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[Kaido]

http://www.ea.com/redalert/factions-soviet...Rocket_Launcher

Designation: Mobile Artillery
Manufacturer: Vodnik Rocket Arsenal
National Origin: U.S.S.R.
Mass-Produced at: Soviet War Factory
Key Features:
» V4 "Molot" Multiwarhead firing mechanism
» Self-sealing portable rocket assembly
» Glass canopy offers high visibility
» Graphing paper dispenser w/ compass
» Rugged all-terrain treads

[Comr4de]

=o

Win

[Dr. Strangelove]

Yayz, my favorite unit is back.

[CommanderJB]

I love it! Also, after two decades of computer games that feature them, we finally have an explanation for the magic replenishment of ammunition that is so common. Cooking ready-made rockets - how much more awesome can you get, seriously?
Also, on single-warhead mode, that thing looks like it packs serious punch.

[AZZKIKR]

wow, but i hate how it can bring the missile up so fast

[Kichō]

Sweet. :o

[Dutchygamer]

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It bears mentioning that the V4 Rocket Launcher lacks modern targeting computers, and consequently, the Union demands commensurately laborious certification training from V4 operators. This may be one of the reasons why V4 operators are predominantly women, as Soviet men are always needed on the front straightaway. Recognizing this trend, the Soviet Union created various incentives for women to pass certification for piloting V4s, including exonerating siblings or husbands for war crimes, or providing family stipends in exchange for confirmed enemy kills. These programs are proving quite successful.

Lol, what a long way to tell that the V4's lines will be spoken by a women

[CommanderJB]

I don't think I've ever heard an artillery unit with a female voice set before. Has anyone else come across one?

[Archon]

Great.
Model is much better than RA2 one.

[TheDR]

Red alert 3 delights me again

[Dauth]

This may actually get paid for by me, well done EA

[Z_mann]

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The moment the Soviet Union accidentally launched a man into outer space while experimenting with intercontinental ballistic missile technology, the nation became the de-facto world leader in rocket science.

LOL, pwnd

Still, it's one of the most awesome rocket launchers I've ever seen. And it has cluster missiles! That cant be shot down, wow. I remember how boring a V3 assault was, this is gonna be quite different...

[Lizzie]

Oh hell yes.

WIN =o

[Chronosheep]

This is one of the few RA3 units I actually like. Hope there's more good ones to come.

Only problem:

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wow, but i hate how it can bring the missile up so fast

Edited by Chronosheep, 20 June 2008 - 12:02.

[Libains]

This is somewhat amazing, but EA is actually pulling out all the stops and creating a game that is appealing! As I saw Stinger say in another thread: 'Stay in rehab please - we like this new EA' I don't know who did this, but it's great, and this new V4 is immensely awesome. Loving it at every moment!

And just one interesting point from the video: the death animations on the buildings look extremely similar to what they were in RA2 - no fancy death throes- just boom = rubble. In all honesty this looks like it can be handled by lower-end spec PCs - which is great for me.

Edited by AjPod, 20 June 2008 - 12:07.

[Kichō]

Maybe EA is turning over a new leaf.. =o

[TehKiller]

Or some CEO finally figured out how to do his job the way he's supposed to

[CommanderJB]

Z_mann, on 20 Jun 2008, 20:36, said:

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The moment the Soviet Union accidentally launched a man into outer space while experimenting with intercontinental ballistic missile technology, the nation became the de-facto world leader in rocket science.

LOL, pwnd

In Soviet Russia, ICBM launches YOU!










Well, someone had to say it...

[Strategia]

Well, I did read some story on Wired a while back that EA was gonna loosen its death grip on developers slightly, because their standard method of applying uniform hierarchies apparently didn't work as well as planned. So it's likely the dev team has more wiggle room.

Also, <3 V4.

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In Soviet Russia, ICBM launches YOU!

Something tells me that that's exactly what they mean by it XD

Edited by Strategia Inc., 20 June 2008 - 13:01.

[Destiny]

Talk about the man-cannon, lawl.

Though I must say I like the lorry-truck design better than this one...unshootable missiles, lol.

[JJ]

CommanderJB, on 20 Jun 2008, 16:39, said:

Also, on single-warhead mode, that thing looks like it packs serious punch.

The stats are probably upped just for the demo.

[Sgt. Rho]

I like it, just the mentioned problem, that it can bring up the missile that fast, is what I don't like on it.

CommanderJB, on 20 Jun 2008, 12:05, said:

I don't think I've ever heard an artillery unit with a female voice set before. Has anyone else come across one?

Earth2160 LC Crion.

[Lizzie]

Master_Chief, on 20 Jun 2008, 15:14, said:

Earth2160 LC Crion.

The whole faction was female though, and an airheaded lot at that.

[WARthog]

To use the words of the Avatar:

"I LIKE!" / "I WANT THAT!"

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The moment the Soviet Union accidentally launched a man into outer space while experimenting with intercontinental ballistic missile technology, the nation became the de-facto world leader in rocket science.

Haha, they accidently put a capsule with a human on the missile instead of a warhead!

"Or should i say COSMONAUT general?! Bwahahaha!"

[BeefJeRKy]

Vertical Launch V4 looks awesome. The RA2 V3 totally sucked. It was way too slow and could be shot down. This unit looks like a mid to high tech unit. I wonder whether RA3 still uses tech levels akin to thise in RA2?