M270 MRLS
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| M270 Mobile Rocket Launch System | |
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| Weaponry | 227mm Multiple Rocket Launcher |
| Armour | Light |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Faction | GDI |
| Value | {{{value}}} |
The Mobile Rocket Launch System was the GDI’s main artillery unit during the First Tiberian War. Based on the United States M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System, the GDI’s MLRS units delivered multiple rocket rounds effective against infantry and vehicles, and somewhat less effectivly against aircraft.
Although it might seem reasonable that these units could fire all 12 rockets in a single volley, GDI tactics emphasized sustained fire, and it was deemed more important that these units were able to maintain fire rather than dispense immense amounts of explosives fast and become useless.
Typically, MLRS units were placed behind the lines, where their firepower could be brought to bear from long range, whilst protecting the MLRS from direct attack. Mammoth Tanks were ideal for this purpose. Few vehicular units could ignore a Mammoth Tank to go for the MLRS, whilst infantry were easily shredded by the MLRS.
However, there were weaknesses resulting from the emphasis on attack only - it was slow, lightly armored, and had a minimum range - it could not hit units or infantry that were immediately adjaicent to it. As a result, MRLS units usually moved in company with other units for protection. Nod found its attack cycle extremely effective against the MRLS - fast enough to get in within the MLRS's minimum range, and effective against its weak armor.
The M270 MLRS was replaced by the Hover MLRS following the conclusion of the First Tiberium War.
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