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US Forces

Versatile infantry and weaponry that can displace any opponent. Experience is key to improving your forces for the fight ahead.
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Rocket Artillery

M4A1 Sherman Whizbang

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Mobile artillery unit effective against structures, team weapons, and infantry. Must barrage to attack.

Stats

sherman_whizbang_us
vehicles
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Sight Range
35
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Speed
5.5
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Acceleration
2.2
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Deceleration
4
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Max Range
70
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Target Size
22
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Capture Multiplier
0
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Decapture Multiplier
0
Vehicle Armor
medium tank
Vehicle Type
Frontal Armor
frontal
195
Frontal Armor
side
110
Frontal Armor
rear
80

Abilities

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Offensive / Select target position

Unlock Long-range Rocket Barrage

Slowly fire a barrage of rockets at considerably longer range. Moderate blast radius. Effective against infantry and structures.
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Conversion

Unlock Jettison Launcher

Jettison the Whizbang launcher, enabling the use of the main gun.
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Offensive / Select target position

Long-range Rocket Barrage

Slowly fire a barrage of rockets at considerably longer range. Moderate blast radius. Effective against infantry and structures.
Costs
munition
35
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Conversion

Jettison Launcher

Jettison the Whizbang launcher, enabling the use of the main gun.
Permanent. Cannot be undone.
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Offensive / Select target position

Rocket Barrage

Rapidly fire a volley of rockets at the target location. Moderate blast radius. Effective against infantry and structures.
Barrages have less accuracy at long-range.
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Passive

Emergency Engine Repair

Crew will repair vehicle criticals when out of combat and stationary.
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Toggle off auto-attack

Hold Fire Disabled

Unit will not engage unless given a manual attack order when active.

Stats

Costs
time_seconds
45
manpower
380
fuel
80
popcap
13
Hitpoints
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720
720
Upkeep per minute
manpower
23
Veterancy
vet 1 star
vet 1 empty star
vet 1 empty star
XP: 1500
Unlocks veteran ability choice. Increases rotation rate, acceleration, accuracy, and reduces barrage recharge times.
vet 2 star
vet 2 star
vet 2 empty star
XP: 4500
Increases rotation rate, accuracy, rate of fire, and reduces barrage recharge times.
vet 3 star
vet 3 star
vet 3 star
XP: 9000
Increases rotation rate, acceleration, range, and accuracy.

Loadout

1
75mm_dummy_whizbang_us
75mm dummy whizbang us
artillery small - ballistic weapon
Moving Accuracy Multiplier
0.5
Moving Cooldown Multiplier
1
Near
Mid
Far
Accuracy
0.05
0.0375
0.025
Rounds per minute (RPM)
32
32
32
Range of Fire
10
30
70
Penetration
100
100
100
Scatter Area
44
151
352
Min.
Max.
Damage
70
70
AoE Radius
-
16
1
30cal_coaxial_sherman_us
30cal coaxial sherman us
hmg - small arms
Moving Accuracy Multiplier
0.5
Moving Cooldown Multiplier
1
Near
Mid
Far
Accuracy
0.35
0.15
0.1
Rounds per minute (RPM)
263
208
166
Range of Fire
7
20
35
Penetration
1
1
1
Scatter Area
0
0
0
Min.
Max.
Damage
4
4
AoE Radius
-
0
1
30cal_hull_sherman_us
30cal hull sherman us
hmg - small arms
Moving Accuracy Multiplier
0.5
Moving Cooldown Multiplier
1
Near
Mid
Far
Accuracy
0.35
0.15
0.1
Rounds per minute (RPM)
277
235
193
Range of Fire
7
20
35
Penetration
1
1
1
Scatter Area
0
0
0
Min.
Max.
Damage
4
4
AoE Radius
-
0
1
180mm_dummy_whizbang_us
180mm dummy whizbang us
artillery small - explosive weapon
Moving Accuracy Multiplier
0.5
Moving Cooldown Multiplier
1
Near
Mid
Far
Accuracy
0.05
0.0375
0.025
Rounds per minute (RPM)
46
46
46
Range of Fire
10
30
70
Penetration
100
100
100
Scatter Area
44
151
352
Min.
Max.
Damage
70
70
AoE Radius
-
16
  • The effective accuracy is impacted by several factors like target size or armor of the receiving unit as well as accuracy or penetration of the attacking one.