Carpet bombing

Carpet bombing is a form of aerial warfare, utilizing large numbers of unguided bombs, to attempt the complete destruction of a target region, either to destroy personnel and material, or as a means of demoralizing the enemy.

Halo Wars
In Halo Wars, the player can call in a Shortsword bomber from the, which swoops across the battlefield and drops bombs. The player can orient the direction of the bombing run by rotating the left thumbstick. The bombs detonate a short time after impact with the ground. This ability requires Tech Level of one and costs 600 resource points.

In skirmish and multiplayer, the carpet bombing ability can only be used by Sergeant John Forge. The ability can be upgraded up three times inside a Field Armory, to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is very effective against all ground units and buildings. However, carpet bombing runs have no effect against air units. Another disadvantage is that the carpet bombing ability can damage allied units as well as enemies.

List of appearances

 * Halo Wars
 * Halo: Reach
 * Halo: First Strike