“ | We'll give them everything we've got. - Mowag Piranha |
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The Mowag Piranha, equipped with an XM777 howitzer, is the Consortium's heavy artillery vehicle initially used during the Oil Crisis.[1]
Overview[]
“ | Ready to execute command. - Mowag Piranha |
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The Piranha is capable of a powerful long-range attack. Its damage zone is larger than the US Paladin, and the vehicle itself is more resistant to damage.
In High Treason the unit received a huge boost to its range, making it the Consortium equivalent to the M270 MLRS and Spinner Titan Launcher.[2]
Abilities[]
Switch to turret mode Increases protection and damage considerably, but restricts movement. Ability can only be used if Piranha is in vehicle mode. Direct Action only. |
Switch to vehicle mode Reduces protection and damage, but allows movement. Ability can only be used if Piranha is in turret mode. Direct Action only. |
Attack area Selected unit(s) will lay down a continuous barrage of fire at the target location designated. |
Upgrades[]
Counter-artillery radar Costs $1500. All Piranhas can detect firing enemy artillery units outside their lines of side. Direct Action only.[1][2] |
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Mowag Piranha on Wikipedia
- M777 howitzer on Wikipedia
- Spinner Titan Launcher, Task Force Talon counterpart
- M270 MLRS, United States Army counterpart
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: Direct Action. March 15, 2005.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: High Treason. March 24, 2006.
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