Multiple Launch Rocket System (Tiberian Dawn)

The Mobile Launch Rocket System was the GDI’s main artillery unit during the First Tiberian War. Based on the United States M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System, the GDI’s MLRS units delivered multiple rocket rounds effective against infantry and vehicles, and somewhat less effectivly against aircraft.

Although it might seem reasonable that these units could fire all 12 rockets in a single volley, GDI tactics emphasized sustained fire, and it was deemed more important that these units were able to maintain fire rather than dispense immense amounts of explosives fast and become useless.

Typically, MLRS units were placed behind the lines, where their firepower could be brought to bear from long range, whilst being protected from direct attack. Mammoth Tanks and other heavy vehicles were ideal for this purpose.

However, there were weaknesses resulting from the emphasis on attack only - the MLRS was slow, lightly armored, and had a minimum range - it could not hit units or infantry that were immediately adjaicent to it. As a result, MLRS units usually moved in company with other units for protection. Nod found its attack cycle extremely effective against the MLRS - fast enough to get in within the MLRS's minimum range, and powerful enough to bring down its weak armor.

The M270 MLRS was replaced by the Hover MLRS following the conclusion of the First Tiberium War.