Armour, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
These tanks are powerful and can deal and take more damage than the Crusader.
With a laser, it can blind Infantry and destroy Missiles like the Avenger. With
those features, they can make great tank leaders.
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*Chinook*
*********
Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Money Maker.
Role: Worker, Transport.
Weapon Type: Infantry.
Good Versus: Garrisoned Buildings.
Bad Versus: Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Countermeasures.
Games: Both.
Chinooks are the supply gatherer of the USA. Although costly, they are the most
in quality, because not only do they gather the most resources, they can
transport units and can drop Rangers into Garrisoned Buildings, clearing them
out entirely. Up to eight Infantry's space can be inside a Chinook. Two of
these helicopters should be used for each supply area. Collects $600 per trip.
********
*Raptor*
********
Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Main Aircraft.
Weapon Type: Rocket.
Good Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Infantry.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1400.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Laser Missiles, Countermeasures, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Raptors make up most of the Air Force for the USA. They carry four rockets to
fire at, and can shoot them at any target. For this reason, they should be used
to defend against other Aircraft.
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*Comanche*
**********
Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Armour.
Role: Secondary Aircraft.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Rocket.
Good Versus: Infantry, Armour.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Rocket Pods, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Comanches are basic attack Helicopters, with a mounted gun to shoot at Infantry
and can carry up to four auto-reloadable rockets. They can also fire a salvo of
rockets at a selected area.
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*Aurora Bomber*
***************
Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Defence.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Bomb.
Good Versus: Defences, Structures.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Very Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $2500.
Requires: Strategy Centre.
Upgrades: Countermeasures, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Just two Aurora Bombers can destroy an average building (three for GLA
Structures)! Because they are made for base assault, their bombs could miss
Armour. At first, they fly so fast, that they are invulnerable to Anti-Air
weapons! When they drop the delivery, they return to normal speed. Because of
their deadly payloads and invulnerability when delivering it, most multiplayer
matches forbid the use of these planes.
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*Stealth Fighter*
*****************
Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Defence, Anti-Armour, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Special Aircraft.
Weapon Type: Rocket.
Good Versus: Defences, Armour, Garrisoned Buildings.
Bad Versus: Infantry.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: Yes.
Cost: $1600.
Requires: General's Ability.
Upgrades: Bunker Busters, Laser Missiles, Countermeasures, Advanced Training.
Games: Both.
Stealth Fighters are safe ways to destory Defences, including Garrisoned
Structures. They carry two rockets to fire with. The bad news is that they
require a General's Ability to be made, decreasing their frequency of use.
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China
-----
Red Guards, Tank Hunters, and BattleMasters benifit from the Horde Effect,
which increases their firing rate. Available when in groups of five or more.
*******
*Dozer*
*******
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Build Structures, Remove Mines.
Role: Worker.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1000.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Like the USA Dozer, the Chinese version can build Structures and clear mines.
***********
*Red Guard*
***********
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Capture Buildings.
Role: Main Infantry.
Weapon Type: Bullet.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $300.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Nationalism, Capture Building.
Games: Both.
Red Guards are the main Infantry for China. Because they are best used in
groups, a pair is produced at each Barracks and eight can also be produced in
created Troop Crawlers, allowing them to be produced en masse.
*************
*Tank Hunter*
*************
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Secondary Infantry.
Weapon Type: Rocket, Explosive.
Good Versus: Armour, Aircraft, Structures.
Bad Versus: Infantry.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $300.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
China uses the Tank Hunter as the Rocket Infantry. They work well in groups
and, because of their TNT attack, are the best of the three on Structures.
********
*Hacker*
********
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Money Making, Base Infiltration.
Role: Worker, Special Infantry.
Weapon Type: High-Tech.
Good Versus: Structures.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $625.
Requires: Propaganda Centre.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Hackers can supply a superb amount of money with their laptops. Along with
that, they can disable Structures, but sadly, this cannot apply to Defences,
but it does work on Bombardment Strategy Centres and Garrisoned Palaces.
*************
*Black Lotus*
*************
Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Capture Buildings, Anti-Armour, Base Infiltration.
Role: Hero.
Weapon Type: High-Tech.
Good Versus: Structures, Armour.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Yes.
Cost: $1500.
Requires: Propaganda Centre.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
The Chinese Hero is Black Lotus, an agent who can Capture Buildings quickly and
from a range. She can also power down Armour for a short period of time, and
can steal $1000 from an enemy Supply Building. Because she is revealed when
using her tools, she should have some cover while doing so. Her Capture
Building ability does not need to recharge.
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*Supply Truck*
**************
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Money Making.
Role: Worker.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $600.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Supply Trucks are used for gathering supplies, and little else. About two or
three should be sent to each Supply Dock. Collects $300 per trip.
**************
*BattleMaster*
**************
Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour.
Role: Main Armour.
Weapon Type: Shell.
Good Versus: Armour, Structures.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Uranium Shells, Nuclear Tanks, Nationalism.
Games: Both.
China's BattleMasters make up most of China's Armour. In groups, they can be
powerful, and they are versitalle and flexible.
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*Gattling Tank*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Secondary Armour.
Weapon Type: Bullet.
Good Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Chain Guns.
Games: Both.
Gattling Tanks can be very lethal to Infantry and Aircraft, because their
weapons are highly accurate, and spin faster overtime. Gattling Tanks can also
be effective against light targets.
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*Dragon Tank*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Clear Garrisoned Structures.
Role: Secondary Armour.
Weapon Type: Fire.
Good Versus: Infantry, Garrisoned Buildings.
Bad Versus: Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Black Napalm.
Games: Both.
Dragon Tanks can be a nightmare to Infantry, even in buildings! The Dragon Tank
tops over the Toxin Tractor because Fire is more accurate than Anthrax. It can
also make a wall of fire.
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*Troop Crawler*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Scout.
Role: Transport, Detector, Savior.
Weapon Type: Infantry.
Good Versus: Varies.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Troop Crawlers can hold up to eight Infantry and can unreveal enemy Stealth.
Good for scouting out areas. Eight Red Guards are inside when made. Inside,
Infantry can be healed.
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*Listening Outpost*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Scout.
Role: Detector, Base Infiltration.
Weapon Type: Infantry.
Good Versus: Varies.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: When Passive.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
These RV-Like stations can also Detect Stealth, as well as knowing what enemy
units nearby are going to do. The pair of Infantry inside can shoot out of it,
making it a good Defence as well.
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*Inferno Cannon*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence, Anti-Infantry.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Bomb, Fire.
Good Versus: Defences, Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $900.
Requires: Propaganda Centre.
Upgrades: Black Napalm.
Games: Both.
Inferno Cannons launch Firey bombs onto their targets, and in groups, they can
do some damage, especially against Stinger Sites.
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*ECM Tank*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour.
Role: Savior.
Weapon Type: High-Tech.
Good Versus: Armour, Rockets.
Bad Versus: Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800
Requires: Propaganda Centre.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
ECM Tanks are used for intercepting enemy Rockets and making them miss with
their satellite dish. The dish can also disable Armour. Because of these
features, they are the perfect countermeasure against Rocket Buggies. They make
good defenders and when some Artillery comes, have the ECM Tank power it down
so other units can smash it.
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*Nuke Cannon*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence, Anti-Armour, Anti-Infantry.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Bomb.
Good Versus: Defences, Armour, Infantry.
Bad Versus: Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1600.
Requires: Propaganda Centre, General's Ability.
Upgrades: Neutron Shells.
Games: Both.
The Nuke Cannons are the best Artillery in the game! Not only is its attack
impervious, they can be upgraded to kill Infantry and Drivers of Armour,
allowing friendly Infantry to capture the vehicles.
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*Overlord*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Infantry, Anti-Air, Heal Units.
Role: Ultimate Armour.
Weapon Type: Shell, Bullet, Infantry, Heal.
Good Versus: Armour, Infantry, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Defences.
Armour: Very High.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $2000.
Requires: Propaganda Centre.
Upgrades: Uranium Shells, Nuclear Tanks, Bunker, Gattling Cannon, Speaker
Tower, Chain Guns, Subliminal Messaging.
Games: Both.
The decendant of the Mammoth Tank is, of course, the most powerful Tank in the
game. Along with twin cannons, it can also upgrade to have a defence on its
turret. Good mixtures of Overlords have 75% with Gattling Cannons, 25% with
Speaker Towers.
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*MIG*
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Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Main Aircraft.
Weapon Type: Rocket, Fire.
Good Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Defences.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: MIG Armour, Black Napalm.
Games: Both.
MIGs are the basic Chinese Aircraft. They carry two rockets that contain fire,
which can be effective against Infantry and Stinger Sites. A group of four can
make the firestorm effect.
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*Helix*
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Class: Aircraft.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Armour.
Role: Secondary Aircraft, Transport.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Infantry.
Good Versus: Infantry, Armour.
Bad Versus: Aircraft, Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1500.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Napalm Bomb, Bunker, Gattling Cannon, Speaker Tower, Black Napalm,
Chain Guns, Subliminal Messaging.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
The Helix can be effective against Infantry, and when upgraded, dangerous
against Armour as well. It can carry up to five Infantry's space, or one Dozer
inside. It is vulnerable to other Aircraft and Defences.
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Global Liberation
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When enemy Armour is destroyed, they leave some parts. For the true and native
GLA Generals, their units can use it to upgrade its stats. For some, it allows
new kinds of attacks, and for others, it simply increases its armour and power.
Units that cannot salvage these parts will only sell them for some cash. In the
original game, only Technicals, Quad Cannons, and Marauder Tanks can make
different uses of these advantages. Up to two "ranks" can be achieved from
these special resources.
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*Worker*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Build Structures, Money Maker, Remove Mines.
Role: Worker.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Worker Shoes.
Games: Both.
Workers are cheaper, but more vulnerable versions of Dozers. They cost less and
can be upgraded, but can also be run over. Workers collect $75 per trip.
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*Rebel*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Capture Buildings.
Role: Main Infantry.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Explosive.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Requires Camoflauge.
Cost: $150.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Camoflauge, Booby Trap, AP Bullets, Capture Building.
Games: Both.
Rebels are quickly trained Infantry that can use stealth tactics. Other special
abilities is to Capture Buildings and place Booby Traps on Friendly Structures.
They are only trained one at a time, and have only basic training, so use them
wisely.
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*RPG Trooper*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Secondary Infantry.
Weapon Type: Rocket.
Good Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $300.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: AP Rockets.
Games: Both.
RPG Troopers are the GLA's Rocket Infantry. Because of their basic versitallity
and their AP upgrade, they fend the best out of the three on Aircraft. When a
Tunnel Network is built, two of these men are automatically trained.
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*Terrorist*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Structure.
Role: Secondary Infantry.
Weapon Type: Explosive.
Good Versus: Armour, Infantry, Structures.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $200.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
Some crazy GLA volunteers will die for their cause, with explosives. When they
reach their target, they blow up. Terrorists can also drive regular cars, which
can increase their speed dramatically.
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*Saboteur*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Base Infiltration.
Role: Special Infantry.
Weapon Type: Entry.
Good Versus: Structures.
Bad Versus: Detectors, Armour, Defences.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Yes.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
Saboteurs are for infiltrating bases. When they enter most Structures, the
Building is disabled for a period of time. When they enter a Supply Building,
they steal $1000. When they enter a Command Centre or a Super Weapon, their
ability timer is reset. They are often considered useless when there are many
Defences around.
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*Hijacker*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Armour.
Role: Special Infantry.
Weapon Type: Entry.
Good Versus: Armour.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: When Passive.
Cost: $400.
Requires: Palace, General's Ability.
Upgrades: None.
Games: Both.
GLA Hijackers are only used to capture Armour. They are stealthed only when
stationary, so it is hard to catch a vehicle with this unit. They require a
General's Ability, and they must enter a vehicle to capture it, so don't even
bother using this unit, because Jarmen Kell's method of capturing Armour is
MUCH safer. The only advantage Hijackers have over Jarmen Kell is the fact that
they will eject themselves when their vehicle is destroyed.
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*Angry Mob*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Structure.
Role: Special Infantry.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Grenade.
Good Versus: Infantry, Structures.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: Palace.
Upgrades: Arm The Mob.
Games: Both.
Angry Mobs are very special units. They are signed up at the Barracks, but
unlike standard Infantry, they come in groups. If some members die, they will
eventually be replaced. When trained, they start as a group of five and grow
quickly. Most of the members are armed with pistols while some others throw
homemade grenades (Hey! That rhymes!). When given weapons with the GLA seal of
quality, their standard attacks are increased dramatically. Don't have them
assault Defences, and have them avoid Gattling weapons at all costs. The other
con of this unit is that the group cannot enter Structures and other Units,
impairing their mobility.
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*Jarmen Kell*
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Class: Infantry.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Armour.
Role: Hero.
Weapon Type: Sniper.
Good Versus: Infantry, Armour.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Yes.
Cost: $1500.
Requires: Palace.
Upgrades: AP Bullets.
Games: Both.
Jarmen Kell is the GLA's best method of capturing Armour. Along with picking
off Infantry, he can also assassinate drivers out of Armour, allowing Infantry
to capture them, much like the Neutron Nuke Cannon. When upgraded with the AP
Bullets, it is rumoured that he can fire faster.
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*Radar Van*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Provide Radar, Scout.
Role: Worker, Detector.
Weapon Type: None.
Good Versus: None.
Bad Versus: Everything.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $500.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Radar Scan, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
This vehicle provides the GLA with a standard radar. If the power is low, the
radar will still function thanks to this unit. It can also scan a certain
portion of the map, like the USA Command Centre. Its equipment allows it to
detect stealth easily. Keep it at safe places unless needed for scouting.
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*Scorpion*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Structure.
Role: Main Armour.
Weapon Type: Shell, Missile, Biological.
Good Versus: Armour, Infantry.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $600.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Scorpion Rocket, Toxin Shells, Junk Repair, Anthrax Beta.
Games: Both.
GLA Scorpion Tanks are initially poor compared to the other main tanks, so it
needs to be upgraded fast. With the Scorpion Rocket, it can do some damage to
Armour and groups of Infantry. With Toxin Shells, it can be somewhat effective
against Infantry. In Zero Hour, if they collect two piles of parts, they earn
a second Rocket, if available.
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*Technical*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry.
Role: Secondary Armour, Transport.
Weapon Type: Bullet, Shell, Rocket, Infantry.
Good Versus: Infantry.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $500.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: AP Bullets, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
Armed Trucks are the main sort of transport for the GLA. The Infantry inside
cannot fire out, and they have no TOW Missile, making Humvees superior to them.
They can salvage items. The first upgrade gives them a shell-firing turret,
allowing them to fend off Armour better (but still not good enough). The second
allows them to shoot at Aircraft with their rockets. Technicals are still good
for transporting groups of Infantry, including Terrorists.
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*Combat Cycle*
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Class: Armour/Infantry.
Purpose: Varies.
Role: Varies.
Weapon Type: Varies.
Good Versus: Varies.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Very Low.
Speed: Very Fast.
Stealth: Varies.
Cost: $500.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Varies, Junk Repair.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
Cycles can arm any kind of GLA Infantry. Their weapons are duplicated onto
their bike, so having a Terrorist drive one of these can make it a quick
suicide vehicle. Even Jarmen Kell can snipe on it, even able to use his trump
ability!
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*Quad Cannon*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Anti-Aircraft.
Role: Secondary Armour, Support.
Weapon Type: Bullet.
Good Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $700.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: AP Bullets, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
A Truck with a Bullet Turret mounted on its large platform, the Quad Cannon can
kill Infantry and smash Aircraft with ease. It is the GLA version of the
Chinese Gattling Tank, only with a steadier rate of fire. It can also make use
of remains of destroyed Armour.
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*Toxin Tractor*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Infantry, Clear Garrisoned Structures.
Role: Special Armour.
Weapon Type: Biological.
Good Versus: Infantry, Garrisoned Buildings.
Bad Versus: Armour, Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: Medium.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $600.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades: Antrhax Beta, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
Toxin Tractors spew out Anthrax at Infantry. Their chemicals even work on
Garrisoned Buildings! They can also contaminate an area with toxins. The Toxin
Tractor should only be chosen over the Quad Cannon in City regions.
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*Rocket Buggy*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence, Anti-Structure.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Rocket.
Good Versus: Defences.
Bad Versus: Infantry, Aircraft.
Armour: Very Low.
Speed: Fast.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $900.
Requires: Palace.
Upgrades: Buggy Ammo, AP Rockets, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
Rocket Buggies can easily annoy its opponents. With a long range, it can fire
at Defences safely, but can easily be destroyed by gunfire. With the Buggy
Ammo, their barage is increased.
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*Bomb Truck*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Structure.
Role: Special Armour.
Weapon Type: Explosive, Biological.
Good Versus: Armour, Structures.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: Disguise.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Palace.
Upgrades: High Explosive Bomb, Bio Bomb, Junk Repair, Anthrax Beta.
Games: Both.
Another suicidal unit is this one. Armed with bombs, the Truck can detonate
itself and near enemy units and Structures. If it needs to assault a Defence,
it needs to be lightning quick. A disguise can be used on it and make a nasty
suprise, although Detectors will not fall for the prank. It can be upgraded to
deal more damage and leave something at the aftermath.
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*Battle Bus*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Infantry Protection.
Role: Special Armour, Transport.
Weapon Type: Infantry.
Good Versus: Varies.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1000.
Requires: Palace.
Upgrades: Junk Repair.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
A Battle Bus can hold up to eight Infantry, and they can shoot out of it. When
destroyed, it can last a little longer for the Infantry to escape until it is
destroyed for the second time. When smashed for the first time, it can no
longer move. With RPG Troopers inside, it can be a good substitute for tanks.
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*SCUD Launcher*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Defence, Anti-Structure.
Role: Artillery.
Weapon Type: Missile, Biological.
Good Versus: Defences, Structures.
Bad Versus: Armour, Aircraft.
Armour: Low.
Speed: Slow.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $1200.
Requires: Palace, General's Ability.
Upgrades: Anthrax Beta, Junk Repair.
Games: Both.
SCUD Launchers are the true Artillery for the GLA. Much like Tomahawks, they
launch a Missile to their targets. The Missiles do more damage and leave behind
Anthrax. The Missile can be ajusted to contain more Anthrax alone.
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*Marauder*
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Class: Armour.
Purpose: Anti-Armour, Anti-Structure.
Role: Ultimate Armour.
Weapon Type: Shell, Biological.
Good Versus: Armour, Infantry.
Bad Versus: Defences, Aircraft.
Armour: High.
Speed: Medium.
Stealth: No.
Cost: $800.
Requires: General's Ability.
Upgrades: Toxin Shells, Junk Repair, Anthrax Beta.
Games: Both.
Although the weakest of the Ultimate Tanks, the Marauder is the most
resourceful. It costs the least and can salvage parts. It can also upgrade to
have Anthrax included with its shells, and when it gains a second pile of
parts, it gains a second barrel. There are still reasons why the Scorpion
should be chosen over the Marauder. The Marauder's turret cannot move, making
it vulnerable when mobile. It does not have the use of the Scorpion Rocket
either.
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2.3 > Structures<
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Structures all have at least one purpose. Some only allow one of them to be
built while others should be used in number. All three sides can make a Command
Centre, a Barracks, a Supply Centre/Stash, a War Factory/Arms Dealer, and a
Super Weapon.
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United States
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When a USA Structure is destroyed, Rangers are evacuated. Bigger and more
costly Structures release more Rangers.
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*Command Centre*
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Type: Production, Ability.
Utility: Radar Scan.
Armour: High.
Size: Large.
Cost: $2000.
Power Consumption: None.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades Used: None.
Upgrades Available: None.
Games: Both.
The USA Command Centre always starts with a Radar and can scan a certain area
of the map.
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*Cold Fusion Reactor*
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Type: Power Plant.
Utility: None.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Small.
Cost: $800.
Power Consumption: Provides 5, 10 When Upgraded.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades Used: Control Rods.
Upgrades Available: Control Rods.
Games: Both.
Cold Fusion Reactors are the basic power plant. They can be upgraded to double
their power input.
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*Barracks*
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Type: Production.
Utility: Heal.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Medium.
Cost: $600.
Power Consumption: None.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Available At Start.
Upgrades Used: None.
Upgrades Available: Flash Bangs, Capture Building.
Games: Both.
The USA Barracks can produce its best Infantry, as well as upgrading their
Rangers to use Flash Bang Grenades.
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*Supply Centre*
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Type: Money Making.
Utility: None.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Medium.
Cost: $2000.
Power Consumption: 1.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Cold Fusion Reactors.
Upgrades Used: Supply Lines.
Upgrades Available: None.
Games: Both.
American Supply Centres not only produce the highest quality Supply Gatherer,
the Supply Lines upgrade can increase its efficency.
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*Patriot Missile*
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Type: Defence.
Utility: Rocket, Detector.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Tiny.
Cost: $1000.
Power Consumption: 3.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Cold Fusion Reactor.
Upgrades Used: None.
Upgrades Available: None.
Games: Both.
The Patriot Missile is the main Defence for the American Base. They launch
salvos of Rockets against their targets, making them good against Armour and
Aircraft. If one of the systems detect an enemy, a nearby system will be
alerted and will start shooting at the target.
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*Fire Base*
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Type: Defence.
Utility: Bomb, Infantry.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Small.
Cost: $1000.
Power Consumption: None.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Cold Fusion Reactor.
Upgrades Used: None.
Upgrades Available: None.
Games: Zero Hour Only.
The Fire Base is the newer USA Defence. Along with an enormous turret, the
building can garrison up to four Infantry. Although exposed, they can shoot
faster inside. The best Infantry to be inside the Fire Base is the Pathfinder.
Not only does he remain stealthed when inside, he makes the best Anti-Infantry
Defence for the USA.
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*War Factory*
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Type: Production.
Utility: Heal.
Armour: Medium.
Size: Large.
Cost: $2000.
Power Consumption: 1.
Stealth: No.
Requires: Supply Centre.
Upgrades Used: None.
Upgrades Available: TOW Missile, Sentry Drone Gun.
Games: Both.
The "Blue" War Factory creates the least units of the three, but at the best of
quality. Inside, the TOW Missile and Sentry Gun upgrades can be researched.