RA3 Unit Profile - Allies Century Bomber

[Sonic 297]

A new unit profile has been posted on the Official Red Alert 3 Site. This one features the Allies Century Bomber. Check out the concept art and a sample of the profile below.

 

As imminent threat of another world war engulfed the Allied nations, military strategists sought to develop preventative measures against Soviet attack. Their plan: to maintain squadrons of long-range bombers in contested airspace literally at all times, such that any Soviet aggression could promptly be countered by bombing runs against high-value Soviet targets. Theoretically, at least, this would make the Soviet Union think twice before overstepping its bounds. Of course, up until recently, the Allies had no aircraft fit for the job, for they needed a long-range bomber with maximum fuel efficiency and good-enough amenities to support an in-flight team for weeks at a time. And after numerous design bids from all around the world, the American-made B2-X Century Bomber emerged as the clear winner, and is now in full production in Allied airbases worldwide.

Click here to read the full Century Bomber profile, including a short video. There will be more unit profiles posted every week on the Official Red Alert 3 Site from now up until the launch of the game.

[Gben 20]

Well the turn circle after the bombing run leaves a lot to be desired.

 

But I wonder what the implications of the parachute drop are - did you notice that the three conscripts didn't react to the squad of infantry?

Does that mean the infantry were cloaked (ie snipers) or that the units in RA3 only react to units in their field of vision!?!

[rEdaSbLood 1]

i think it was just a demonstration.

[Sonic 297]

i think it was just a demonstration.

Yes, someone understands.

[Luk3us 63]

I think it was terrible unit programming!

 

lol.

[General Leang 0]

This unit will be the bomb.

 

Sorry. It looks like the Ho XI bomber that was in Medal of Honor. It was a futuristic bomber the Nazis were close to completing.

[Pyrodaimon 0]

Well even when I'm an ati-EA C&C fan, I have to say I do like this unit. They seriously have to work on the animations though.

 

However, if units in RA3 will have only two alternate modes, how come the Century Bomber can carpet bombard, paradrop troops and carry this Jethro Gravity Bomb, aren't those 3 modes?

[hagren 0]

The gravity bomb is not a feature, only an Allied rumour

[Gben 20]

Yes, someone understands.

Well obviously you've played the game, so you're in a better place to make that comment, and I must bow to your wisdom - but all things being equal...

 

I don't buy the demo explanation.

[Sonic 297]

I guess I just don't see what your seeing, you said the circle after the bombing run leaves a lot to be desired. What's so strange about it? It drops the bombs, turns and continues on it's way.

[Red Blitzkrieg 0]

looks quite prommising and very awesome in design

[Gben 20]

Oh ok - I'm not buying the demo explanation for the lack of unit response to the paratroopers. If it's intentional - it's very interesting!

 

(BTW, I don't mind the demo explanation for the 'turn circle'. But it still needs to be pointed out.)