Prepping blueprints for expansion... GDI Defense Crawler is a stub and needs your help. You can help by expanding it. Please refer to the talk page for further discussion.

	For the article on crawlers in general.

GDI MCV Mk VII, Defense Class[1]
GDI Defence Crawler (Top Right) attacking a heavily damaged Nod Support Crawler (Bottom Left). Notice the shield.
Unit
Affiliation	GDI Defense Class
Properties
Hit points	3000
Function
Produces	Units and Structures

The successor of the traditional MCV, the large, slow moving box that is the Defense Crawler is the slowest of the crawlers, but also the one with the highest health and upgrades. It is also the only GDI crawler that constructs buildings, such as the Missile turret, Focus beam and Ion Cannon. While defenseless in the beginning of the match, the crawler gains 2 small short range artillery batteries on top when upgraded to tier 2, and an additional 2 when upgraded to tier 3. These weapons are powerful when multiple compact groups of units are attacking you, or when assaulting Reinforced structures. It has no anti-air capability though. Note that only deployed Defense Crawlers can use weaponry. Overall, the Defense Crawler is only useful when the player is at least level 10, as the first units are impossible to be used in an successful strategy, and the first useful structures are gained on a later level. The crawler can be used very well in holding ground, such as near a TCN Node, capable of keeping enemy units suppressed for a very long time. When upgraded with Defensive matrix, the crawler gains a shield when deployed, or the Mobility matrix, which gives a shield when packed up. Each hold 1000 extra health, and protect anyone inside the radius. When in tier 3, the shield can be upgraded to hold 2000 health, using the Enhanced shields upgrade. combined with Enhanced repairs, which give the crawler double repair speed and increased repair radius, it can be a formidable enemy, especially when units are being churned out and turrets are deployed.

The crawler is also offer the largest array of GDI infantry, although commando is slated to the offensive crawler. The infantry offer more diverse fire power and cheaper cost, but with less durability. This fact coupled with medical support option make Defence Crawler a premium option for urban terrain (where many garrisonable building is available).

References Edit

1. ↑ http://www.commandandconquer.com/factions/gdi/gdi-mcv-mk-vii GDI MCV Mk VII

v·d·e Global Defense Initiative Ascension Conflict Arsenal

Offense Infantry Units Engineer • Commando Ground Units GDI Offense Crawler • Talon • Hunter • Wolf • Titan • Striker • Bulldog • Shockwave • Sandstorm MLRS • Mammoth tank • Refractor • Mastodon Upgrades Resonance amplifier • Missile storm • Demolitions kit • Composite armour • Backup systems • Mirror plating • Advanced composite armour • Dispersion bays   Defense Infantry Units Engineer • Zone Trooper • Zone Enforcer • Zone Defender • Zone Lancer • Zone Raider • Zone Captain Ground Units GDI Defense Crawler • Dozer • Spartan tank • Armadillo • Rhino tank • Juggernaut Structures Bunker • Guardian cannon • Missile turret • Tunnel • Focus beam • Falcon MRLS • Crystal shield • Skystrike artillery • Ion cannon • Outpost Upgrades Assault packs • Medical training • Enhanced repairs • Defensive matrix • Enhanced shields • Reflective dozer • Sticky bombs • Mobility matrix   Support Infantry Units Engineer Ground Units Shepard tank • Conductor • Thunderhead Air Units GDI Support Crawler • Orca Mk. V • Hurricane • Spanner • Paladin • Hammerhead • Firehawk • Archangel • Kodiak Support Powers Recon drone • Repair zone • Status reboot • Accelerated construction • Overkill • Tech support • Supply drop • Mirror coat • Battle hardening • Displacement field • Sonic artillery • Firehawk airstrike • Seismic disturbance Upgrades Berzerker engines • Weapon dampeners • Electrolysis projector • Advanced thrusters • Gravity field • Augmented reconstruction • Charged capacitors • Defensive maneuvers   Others All Classes Global Stratospheric Transport • Arcus Upgrades Tier 2 Tech • Tier 3 Tech • Accuracy boost • Speed boost • Range boost • Refire boost See also: Nod's Arsenal and Forgotten's Arsenal