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The damage is too extensive!
Giga-Fortress has been marked for cleanup.
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| “ | Giga Fortresses are among the most powerful weapons the Empire ever developed. - Imperial Advisor, detailing the Giga Fortress |
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The disturbingly strange Giga-Fortress is a massive, naval and aerial war machine. Based on the Empire's VX technology, the Giga Fortress is capable of transforming between a heavily armed, star-shaped battleship-like Sea Fortress, and a flight-capable, mech head-like Sky Fortress.
Background[]
| “ | Assessing viable targets. - Giga Fortress in combat |
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The Uprising[]
The Giga-Fortress was deployed by Crown Prince Tatsu in an attempt to destroy the Allies that are occupying Japan, and one was operational near his headquarters, with others being constructed soon thereafter. They were all destroyed, however.
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| “ | Eaaah?! That "thing" is bigger than the Kirov!! - Soviet Soldier in Vladivostok |
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In the Imperial campaign, three Giga-Fortresses were sent from Tatsu into the battlefield to aid the commander to destroy Vladivostok against the bases of Oleg Vodnik and Nikolai Moskvin, as may well as to eliminate Giles' Allied base.
Game unit[]
| “ | Massive energy fluctuations detected. Intel reports that Tatsu has activated a new weapon called the Giga Fortress. So be on your guard, Commander. - Allied advisor |
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The Giga Fortress is extremely powerful and durable in both modes. In its Sea Fortress mode, it serves a role similar to tier three heavy bombardment ships, but is able to defend itself against naval and aerial threats.
In its Sky Fortress mode, the Giga-Fortress is a siege unit that can be used to take out enemy base defenses from afar with its piercing beams. However, it is incredibly slow and cannot target air, making it vulnerable to enemy AA units.
Due to their massive cost, losing even a single Giga Fortress is a major setback, so they must always be escorted by other units. In addition, despite being the most expensive unit in the entire game, the Giga-Fortress Core is just as fragile as any other Nanocores, so they should be unfurled as soon as possible, since enemies could easily destroy them while they are still in Nanocore form.
Abilities[]
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Sky Fortress Mode
The Giga Fortress goes airborne to attack ground targets with lasers.
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Sea Fortress Mode
The Giga Fortress descends into the water, attacking nearby targets with cannons and missiles.
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Quotes[]
Created[]
- I am awake.
- Giga Fortress, alive and ready.
- Ready for assignment.
Selected in Sea Fortress Mode[]
- Where do you need me?
- I am listening.
- Giga Fortress responding.
- All systems nominal.
- What is our objective?
- Awaiting command.
Selected in Sky Fortress Mode[]
- Nice day, isn't it?
- This is a nice view.
- Where is... my body?
Moving in Sea Fortress Mode[]
- Command authorized.
- Moving as ordered.
- Of course.
- Approaching destination.
- Starting travel sequence.
- Calculating route.
- Processing request.
- My thoughts exactly.
- Heading set.
Moving in Sky Fortress Mode[]
- I agree.
- Proceeding as directed.
- Updating coordinates.
Attacking[]
- Eliminating.
- Removing enemy presence.
- Engaging now.
- Target destruction imminent.
- Anticipating casualties.
- All weapons on.
- Enabling fire sequence.
- Target is designated.
Moving to attack[]
- Approaching target.
- The task is now registered.
- Preparing for engagement.
- It will be eliminated.
- Enemy removal commencing.
In combat[]
- Continuing enemy scan.
- Extermination in progress.
- Assessing viable targets.
- Weapons all activated.
- Territory control is under way.
- Prioritizing attack sequence.
Retreating[]
- I could use some repair.
- Yes, I agree.
Under fire[]
- Are you aware of them attacking me?
- Experiencing technical difficulties.
- Enemy resistance increasing.
- They are attacking me!
- Sustaining exterior damage.
- Hull integrity is at risk.
Trivia[]
- The Giga-Fortress concept was recycled from the unused Flying Head Fortress unit concept.
- If one looks closely at the back of a Giga-Fortress in air mode, the Shirada Cannons can be seen still turning around like in Fortress mode.
- Since the Giga-Fortress is constructed as a Nanocore, it does not benefit from the effects of Veteran Academy.
- The Giga-Fortress is one of the most costly units in the entire Command & Conquer franchise, costing a whopping 6300 credits each, making them even more expensive than the Epic units from Kane's Wrath.
- The Giga-Fortress is the only naval unit that can attack air, sea and ground targets.
Gallery[]
Sea Fortress concept
Sky Fortress concept
Sky Fortress render
Videos[]
See also[]
- Century bomber and Harbinger gunship, Allied counterparts
- Kirov airship, Soviet counterpart
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