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+ | {{UnitBox |
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+ | |name = Scout Drone |
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+ | |cameo = DroneArmorIcon.png |
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+ | |image = <gallery> |
| + | Gen1_Scout_drone.jpg|Scout Drone |
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| + | Humveescoutdrone.jpg|Humvee with Scout Drone |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| − | |image = Gen_China_M07_Before_Ambush.png |
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+ | |faction = {{Subfaction|USA|Gen}} |
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+ | |role = Support drone |
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+ | |useguns = |
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+ | |usearmor = |
| + | |armortype = Tank armor |
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| − | |place = Dushanbe, Tajikistan, [[Aldastan]] |
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+ | |cost = $100 |
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| − | * GLA Asian-Pacific cell annihilated |
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+ | |hp = 20 (70 with Drone Armor) |
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+ | |hotkey = D |
| + | |landspeed = *60 (30 if badly damaged) |
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| − | |goal1 = Eliminate the GLA headquarters |
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| + | * 140 (when repairing) |
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| − | |goal2 = Remove all Chinese forces from the area |
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| − | |commanders1 = {{Flag|China|G1}} [[Chinese Commander|Chinese General]] |
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| + | |groundattack = 1 (Small Arms) |
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| − | |commanders2 = {{Flag|GLA|G1}} Unknown |
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+ | |cooldown = 100 |
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| + | |upgrades = [[File:DroneArmorIcon.png|24px]] [[Drone Armor]] |
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| − | * {{L|Nuclear missile silo|Generals 1}} |
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+ | |notes = |
| + | * Flies near transport loading its master vehicle |
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| − | * [[Jarmen Kell]] |
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| + | * Automatically destroyed when master vehicle is eliminated |
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| − | * {{L|Scud storm|Generals 1}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Usable by any USA vehicle, the Scout Drone extends the sight range of its parent vehicle and reveals stealthed units. It cannot be used in conjunction with the Battle Drone. |Generals manual|Command & Conquer: Generals manual}} |
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| − | '''Nuclear Winter''' was the final mission in the [[China|Chinese]] campaign of ''[[Command & Conquer: Generals]]''.<ref name="CCG_China7">Electronic Arts Pacific, ''[[Command & Conquer: Generals]]''. China mission 7: "Nuclear Winter".</ref> |
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| + | The '''scout drone''' is one of the most widely deployed units of the [[United States of America (Generals)|American]] army. |
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| − | ==Key units== |
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| − | * [[Inferno cannon]] |
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| − | * [[Overlord tank (Generals 1)|Overlord tank]] |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Background== |
| + | It is a pusher-propeller-driven unmanned aerial vehicle whose primary function is intelligence-gathering and detecting stealth units. Once launched from its parent vehicle, it will fly in random patterns (which cannot be directly altered by the battlefield command) not far from the parent vehicle. USA decided to upgrade its vehicle fleets with drone option after bitter experience in Iraq and Afghanistan when American cavalry forces simply found themselves blinded by a lack of direct support when handling threats like Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and sniper ambush. |
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| − | [[Lin Zhong]] informed the [[Chinese Commander]] that the [[GLA]] cell responsible for its asia-pacific terror activities had been located in Dushanbe, the capital city of [[Aldastan]]. In order to destroy this cell, the use of China's nuclear arsenal has been authorized. |
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| + | ==Upgrades== |
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| − | A large Chinese ground force marched toward the city. However, GLA commando [[Jarmen Kell]] launched an ambush on the Chinese forces in a snowy valley. After Kell killed the lead [[Red Guard]], GLA [[Scud launcher]]s launched their payloads against the Chinese formation, throwing it into disarray as the rest of the GLA forces charged. However, Chinese [[MiG (Generals)|MiGs]] quickly destroyed the Scud launchers while the surviving Chinese forces destroyed the GLA ambush party. |
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| + | {{Quote|The new drone armor has been installed sir!|Crusader talking about upgrade}} |
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| − | [[File:Gen Nuclear Winter parade.jpg|thumb|Chinese forces parade through Dushanbe]] |
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| − | With the help of two surviving [[Construction dozer (Generals 1)|construction dozers]], the Chinese Commander established a base of operations. Meanwhile, Jarmen Kell escaped and hid himself in a tower in the town center, preparing to snipe any unsuspecting Chinese infantry and vehicle driver that approached. In the main GLA base to the north, protected by many [[Stinger site]]s and [[tunnel network]]s, the GLA constructed a [[Scud storm (Generals 1)|Scud storm]] and prepared to use it against the Chinese forces. |
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| + | |[[File:DroneArmorIcon.png|50px]] |
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| + | |[[Drone Armor]] |
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| + | |Boosts up Scout Drones' armor by 25%. |
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| + | |Purchasable at any [[Strategy Center]] for $500 |
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| + | |} |
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| + | ==Game unit== |
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| − | Despite fierce GLA resistance, the Chinese forces eradicated the GLA presence in Dushanbe and held a military parade through the liberated city to celebrate the defeat of the GLA in Asia. However, the GLA as a whole was far from defeated, as China would [[Black Rain|soon learn]]... |
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| + | ===General ability === |
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| + | :''Main article: [[Spy Drone]]'' |
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| + | ===Vehicle upgrade=== |
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| − | == Walkthrough == |
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| + | The scout drone is available to any vehicle constructed at the [[War Factory (Generals)|War Factory]], except the [[Sentry Drone]]. It is fair-priced and able to detect stealthed hostile units, extend the vision range of the vehicle it is assigned to, and allow that vehicle to better exploit its maximum weapon range. The destruction of the parent vehicle, however, will cause the drone to crash. As with all drones it will automatically benefit from the drone armour upgrade. |
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| − | What you'll start with won't be much, given what happened with your initial assault forces. Upgrade one of your Overlords with a [[Speaker Tower]] and another with a [[Gatling Cannon (Generals 1)|Gatling Cannon]] - these allow them to heal nearby allies and gun down infantry as well as tanks. Once you have beaten off the initial GLA forces, a pair of Dozers will come the way you came. After your forces are healed, get them moving southeast to a GLA base. Crush the defenders and everything there, but if you wish, spare their [[Supply Stash]] as you can use it to create workers to build GLA buildings, giving you the full might of both the GLA and China. With the most imminent threat defeated, you can begin base construction. Note that, if the general possesses more than 5000 credits for any reason - enough to build a Nuclear Missile Silo - the GLA will launch their SCUD Storm on your base. |
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| + | ==Changelog== |
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| − | The initial forces should serve reasonably well as a defense for early attacks, but it would still be wise to invest in additional structures or units to back them up. [[Hacker|Hackers]] can assist in gaining income, though depending on how carefully you watch your money, this may proved to be a double-edged sword. Air support is recommended, as they are ideal not only for torching attackers or defensive units lying in wait, but can also serve as scouts due to their high speed and relative inability to be shot. The SCUD Storm built by the GLA also will not be revealed, and MiGs can traverse the mountain without having to deal with (too many) of the defenders. |
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| + | * [[Zero Hour patch 1.03|''Zero Hour'' patch 1.03]]: reduced effects of drone armour upgrade from 50% to 25% |
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| − | [[File:Nuclear_Winter_Kell_tower.jpg|thumb|The tower in which Jarmen Kell hides]] |
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| − | When you move your forces through the town, take note of a brown-colored tower near a GLA Palace. [[Jarmen Kell]] will be dug in here. He can quickly kill your infantry and the pilots of your vehicles. To make matters worse, since Kell is stealthed, the tower cannot be targeted using regular attack and would have to be force-attacked. It is best to destroy the tower using artillery units or the [[artillery barrage]] power. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | [[Black Lotus]] can be used to sabotage the GLA base; by hugging the left wall of the map until she makes it to the top, she can sneak in and capture various buildings, including the Scud Storm. As the GLA do not seem to rebuild their lost structures (aside from typical [[GLA hole]] logic), even merely capturing the superweapon removes the 5000 credit constraint placed upon the player, and allows them to retaliate with their own Nuclear Missiles (and potentially Scud Storms). It is difficult to remove all GLA buildings with Black Lotus, however, as their base has multiple units and stealth-detecting defenses set up. |
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| + | * It physically resembles the American General Atomics MQ 1 Predator [[wikipedia:Unmanned_aerial_vehicle|UAV]], except it is much smaller, unarmed, and apparently does not require any specialized command vehicle to operate. It is possible that the drone is controlled by either an autonomous AI or an operator's miniature console within the drone's parent vehicle. |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery> |
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| − | This mission is notorious for being one of the most difficult in the entire game. The player starts off under attack by enemies and the nearby resources are rather minimal. The enemies always assault the player at full force, which can easily overwhelm the player. To make things even more difficult, the Scud Storm is ready early in the game and its location isn't shown on the map, requiring the player to manually find it. |
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| + | GeneralsProtoScoutDrone.jpg|Concept art |
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| − | * Use Overlords and remaining armor to guard the base's entrance. Capture or destroy the GLA outpost on the plateau. Then build a base. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| − | * Spend supplies before they reach $5000 by building defenses, armor, and upgrades. |
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| − | * Try to secure and capture a Supply Dock near the roadblock and several Oil Derricks nearby. |
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| − | * Capture GLA bases to use as cannon fodder while your main force will act as backup. |
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| − | * Jarmen Kell must be eliminated by either an airstrike or two [[Dragon tank (Generals 1)|Dragon Tanks]], one as a bait then the other to eliminate him. |
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| − | == |
+ | ==See also== |
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| − | <references /> |
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| + | * [[Scout drone]] |
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| + | * [[Battle drone]] |
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| + | * [[Hellfire drone]] |
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| + | * [[Sentry drone]] |
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| + | * [[Drone armor]] |
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| + | {{Generals 1 USA Arsenal}} |
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| + | [[Category:Generals 1 aircraft]] |
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| + | [[de:Aufklärungsdrohne]] |
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| − | {{Generals Missions|faction=Chinese}} |
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| + | [[ru:Разведывательный дрон]] |
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Revision as of 05:38, 26 December 2023
| “ | Usable by any USA vehicle, the Scout Drone extends the sight range of its parent vehicle and reveals stealthed units. It cannot be used in conjunction with the Battle Drone. - Generals manual(src) |
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The scout drone is one of the most widely deployed units of the American army.
Background
It is a pusher-propeller-driven unmanned aerial vehicle whose primary function is intelligence-gathering and detecting stealth units. Once launched from its parent vehicle, it will fly in random patterns (which cannot be directly altered by the battlefield command) not far from the parent vehicle. USA decided to upgrade its vehicle fleets with drone option after bitter experience in Iraq and Afghanistan when American cavalry forces simply found themselves blinded by a lack of direct support when handling threats like Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and sniper ambush.
Upgrades
| “ | The new drone armor has been installed sir! - Crusader talking about upgrade |
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Drone Armor | Boosts up Scout Drones' armor by 25%. | Purchasable at any Strategy Center for $500 |
Game unit
General ability
- Main article: Spy Drone
Vehicle upgrade
The scout drone is available to any vehicle constructed at the War Factory, except the Sentry Drone. It is fair-priced and able to detect stealthed hostile units, extend the vision range of the vehicle it is assigned to, and allow that vehicle to better exploit its maximum weapon range. The destruction of the parent vehicle, however, will cause the drone to crash. As with all drones it will automatically benefit from the drone armour upgrade.
Changelog
- Zero Hour patch 1.03: reduced effects of drone armour upgrade from 50% to 25%
Trivia
- It physically resembles the American General Atomics MQ 1 Predator UAV, except it is much smaller, unarmed, and apparently does not require any specialized command vehicle to operate. It is possible that the drone is controlled by either an autonomous AI or an operator's miniature console within the drone's parent vehicle.
Gallery
Concept art
See also
- Robotics
- Spy drone
- Scout drone
- Battle drone
- Hellfire drone
- Sentry drone
- Drone armor
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