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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 [[UNSC Field Armory|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. | 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 [[UNSC Field Armory|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. | ||
==History== | |||
Carpet bombings have been used throughout the [[Human-Covenent War]], notably during the [[Battle of Alpha Base]] to destroy [[Wraiths]] | |||
for [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge's]] attack force allowing them to retake the base. The [[UNSC]] also used carpet bombings during the [[Fall of Reach]], during the [[Battle of Viery]] [[Longsword|Longswords]] carpet bombed [[Covenent]] [[Scarabs]] so [[UNSC]] forces could advance. Also when the [[Covenent]] attacked the orbital [[MAC]] generators the defending [[UNSC Marine Corps|marines]] called in the carpet bombing too closely and hit their own forces. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:14, June 14, 2011
Template:Ratings 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-class bomber from the Template:UNSCship, 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.
History
Carpet bombings have been used throughout the Human-Covenent War, notably during the Battle of Alpha Base to destroy Wraiths
for Sergeant Forge's attack force allowing them to retake the base. The UNSC also used carpet bombings during the Fall of Reach, during the Battle of Viery Longswords carpet bombed Covenent Scarabs so UNSC forces could advance. Also when the Covenent attacked the orbital MAC generators the defending marines called in the carpet bombing too closely and hit their own forces.
List of appearances
- Halo Wars
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: First Strike (First appearance)
Gallery
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The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player.
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The carpet bombing ability in the circle menu.
A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run.
