{"id":389,"date":"2022-09-18T03:08:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T03:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2022-10-16T01:55:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T01:55:43","slug":"the-slush-force-update-3-firing-the-big-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/18\/the-slush-force-update-3-firing-the-big-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"[The Slush Force] Update #3: Firing the Big Guns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cArtillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl.\u201d &#8211; <strong>Frederick the Great<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello again! It has been a while, but rest assured that I have been working hard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In the <a href=\"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/07\/the-slush-force-update-2-map-and-strategy\/\" title=\"previous update\">previous update<\/a>, I explained a bit about the map and strategic aspects of the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s update will add to that by explaining the use of artillery and fire support units. Because aliens are not the easiest opponents, you will likely need these kinds of things to help you out&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Radio Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need in order to properly utilize fire support is a radio. Thankfully, most units deploy with at least one radio operator or radio-equipped vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-411\" data-id=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-002.png?resize=525%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-002.png?resize=1024%2C575&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-002.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-002.png?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-002.png?w=1532&amp;ssl=1 1532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Most vehicles are equipped with radios, often more powerful than infantry ones.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-412\" data-id=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-001.png?resize=525%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-001.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-001.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-001.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-001.png?w=1531&amp;ssl=1 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Infantry units are often equipped with shorter-range radios. Usually, squad leaders or dedicated radio operators have them.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Radio-connected units are connected by lines on the map. This gives you an easy indication of whether they are within radio range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-003.png?resize=525%2C292&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-003.png?resize=1024%2C569&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-003.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-003.png?resize=768%2C427&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sn-003.png?w=1529&amp;ssl=1 1529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Squads within radio range may call on each other for fire support. (If they have such a weapon.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Calling in Artillery Strikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During close-quarters fighting, artillery can be called in to provide support. Depending on how you use it, this can either prove to be a great help or a giant disappointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0-132.png?resize=525%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0-132.png?w=969&amp;ssl=1 969w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0-132.png?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0-132.png?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Fire support units, like rocket artillery, can help you pull victory from the jaws of defeat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Artillery units need to reload too, so be sure to make every shot count!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-448\" data-id=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-23-23-32-28_Moment.jpg?resize=525%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-23-23-32-28_Moment.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-23-23-32-28_Moment.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/slushforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-23-23-32-28_Moment.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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It has been a while, but rest assured that I have been working hard! In the previous update, I explained a bit about the map and strategic aspects of the game. Today&#8217;s update will add to that by &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/18\/the-slush-force-update-3-firing-the-big-guns\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;[The Slush Force] Update #3: Firing the Big Guns&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"spay_email":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":464,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions\/464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}