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A relatively simple structure, the Radar Outpost provides radar coverage for any Russian commanders that has it and enough power to operate it. It can also operate in two different modes.

Lore[]

Since the Command Bunker cannot mount any radar installation of any kind, the mission of providing radar coverage for a certain area was deferred to the Radar Tower. Filled with humming radios, reliable sensors and a lot of radar plots, this unsophisticated building is a must-have for any logical Russian commander. Now, with large parts of Russia's elaborate anti-air radar network crippled after years of extensive fighting, the Federation is now using smaller Radar Towers in order to maintain full coverage and protect its population from airborne attacks. The Radar Tower can operate in four different modes: The Active Radar mode is initiated by default and grants access to the radar map. The Passive Radar mode reduces signal emissions to a minimum which allows the Outpost to render itself untraceable while detecting hidden enemies in the vicinity. The Air Raid mode optimizes the system for aircraft tracking and allows nearby AA to defeat airborne threats more efficiently. Finally, Russian commanders with the necessary clearance to order electronic warfare operations can activate the so-called Blackout mode to scramble enemy communications and sensor readings.

Upgrades[]

The Radar Outpost may be upgraded into two other types of outposts with more specialized functions, both of which no longer provides radar coverage.

The Observation Outpost upgrade can be applied for the Radar Outpost once Tier 1 is reached. In this mode, the Outpost becomes stealthed and gains a huge boost in its sight range, making it an excellent choice for keeping an area under control.

The Early Warning Outpost upgrade can be applied for the Radar Tower once Tier 2 is reached. These outposts receive increased sight radius, detect stealthed units in a large radius, warn of incoming enemy aircraft and improve fire rate against them.

Behind the scenes[]

  • In 1.85 the Radar Outpost had another upgraded version; the Blackout Outpost, which works similarly to that of the Blackout Node. It was cut in 1.86 due to balance reasons.
  • Prior to 1.87 public beta version 1.5 the Radar Outpost had a larger model. It is also $200 more expensive and its upgrades only costs 50% of what it was now.
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