“ | Shall I push the button? - Scud Launcher leaving the Arms Dealer |
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The SCUD Launcher is GLA's artillery vehicle during the GLA Conflict. It is the GLA's most advanced long-range weapon.
Game unit[]
The SCUD launcher is a slow, unwieldy, and poorly armoured vehicle. It has extremely high range and its missiles deal significant damage, but its missiles' trajectory can not be altered mid-flight (unlike the Tomahawk launcher). The SCUD launcher requires protection from other units at all times. Like all projectiles, the SCUD missiles can be countered by point defense lasers and ECM tanks.
Like the Chinese nuke cannon, the SCUD launcher can be used as a impromptu base defense, but unlike the nuke cannon, the SCUD launcher can engage opposing artillery when fully upgraded, and does not have to reposition itself like its Chinese counterpart does.
Variants[]
Dr. Thrax[]
- SCUD Launcher only has Anthrax Warhead missiles.
- Automatically uses Anthrax Beta and can be upgraded furhter.
- Anthrax Gamma upgrade gives a +25% increase to toxin damage. Can devastate most units and vehicles but is ineffective against structures.
Rodall Juhziz[]
- SCUD Launcher only has High Explosive Warhead missiles.
- When attacking the Chinese Overlord tank, the Overlord is left with only 25% health.
Abilities[]
High Explosive Warhead
Deals explosive damage over a larger area.
Unavailable to Dr. Thrax.
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Anthrax Warhead
Spreads toxic discharge around the target area. Deals more damage to infantry and light vehicles.
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Upgrades[]
Base[]
“ | SCUD launcher, poised to strike! - Scud Launcher |
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Improves the potency of the toxin warheads.
Purchased from a regular Palace for $2000.
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Greatly improves the potency of the toxin warheads.
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Allows the SCUD Launcher to self-repair slowly to full health.
Purchased from the Black Market for $2000.
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Salvage[]
In Zero Hour, the SCUD Launcher can be upgraded from the salvaged parts of destroyed enemy vehicles, improving its range and firepower. When fully refitted, it surpasses other artillery, including the nuke cannon.
Changelog[]
- Zero Hour patch 1.03: now drops salvage crates when destroyed by GLA
Quotes[]
When created |
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When selected |
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When ordered to move |
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When ordered to attack |
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When ordered to crush |
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When ordered to perform ability: Anthrax Warhead |
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When ordered to perform ability: High-Explosive Warhead |
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Trivia[]
- The vehicle presumably employs Scud missiles, while the Launcher itself is based on the MAZ-7310.
Gallery[]
See also[]
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