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[[Image:HWAjax4.jpg|thumb|200px|The bombshells explodes on [[Covenant]] forces.]] | [[Image:HWAjax4.jpg|thumb|200px|The bombshells explodes on [[Covenant]] forces.]] | ||
The Carpet Bomb within [[Halo Wars]] is a [[Spirit of Fire]] support option. It was first seen in the | The Carpet Bomb within [[Halo Wars]] is a [[Spirit of Fire]] support option. It was first seen in the E308 rendered video teaser.<ref>http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19938</ref> | ||
By utilizing the option, players would call in a [[Shortsword]] bomber from the [[Spirit of Fire]] which swoops across the battlefield, deploying bombs. The direction of the bombing run can be directed by the player using the thumbstick. When the bombs are delivered, they remain unexploded for several seconds before all explode at once. This ability requires 1 energy Unit and costs 600 resource points. | By utilizing the option, players would call in a [[Shortsword]] bomber from the [[Spirit of Fire]] which swoops across the battlefield, deploying bombs. The direction of the bombing run can be directed by the player using the thumbstick. When the bombs are delivered, they remain unexploded for several seconds before all explode at once. This ability requires 1 energy Unit and costs 600 resource points. | ||
Revision as of 07:10, July 25, 2008
- "Use the UNSC Shortsword Bomber to devastate a strip of land with massive bombs."
- — In-game description.
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.
Appearances
The Carpet Bomb within Halo Wars is a Spirit of Fire support option. It was first seen in the E308 rendered video teaser.[1]
By utilizing the option, players would call in a Shortsword bomber from the Spirit of Fire which swoops across the battlefield, deploying bombs. The direction of the bombing run can be directed by the player using the thumbstick. When the bombs are delivered, they remain unexploded for several seconds before all explode at once. This ability requires 1 energy Unit and costs 600 resource points.
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- HWAjax3.jpg
The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player.
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The Option panel viewing the options to choose the Carpet Bomb method.
