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The Shockwave Troopers is a rare GDI unit in Command & Conquer: Rivals.
Background
Shockwave Troopers are elite GDI ground troops armed with miniaturized Disruptor technology. Although less powerful than the Disruptor, the Shockwave Troopers’ lower cost and ability to be deployed from the Barracks has made them a staple among GDI infantry forces.[2]
Personality
Uses a lot of sound related idioms, strong sense of comradery. When idle, puts the sonic weapon on the shoulder.
Abilities
- Effective against infantry and structures.
- Reveals adjacent stealthed units.
Game unit
As powerful infantry squads, Shockwave Troopers excel at eliminating enemy infantry and directly assaulting structures. They counter heavy infantry, and are adept at attacking structures, like Obelisk of Light and Minigun Turret. Furthermore, they reveal adjacent stealth units. They are weak against anti-infantry vehicles and air as well as Confessors.[2]
Their high health stats means they will be able to hold the line even against vehicles for considerable length of times, which makes them suited for holding pads.
It shares the same stats and abilities as the Flame troopers.
Behind the scenes
The unit was introduced to the game as it was deemed that GDI lacked a mid-tier unit to counter units like zone troopers and cyborgs.[2]
Changelog
- Balance update 2018-10-16:
- Damage increased to 130 (was 100)
- Health decreased to 480 (was 540)
- Balance update 2019-12-06:
- Health decreased to 465 (was 480)
- Damage increased to 136 (was 130)
- Patch 1.3.1 2019-02-06:
- Health decreased to 400 (was 465)
- Damage increased to 150 (was 136)
- Balance update 2019-12-11: Increased Speed to Fast (6.9) (was Average)
Quotes
When created
- Shockwave, ready to melt them
- Settle down, we're here
- Shockwave, ready to melt the enemy
When selected
- Where's the action?
- Shockwave itching for a fight
- Shockwave ready
- Just point me towards the enemy
When moving
- Capacitors on the move
- Let's stick together
- Let's go, troopers
- Shockwave moving
- Doubtletime
When ordered to attack favorably
- Music to my ears
- Dropping the base!
- Cranking it up!
When ordered to attack unfavorably
- Uh, this doesn't sound good
- This is gonna hurt
- Might not make it home
- This will be a shock to the system
When ordered to attack neutral
- Shoot at anything that moves
- Troopers, fire at will
- Sonic weapons hot
- Attacking formation
When ordered to attack unreachable target
- No way!
- Not doing it
- Waste of my time
When in favorable or neutral engagement
- Shockwave kicking it
- Lighting them up
- Can you hear me now?
- No retreat!
When in unfavorable engagement
- We're getting picked off
- We need to pull back
- We die together!
- Hey, I could use a little backup
Videos
Images
Artwork
References
- ↑ Unit statistics spreadsheet
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 NEW UNIT SHOWCASE: SHOCKWAVE TROOPER & TICK TANK, retrieved on 2018-10-02
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