Firebase (Generals)

The Fire Base was a USA base defense structure developed midway through the conflict with the GLA, following the emergence of weaknesses in the Patriot Missile System. The Fire Base was armed with a 155mm cannon that could fire a considerable distance, and up to four infantry could be garrisoned around it.

While the cannon itself was often not powerful enough to destroy incoming armoured vehicles, the infantrymen - when composed of Missile Defenders - would often be able to finish the job. Fire Bases worked best in tandem with Patriots. If garrisoned by a Path Finder, Fire Bases could provide US bases with the effective anti-infantry defense they were otherwise lacking.

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Up close against a squad of tanks a Fire Base was of little use, at least without Missile Defenders. The Fire Base itself was actually surprisingly fragile. Artillery units also had sufficient range to attack a Fire Base with impunity, and without garrisoned soldiers it was vulnerable to attacks from the air. Jarmen Kell's remarkable rifle had a surprising effect on Fire Bases, too as he could destory the Fire Base with two to three shots depending on his rank. Toxin and fire weapon like Dragon Tank can also kills the infantry garrisoned in it.