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[10-3-25] 25. CORE PRIME Apocalypse. Free at Last!
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[10-3-25] 25. CORE PRIME Apocalypse. Free at Last!

Walkthrough for Total Annihilation's 'CORE PRIME Apocalypse. Free at Last!' mission. Learn how to set up defenses, utilize advanced units, and destroy CORE forces to win.

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Walkthrough for Total Annihilation's 'CORE PRIME Apocalypse. Free at Last!' mission. Learn how to set up defenses, utilize advanced units, and destroy CORE forces to win.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Destroy the Roaches with your starting troops; the map layout facilitates easy kill zones.
  2. 2
    Do not expand your base beyond the starting level.
  3. 3
    Construct defensive clumps on the two ramps leading into your area. Each clump should include at least 2 Sentinels, 4 Defenders, and 1 Guardian.
  4. 4
    Use scout planes to patrol the first step of the ramps, ensuring your defenses automatically engage enemies.
  5. 5
    Build Dragon's Teeth at the bottom of the ramps, leaving a small gap for unit passage.
  6. 6
    Metal is abundant, allowing for quick access to advanced buildings and units.
  7. 7
    Prioritize low-tech units like Jethros in numbers to defend against Rapiers and Vamps.
  8. 8
    Build an advanced radar tower for map-wide coverage and early warning of attacks.
  9. 9
    Assign hotkeys to your defensive clumps and target approaching enemy convoys.
  10. 10
    Patrolling Brawlers on the first step can also help deal with attacks, drawing enemy fire before your static defenses engage.
  11. 11
    Construct air repair pads for automatic plane recovery when damaged.
  12. 12
    Build a Bertha cannon as early as possible and use it to shell the map.
  13. 13
    Build 2 fusion power plants to ensure consistent power supply.
  14. 14
    Expect CORE to rebuild their base; be prepared to destroy many buildings.
  15. 15
    Use the Bertha cannon to destroy multiple Doomsday Machines if using ground attacks.
  16. 16
    Destroy CORE's Intimidator cannon.
  17. 17
    Consider using Merls to take out static targets on the radar map, but keep an eye on enemy movements and retreat Merls if threatened.
  18. 18
    A swarm of 6-7 Brawlers can destroy the CORE Commander, though they will likely be destroyed in the process.
  19. 19
    If you destroy all CORE construction units, you can use the Bertha to eliminate remaining forces.
  20. 20
    To win, move your Commander onto the CORE symbol on the Command Dome after destroying all CORE forces.
Tips
  • Low-tech units like Jethros are crucial for base defense against air units.
  • An advanced radar tower provides vital early warnings.
  • Bertha cannons are essential for map-wide bombardment and taking out high-value targets like Doomsday Machines and Intimidators.
  • Destroying CORE construction units simplifies the endgame.
  • Ensure sufficient static defenses (Sentinels, Defenders, Guardians) are strategically placed.

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