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SWR Productions Forum _ Frontline News _ ROTR 1.87 Update 2
Posted by: The_Hunter 17 Apr 2016, 15:07
In this update we are presenting you the two new drones for our revision of the USA Vanguard infantry.
With the success of the Cypher support drone, a even more lightweight drone was commissioned for infantry fire support. The AQ-51 Dragonfly is an ultra-light weight combat UAV capable of being deployed in the field at the squad level. Using a tri-rotor design, the inexpensive Dragonfly is armed with two Pike 40mm laser-guided rockets. Due to the low cost and light weight of the munitions, the AQ-51 can be easily restocked in the field by allied troops.
The latest in area denial weaponry, the M20 "Rolling Ricky" is an infantry deployable smart mine used by the United States Armed Forces, designed to supplement the M15 and M19 anti-tank mines and M2 SLAM. Despite its disposable nature, the mine drone is capable of quickly distinguishing between enemy and allied vehicles and can roll towards a target to disable or destroy it via detonation of the 10 kg of IMX-101 based shaped charge high explosive within the mine's shell. Should the enemy evade its sight, the mine drone will replant itself and wait for another hostile to enter its detection range, as long as its battery still holds charge.
The attack drone is purely a visual update while the Mine Drone is new and will be replacing the scout/recon drone the vanguard previously had.
http://ingraban.cgsociety.org/art/game-photoshop-design-command-conquer-rise-reds-drone-warfare-future-fictional-mine-infantry-missile-anti-tank-rolling-ball-rotor-vanguard-drones-2d-1356225
Both of these drones were designed by http://ingraban.cgsociety.org/ you can view his concept art for both of them http://ingraban.cgsociety.org/art/game-photoshop-design-command-conquer-rise-reds-drone-warfare-future-fictional-mine-infantry-missile-anti-tank-rolling-ball-rotor-vanguard-drones-2d-1356225 (or simply click on the image above)
Also don't forget to tune in tonight for our internal beta live stream on https://www.twitch.tv/pauljongejans
https://www.twitch.tv/pauljongejans
Countdown for the stream: http://goo.gl/JbYKLH
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Posted by: Maelstrom 17 Apr 2016, 15:26
Rolling Ricky is never gonna give you up 
Posted by: Planardweller 17 Apr 2016, 15:26
Ingram's art is awesome
Posted by: zhy 17 Apr 2016, 15:28
when is the stream ,i can not open the Countdown site
Posted by: NikCaputnic 17 Apr 2016, 15:44
That little ball of death looks nice.
Also, there is one thing with attack drone that bothers me for a long time already, so please answer my little question: why was the first design of the attack drone rejected (the one which was presented when vanguard firstly showed up)? I am not saying that a new one is bad, but in my opinion, the first one (Drone Prime ) was the most fitting, so I am confused.
Posted by: Mizo 17 Apr 2016, 15:49
Ricky bombs are revealed huh? One of the new awesome things USA ia getting 
Posted by: mr_Skittles 17 Apr 2016, 17:58
7pm gmt
Posted by: 3rdShockArmy 17 Apr 2016, 18:19
Nice, guys! 
So basically, those drone-mines aren't mines (technically speaking), but self-destructing drones, so mine-immune vehicles won't actually be immune to them?
Posted by: Mizo 17 Apr 2016, 18:28
Pretty much.
Posted by: 3rdShockArmy 17 Apr 2016, 18:48
Got it. Those things will be a real pain in the ass when deployed in numbers. A great addition to the US generalist meta.
Posted by: Darkfire Angel 17 Apr 2016, 19:00
BB-8 got ripped!
Posted by: TimeBurner 17 Apr 2016, 19:56
My question is...what is a cyclone drone? o.O
Posted by: AtoMaki 17 Apr 2016, 20:22
I dunno but 'gimmicky unit specialist' sounds like a more dominant theme for the USA. A "mobile demo trap" drone might turn the 'gimmicky' part up to eleven if it has a manual detonation ability (just think about all the micro... it is gonna be insane!).
Posted by: XAOC-RU- 17 Apr 2016, 20:53
Good addition for Vanguards. I always think the same way that they should not have any stealth detection because USA already have 2 units for this. Well now rushing players will be more attentive when play against USA coz now it have something from ECA style (mine deploy) 
Posted by: 3rdShockArmy 17 Apr 2016, 21:27
I meant in a way they get a bit of every faction. Now, the US' already great turtling (second only to ECA) got just even better, as XAOC said, ECA-style. But yeah, the gimmicky designation is also legit, considering all those drones. And yes, more micro pain for the Yanks. Oops!
Posted by: Zeke 18 Apr 2016, 6:03
EDIT: Nvm, I didn't read >.<
Posted by: Arc 18 Apr 2016, 6:57
Also, there is one thing with attack drone that bothers me for a long time already, so please answer my little question: why was the first design of the attack drone rejected (the one which was presented when vanguard firstly showed up)? I am not saying that a new one is bad, but in my opinion, the first one (Drone Prime
) was the most fitting, so I am confused.Yeah, I hated the "hell-fire drone" esque look and always liked the Roach version when it was first unveiled. The mechanic for the Vanguard is more suited for a hovering drone than a winged drone.
Now the Vanguard is going to be feared even more for anti-tank firepower.
Now anti-infantry vehicles are in for a nasty surprise. Loving it!
What is that stick for, anyway?
Posted by: SoraZ 18 Apr 2016, 7:45
I think it's similar to a rudder in function.
Posted by: Basilisx 18 Apr 2016, 13:25
To balance the weight of the missile launcher. otherwise the right side of the drone would be heavier than the left side.
Posted by: The_Hunter 18 Apr 2016, 14:02
Altho only IPS himself can answer with absolute certainty i would say its that.
Posted by: M01 18 Apr 2016, 15:33
for comedic effect it should have a punctuation mark when it spots/detects a nearby enemy
Posted by: coucou 18 Apr 2016, 17:26
the date of releasing pliz
Posted by: Oliver 18 Apr 2016, 17:41
There isnt one, you just have to wait.
Posted by: IPS 18 Apr 2016, 21:02
this.
Posted by: Awakened Lord 20 Apr 2016, 17:24
Certainly one of the best concept arts I've ever seen. Good job IPS!
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