Air Control Tower
The Air Control Tower is GDF's forward operating base for aircraft in Tempest Rising.
Background
While the GDF maintains a large air force of condor and jet aircraft, proper air traffic control is required to requisition their use in a particular theater, and to oversee restocking and maintenance of local air forces. The Air Control Tower is the primary component of this process and is also equipped with a powerful Comms array to assist in battlefield coordination in its immediate vicinity.
Using its high-powered communications and satellite array, the Air Control Tower coordinates with both SyComm and local forces, facilitating the rapid relay and administration of information to nearby units, and greatly improving combat efficiency for boots on the ground.[1]
Game structure
The Air Control Tower calls in air units for the GDF. It contains 2 Air Pads to restock and repair friendly aircraft. The Tower also provides the 
Comms status effect in a small area. It unlocks the Spy Drones support power.
Production
Tier 1
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Peacekeeper Air control helicopter with backup infantry suppression weapon.
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Skycrane Heavy airborne troop transport with the ability to temporarily evade detection.
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Tier 2
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Queller Potent anti-vehicle and anti-infantry heavy gunship. Requires: Specialist Pod upgrade.
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Tier 3
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Drone Control Unit Potent detector and source of Comms which produces a large swarm of automated combat drones effective at confusing enemy targeting systems and taking out targets of opportunity.Requires: Drone Pod upgrade.
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Condor Base-breaking bomber that can temporarily evade detection. Requires: Tempest Pod upgrade.
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Support powers
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Spy Drones Deploys Spy Drones onto the battlefield.
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See also
- Air Factory, Dynasty counterpart
References
- ↑ "The Global Defense Force". Tempest Rising Official Game Site. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
