Nuke cannon

The Nuke Cannon was China's most advanced siege weapon, firing nuclear shells considerable distances, with suitably destructive results. The majority of generals had to spend promotional points to acquire it (possibly at the expense of another weapon), although General Tao, thanks to his passion for nuclear technology, was able to acquire them without spending such points. The Nuke Cannon consisted of a large howitzer-like weapon mounted on a tracked vehicle, with a cabin for the crew located at the front in the style of a truck.

Before firing the cannon, the vehicle had to deploy four stabilisers. This, coupled with the slow speed of the vehicle, made using it in the field time-consuming and potentially very costly; Nuke Cannons cost considerably more than Inferno Cannons, but were similarly weakly armoured and vulnerable to enemy fire. Nevertheless, many generals considered the destruction wrought by the Nuke Cannon to be worth the hassle.

Upgrades

 * Neutron Shells - Later in the conflict with the GLA, all Nuke Cannons could be supplied with Neutron Shells (swappable with Nuclear Shells), which killed infantry instantly while leaving structures and vehicles intact. This way garrisoned buildings could be cleared and vehicles neutralised and stolen by Chinese forces.

Tactics/Counters
The Nuke Cannon, in spite of its ponderousness, was effective both as a siege weapon and an aid for base defense, helping finish off enemy units caught up in stationary defenses. Some generals were still put off by its slow speed and deploying time, however, as well as the fact that it could not be transported in a Helix. Furthermore, the Nuke Cannon was vulnerable to any other unit at close range, and especially vulnerable to aircraft. It required protection at all times.