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This article is about the Kane's Wrath vehicle.
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The Reckoner is a Nod armoured personnel carrier in Kane's Wrath.
Background[]
Unlike its GDI counterpart, the Guardian APC, the Reckoner is unarmed and does not have firing ports. However, it has a larger crew capacity, being able to carry two squads of infantry. The Reckoner can be deployed into a stationary bunker to provide extra protection and will do so automatically if it sustains too much damage. In this state, not only can the infantry inside fire out, but it also gains enough room for three squads of infantry.
Game Unit[]
The Reckoner is Nod's only ground APC unit, and can be roughly equated to GDI's Guardian APC/Steel Talons' Mobile Repair Transport. However, there are a few differences worth noting - the Reckoner does not allow infantry to fire from within by default, but also holds two infantry squads instead of one. When destroyed for the first time or when ordered to do so, it deploys into an immobile bunker and cannot be packed back up. In this state it retains its original capabilities when mobile, but gains some hit points, damage resistance, a third slot for infantry squads and its passengers can fire from within (despite possessing a lengthy animation, it enters this state as soon as it transforms, meaning its passengers can start attacking immediately). The troops inside are also immune to garrison-clearing weapons, but if the Reckoner is destroyed in this state, its occupants will not survive its destruction.
Like the Foxholes constructed by GDI's rifleman squads, even when in their bunker form they cannot be repaired manually and can only regain hit points by being repaired by ground-based repair drones - those from War Factories, Battle Bases, MRTs, or the Reconstruction Drones support power will suffice.
The Marked of Kane especially heavily utilized this unit, as it afforded their already intimidating infantry even further protection from damage while still allowing them to incinerate their enemies.
Reckoners, along with the Scorpion Tank, could be upgraded with Dozer Blades. These increased the Reckoner's armor, made them able to traverse mines without sustaining damage, and gave them the ability to crush heavy infantry (such as Zone Troopers) - making it easier for the Reckoner to get into position and unleash the power of the infantry within.
The Reckoner cannot be airlifted by a Carryall.
Abilities[]
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Deploy
The Reckoner transforms into a stationary bunker, gaining a third garrison slot. Infantry can now fire out of the Reckoner. The Reckoner gains an additional 1500 hit points added to its pre-existing total. All damage taken by a deployed Reckoner is reduced by 75%.
Hotkey: Ctrl+S.
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Drop Off
Orders infantry units to exit the Reckoner at the designated location.
Hotkey: Ctrl+A.
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Upgrades[]
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Dozer Blades provide Reckoners with an immunity to mines, as well as a 15% armor increase and the ability to crush heavy infantry.
Purchased at the Operations Center.
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Changelog[]
- Kane's Wrath patch 1.02: hit points while mobile increased from 2000 to 2200
Quotes[]
When created[]
- The reckoning has come!
- Reckoner here!
- Ready to go!
- They'll have to reckon with me!
- It's reckoning time!
When selected[]
- A force to reckon with!
- Armed and ready!
- Reckoner here!
- Wheels of steel!
- Reckoner!
When moving[]
- Let's hit the road!
- Moving out!
- Moving in the front!
- No one will stop me!
- On my way!
- Protecting Kane's servants!
- Reckoner on the move!
- Taking position!
- We're on the move!
- Here we go!
- Let's hit the front!
When deploying[]
- Final destination!
- Last stop!
- Deploying!
- End of the line!
In combat[]
- Under fire!
- We're taking a pounding!
- Can't take much more of this!
- We're taking fire!
- I'm not enjoying this!
When retreating[]
- Let's get outta here!
- Need support!
- Returning to base!
Trivia[]
- The Reckoner is almost identical in functionality to the GLA battle bus from Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour, with the exceptions that the battle bus has fire ports while moving yet cannot deploy into a bunker at will.
Gallery[]
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Bunker Reckoner with the Enlightened
See also[]
- Guardian APC, GDI ground personnel carrier
- Mobile Repair Transport, Steel Talons ground personnel carrier
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