Mission: Empire Mission 9: The Future of the Rising Sun
Threats: Premier Cherdenko commands a formidable 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. 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, similar to Krukov but with Cherdenko's unique strategic flair.
Strategy (Empire): Your objective is to destroy Cherdenko's main base and eliminate him. Start by deploying your Nanocore and establishing a strong defensive perimeter with Defender Cores and Sudden Impacts. Focus on building a robust economy to sustain a large, versatile army. Mass Mecha Tengus for both ground and air control, transforming them as needed. Tsunami Tanks will be your main battle tanks, utilizing their Nanodeflector shields to absorb damage. King Onis are crucial for breaking through his heavy defenses and crushing his Apocalypse Tanks. Wave-Force Artillery will provide long-range bombardment from both land and sea. When pushing, use your King Onis to spearhead the assault, supported by Tsunami Tanks and Mecha Tengus. Be prepared for Iron Curtain activations; focus fire on units not covered by the shield or retreat temporarily. The Psionic Decimator superweapon can clear large areas of his base or destroy clusters of his heavy tanks. Yuriko Omega can be used for devastating attacks on his key structures or to eliminate his hero units. Coordinate with your co-commander to launch a multi-pronged assault, utilizing the mobility of your Nanocores to establish forward bases or flank his defenses. Prioritize destroying his Battle Lab to prevent superweapon charges and then his War Factories to cut off unit production. A sustained, adaptable assault, leveraging the transformative abilities of your units, is necessary to break through his formidable defenses. use your Shogun Battleships if there's water, as they can provide devastating long-range bombardment against his coastal defenses and naval units. The Nanoswarm superweapon can be used to disable large groups of his units, making them vulnerable to your attacks.