The orbital strike capability allows GDI Commanders to provide orbital fire support for their ground forces using the Thor's Hammer orbital attack satellites loaded with Mjolnir kinetic harpoons[1]. This technology is an old concept called Rods from God, dating back from the late 20th century.
Instead of ionized beams, the strike uses a kinetic kill vehicle (called an orbital slug, and usually a mixture of cobalt and tungsten) to inflict significant damage in an area. Basically, a giant rod is fired from orbit onto a target. When it impacts, the kinetic energy of the rod releases heat and energy, damaging the target. A warhead would be redundant for such a weapon.
References
- ↑ Kane's Wrath source file names
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