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{{Article Quote|Use the [[UNSC]] [[Shortsword]] Bomber to devastate a strip of land with massive bombs.}}
[[Wikipedia:Carpet bombing|'''Carpet bombing''']] is a form of aerial warfare, utilizing large numbers of unguided bombs, to attempt the complete destruction of a target region, either to destroy personnel and material, or as a means of demoralizing the enemy.
{{Article Quote|"Rolling out the carpet."<ref>'''''[[Halo Wars]]'''''</ref>}}


[[Wikipedia:Carpet bombing|'''Carpet Bombing''']] is a form of aerial warfare, utilizing large numbers of unguided bombs, to attempt the complete destruction of a target region, either to destroy personnel and material, or as a means of demoralizing the enemy.
==''Halo Wars''==
{{Article Quote|"Rolling out the carpet."}}
[[File:HWAjax4.jpg|thumb|200px|The Shortsword's ordnance explode on [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces in an early build of ''[[Halo Wars]]''.]]
In ''Halo Wars'', the player can call in a [[Shortsword-class Bomber|''Shortsword''-class bomber]] from the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}}, which swoops across the battlefield and drops bombs. The player can orient the direction of the bombing run by rotating the left thumbstick. The bombs detonate a short time after impact with the ground. This ability requires Tech Level of one and costs 600 [[Resources|resource]] points.


==Appearances==
In [[skirmish]] and multiplayer, the carpet bombing ability can only be used by [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]]. The ability can be upgraded up three times inside a [[Field Armory]], to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is very effective against all ground units and buildings. However, carpet bombing runs have no effect against air units. The carpet boming ability can damgage allied units as well as enemies.
[[File:HWAjax4.jpg|thumb|200px|The Shortsword's ordnance explode on [[Covenant]] forces in an early build of ''[[Halo Wars]]''.]]
The Carpet Bomb within ''[[Halo Wars]]'' is a ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'' support option. It was first seen in the E308 rendered video teaser.<ref>http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19938</ref>


By utilizing the option, players could call in a [[Shortsword]] bomber from the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'' which swoops across the battlefield, deploying bombs. The direction of the bombing run can be directed by the player using the thumbstick. When the bombs are delivered, it drops them and after they hit the ground a delay fuse burns and detonates the bombs after a short time. This ability requires 1 Tech Level and costs 600 [[Resources|resource]] points.
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
==Gameplay==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the carpet bomb is an UNSC support power, and it is leader specific, only to [[John Forge]]. This ability can be upgraded up three times inside a [[Field Armory]], to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is incredibly effective against all ground units and buildings. But, due to the nature of the carpet bomb, it is useless against air units. However, players should use it carefully, for it damages both friendly and enemy units alike.
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
 
 
 
The Carpet Bomb requires technology level 1 in order to call in. Though every upgrade requires an increased level of technology to upgrade.
 
-Carpet Bomb; a small yet powerful carpet bomb attack
 
-Medium Carpet Bomb; a medium carpet bomb attack; 700 resources and level 2 technology are required to upgrade.
 
-Large Carpet Bomb; a large carpet bomb attack; 1000 resources and level 3 technology are required to upgrade.
 
-Super Carpet Bomb; an extremely large and devastating carpet bomb attack; 1400 resources and level 4 technology are required to upgrade.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HWAjax3.jpg|The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player.
File:HWAjax3.jpg|The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player.
File:HWAjax2.jpg|The Option panel viewing the options to choose the Carpet Bomb method.
File:HWAjax2.jpg|The carpet bombing ability in the circle menu.
File:HW10.jpg|The Shortsword bomber, having just delivered its ordnance.
File:HW10.jpg|A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 22:39, November 24, 2010

Template:Ratings Carpet bombing is a form of aerial warfare, utilizing large numbers of unguided bombs, to attempt the complete destruction of a target region, either to destroy personnel and material, or as a means of demoralizing the enemy.

Halo Wars

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File:HWAjax4.jpg
The Shortsword's ordnance explode on Covenant forces in an early build of Halo Wars.

In Halo Wars, the player can call in a Shortsword-class bomber from the Template:UNSCship, which swoops across the battlefield and drops bombs. The player can orient the direction of the bombing run by rotating the left thumbstick. The bombs detonate a short time after impact with the ground. This ability requires Tech Level of one and costs 600 resource points.

In skirmish and multiplayer, the carpet bombing ability can only be used by Sergeant John Forge. The ability can be upgraded up three times inside a Field Armory, to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is very effective against all ground units and buildings. However, carpet bombing runs have no effect against air units. The carpet boming ability can damgage allied units as well as enemies.

List of appearances

Gallery

  • HWAjax3.jpg

    The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player.

  • HWAjax2.jpg

    The carpet bombing ability in the circle menu.

  • A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run.

    A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run.

Sources

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