Tunnel network

Tunnel Network
Structure
Faction	Global Liberation Army Kassad Rodall Juhziz Leang
Role	Anti-infantry base defence Shelter Transit system Unit maintenance
Armament	Machine gun turret RPG troopers (×2)
Properties
Hit points	1000
Armor type	Structure
Production
Cost	$800
Build time	0:15
Produced by	Worker
Hot key	N
Combat
Ground attack	10 (Small Arms)
Cooldown	250
Attack range	175
Sight range	200
Function
Upgrades	Camo Netting
Abilities	Detects stealth
Notes
Gives 2 RPG Troopers upon completion. Eliminates units inside upon destruction if there is no tunnel exists

Tunnel Networks were constructed by the GLA during their war against China and the USA and during their invasion of various nations in Europe and Asia.

Background

Tunnel Network entrances could be constructed anywhere that a GLA worker could access, and allowed for the extremely rapid movement of units from one place to another, underground. Units could also refit and repair with the supplies in the tunnels. Network entrances were guarded by a small anti-infantry machine gun turret and came with a complementary a pair of RPG troopers.

When taking into account the RPG Troopers' total cost of 600, the Tunnel Network's effective cost was a mere 200 credits.

Angry Mobs were not able to enter Tunnel Networks, due to their numbers.

In comparison, a Sneak Attack tunnel was available during Zero Hour as a Generals Power, which could be constructed rapidly and remotely anywhere on the map. It functioned identically to a regular Tunnel Network, though without the gun turret or RPG troopers.

Upgrades

Camo Netting ( Global Liberation Army only) Upgrades the Tunnel Network with camo netting, rendering it invisible to enemy forces until it is fired upon, or detected by stealth detectors. Purchasable at the building for a cost of $500. (Not available to Rodall Juhziz & Dr. Thrax).

Strengths

Tunnel Networks' mounted gun turrets are reasonably effective against small groups infantry, as well as lightly armored vehicles like Technicals and Humvees. In large quantities, Tunnel Networks can prove to be a major nuisance by permitting rapid unit relocation and restoration, offering the GLA commander many tactical possibilities. Units inside the tunnel could emerge to protect it, and the GLA general could rush units from anywhere to respond to an attack as long as they were near another tunnel entrance. The RPG Troopers that spawn from the Tunnel Network, though vulnerable when exposed, can be put to use anywhere. The tunnel itself is reasonably durable, though its real value is in the mobility that it grants.

Counters

Tunnel Network offers unique options compared to other factions, but it has its weaknesses. It is completely defenseless against aircraft, can be outranged by any siege units, and cannot hold off heavily armored vehicles. Artillery like the Inferno cannon and Nuke cannon can deal significant damage at range and will flush out any units inside. Some units, such as the Stealth Fighter's Bunker Buster missiles and Nuke cannon's (Nuclear or Neutron shells), can kill all infantry within. Units cannot fire from within the Tunnel Network, and the two free RPG Troopers are insufficient protection against large forces; if the tunnel it survives destruction by virtue of its GLA hole, the troopers are not replaced.

Strategy

In addition to its primary use as a defensive structure, the tunnel provides the GLA player with unique mobility. A worker can ride a fast vehicle (such as a cycle) to a distant location and construct another hole, allowing the player to transport as many forces as desired to any accessible map location. This made it possible to evacuate the original base if defense had collapsed, or to threaten the opponent from an unexpected direction.

The units garrisoned inside the tunnel will be available for deployment from the Sneak Attack tunnel, so the player should have the tunnel filled and more nearby ready to enter once the original contingent is disgorged at the target. A quick player can insert a great number of units into an enemy base this way.

As a defensive structure, the tunnel entrance is best used in conjunction with Stinger Sites.

Variants

• Dr. Thrax developed his own variation, dubbed "Toxin Networks".
• Prince Kassad's Tunnel Networks are camouflaged by default at no additional cost.

Changelog

• Generals sneak peek patch 1.02: stealth detection radius cut from 200 down to 150
• Generals patch 1.04: build speed increased from 5 to 20 seconds
• Generals patch 1.05:
  • gun damage increased from 10 to 15 per shot
  • build time reduced from 20 to 15 seconds
• Generals patch 1.07: can now assign rally points
• Zero Hour patch 1.01: build speed brought to the same level as in Generals (15 seconds)
• Zero Hour patch 1.03:
  • gun damage increased from 10 to 15 per shot
  • fixed related unfinished building exploit (Kassad and Juhziz only)

Trivia

Fake tunnel network cameo.

• A fake variant of the Tunnel Network was cut due to redundancy as its inability to attack easily gives it away.
• Tunnel Network's icon lacks its turret.

See also

• Firebase
• Bunker

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