Patriot missile system (Generals)
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| Patriot Missile System | |
|---|---|
 Patriots | |
| Structure | |
| Affiliation | |
| Role |
Anti-tank, anti-air base defence |
| Armament |
Four missile salvo |
| Protection |
Medium |
| Properties | |
| Armor type |
Base Defense Armor |
| Production | |
| Cost |
$1000 |
| Build time |
0:25 |
| Produced by | |
| Requires |
|
| Hot key |
M |
| Combat | |
| Ground attack |
|
| Cooldown |
250 |
| Attack range |
|
| Sight range |
360 |
| Function | |
| Power |
-3 |
| For the disambiguation page, see Patriot missile system |
The Patriot Missile System was the standard defensive structure for the USA.
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Background
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Each Patriot battery could fire a barrage of missiles at incoming enemies, with a short reload time between each attack. If one is constructed close to another battery, that battery can lock on to the other's target and fire its salvo to quickly destroy it than it would alone. Patriot batteries could also shoot down incoming ballistic missiles, such as those launched from a SCUD Launcher or a rogue Tomahawk Launcher, although they were still not powerful enough to destroy those launched from a SCUD Storm site or Nuclear missile silo.
As it fired missiles, retreating targets may still be destroyed post launch, as the missiles are guided and capable of propelling themselfs a significant distance before running out of fuel. This feature is rare, in comparision to the GLA's Tunnel Networks and Chinas Gatling cannons. As a catch to this bonus, it also meant that there was a delay between launch and impact, something which the afformented base defences did not have an issue with, as their ordinance hit targets immediatly upon firing
The Patriot was effective against all vehicles, both on the ground and in the air, but was not as effective against infantry, mostly because of its difficulties in acquiring and tracking small, moving ground targets targets this small. While a lone infantryman could not possibly hope to gun down a Patriot and win, a squad could at the very least get past one and suffer little damage.
This weakness inspired the development of the Fire Base, which could be garrisoned by friendly infantry. Patriots had limited range, and enemy commanders employed artillery to take them out; therefore they could not be relied upon entirely to protect a base.
Leang is rumored to have access to this weapon. She uses this together with the Gatling Cannon.
Gameplay NotesEdit
Sometimes during gameplay, missiles can be fired from the battery at very long ranges. This is because the so called DataChain system just simply increases range of the turret when activated. Therefore, Patriots can sometimes attack other enemies inside this increased range instead of what the DataChain aims at.
TriviaEdit
In reality, the MIM-104 Patriot missile system was solely built to engage aircraft and cruise missiles. During Operation Desert Shield/Storm, some Patriot batteries were modified to engage SCUD missiles. Later versions of the Patriot have been purpose built to engage both kinds of targets, and were again so used during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
GalleryEdit
See alsoEdit
- Laser Turret – General Townes only
- EMP Patriot – General Alexis Alexander only
