C4 (Red Alert)



C4 or Composition C-4 refers to a plastic explosive which was often used to destroy enemy buildings quickly and efficiently. C4 was often utilized by commando forces because it was powerful as well as extremely stable - C4 could be dropped or hit without its exploding. Only an electrical charge, which could be provided by a blasting cap could cause it to explode.

History
During the Great World War II, C4 was used exclusively on buildings and brideges. A commando entered the building, placed C4 on critical points in the structure, and then detonated the C4, which eliminated the structure. This usage of C4 became commonplace throughout history, and during the Great World War II, Second Tiberium War, and Great World War III, C4 was used in this fashion. However, two important deviations to this usage were made by the commando Tanya.

1. The first modification she made was the fact that she was an extremely good swimmer - or more likely, that her suit had flotation properties. This meant that she could carry C4 to ships, plant C4 under the water line, and instantly sink them. This ability was shared with Allied SEALs.

2. The second modification, which came later, was the ability to plant C4 on tanks, which destroyed them instantly. Tanya apparently mastered slinging herself underneath a tank, planting the C4, and then getting out of there, letting the C4 blast through the weak bottom armor that was present on most tanks. This made her very effective at dealing with most land and sea targets.



Infantry that used C4

 * Commando
 * Tanya
 * SEAL
 * Chrono Commander