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}}==Description==
 
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The Raven drops a single high damage, low AoE bomb. Cost for cost, nothing quite matches it for taking out that [[Antinuke]], [[Minotaur]] or sensitive pieces of economy, but a [[Phoenix]] is more effective against smaller mobiles.
 
The Raven drops a single high damage, low AoE bomb. Cost for cost, nothing quite matches it for taking out that [[Antinuke]], [[Minotaur]] or sensitive pieces of economy, but a [[Phoenix]] is more effective against smaller mobiles.
 
== Dropping the Bomb ==
 
 
Raven's bomb is guided by controlling its horizontal motion as it falls to the ground, like a simple glider or parachute. This gives Raven a 3D cone-shaped range aligned to the vertical axis. A Raven fires at static targets as soon as they enter this cone, leaving it up to the bomb to fly at its maximum angle to hit the target. When targeting mobile units, Raven avoids firing until they are closer to the centre of the cone. This provides some leeway for the bomb to use its guidance to take movement of the target into account. The amount of leeway required depends on the maximum speed of the target, and is calculated automatically.
 
 
Raiders can dodge Raven by moving at full speed in a straight line. This is simply because units with a top speed of 90 elmos/s or above are too fast for the bomb to track. In other words, 90 elmos/s is the threshold at which a unit can move from the centre of the cone to the outside in less time than it takes for the bomb to reach the ground. The bomb will still make the attempt, so factors such as hills, shallow water, or slow damage can let it connect. Other units may also attempt to dodge Raven, but will probably need assistance from favourable terrain, or Lobster.
 
  
 
== Tactics and Strategy ==
 
== Tactics and Strategy ==

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