Adaptive Command unit dossier

Sky Watcher

A freezing interceptor that turns the air war into a terrain-control problem as much as a dogfight.

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Cryo fighter plane

Sky Watcher

Alien fighters created for freezing large swaths of the battlefield and locking down movement. The Sky Watcher uses speed and freeze effects to control space from above.

ShieldedPlaneLight laserCryo

Core stats

Battlefield numbers

Health pointsHealth points
300
Attack powerAttack power
95 with 2-hex pierce area
Armor ratingArmor rating
4
Movement speedMovement speed
12
Line of sightLine of sight
3
CostCost
Ore35 Ore + Plasma15 Plasma + Oil5 Oil / Plasma10 Plasma

Profile

Loadout and chassis

Unit classUnit class
FighterFighter
Armor classArmor class
ShieldedShielded
Movement typeMovement type
PlanePlane
Weapon typeWeapon type
Light LaserLight Laser
Ammo typeAmmo type
Cryo
RangeRange
3 tiles, straight line with pierce

Strengths

What this unit does well

  • Freeze profile turns movement and production into liabilities.
  • Fast aircraft movement gives it excellent reach.
  • This shielded plane survives energy attacks better while powered.

Weaknesses

What can go wrong

  • Not a pure damage monster.
  • Depends on timing and route planning.
  • Can be over-specialized on the wrong map or matchup.

Doctrine

How Aliens should use it

Use Sky Watchers to slow the enemy, shape the terrain, and force fights on your terms.

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