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I have often wondered why EMP cannon/mortar doesn't affect defensive structures and factories/research etc?

I think it would be much more consistent, useful, AND realistic if it did. Thoughts?

I like the idea of EMPing the opponents' research facilities
Maybe it could even reset the current research bar, simulating a loss of files?
Generally, I'm all for the idea

In fact, I would find it more logical, fun and well-balanced if the EMP only affected structures. And shut them down for a longer while in a larger area. It would be a nice anti-turtle weapon.

heres what i dont get: there is an emp cannon, emp cannon hardpoint in game... we can get emp mortar pit, but where is teh turret??

Per wrote:...if the EMP only affected structures...

Surely it would also affect vehicles aswell though, considering they are droids and would have lots of electronics inside of them?

agreed.

i still want emp mortar tanks

EMP is certainly underused. It should come earlier, or nobody will ever reach it.

test wrote:i still want emp mortar tanks

Researching the cannon gives the turret http://guide.wz2100.net/r/empcannon


+1 on this idea

I was under the impression that since EMP is the "pinnacle" of Mortars / Cannons that it *should* be the last thing of that tech that the player gets?