Genetic mutator

"Warning a Genetic Mutator has been detected!"

- Advisor

Description
The Genetic Mutator was a weapon Yuri developed to bolster his own forces while simultaneously destroying enemy units. The device could turn any infantry unit, Yuri's or the opponent's, into a mindless brute, by manipulating their DNA. Non-humanoid infantry units were instantaneously killed, as the mutation process was only designed to function on humans. Some of the software technology came from Massivesoft which Yuri blackmailed into writing a genetic software which presumably formed the basis of the weapon; due to the fact that in the original timeline he wasn't interrupted, it is probable that the pre-time travel version had even more power.

Counters
It took a long time to build up the energy necessary to turn such a huge amount of forces into brutes. Also, placing infantry into a vehicle rendered them immune to the Genetic Mutator.

It was also completely useless against vehicles and structures should it be used against them.

Usage
The Genetic Mutator was useful as a means of destroying enemy infantry attacks. Furthermore, the Genetic Mutator could be used to convert inexpensive units, such as initiates, into the more powerful brutes, saving a significant amount of credits. The Genetic Mutator can also be used on Slaves, which were free to produce. The mutant slaves could then be sent into the grinder for a large sum of credits.

This weapon can turn even Boris and Tanya into brutes. And the only way to stop it from happening is to garrison infantry into vehicles like the Flak Track and the IFV.