Hello you all!,
So this is going to be our first new update since or announced return in late march, a lot of things have been happening behind the scenes as people have been coming back into active development and much progress has been made.
A few weeks ago we had this random idea for a new USA unit that was just to much fun and to useful to not implement in some way but it did create an issue. Since with its addition 3 out of 5 factions had their own Epic Unit (or Super Unit whatever you want to call it :) ) and it only seemed fair to try if we could come up with something unique for the remaining two and so we did!
Starting with ROTR release 1.9 and onward the more support oriented powers available to all factions at rank 5 will in addition to what they do currently also unlock an Epic unit for each faction as seen on this image:
Starting today we will be showing you the first two we have made thus far for both China and the USA Factions:
Following the introduction of the CV-44 Starlifter in the late 2030s, the US military soon ordered further variants of the world's largest quad-rotor aircraft, from airborne refuelling to VIP transport. However, the most prominent variant is the AV-44 ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Loitering Air Support) gunship, which saw use in numerous operations against GLA terrorists in Africa, anti-US guerrillas in Latin America and finally Russian forces in the Third World War. Armed with a 155mm howitzer, a 40mm auto-cannon and a 25mm rotary cannon, the Atlas is second only to the AC-17 Spectre III gunship in terms of firepower. In addition to its deadly arsenal of anti-ground weapons, it can also deploy small flying drones to provide repair and anti-missile support for nearby friendly forces. Finally, the Atlas houses a full command and control suite, allowing it to call in a general's support to any location on the battlefield from variable approach vectors.
Developed with the utmost secrecy within the Chengdu-based Tao Artillery Development Bureau, the Sunstorm Cannon is easily one of the most intimidating weapons deployed in the People's Liberation Army arsenal. The 300mm cannon is married to a specially constructed chassis, and is capable of firing a wide variety of artillery shells ranging from napalm shells, to EMP generator rounds, and even a specialized nuclear shell with the appropriate supply requisition.
The Sunstorm is a potent weapon, but to the People's Republic, its true value is as a tool of propaganda. To this end, the Sunstorm is also fitted with a set of powerful loudspeakers that constantly blast encouraging aphorisms, inspiring anecdotes, motivational slogans and classic PLA marching songs. Due to their sheer size, cost of manufacture, the precision technologies involved in their creation and their limited utility in a wider strategic sense, Sunstorm cannons are few in number and rarely seen by friend or foe. But even the rumor of such a device in a combat zone can turn even a nervous recruit into a ferocious warrior and cause China's enemies to second guess every tactical decision.
The Sunstorm looks ******* amazing!! And I'm glad you're back!
weren't you part of this team back then?
Hopefully the Russians get Shagohod as an epic unit, they already have the Golem Tank....
The Blackbear is their epic unit :)
Maybe make us choose one of the two epic Russian units like with the ECA?
What exactly would it bring that the Blackbear can't do ?
Idk I was just suggesting. Be an artillery unit? Like a Russian response to Pandora?
There will be a Russian general fully dedicated to artillery. No need of more.
Oh yeah! I forgot about that! Will every general have the same epic unit or will everyone have their own?
Every general will have the same epic unit. However, some of those units may benefit from General-specific upgrades. For instance, the Sunstorm benefit from Black Napalm
That makes sense. Thank you for the feedback! Can't wait for this update!
omg i'm still alive and see your updates
GLORIOS BACK!
damn soon™ is accually happening
What's the GLA's epic unit? Because when I think epic unit, my mind turns to thhe Black Bear of Russia and the Manticore/Pandora/Valkyrie Battlesuit for the ECA. Is it the salvager?
Something different. Soon.
The GLA unit will be revealed in part 2 :)
Up armored haul truck with fire ports... Or massive driller vehicle. Just guessing.
The Bomb Truck 2
explodes so hard it crashes the game
Lol. There's pandora upgraded bomb truck combo for that already :D
Curios to see what superunit will be for GLA :D
Glad to see your design chops haven't atrophied at all! :P
Those both look great.
Raise your hand if are old enough to remember when epic units for anybody but ECA were seen as bad suggestions ;)
War has changed...
War, war never changes... Or does it?
No, it doesn't... but men do; Through the roads they walk.
What happens to EMP Bomb?
Unchanged. The GP unlocks the Sunstorm and the EMP bomb
Thx guys for this edition, it makes it fair and really fun while peaking on each factions strengths and quirks.
amazing update
I expected something different, as an update after so long. But this is cool, altough cliche. I wonder what will GLA get for Epic unit!
A return to the norm and with ROTR 2.0 around the corner, there's a lot of new content awaiting.
Wow finally an update
How the unlock gp for the Atlas look like will it merge with the Spectre Gunship gp or there will be a new one
The article mentions that epic units will be tied to rank 5 support powers. So in the case of the Atlas, it will be tied to the Guardian Angel GP
Finally here it comes
Any chance there are plans for singleplayer missions?
Not for version 1.9
There are fan-made ones by RedDeadSmeg in the add-on section, they are really good
Welcome Back Commander
finally, after years of waiting...
that sunstorm model is sexy
I was wondering if you can add the babushka mod system. Which you can choose between the 3 generals of each faction. It would be interesting...
Generals are planned for version 2.0.
Holy ****! You guys are back!
WOW, NICEEEEE
Continued project in old engine?
Omg "mismatch problem" we meet again... 😰
There isn't much choice really, C&C3; and RA3 engines aren't flexible enough to recreate all the features of the base game, let alone the mod. And switching to some third-party engine not related to C&C would require learning everything again and probably remaking the assets. ROTR has been in development for 14 years and still isn't finished, so maybe it should first come into competion as a Generals mod, and only then porting it on some other engine could be considered.
I expected no less, pretty cool :D
when the new super units come does that mean we get little more of the commander ability points?
You will still have 7 points total.
But, if you pick the support rank 5 power (Guardian Angel, EMP...), you will get the Epic unbit in addition to what the GP initially did
I hoop thear a challenge mode for part 2 update :D , will you guys add challenge mode?
Not in version 1.9