I don't know if this idea has already been brought up, but i thought it'd be pretty cool if each empire had its own OS-type attack. For example:
NC: a rail cannon from space that deals a massive amount of damage in a relatively small space (like in halo reach)
TR: can't think of a good one that would relate to the TR, but i was thinking a carpet bomb of some sort. It could also leave a huge plume that greatly reduces visibility for a certain amount of time
VS: An EMP that lasts for 5-10 minutes that covers an area the size of a "hex". Maybe a plasma strike that slowly damages infantry and vehicles that covers the same area that lasts 5-10 mins.
Only high ranking commanders that cert these Empire-specific attacks would have it, so you dont have to worry about too much people with the ability. for example, VS stacking the plasma strike in one area making it impossible to fight.
Tell me what you think. I didn't give this idea too much thought, so its probably unbalanced.
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