Aurora

"Hi-speed Bomber ready for takeoff!"

- Aurora Bomber reporting for duty.

The Aurora is a supersonic attack-bomber used by the USA in its war against the GLA in Generals.

Background
Carrying a single high explosive bomb, the Aurora is most commonly used to destroy enemy structures. On its attack run, the Aurora's incredible speed prevents any enemy anti-aircraft weapons from successfully attacking it. However, on its return flight it can no longer sustain such a speed, and is very vulnerable.

The Auroras of General Malcolm Granger are equipped with laser defense systems, allowing them to destroy incoming missiles with lasers, vastly improving the ability of the unit to deal with countermeasures, although there is still no defense against bullets, flak cannons, EMP bursts, and lasers.

General Alexis Alexander, the 'Superweapon General', developed her own, far more dangerous version of the Aurora, known as the Aurora Alpha, which carries a fuel-air bomb.

Upgrades

 * Advanced Training - Doubles the chance of an Aurora gaining veterancy after a successful kill.
 * Countermeasures - Grants the Aurora a 50% chance of negating missile-based attacks.

Tactics
The primary purpose of the Aurora is demolition. Two Aurora bombs destroy most buildings. However, it is extremely vulnerable on its return run and had to be used carefully (as it was also very expensive). In addition to buildings, Auroras are effective at destroying slow-moving vehicles, such as artillery and Overlord tanks.

Counters
"Radar won't pick us up!"

- Aurora

Absolutely nothing can damage an Aurora on its bombing run, except EMP missiles or flak bombs which explode near it, as their area of effect will damage them. However, any anti-aircraft weapon or fighter jet was effective once the Aurora slows down as they have extremely thin armor. They can also be destroyed by carelessly flying them through particle beams, exploding nuclear missiles and Scud storms.

Their reliance on airfields allows opposing Generals to strike them directly, therefore rendering them useless. While not on its bombing runs, the Aurora is also extremely vulnerable on the ground against almost everything that can shoot it.

It is also the most expensive unit in the game; at a cost of 2500 supplies, it is even more expensive than a basic Overlord Tank.