[2-11-2] Dominator

Master the Dominator in Total Annihilation with this comprehensive guide. Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies to overcome this formidable unit.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• High Cost: Requires significant metal and energy to build and maintain.
• Slow Production: Takes a long time to construct, making it vulnerable during the build phase.
• Vulnerable to Swarms: While powerful, a concentrated attack from numerous smaller units can overwhelm it.
• Limited Mobility: Slower than many other units, making it susceptible to flanking maneuvers.

Phases:

1. Construction: Build a KBot Lab or Advanced KBot Lab and then construct the Dominator. Ensure adequate resource income to support its production.
2. Deployment: Once built, move the Dominator to a strategic position where it can engage enemy forces effectively without being easily destroyed.
3. Combat: Utilize its long-range weaponry to eliminate high-priority targets such as enemy commanders, advanced factories, and large unit concentrations.
4. Defense: The Dominator can also serve as a powerful defensive asset, deterring enemy assaults on key locations.

Strategy:

• Focus Fire: Direct the Dominator's attention to the most dangerous enemy units or structures first.
• Support: Protect the Dominator with other units, such as anti-air defenses and mobile artillery, to cover its weaknesses.
• Resource Management: Ensure you have a stable economy to afford the Dominator's upkeep and to replace it if it is lost.
• Map Control: Use the Dominator to secure key areas of the map and push your advantage.