Mission: Allied Mission 9: The Last Red Star
Threats: General Krukov commands a massive Soviet force, heavily fortified with Tesla Coils, Sentry Guns, and a constant stream of Hammer Tanks, Apocalypse Tanks, and Kirov Airships. He will also frequently use the Iron Curtain superweapon to make his units invincible during pushes. Expect multiple V4 Rocket Launchers and Dreadnoughts if the map has water. His base is sprawling and well-defended, often with multiple layers of defenses.
Strategy (Allies): Your primary goal is to dismantle Krukov's main base. Start by establishing a strong defensive perimeter around your own base, utilizing Spectrum Towers and Guardian Tanks. Focus on building a robust economy to sustain a large army. Air superiority is paramount: mass Apollo Fighters to counter Kirovs and Twinblades, and use Vindicators to soften up his defenses. Your Athena Cannons will be crucial for long-range bombardment, but protect them with Guardian Tanks. When pushing, use Guardian Tanks to absorb damage with their force fields, supported by Multigunner IFVs (with Javelin Soldiers for anti-armor) and Mirage Tanks for flanking. Be prepared for Iron Curtain activations; either retreat or focus fire on units not covered by the shield. Consider using the Chronosphere to teleport a strike force directly into his base or to quickly reinforce a position. Tanya can be used for surgical strikes on key structures like his Battle Lab or Power Plants. Coordinate with your co-commander to launch a multi-pronged assault, distracting his forces while you focus on a critical section of his base. Prioritize destroying his Battle Lab to prevent superweapon charges and then his War Factories to cut off unit production. A sustained, coordinated air and ground assault is necessary to break through his formidable defenses. use your Cryocopters to freeze and shatter his heavy armor units, especially the Apocalypse Tanks, which are a major threat.