Advance Wars

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<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/826/202990-124819_full.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-202990" data-ratio="0.675" data-width="240" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 240px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:67.5%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/826/202990-124819_full.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-202990"><img alt="Md Tanks attacking a Recon unit" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/826/202990-124819_full.jpg" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/826/202990-124819_full.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-width="240"></a><figcaption>Md Tanks attacking a Recon unit</figcaption></figure>Advance Wars is a <a href="/tactical-turn-based-combat/3015-234/" data-ref-id="3015-234">tactical turn-based</a> strategy game developed by <a href="/intelligent-systems-co-ltd/3010-333/" data-ref-id="3010-333">Intelligent Systems</a> and originally released for <a href="/game-boy-advance/3045-4/" data-ref-id="3045-4">Game Boy Advance</a> in 2001. While the game utilizes many of the trappings of modern <a href="/military/3015-1009/" data-ref-id="3015-1009">military</a> combat, Advance Wars also features a colorful cast of characters and a lighter overall tone intended to provide players with a more approachable version of military strategy.Although Advance Wars is technically another installment in <a href="/nintendo/3010-90/" data-ref-id="3010-90">Nintendo's</a> long-running "<a href="/nintendo-wars/3025-17/" data-ref-id="3025-17">Wars</a>" series, it is also the first game in the franchise to be released internationally. However, Advance Wars was never published as a standalone title in Japan. The game's release in Japan and Europe was delayed due to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US; while Advance Wars was published in Europe the next year, it did not receive a Japanese release in any form until 2005 as part of the <a href="/game-boy-wars-advance-12/3030-45775/" data-ref-id="3030-45775">Game Boy Advance Wars 1+2</a> compilation.<h2>Story</h2>For Advance Wars' single-player campaign, the player is cast as a military adviser for the country of <a href="/orange-star/3035-795/" data-ref-id="3035-795">Orange Star</a>. When Orange Star's territory is invaded by neighboring <a href="/blue-moon/3035-1169/" data-ref-id="3035-1169">Blue Moon</a> after a period of relative peace, players must lead Orange Star's army to repel the hostile forces and investigate the reason behind Blue Moon's sudden aggression. Throughout the course of the campaign, the Orange Star army travels across <a href="/cosmo-land/3035-3344/" data-ref-id="3035-3344">Cosmo Land</a> while fighting against the continent's other four <a href="/rivaling-factions/3015-3656/" data-ref-id="3015-3656">factions</a>.<h2>Gameplay</h2>Advance Wars' basic gameplay consists of two or more Commanding Officers (or COs) taking <a href="/turn-based/3015-192/" data-ref-id="3015-192">turns</a> maneuvering their own military forces across a <a href="/grid-based-movement/3015-1318/" data-ref-id="3015-1318">grid-based</a> map in order to eliminate all opposing units or capture the enemy CO's <a href="/military-base/3035-1996/" data-ref-id="3035-1996">Headquarters</a> (HQ). Many of the game's single-player missions have alternate primary objectives such as <a href="/defend-x-for-y-amount-of-time/3015-2789/" data-ref-id="3015-2789">protecting</a> important units, capturing a certain number of properties or destroying enemy materiel.<figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/7465/835706-advance_wars01.png" data-ref-id="1300-835706" data-ratio="0.66666666666667" data-width="240" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 240px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:66.7%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/7465/835706-advance_wars01.png" data-ref-id="1300-835706"><img alt="Green Earth vs. Orange Star" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/7465/835706-advance_wars01.png" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/7465/835706-advance_wars01.png 240w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-width="240"></a><figcaption>Green Earth vs. Orange Star</figcaption></figure>Similar to the <a href="/fire-emblem/3025-196/" data-ref-id="3025-196">Fire Emblem series</a>, combat in Advance Wars is based around a "rock-paper-scissors" system wherein each unit type possesses certain strengths and weakness relative to other types of units. For example, Medium Tanks (or "Md Tanks") can easily destroy Anti-Air units in direct combat; however, Md Tanks are largely ineffective against Bombers, which can eliminate Md Tanks with ease. Meanwhile, Anti-Air units are poor against Md Tanks while being very effective versus Bombers. By strategically exploiting enemy units' weaknesses, a smaller force of units can potentially triumph over greater numbers.Capturing properties is critical to a CO's war effort during most missions. Only foot soldiers (Infantry and Mechs) are able to capture the five types of properties: Cities, Bases, Airports, Seaports and HQs. Each owned property grants an additional 1,000 <a href="/currency/3015-575/" data-ref-id="3015-575">Funds</a> to its respective owner per turn. On maps with production bases (Bases, Airports and Seaports), COs can use their available Funds to purchase additional units, as well as to repair and resupply their existing units.<h3>Units</h3>A variety of military units can be commanded and engaged in Advance Wars. All units are initially deployed with ten <a href="/hit-points/3015-400/" data-ref-id="3015-400">hit points</a>, which can be depleted by attacks from enemy forces. Different units have varying levels of resistance to certain types of attacks.When a unit's HP reaches zero, it is destroyed and removed from play. Most types of captured property restore two HP to friendly ground units positioned there at the beginning of a turn, while Seaports and Airports can repair naval and air units respectively. Units with less than full health can also be combined with other units of the same type; when combined, the new unit's health is equal to the sum of its parents' health, up to a maximum of 10 HP. Additionally, any surplus HP is converted into Funds at a rate of 10% of the unit's base cost per health point.Most controllable units in Advance Wars are "Direct-attack" units, which must position themselves directly adjacent to an enemy unit in order to attack it. Conversely, "Indirect-attack" units can only fire on enemy units positioned at least two tiles away. While Direct-attack units can both move and attack in a single turn, Indirect units cannot move and fire on the same turn.<h4>Ground Units</h4><table data-max-width="true"><tbody><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830258" data-ratio="1" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:100.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830258"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830258-aw_infantry.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/soldier/3015-2958/" data-ref-id="3015-2958">Infantry</a> (Inftry): The least expensive unit to deploy. Infantry can capture properties and cross mountains, but their firepower is low.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles, Copters</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 1,000</li><li>Move: 3(Inftry)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:âˆž(MGun)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830260" data-ratio="1" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:100.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830260"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830260-aw_mech.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Mechanized Infantry (Mech): Upgraded foot soldiers equipped with <a href="/bazooka/3055-2394/" data-ref-id="3055-2394">bazookas</a>. Their firepower comes at the cost of reduced movement.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles (Bazooka)</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles (M Gun), Copters</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 3,000</li><li>Move: 2(Mech)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 70</li><li>Ammo:3(Bzka)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830262" data-ratio="1.1458333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:114.6%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830262"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830262-aw_recon.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Recon: Fast-moving scout vehicles with superior vision on Fog of War maps.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry</li><li>Fair vs: T-Copters</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles, B-Copters</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 4,000</li><li>Move: 8(Tires)</li><li>Vision: 5</li><li>Fuel: 80</li><li>Ammo:âˆž(MGun)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830259" data-ratio="1.0208333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:102.1%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830259"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830259-aw_tank.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/tank/3055-92/" data-ref-id="3055-92">Tank</a>: Versatile and highly maneuverable, Tanks can serve as both front-line and rear guard ground units.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles (Cannon)</li><li>Fair vs: Copters</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles (M Gun), Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 7,000</li><li>Move: 6(Trds)</li><li>Vision: 3</li><li>Fuel: 60</li><li>Ammo:9(Cann)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830254" data-ratio="1.1666666666667" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:116.7%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830254"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830254-aw_mdtank.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Medium Tank (Md Tank): Larger and slower Tanks equipped with the strongest ground-based Cannons in the game.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles (Cannon), T-Copters</li><li>Fair vs: Ships, B-Copters</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles (M Gun), Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 16,000</li><li>Move: 5(Trds)</li><li>Vision: 1</li><li>Fuel: 50</li><li>Ammo:8(Cann)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830256" data-ratio="1.0208333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:102.1%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830256"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830256-aw_apc.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/armored-personnel-carrier/3055-645/" data-ref-id="3055-645">APC</a>: Transports one foot soldier unit across longer distances. APCs can also resupply other units in the field but carry no weapons.</td><td><ul><li>Cost: 5,000</li><li>Move: 6(Trds)</li><li>Vision: 1</li><li>Fuel: 70</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830257" data-ratio="1.1041666666667" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:110.4%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830257"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830257-aw_artillery.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/artillery/3015-6671/" data-ref-id="3015-6671">Artillery</a> (Artlry): A cheap Indirect-attack ground unit fitted with treads for extra mobility.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles</li><li>Weak vs: Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 6,000</li><li>Move: 5(Trds)</li><li>Vision: 1</li><li>Fuel: 50</li><li>Ammo:9(Cann)</li><li>Range: 2-3</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830263" data-ratio="0.97916666666667" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:97.9%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830263"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830263-aw_rocket.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/rocket-artillery/3015-6672/" data-ref-id="3015-6672">Rocket Launcher</a> (Rckts): These powerful Indirect attackers are more difficult to position than basic Artillery. Unlike other ground units, Rockets can severely damage naval units.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles, Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 15,000</li><li>Move: 5(Tires)</li><li>Vision: 1</li><li>Fuel: 50</li><li>Ammo:6(Rckts)</li><li>Range: 3-5</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830255" data-ratio="1.0416666666667" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:104.2%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830255"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830255-aw_a-air.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/anti-aircraft-gun/3055-1090/" data-ref-id="3055-1090">Anti-Air</a> (A-Air): The aptly named Anti-Air unit is also highly effective against foot soldiers.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Copters, Planes</li><li>Fair vs: Vehicles</li><li>Weak vs: Md Tanks</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 8,000</li><li>Move: 6(Trds)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 60</li><li>Ammo:9(Vulcn)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830261" data-ratio="1" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:100.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830261"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830261-aw_missile.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/missile/3055-74/" data-ref-id="3055-74">Missiles</a> (Mssls): While slower than Anti-Air units, the Indirect-attack Missiles pack a more destructive payload against airborne targets.<ul><li>Strong vs: Copters, Planes</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 12,000</li><li>Move: 4(Tires)</li><li>Vision: 5</li><li>Fuel: 50</li><li>Ammo:6(Mssls)</li><li>Range: 3-5</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Air Units</h4><table data-max-width="true"><tbody><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830269" data-ratio="0.82258064516129" data-width="124" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 124px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:82.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830269"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif 124w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830269-aw_bcopter.gif 124w" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Battle Copter (B Cptr): Attack <a href="/helicopter/3055-361/" data-ref-id="3055-361">helicopters</a> can fire on nearly every unit type except Fighters and Bombers.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles (Missiles), T-Copters</li><li>Fair vs: Ships, Subs, B-Copters</li><li>Weak vs: Vehicles (M Gun)</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 9,000</li><li>Move: 6(Cptr)</li><li>Vision: 3</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:6(Mssls)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830268" data-ratio="0.93548387096774" data-width="124" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 124px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:93.5%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830268"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif 124w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830268-aw_tcopter.gif 124w" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Transport Copter (T Cptr): This unarmed helicopter transports a single foot soldier by air.</td><td><ul><li>Cost: 5,000</li><li>Move: 6(Cptr)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 99</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830271" data-ratio="0.7741935483871" data-width="124" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 124px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:77.4%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830271"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif 124w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830271-aw_fighter.gif 124w" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Fighter (Fghtr): The final word in air-to-air combat, these screaming-fast jets can obliterate an opposing air force in short order.<ul><li>Strong vs: Copters, Planes</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 20,000</li><li>Move: 9(Plane)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:9(Mssls)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830270" data-ratio="0.80645161290323" data-width="124" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 124px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:80.6%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830270"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif 124w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830270-aw_bomber.gif 124w" sizes="(max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px" data-width="124"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Bomber (Bmbr): As a flying assault platform, Bombers all but guarantee air superiority over enemy ground and naval forces.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles, Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 22,000</li><li>Move: 7(Plane)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:9(Bomb)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Naval Units</h4><table data-max-width="true"><tbody><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830265" data-ratio="0.89830508474576" data-width="118" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 118px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:89.8%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830265"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif 118w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830265-aw_bship.gif 118w" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/battleship/3055-1252/" data-ref-id="3055-1252">Battleship</a> (B Shp): The game's only Indirect-attack naval unit delivers devastating Cannon fire against sea and land targets.<ul><li>Strong vs: Infantry, Vehicles, Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 28,000</li><li>Move: 5(Ship)</li><li>Vision: 2</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:9(Cann)</li><li>Range: 2-6</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830266" data-ratio="0.94915254237288" data-width="118" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 118px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:94.9%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830266"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif 118w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830266-aw_carrier.gif 118w" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/cruiser/3055-1254/" data-ref-id="3055-1254">Cruiser</a> (Crsr): These Sub-destroyers are also equipped with deck-mounted Anti-Air guns. Cruisers can carry two Copter units.<ul><li>Strong vs: Subs, Copters</li><li>Fair vs: Planes</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 18,000</li><li>Move: 6(Ship)</li><li>Vision: 3</li><li>Fuel: 99</li><li>Ammo:9(Mssls)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830267" data-ratio="0.72881355932203" data-width="118" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 118px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:72.9%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830267"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif 118w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830267-aw_lander.gif 118w" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Lander (Lndr): Unarmed boats that can transport two ground units, including Vehicles. Landers must be on Shoals or Seaports in order to load and unload units.</td><td><ul><li>Cost: 12,000</li><li>Move:6(Lndr)</li><li>Vision: 1</li><li>Fuel: 99</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830264" data-ratio="0.67796610169492" data-width="118" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 118px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:67.8%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830264"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif 118w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830264-aw_sub.gif 118w" sizes="(max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px" data-width="118"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/submarine/3055-828/" data-ref-id="3055-828">Sub</a>: Stealth naval units that can Dive to conceal their position at the cost of increased fuel consumption. While they can still be spotted by adjacent enemy units, only Cruisers or another Sub can fire on a submerged Sub.<ul><li>Strong vs: Ships, Subs</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Cost: 20,000</li><li>Move: 5(Sub)</li><li>Vision: 5</li><li>Fuel: 60</li><li>Ammo:6(Torp)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Terrain</h3>Just as important as any unit or structure in the game is the battlefield itself. All units must spend "<a href="/action-points/3015-637/" data-ref-id="3015-637">movement points</a>" to move each turn, and different kinds of terrain have different movement costs that also vary depending upon the type of unit attempting to traverse them. Certain terrain types can afford strategic advantages, while others can penalize to an extent. Because air units do not travel across the ground, they are generally exempt from movement restrictions and only spend one move point per space regardless of terrain type; however, aircraft gain no defensive bonuses from terrain either.<table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Terrain</th><th scope="col">Description</th><th scope="col">Move Cost</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831274" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831274"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831274-aw_road.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Road: Paved roads are easy to traverse but offer no defensive cover.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 0</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831272" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831272"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831272-aw_plain.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/grassland/3035-2140/" data-ref-id="3035-2140">Plain</a>: Grassy plains provide minimal defense. Tire-equipped Vehicles cross Plains more slowly than those with treads.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 1</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:2</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831278" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831278"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831278-aw_wood.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/forest/3035-1889/" data-ref-id="3035-1889">Wood</a>: Dense forests are more difficult to navigate than Plains but offer better cover. In Fog of War maps, units hidden in Woods can only be spotted by adjacent ground units or air units.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 2</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:3</li><li>Treads:2</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831271" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831271"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831271-aw_mountain.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/mountains/3035-2102/" data-ref-id="3035-2102">Mountain</a> (Mt): Infantry and Mechs can cross Mountains, which provide excellent cover. Foot soldiers also gain +3 vision on mountaintops.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 4</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:2</li><li>Mech:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831273" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831273"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831273-aw_river.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/river/3035-2147/" data-ref-id="3035-2147">River</a> (Rivr): Only foot soldiers can ford Rivers, but their lack of defensive cover leaves units highly exposed.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 0</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:2</li><li>Mech:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831268" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831268"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831268-aw_bridge.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/bridge/3035-2338/" data-ref-id="3035-2338">Bridge</a> (Brdg): Bridges allow Vehicles to cross Rivers. As with Roads, cover here is basically nonexistent.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 0</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831279" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831279"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831279-aw_city.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/city/3035-2093/" data-ref-id="3035-2093">City</a>: Stationed ground units are resupplied and recover 2 HP per turn in friendly Cities. Even enemy-owned or neutral Cities provide good defensive cover.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 3</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831267" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831267"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831267-aw_base.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/military-base/3035-1996/" data-ref-id="3035-1996">Base</a>: Military bases capable of deploying ground units. Like Cities, ground units can heal and resupply at friendly Bases.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 3</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831266" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831266"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831266-aw_airport.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/airport/3035-1242/" data-ref-id="3035-1242">Airport</a> (Arprt): Air units are deployed, resupplied and repaired at allied Airports.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 3</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831275" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831275"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831275-aw_seaport.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/dock/3035-1991/" data-ref-id="3035-1991">Seaport</a> (Port): Naval bases feature shipyards that deploy, resupply and repair sea-based units.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 3</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831270" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831270"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831270-aw_hq.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Headquarters (HQ): A heavily fortified military command post with ground support facilities. Capturing an enemy HQ immediately ends the battle.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 4</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831276" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831276"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/ocean/3035-2095/" data-ref-id="3035-2095">Sea</a>: The domain of naval and air forces, open seas offer transit for boats and little else.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 0</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Ship:1</li><li>Sub:1</li><li>Lander:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831277" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831277"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831277-aw_shoal.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/beach/3035-933/" data-ref-id="3035-933">Shoal</a>: A vital link between naval and ground-based forces. Landers must use Shoals or Seaports to load and unload ground units.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 0</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Inftry:1</li><li>Mech:1</li><li>Tires:1</li><li>Treads:1</li><li>Lander:1</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831276" data-ratio="1.3333333333333" data-width="96" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 96px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:133.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2831276"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif 96w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2831276-aw_sea-reef.gif 96w" sizes="(max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px" data-width="96"></noscript></a></figure></td><td>Reef: Rocky reefs give some much-needed defensive cover to naval units, which can also conceal themselves here in Fog of War maps.<ul><li>Defense Rating: 1</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Ship:2</li><li>Sub:2</li><li>Lander:2</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Fog of War</h3><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png" data-ref-id="1300-1055125" data-ratio="0.66666666666667" data-width="240" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 240px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:66.7%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png" data-ref-id="1300-1055125"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-width="240" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png 240w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/5962/1055125-aw2.png 240w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-width="240"></noscript></a></figure><a href="/fog-of-war/3015-14/" data-ref-id="3015-14">Fog of war</a> is a battle condition wherein the visibility of a map is limited to the range of vision provided by an army's individual units. Ground units remain hidden from enemy ground- and sea-based units' visual ranges when moved onto Wood terrain tiles, and naval units may similarly hide within Reefs. However, units camouflaged in this way can be revealed by opposing units located on an adjacent tile. Infantry units positioned on Mountains gain a substantial increase to their visual range.Fog of war can make unit movement tricky; heading directly into any tiles occupied by hidden enemy units will cause a player's unit to be "trapped" and forfeit their ability to attack until their next turn. Air units are particularly valuable in fog of war battles due to their high degree of mobility, as well as their ability to see enemy units hiding in Woods and Reefs; however, they are just as vulnerable to enemy traps as naval and ground units.<h2>Nations & COs</h2>Players choose a CO at the beginning of most missions. All COs have unique strengths, weaknesses and special attributes that affect the battlefield and their units in different ways. Each CO also has a unique "CO Power" that can be used once its respective <a href="/super-meter/3015-1013/" data-ref-id="3015-1013">power meter</a> has been filled during battle; this is accomplished by dealing and receiving damage. Once activated, CO Powers remain in effect until the beginning of the CO's next turn.<h3><a href="/orange-star/3035-795/" data-ref-id="3035-795">Orange Star</a></h3>The player's faction for the entirety of the single-player campaign. It is led by Nell, who also serves as the player's mentor during the tutorial. Orange Star and its military forces are loosely based on those of the <a href="/the-united-states-of-america/3035-396/" data-ref-id="3035-396">United States</a>. This nation is known as "Red Star" in the Japanese release, but its name was changed during localization to avoid any unintentional reference to <a href="/communism/3015-2701/" data-ref-id="3015-2701">communism</a>.<table data-max-width="true"><tbody><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830005" data-ratio="1.25" data-width="128" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 128px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:125.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830005"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif 128w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830005-aw1_andy.gif 128w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/andy/3005-2877/" data-ref-id="3005-2877">Andy</a>: Orange Star's mechanical prodigy is a naive but well-rounded CO with no real strengths or weaknesses.<ul><li>Hyper Repair: Restores 2 HP to all friendly units and grants a 10% bonus to their offense and defense.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830006" data-ratio="1.2421875" data-width="128" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 128px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:124.2%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830006"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif 128w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830006-aw1_max.gif 128w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/max/3005-3296/" data-ref-id="3005-3296">Max</a>: A brutish CO with a flair for straightforward combat, all of Max's non-infantry Direct units enjoy a 50% firepower bonus. He despises "sneaky" tactics, reducing his Indirect units' attack range by one space and their firepower by 10%.<ul><li>Max Force: All non-infantry Direct units gain an additional 25% firepower, 10% defense and +1 movement range. Transports may also move an additional space. Indirect and infantry units gain 10% firepower and defense.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830014" data-ratio="1.2265625" data-width="128" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 128px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:122.7%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2830014"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif" data-srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif 128w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/12/129563/2830014-aw1_sami.gif 128w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-width="128"></noscript></a></figure></td><td><a href="/sami/3005-6060/" data-ref-id="3005-6060">Sami</a>: A seasoned <a href="/commando/3015-2061/" data-ref-id="3015-2061">commando</a>, Sami's Infantry and Mech units gain an extra 20% damage and 10% defense; additionally, she can capture bases at 150% speed. Sami's transport units also gain an extra movement space. Her non-infantry units suffer a 10% firepower penalty.<ul><li>Double Time: All Infantry and Mech units gain 30% firepower, 20% defense and +1 movement range, and their movement cost across any terrain is reduced to one per space. Non-infantry units receive an extra 10% firepower and defense.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/12/129563/2830012-aw1_nell.gif" data-ref-id="

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