My guide for the recently released computer game Supreme Commander contains in- depth analyses of each of the game's 246 units and 144 mission objectives, as well as cross-references and comparisons of units to narrow down these choices, for a total of 58,000 words, written over a two-week timeframe. This sample of a single unit and objective is typical of the whole; please pardon the technical language. UEF SKY BOXER - MOBILE AA FLAK ARTILLERY Armor: 1000hp Cost: M160, E800, T400 (26.6 seconds) Intel: sight: 20 (391m) Physics: max speed: 2.8 (54.7m/s), turn rate: 27 Transport class: 2 Veterancy: 15, 30, 75, 150, 300 kills veteran level 2: +250 hp, veteran level 4: +250 hp, veteran level 5: repair 2 hp/s Weapons: Fragmentation Flak (Anti Air): 14.40 dps, area: 2 (39.1m), range: 40 (781m) projectile weapon: 3.6 damage x 2 projectiles = 7.2 damage per salvo rate of fire: 2 (every 0.5s) veteran level 1: +1 damage, veteran level 3: +1 damage Mobile flak guns are a good precaution if you suspect your enemy of having gunships and you're not confident in your ability to win an interceptor battle. You don't need a whole lot of them, as their very presence will make bombers obsolete, but they remain useful as support for more expensive units. FACTIONS COMPARISON: MOBILE AA FLAK ARTILLERY The UEF Sky Boxer and the Cybran Banger are virtually identical. The Aeon Ascendant hovers, moves faster, and does more damage. Most players don't know the Aeon can support their Amphibious Tanks and Attack Boats with sub-proof mobile anti-air. Even for land usage, the Ascendant's superior speed lets your formation move faster while maintaining air coverage. Advantage: Aeon OBJECTIVE 6.1.1. BUILD 3 MASS EXTRACTORS Schematics added: T1 Mass Extractor Click on your ACU construction unit, then click on the Mass Extractor icon to select a Mass Extractor for building, then click on the location where you wish the extractor to be built. Your cursor will automatically "snap" to the appropriate extraction points if you are within 10 pixels of the target. To do this as fast as possible, hold Shift to queue up all 3 Mass Extractors. If they are relatively far apart, queue up a Move command between each one so that your ACU won't have to walk as far; if you just tell him to build, he will walk right up next to the Mass Extractor before building it.