| Orbital strike | |
|---|---|
| |
| Unit | |
| Affiliation | |
| Role |
Support power |
| Armament |
Mjolnir rods |
| Production | |
| Cost |
$3000 |
| Build time |
7:00 |
| Requires | |
| Function | |
| Abilities |
Launches a series of highly destructive slugs from an orbital platform. |
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
