Vehicle Guide Part 1.

A comprehensive guide to Battlezone: Combat Commander vehicles.

Introduction.

One of the key game aspects of Battlezone: Combat Commander is understanding how crucial it is to understand the function and cost of your units, but also the structures that make up your strongholds. Careful planning of the units you will use and their particualr structural requirements is essential. The decisions made throughout the game will directly affect progress and can occur at any given moment so the following information provided should give insight into how to use vehicles, buildings and weaponry.

ISDF Vehicles from the factory.

Rocket Tank:

Craft Type	Treaded
Speed	Slow
Armor	Heavy
Cost	65
Turn Rate	High
Hull Capacity	3000
Ammo Capacity	2500
Image Signature	250%
Heat Signature	50%
Speed	Slow
Radar Signature	10%

Hardpoints:

• 2 Rockets (C)
  
• 1 Rocket (A)

Default Options:

• Shadower Missiles
  
• Salvo Rocket

Strategic info:

Rocket Tanks deal major damage. They are pretty agile and have the ability to turn quickly which can pose issues when attempting to circle them. On the plus side, if you are able to seek out cover, you can avoid their heavy fire by moving in and out of your position.

• Take advantage of their slow movement.
  
• Be wary of agility of unit.

Pilot tips:

It is advised to utilise Service Trucks nearby when using this unit. It is also worthwhile considering combining them with Assualt Tanks and Walkers and their similar speeds mean a devastating force that is incredibly tough to take on.

Key points:

• Consider combining with other units.
  
• Utilise high damage output on weaker units.

Mortar Bike:

Craft Type	Hover
Speed	Fast
Armor	None
Cost	45
Turn Rate	High
Hull Capacity	1200
Ammo Capacity	1000
Image Signature	100%
Heat Signature	300%
Radar Signature	10%

Hardpoints:

• 1 Mortar

Default Options:

• Mortar

Strategic Info:

Dealing with Mortar Bikes as quickly as possible increases your chances of survival. The AI of the Mortar Bikes are particularly accurate, moreso than a lot of real players are capable of. In some cases heavier units may be guarding them, but despite this, taking the Mortar Bikes out should be priotitised due to their ability to deal quick and precise dmg to units.

Pilot Tips:

The AI of the Mortar Bikes are an advantage, in that they infrequently damage themselves upon use. You can man the Mortar Bikes with troops and then orchestrate an attack plan.

Key Points:

• Be aware of the lethality of the Mortar Bikes and consider them as a priority target.
  
• Utilise speed against slower vehicles.

Assault Tank:

Craft Type	Treaded
Speed	Slow
Armor	Heavy
Cost	70
Turn Rate	Medium
Hull Capacity	4500
Ammo Capacity	3000
Image Signature	500%
Heat Signature	50%
Radar Signature	500%

Hardpoints:

• 1 Cannon (A)
  
• 2 Mortars

Default Options:

• Plasma
  
• [empty]

Strategic Info:

Whilst Assault Tanks are pretty easy dispatch as solitary units, they are much more fearsome as a collective. The barrel of their cannon moves very slowly, so by circling them closely and firing at them during this process, you should be able to destroy them due to their limited movement. Finding ditches when up against Assault Tanks is beneficial as they cannot shoot down.

Pilot Tips:

The Plasma Cannon of the Assault Tank has incredible range. Enemy Gun Spires should be targetted, as you will be able to inflict damage without resistance due to the significant range. These cannons can deal major damage

Key Points:

• Consider the severity of Assault Tanks in groups.
  
• Take advantage of the Plasma Cannons range against oncoming enemies.

Walker:

Craft Type	Walker
Speed	Slow
Armor	Heavy
Cost	100
Turn Rate	Low
Hull Capacity	8000
Ammo Capacity	6000
Image Signature	500%
Heat Signature	10%
Radar Signature	500%

Hardpoints:

• 2 Cannons (C)
  
• 2 Guns (C)

Default Options:

• Blast Laser

Strategic Info:

Opposing AI utilise Walkers well and they are particularly dangerous. Attacking Walkers in force is advised as well as avoiding them all together if possible. Lone Walkers can take out multiple Warriors on occasion highlighting the severity of their damage capabilities. Using a wingman as a distraction could be as useful tactic while the focusing fire on the Walker to disable it.

Pilot Tips:

The initial set-up for the Walker can be beneficial in combat, however a re-customisation of your weapons from Blast to Plasma can greatly improve your fire power. The range of the Plasma Cannons allow for damage to be inflicted upon oncoming enemies before you're able to be attacked yourself. The rate of fire enables major damage with a few precise shots.

Key Points:

• Using Plasma Cannons can greatly increase you risk of survical as their range is devastating to oncoming enemies.
  
• Using distractions aid your abilities to take on opposing Walkers.

Bomber:

Craft Type	Flying
Speed	?
Armor	None
Cost	75
Turn Rate	?
Hull Capacity	2000
Ammo Capacity	5000
Image Signature	50%
Heat Signature	1000%
Radar Signature	0%

Hardpoints:

• None

Default Options:

Strategic Info:

One of the major disadvantages of coming up against Bombers, is that defensive units like Gun Spires and your offensive units have a tendency to ignore Bombers altogether. It is crucial that Bombers are taken out as soon as possible as they are often ignored and can deal significant damage.

Pilot tips:

It is recommended the use of Bombers in continual and constand when playing as ISDF. Allow for the Bombers to get close to the enemy base and let loose, particularly focusing on Matriarchs and Recyclers.

Key Points:

• When defending against Bombers make sure to take them out as early as possible as they can deal major damage when ignored.
  
• Use bonbers as frequently as possibly so as to inflict a lot of damage upon enemies.

APC:

Craft Type	Flying
Speed	?
Armor	Light
Cost	50
Turn Rate	?
Hull Capacity	3000
Ammo Capacity	3000
Image Signature	50%
Heat Signature	1000%
Radar Signature	0%

Hardpoints:

• None

Default Options:

Strategic Info:

Buildings are the most at risk of getting major damage when up against APC's as they are useless againt units. An oncoming assault of APC's should be dealt with swiftly, however take into account you won't need to protect any wingmen you have. APC's carry troops armed with rocket launchers. Once deployed the troops attack structures and are assisted by the APC's.

Pilot Tips:

It is recommended APC's are not deployed to attack units due to their ineffectiveness against them. Grouping APC's together improves their effectiveness when attacking Scion bases. Direct your APC's to focus on and destroy Recyclers during the attack so that the process is not thwarted.

Key Points:

• Prevent APC's from deploying troops by destroying them early on.
  
• Group APC's together to improve damage effectiveness.