Tech of the Global Defense Initiative (GDI)
Special Powers:
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Ion Cannon |
Cost: N/A |
Function: Superweapon |
Description:
The Ion Cannon is GDI's superweapon. It fires a large particle beam onto the target from its satellite space, destroying almost anything within the radius . |
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Radar Scan |
Cost: $250 |
Function: Shroud Reveal |
Description:
The Radar Scan becomes available whenever you construct a Command Post. It reveals the shroud within its radius, and briefly reveals stealthed forces. |
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Sharpshooter Team |
Cost: $2500 |
Function: Sniper Drop |
Description:
This power drops 3 Sniper Teams into battle via V-35 Ox Transports. The Snipers will be stealthed, but the transports will not, so be sure not to send the transports into risky areas. |
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Zone Trooper Drop Pod |
Cost: $3000 |
Function: Zone Trooper Drop |
Description:
This becomes available whenever you have constructed a Space Command Uplink. It sends in 3 squads of Zone Troopers into the battlefield via a Drop Pod, launched from space. The pod will land at the targeted location, and after a brief delay, the squads will emerge. If the Drop Pod is destroyed before the squads emerge, they will be killed. |
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Shockwave Artillery |
Cost: $1500 |
Function: Light Damage / EMP |
Description:
When you have a Space Command Uplink, you gain access to the Shockwave Artillery. This launches several artillery shells which cause splash damage and an EMP upon impact, shutting down any vehicles or structures within the area of effect. |
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GDI Airborne |
Cost: $1000 |
Function: Infantry Reinforcements |
Description:
This power becomes available whenever you own an Airfield. It drops two veteran Riflemen Squads and two veteran Missile Squads via Ox Transports to the target location. |
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Orca Strike |
Cost: $500 |
Function: Medium Assault |
Description:
This power will call in 3 Orca Bomber craft to bomb an area. The bombs are less effective against more armored structures, such as superweapons and Construction Yards. |
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Bloodhounds |
Cost: $2000 |
Function: Vehicle Reinforcements |
Description:
The Bloodhounds power calls in Ox Transports to drop off two veteran Pitbull Jeeps, and two veteran APCs to the targeted location. |
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Upgrades:
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Advanced Turbines |
Cost: $300 |
Function: Power Provision |
Description: The Advanced Turbines Upgrade will enable your power plant to provide more power than it is currently capable of. It will provide less power than an actual Power Plant, but is cheaper. It requires the player to own a Tech Centre before the upgrade can be purchased from the Power Plant. |
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Composite Armor |
Cost: $1000 |
Function: Infantry Armor Upgrade |
Description:
The Composite Armor upgrade is purchased from the Armory. It provides Rifleman, Missile and Grenadier squads with improved armor, so they can resist more damage.
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Scanner Packs |
Cost: $1000 |
Function: Stealth Detection |
Description:
The Scanner Packs upgrade is purchased from the Armory. It will upgrade all your Zone Trooper squads with a stealth detection ability, which acts within a small radius. |
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Power Packs |
Cost: $2000 |
Function: Resistance Upgrade |
Description:
The Power Packs upgrade is also purchased from the Armory. It provides all Zone Trooper squads with increased armor and health. |
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Mortar Upgrade |
Cost: $1000 |
Function: Light Artillery Upgrade |
Description:
This upgrade is purchased from the Tech Center. It upgrades all your Pitbull Jeeps with Mortar launchers, capable of attacking structures from further away. |
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Railgun Upgrade |
Cost: $3000 |
Function: Heavy Weapon Upgrade |
Description:
This upgrade is purchased from the Tech Center. It upgrades all your Predator and Mammoth Tanks with Railguns, which do much more damage than standard tank shells. |
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Stratofighter Upgrade |
Cost: $2000 |
Function: Aircraft Ability Upgrade |
Description:
This upgrade is purchased from the Tech Center. It upgrades all your Firehawks with a Stratofighter booster engine, which enables it to fly to any targeted location on the battlefield instantaneously. |
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Sensor Pod Upgrade |
Cost: $500 |
Function: Aircraft Ability Upgrade |
Description:
This upgrade is purchased from the Tech Center. It upgrades all your Orcas with the Sensor Pod ability. This Sensor Pod, when fired, will remain wherever it landed, revealing shroud and stealthed units for a short time. |
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