Gunships 1.0 Module 2016-10-05

Gunships Module v.1.0 by Crighton

Originally I created this little module as part of my now expanded/ing Gunships Mod. I've uploaded the original Version 1.0 as a module with explanations and details below. You are free to use this module as you wish but please give credit appropriately.

It's been my opinion that the later eras tend to get the short end of the proverbial stick when it comes to unit variety and usage so I figured I would try and help add some variety to the game.

The standard Gunship remains unchanged but I've added a Naval Gunship which comes with the Amphibious promotion at a slight cost to firepower. Its the standard Gunship model but with a more nautical skin to it.

Also included in the Gunships Mod is the next step up from the AH-1 Cobra, the AH-64 Apache. The AH-64 is a much beefier Attack Helicopter than the Cobra, at increased cost of course. At first glance the Apache may seem to be a bit overpowered, but given the AI's irrational habit to over produce Sam Infantry and Mobile Sams these units are given a new life.

Lastly I added the RAH-66 Commanche Stealth Attack Helicopter, and yes it is stealthy. The Commanche was originally intended to be a stealth spotter designating targets for the Apaches but before budget cutbacks killed the program.

The Commanche is a bit of niche weapon IMO, swing out across the border, pillage a tile and move on with the AI (& human wondering where oh where could it be?).

Oddly, in my first round of testing this mod the AI tended to build Apaches at a rate of almost 2 to 1 compared to the Commanche (the Cobras were avoided once access to the necessary resources became availible to the AI). I also believe that the AI much like a person would prefer to lead with it's best foot forward so to speak and primarily went with producing the Apaches.

I would greatly appreciate any feed back, specific details and credits listed below.

Many thanks,

~Crighton



Gunships Module v1.0 adds the following:

Advanced Gunship - AH64 - Apache

Stealth Gunship - RAH66 - Commanche



Credits -