Propaganda center (Generals 1)

	For the structure of the same name in the Kane's Wrath Global Conquest mode, see Propaganda center (Kane's Wrath).

Propaganda Center
Structure
Faction	China
Role	Tech structure
Tier	3
Properties
Hit points	1000
Armor type	Structure
Production
Cost	$2000
Build time	0:45
Produced by	Chinese construction dozer
Requires	Chinese war factory or Chinese air field
Hot key	P
Combat
Sight range	200
Function
Add-ons	Land Mines Neutron Mines
Power	-2
Research	Subliminal messaging Nationalism Patriotism Isotope stability Autoloader

The Propaganda Center is a high-tier tech building of China during the GLA Conflict.

Background

This building allows Chinese generals to access the most advanced Chinese weapons and tactics in the field. Its primary role is akin with Battle Lab or Tech center. A commander requires a Propaganda Center in his base of operations to access the Nuclear Missile Silo, Overlord Tank and a number of other units.

Game building

A relatively fragile building, the Propaganda Center requires protection at all times. Although a Speaker Tower is included in the structure, it is not used.

Upgrades

Subliminal Messaging Improved the broadcasts of speaker towers, inspiring Chinese forces to repair their own units faster when in range of one. Costs $500.

Nationalism Propaganda-laced training for Chinese forces that meant that certain units, when massed, swelled with national pride. This tended to boost their confidence and their fighting prowess. Costs $2000.

Patriotism ( Shin Fai only) General Shin Fai's forces were already trained to be nationalistic and with this upgrade they could be further inspired with Patriotism. Costs $2000.

Isotope Stability ( Tsing Shi Tao only) Prevents Tsing Shi Tao's Battlemasters and Overlords from exploding violently when destroyed. Costs $2000.

Autoloader ( Ta Hun Kwai only) Equipps Kwai's Battlemasters with autoloaders, enabling them to fire 3 shells in quick succession before reloading. Costs $2500.

Upgrades

Land Mines Deploys standard mines around the structure that detonate when enemy grounds pass through. Costs $500.

Neutron Mines (Zero Hour only) Upgrades land mines to neutron mines, increasing effectiveness against enemy infantry, and allowing them to kill vehicle pilots instead of destroying the vehicles. Costs $600. Requires Land Mines upgrade.

Trivia

• On the left side of the Propaganda Center, there is a yellow sign, which has the Chinese words "提防偷鞋" (Beware of thieves stealing shoes) written on it. This is very strange and awkward considering that a place where highly classified military information is stored can be infiltrated by regular thieves who steal shoes.
  • This can also be an in-game joke targeted against GLA workers, who are known to always ask for shoes.
• Despite having a garage of sorts, no vehicles can be trained at the propaganda centers. During development, the propaganda center had the ability to produce POW trucks.

See also

• Strategy center, American counterpart
• Palace, GLA counterpart