V-35 Ox
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| V-35 Ox | |
|---|---|
| |
| Unit | |
| Affiliation | |
| Role |
Transport |
| Protection |
Light |
| Properties | |
| Transport slots |
1 unit |
| Production | |
| Cost |
500 |
| Build time |
Instant |
| Produced by |
Any unit that can Call for Transport |
| “ | Let's keep it safe guys! - Ox | ” |
The V-35 Ox is a multipurpose VTOL aircraft of GDI appearing in Tiberium Wars.
Background
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The Ox was designed after the Second Tiberium War to replace the aging Orca Carryall and provide air transport for infantry. It features tandem seating with the pilot in back and co-pilot in front similar to the attack helicopters of the 20th century. It came into use shortly after the Firestorm Crisis.
The craft is equipped with powerful VTOL engines which, coupled with an aerodynamic frame, give it the ability to fly at high speeds and deliver ordnance to the battlefield in minutes. It also has a refueling probe at the front to extend its range.
In-gameEdit
The V-35 Ox is primarily used for ferrying squads of infantry and smaller vehicles, such as the Surveyor, Pitbull or the APC, although it is fully capable of lifting the 65-ton MBT-6 Predator Tank should the need arise. They become available as a single trip assistance with 500 credit ticket fare. Any GDI unit which is not listed as very heavy can call them to haul itself to anyplace available (provided they survive the trip). After the unit using it is dropped in the intended location, the plane depart for other mission (not permanently stayed in command). The ox is also available to haul in reinforcements, both in the script or by call in support power assistance.
Unfortunately, the aerodynamic frame forced the engineers to limit the amount of plating on the Ox. As such, it is very susceptible to anti-aircraft weaponry. It also cannot carry any of GDI's heaviest vehicles such as Rigs, Juggernauts, Behemoths, MARVs and Mammoth Tanks. They can be seen carrying MCVs into battle in certain missions, but they are scripted and unavalible by any means.
Carried units have been observed to fire at enemy units while being transported. Unknown if this is by design or an in-game glitch.
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