Outpost | |
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Build & Battle Structure | |
An Outpost on Orbital. | |
Multiplayer | |
Structure Information | |
Rift Cost | 4 Cells |
Health | ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ |
Function | Allow allies to spawn to location, Rift collection |
The Outpost (formerly the Pod Beacon) is an important tactical Build & Battle structure found in both multiplayer and the single-player campaign. However, it has slightly different uses in the two modes.
Appearance[]
The outpost is a tall, pyramid-shaped communications tower.
Function in Single Player Campaign[]
In the single player campaign, Emmett can use Outposts to call in CPU allies via orbital drop. He can build up to 2 Outposts, and each outpost can call in up to 4 allies.
Function in Multiplayer[]
In Multiplayer modes, the Outpost produces a green circle visible on the mini map. Allies can spawn into the green circle and collect Rift energy within its radius.
Strategy/Tips[]
- Used properly an Outpost can change the entire flow of a battle. Using an Outpost as a forward base by placing it closer to the enemy's base can cut the time spent traveling across the board dramatically and can allow for many more quick, successive attacks.
- Don't just build outposts. Foster them and build bases around them. Actively defend them from enemies until allies begin to spawn there.
- Outposts can be easily damaged, so place them behind environmental cover or inside the bubble produced by a Shield Generator. Back them up with Auto Turrets and Beam Turrets.
- Building outpost near a production facility (corral, garage, depot and launch pad) and you will have a much needed addition of friendly vehicle produced by the facility.
Updates and Modifications[]
- In Patch 1.01.001, which was released May 31, 2012, the cost of the Outpost by half (now 4, was 8).
Build & Battle Structures |
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Basic Structures |
Wall • Corral • Garage • Auto Turret • Watchtower • Outpost • Supply Bunker • A.R.M. Vulture Station • Launch Pad • Beam Turret • Depot • Shield Generator |
Upgrades |
Gate • Flak Turret |
Single-player and Co-op Only |
Rift Bomb • Rift Extractor |