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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a light scout and obstruction unit from the [[Shieldbot Factory]].{{ Infobox zkunit
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a strategic plasma cannon.{{Autoinfobox zkunit
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| name = Dirtbag
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| defname = staticheavyarty
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| defname = shieldscout
 
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| description = Box of Dirt
 
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| image = http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldscout.png
 
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| icontype = clogger
 
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| cost = 30
 
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| hitpoints = 560
 
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| movespeed = 84
 
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| turnrate = 396
 
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| sight = 600
 
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| transportable = Light
 
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| name = Headbutt
 
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| type = BeamLaser
 
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| damage = 48
 
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| reloadtime = 1.90
 
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| dps = 25
 
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| range = 50
 
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| special1 = Instantly hits
 
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| special2 = Ignores shields
 
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| special3 = Water capable
 
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| special4 = Passes through ground
 
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{{ Infobox zkability jump
 
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| range = 400
 
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| reload = 10
 
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| speed = 180
 
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| midairjump = No
 
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| customdata1 = Instant self-destruction
 
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The Dirtbag exists to block enemy movement and generally get in the way. They are so dedicated to this task that they release their dirt payload upon death to form [[Terraform|little annoying mounds]]. While waiting for their fate Dirtbags enjoy headbutting and scouting.
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The Bertha is a massive cannon that fires high-energy plasmoids across the map. Used appropriately, it can effectively suppress enemy operations from the safety of your base. Do not expect it to win battles alone for you, however.
  
 
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Highly utilitarian, literally dirt-cheap. Annoying. The Dirtbag can serve in a number of ways and sometimes turns out to be a game-changing unit.
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Big Bertha lives up to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bertha_(howitzer) its ancestor's] name. It is used similarly to its ancestor too: bombarding the enemy base from a safe, distant location. After a while of shelling an enemy defensive line, you can send in the infantry to mop up what's left. Alternately, you can shell the enemy base directly and reduce it to rubble.
  
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While a bit slower then a [[Bandit]], Dirtbags are also twice as cheap, and have an ability to jump, which, combined with having the same vision radius, turns them into a great scout early game. As a last-ditch effort, Dirtbag can try to self-detonate on enemy metal spots, restricting the [[mex]] construction. Kind of annoying.
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Be careful, as the enemy may make a push with all their available units to destroy the Big Bertha. Have some defenses ready, especially around the gun itself.
  
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As such, Dirtbags also serve as excellent screens against units such as [[Widow]]s or [[Phantom]]s, but they will require some fire support to completely drive off the enemy. They also one-shot [[Flea]]s. Irritating, huh?
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The Dirtbag can turn game for [[Rover Assembly]], [[Hovercraft Platform]], and [[Tank Foundry]] players into a clumsy mess. After death, Dirtbags spawn a [[Terraform|little ugly mound]], about the height of their legs. In mass, this can turn the battlefield into a claustrophobic unreadable horror of a terrain, providing you with a cheap terraforming option, and a huge advantage if you or your allies switch into [[Spider Factory]]. Beware, that the mounds will form wherever the Dirtbag dies, and will potentially restrict your [[Radar Tower|radar]] vision. Pesky little things.
 
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Finally, Dirtbags can draw fire, helping during charges on [[Stinger]]s and other defences alike, being a target for [[Lance]]s, clog up [[Jugglenaut]]s in pull mode, draw out [[Imp]]s and much more. When someone hits you, try throwing some dirt in their face, turns out it might just help.
 
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Latest revision as of 01:56, 18 May 2024

The Big Bertha is a strategic plasma cannon.

Big Bertha
(staticheavyarty)
Strategic Plasma Cannon
Power by connecting to a 50 energy grid
Big Bertha lrpc
Stats
Cost 6000
Hit Points 4800
Vision Radius (elmo) 660
Grid link range (elmo) 50
Weapons
Very Heavy Plasma Cannon
Damage 2002
Reload Time (s) 8
Damage per Second 250
Range (elmo) 5600
Area of Effect (elmo) 88
Projectile Speed (elmo/s) 1050
Smooths ground

Description

The Bertha is a massive cannon that fires high-energy plasmoids across the map. Used appropriately, it can effectively suppress enemy operations from the safety of your base. Do not expect it to win battles alone for you, however.

Tactics and Strategy[edit]

Big Bertha lives up to its ancestor's name. It is used similarly to its ancestor too: bombarding the enemy base from a safe, distant location. After a while of shelling an enemy defensive line, you can send in the infantry to mop up what's left. Alternately, you can shell the enemy base directly and reduce it to rubble.

Be careful, as the enemy may make a push with all their available units to destroy the Big Bertha. Have some defenses ready, especially around the gun itself.

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