Particle cannon (Generals)



"Oh! Whats that sound and look theres a light in the sky! Oh. Oh dear Im sorry about that general but thats is how I like to say hello!"
 * Alexis

A Particle Cannon was a US building that fired a sustained particle beam up to an orbital mirror that reflected the beam back down onto enemy positions. The mirror could be remote-controlled by the commander to slowly move the beam hitting more then one target.

Due to the range and power of this weapon it was considered a 'superweapon'. Unlike its Chinese and GLA counterparts, the Particle Cannon had a small damage radius, allowing commanders to launch precision strikes in the thick of a battle.

General Alexis Alexander was the most famous US general for employing this weapon on a large scale. Also Townes often have up to three deployed and Leang is rumored to use it.

Counters
"Lasers charged! Tracking target now! There I drawn the line now I dare you to cross it! Come and get me general!"
 * Townes

The Particle Cannon building was a highly tempting target for enemy forces, and required high levels of protection. It also consumed lots of power and would cease to charge if sufficient base power levels were not maintained.

Notable Events
"NO! YOUR PARTICLE CANNON WILL ONLY INJURE US!"
 * Leang

Particle Cannons were constructed and used sparingly in the various US missions against the GLA, and also built at main US foreign bases. In early conflict, a US scout team was surrounded by GLA forces, a particle cannon was fired to destroy the Scud Launchers and other enemies. Two Particle Cannons were constructed at the US main base in Germany. A Particle Cannon constructed close to the US fleet in the Mediterranean was captured by the GLA and used to destroy the USS Reagan. Later, the German base would also be captured by the GLA.

Behind the scenes
It is similar to the Ion Cannons.