Storm column

The Storm Column is the ultimate base defence structure for the Scrin, and has been used extensively to protect vital structures such as their Relay Node assembly. Storm Columns, much like the Planetary Assault Carrier, are able to somehow artificially generate localised ion storms. While aiding Scrin aircraft, ion storms are lethal to all human forces both on land and in the air, and the Storm Column is consequently an extremely fearsome base defence, with anything within range at risk of being annihilated by an immensely powerful lightning strike.

Fortunately, Storm Columns have a somewhat limited range. Artillery units, notably GDI's Juggernaut, are able to outrange the comparatively small ion storm that it generates and attack it with impunity. Also, large attack forces, while inevitably suffering losses, will be able to relatively easy destroy it.