Drop pod control plug

Drop Pod Control Plug
Structure
Internal name	GAPLUG4 (structure rules) GAPLUG_D (structure art) DropPodSpecial (power)
Faction	Global Defense Initiative
Role	Support power control
Tier	4
Tech level	10
Properties
Armor type	Wood
Production
Cost	$1000
Produced by	GDI construction yard
Requires	Upgrade center
Combat
Cooldown	7:00
Sight range	1
Function
Parent	Upgrade center
Power	-20
Allows	Deployment of 2 Heroic Light infantry and 4 Heroic Disc throwers anywhere on the battlefield

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Drop pods available. - EVA

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The drop pod control plug was a GDI module for the upgrade center that entered service during the Firestorm Crisis. It gave field commanders tactical control over the deployment of drop pod infantry.

Game structure

The drop pod control plug allows access to the Drop Pods support power. The reinforcements will be given an initial move order on impact, until the commander issues other orders.

However, since the upgrade center can only have a maximum of 2 plugins, another upgrade center must be constructed in order for all plugins to be available.

Abilities

Drop Pods Deploys 2 Heroic Light infantry and 4 Heroic Disc throwers anywhere on the battlefield.

AI behavior

The AI will use Drop Pods to target a clear space anywhere around the outer area of its owned base.

Legacy

By the Third Tiberium War, control of drop pod deployment was handled in the space command uplink.