Command and Conquer 4: Obelisk of Light Structure Footage
58Obelisk of Light
Designation: DS-7 (Defense Structure)
Affiliation: Nod
Role: Heavy Base Defense
Introduced: 2074
Class: Defense
Armament: "Anubis" Class VII Military Laser (100kW)
Type: Reinforced Structure
Speed: N/A
Battlefield Specifications
Learned Its Lesson
The Obelisk of Light is no longer an easy target for enemy aircraft; with its improved surface-to-air capabilities, the Obelisk can now defend itself from a variety of sky borne threats, from bombers to VTOL aircraft. Additionally the new "Anubis" laser is easily the most powerful beam weapon in Nod's arsenal, specifically designed to punch through the heavy armor of capital ships, tanks, and Crawlers. This power comes at a price however, as the ability to sweep across infantry has been lost with the redesigned targeting system and laser mounting.
A Whole New Way To Amplify
The Obelisk's newfound surface-to-air capability is not the only improvement over the previous model. Borrowing technology from the Beam Cannon, the new Obelisk is equipped with a secondary array that can fire at nearby Obelisks, increasing their range and firepower. Unlike the Beam Cannon, this secondary array is completely independent and does not hinder the Obelisk's main weapon, which can continue to fire normally. This makes a defensive network of Obelisks a field of death for any foolhardy enough to attack.
Overwhelm This
The Anubis laser is extremely powerful, but has a relatively slow rate of fire, leaving the monolith vulnerable to large masses of smaller units. Though most Obelisks are protected by infantry or other defensive structures, the introduction of Crawlers and mobile warfare has led to some Obelisks being deployed in fewer numbers or without support. To afford these Obelisks some protection from enemy swarms, Nod commanders can replace the standard focusing crystal with a specially crafted prism crystal that allows the laser to "prism" upon contact and strike other nearby enemy troops. The crystal is not standard issue however; the new crystal draws quite a bit more power than normal and the upgrade itself takes some time to complete.
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