Mobile construction vehicle (Red Alert 1)

The MCV concept was pioneered prior to the and widely used by both the Allies and Soviets. Both factions used a similar truck design.

WWII MCV's used simple hydraulic technology to unfold into portable Construction Yards, vitally important buildings that formed the heart of any military base. With Construction Yards Allied or Soviet commanders could construct a wide variety of military buildings to form their individual armies on the spot, allowing for surgical assaults or insurgencies on any battlefield they chose. Once deployed, a Construction yard would typically be heavily protected by walls, guns, and razor wire in order to ensure it's survival. It was not uncommon for commanders to build extra MCV's after gaining access to them via a Repair Bay, using the extras as insurance or to expand their dominion over the battlefield via new bases.

MCV drivers were highly trained individuals; not only did they need to know how to maneuver their massive charges, but they also needed detailed knowledge of land variables in order to determine where to deploy Construction Yards. It was not uncommon for drivers to double as Construction Coordinators once the MCV was deployed, their duties then consisting of coordinating construction efforts from within the yard itself.