Nuclear Bombers and Nuclear Rockets are the single most powerful unit in the game. Dealing huge damage to stacks, buildings and ships, they will blow away most anything. While hard to manufacture, cost a fortune and are only one use; they can turn the tide of battle in your favor or doom within seconds.
BE WARNED: Nuclear Rockets and missiles destroy any troops in their path. That includes the target, your troops and your allies troops. Make sure to stay clear of the blast radius. (50km)
Build Requirements
The Nuclear Rocket and the Nuclear Bomber both require the same basic build requirements. Both cost 10,000 rare each, and both cost $30,000 to produce.
Research
The research trains for the nuclear bomber and nuclear missile are slightly different. Both require the nuclear reactor and nuclear bomb research. But then it splits.
Nuclear Bomber - If done correctly, research for a nuclear bomber can be done by day 28.
Attacking with a Nuclear Bomber
Nuclear bombers have pro's and cons. While using an airport system, you can use nuclear bombers to bring immense power to a trouble spot: but you cannot group fighters with the planes to protect it, and the bomber can be shot down. But there are many ways to use the bomber while making sure it reaches the target safely.
If I missed anything, or you have any comments, please comment below.-General Nightman, Intelligence Division.
BE WARNED: Nuclear Rockets and missiles destroy any troops in their path. That includes the target, your troops and your allies troops. Make sure to stay clear of the blast radius. (50km)
Build Requirements
The Nuclear Rocket and the Nuclear Bomber both require the same basic build requirements. Both cost 10,000 rare each, and both cost $30,000 to produce.
- Level 1 Industrial Complex
- Level 3 Airport
- Nuclear Reactor
Manpower | Metal | Rare | Money | RANGE | |
Nuclear Bomber | 250 | 500 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 670-1000km |
Nuclear Missile | - | 1500 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 800km |
Research
The research trains for the nuclear bomber and nuclear missile are slightly different. Both require the nuclear reactor and nuclear bomb research. But then it splits.
Nuclear Bomber - If done correctly, research for a nuclear bomber can be done by day 28.
- Level 3 Nuclear Reactor Research
- Level 3 Strategic Bomber Research
- Level 1 Nuclear Bomb Research
- Level 1 Nuclear Bomber
- Level 1- 15 Units
- Level 2- 30 Units
- Level 3- <60 units
- Level 4 Nuclear Reactor Research
- Level 4 Rocket
- Level 3 Nuclear Bomb
- Nuclear Rocket Research
Attacking with a Nuclear Bomber
Nuclear bombers have pro's and cons. While using an airport system, you can use nuclear bombers to bring immense power to a trouble spot: but you cannot group fighters with the planes to protect it, and the bomber can be shot down. But there are many ways to use the bomber while making sure it reaches the target safely.
- Surprise Attack- Using these to start a war is one of the best ways to not get shot down.
- Attack the defending planes first- Clear out some of the defenders before you strike. A nuclear bomber will get through some flak, but not a lot.
- Attack a nearby province or unit- The nuclear bomber has a wide area in which damage is dealt, a 50 km radius. If you can hit a province or unit that is right beside the desired target, you can destroy both targets without having to deal with the AA fire from the larger units.
- Fighters- Using 5-7 fighters, you can usually take down 1 nuclear bomber in 1 shot. Also, you can patrol these over a stack, unit, or city you wish to protect.
- Anti-Air- These units are a must if any of your enemies have aircraft. You would need 5-7 of Anti-aircraft, leveled up, to defeat one nuclear bomber without it being able to detonate. For maximum AA fire, try using 5 anti-air units and 5 SP Anti-air in one stack.
- Keep out of Range- While simple, this is the only sure way not to get hit with a nuclear bomber.
- Just launch!- Once you have selected a target, launch the missile. Once you launch, you cannot recall it, so make sure of your target beforehand.
- Make sure your Target Can't move- Consider sending some units to attack the target you wish to attack, so they cannot escape from the blast.
- RUN! - Once a nuclear missile is fired, you cannot stop it. The only strategy is to get out of the way ASAP. Using forced march is more than justified in this occasion. Fortifications will not protect you, rockets ignore fortifications.
- Destroy it on the ground- The only other method is to destroy it on the ground. Because of it's low health, attacking planes or ground forces will have no trouble getting rid of a nuclear missile.
If I missed anything, or you have any comments, please comment below.-General Nightman, Intelligence Division.
General Nightman
Retired Hero
"War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
Retired Hero
"War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
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