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'''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. | '''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. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The [[UNSC]] have utilised carpet bombing several times throughout the course of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. [[B-65 Shortsword]] bombers were utilised in [[2531]] to deliver munitions on concentrations of [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Harvest campaign]], [[Battle for Arcadia]] and [[Battle of | [[File:Reach Bombing Run.jpg|thumb|right|A squadron of Longswords carpet bomb a formation of Covenant Scarabs during the [[Fall of Reach]].]] | ||
The [[UNSC]] have utilised carpet bombing several times throughout the course of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. [[B-65 Shortsword]] bombers were utilised in [[2531]] to deliver munitions on concentrations of [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Harvest campaign]], [[Battle for Arcadia]] and [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> In [[2552]], [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s were utilised in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] to carpet bomb a formation of [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarabs]], following the destruction of anti-air defenses by [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> In [[2559]], the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} utilised its complement of [[Archer missile]]s and other unguided munitions during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|"Rolling out the carpet."}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:HW_EarlyCarpetBomb.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 [[B- | In ''Halo Wars'', the player can call in a [[B-65Shortsword|Shortsword 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. | ||
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 [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]], to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is very effective against all ground units and buildings, and can also damage air units. However, a disadvantage is that the carpet bombing ability can damage allied units as well as enemies. | 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 [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]], to cover more ground and to deal more damage. This power is very effective against all ground units and buildings, and can also damage air units. However, a disadvantage is that the carpet bombing ability can damage allied units as well as enemies. | ||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
[[File:HW2 Blitz Scatter Bomb.png|thumb|The Scatter Bomb [[Blitz]] art.]] | [[File:HW2 Blitz Scatter Bomb.png|thumb|right|The Scatter Bomb [[Blitz]] art.]] | ||
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', the carpet bomb has been largely replaced by an [[Orbital bombardment|orbital strike]] of Archer Missiles, available to Cutter. Similarly, Forge now has an ability called the "Scatter Bomb", that drops unguided munitions in a single area. Unlike its predecessor, neither ability in ''Halo Wars 2'' utilises the Shortsword bomber. | In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', the carpet bomb has been largely replaced by an [[Orbital bombardment|orbital strike]] of Archer Missiles, available to Cutter. Similarly, Forge now has an ability called the "Scatter Bomb", that drops unguided munitions in a single area. Unlike its predecessor, neither ability in ''Halo Wars 2'' utilises the Shortsword bomber. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HW_EarlyCarpetBombHUD.jpg|The direction of the carpet bomb can be manipulated by the player. | ||
File: | File:HW_EarlyCarpetBombSelection.jpg|The carpet bombing ability in the circle menu. | ||
File:HW10.jpg|A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run. | File:HW10.jpg|A Shortsword bomber after completing a carpet bombing run. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Bombs]] | [[Category:Bombs]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC air weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC air weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Military tactics]] | [[Category:Military tactics]] | ||
