Commando (Tiberian Dawn)



Both GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod make extensive use of special forces operatives in their actions against each other. The Commando in Tiberian Dawn is one of those highly trained men.

Background
Commando forces are tasked with infiltration and demolition of vital enemy structures, or assassinating crucial, irreplaceable personnel. They are allowed to customize their equipment and weapons to a degree no other soldier is allowed. Many discard their regulatory uniforms, preferring custom-made battle harnesses and camo clothing.

Commando forces make use of a silenced .50 Caliber variant of the Cobretti AR-70 Raptor assault rifle, a weapon that entered widespread service towards the end of the First Tiberium War. In addition, they carry large quantities of C4 charges for the demolition of enemy structures.

Usually, commandos are deployed via air insertion in areas far away of their intended target, then have to treck long distances on foot the rest of the way. This is done because commando targets are usually far too well guarded to deploy them any closer, and on commando missions most of the time stealth is considered a key factor.

Deployments
Their combat prowess allows them to accomplish their missions against seemingly unbeatable odds. This includes destroying a heavily defended airfield by GDI special forces or recapturing an overrun base and assassinating Doctor Wong Hu Chan, head of the Ion Cannon project, by Nod snipers.

Notable operatives

 * Nick Parker
 * Logan Sheppard
 * Dead 6 team.

In-game
Commando forces are skilled marksmen and as such are highly effective against infantry. Further, the use of C4 charges enables them to demolish buildings with ease. However, the Commando's weaponry is ineffective against enemy vehicles. Therefore, direct engagements with enemy armor are strongly discouraged. Further, base defenses like Obelisks and Guard towers can easily kill a commando before he can get close enough to plant an explosive charge to disable the building.

Trivia
Frank Klepacki did the voice acting for the Commando.