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A units' strength against enemies, however, does not determine its capabilities to deal with them; sometimes numbers can close the gap or maintain it. Cannon Fodder, for example, does poorly against all units but will deal considerable damage if engaged with large numbers and buffed with Methane Wagon and Goblins.
A units' strength against enemies, however, does not determine its capabilities to deal with them; sometimes numbers can close the gap or maintain it. Cannon Fodder, for example, does poorly against all units but will deal considerable damage if engaged with large numbers and buffed with Methane Wagon and Goblins.


Veterancy is now limited to three ranks unlike ''Halo Wars'' where there are five. Each veterancy rank increases one's units' attack and defense capabilities.
Veterancy is now limited to three ranks unlike ''Halo Wars'' where there are five, with exception of Spartans that can cap to Veterancy 6 inside hijacked vehicles, and Blitz gameplay which is based on card level. Each veterancy rank increases one's units' attack and defense capabilities.


Super Units are labelled with a special icon on the minimap, while Hero Units are commonly labelled with a star.
Super Units are labelled with a special icon on the minimap, while Hero Units are commonly labelled with a star.
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*[[Huragok|Engineers]] - Heal and repair specialists.
*[[Huragok|Engineers]] - Heal and repair specialists.
*[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] - Superheavy infantry.
*[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] - Superheavy infantry.
*[[Banished Ghost|Ghost]] - General scout/attack vehicle.
*[[Banished Ghost|Ghost]] - General scout/attack vehicle. Only exclusive for Sangheili Leaders.
*[[Banished Chopper|Chopper]] - Scout/anti-infantry vehicle.
*[[Banished Chopper|Chopper]] - Scout/anti-infantry vehicle.  
*[[Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank.
*[[Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank.
*[[Banished Wraith]] - Heavy mortar tank.
*[[Banished Wraith]] - Heavy mortar tank.
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*[[Skitterer]] - Lekgolo controlled scout vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Skitterer]] - Lekgolo controlled scout vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Banished Phantom]] - Mobile Air Support. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Banished Phantom]] - Mobile Air Support. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Sangheili Enforcer]]s - Shielded, fast moving anti-building unit. Can uses stasis grenades.
*[[Sangheili Enforcer]]s - Shielded, fast-moving anti-building unit. Can use stasis grenades.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero Unit.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero Unit.
*[[Unggoy Rider|Grunt Rider]] - Powerful melee unit.
*[[Unggoy Rider|Grunt Rider]] - Powerful melee unit.
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;Neutrals
;Neutrals
*[[Aggressor Sentinel]] - Sentinel Basic Unit.
*[[Aggressor Sentinel]] - Sentinel Basic Unit.
*[[Protector Sentinel]] - Offense Sentinel. Unique Unit to Professor Anders as Leader.
*[[Protector Sentinel]] - Offense Sentinel. Unique Unit to Professor Anders through leader power upgrades.
*[[Controller Sentinel]] - Sentinel Hero Unit.
*[[Controller Sentinel]] - Sentinel Hero Unit.
*[[Retriever Sentinel]] - Sentinel Super Unit. Exclusive to Professor Anders through leader power.
*[[Retriever Sentinel]] - Sentinel Super Unit. Exclusive to Professor Anders through leader power.
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