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Imperium Unit Descriptions and Strategies:
SCARAB Artillery
Incredible range, punishing attack, hover abilities, and a defensive shield. What's not to like?
Vulnerabilities
These slow units will be very vulnerable if they are caught out in the open without escorts, although their ability to shield themselves makes SCARAB Artillery less vulnerable than their Freedom Guard counterparts. Still, keep them guarded from ground and air attack.
How to Get the Most out of SCARAB Artillery
Assemble a large group of SCARAB Artillery as soon as possible (at least six to seven). With that group and a decent turret wall, you'll be extremely difficult to attack. If there are a couple of narrow approaches to your base, repeatedly shelling that area using the attack button (or the a key) can prevent enemy units from getting through while you keep your attention on other matters. Use units such as Recon Drones to spot enemy buildings and start shelling them. A group of SCARAB Artillery can make quick work of an enemy base. Pay particular attention to Heavy Rail Platforms and Air Defense Bases. Groups of massed infantry are delightful targets of opportunity, as well.
On the defensive, the ability of SCARAB Artillery to shield themselves can protect them for a long time, usually long enough to wait for reinforcements. As soon as a SCARAB Artillery group comes under attack, hit the i key with the group selected to shield the entire group. Then selectively unshield the units that are the farthest away from the battle - you can use them to counterattack even before reinforcements arrive. Be especially wary of Freedom Guard Martyrs, which can charge and take out a whole group of SCARAB Artillery. Use the hover ability of these units to their advantage by stationing them over water if possible. Put a few MADs out in front of your SCARAB Artillery to prevent attacks from air units.
Next: Go on to Freighters and Hover Freighters
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