Radio Operator Update Idea
First of all, I want to make clear that this is just an idea. I would also appreciate CONSTRUCTIVE criticism and suggestions for improvements.
Most of my examples use German equipment. If you want similar options for the USSR, USA or Japan, you will have to do some research yourself.
Now, let’s get to the actual idea.
Currently, the Radio Operator has two offensive commands and two other support options. I think we definitely need more offensive options and a few additional support commands.
- New Offensive Commands
Rocket Artillery:
Basically, rocket artillery. It is much faster than regular artillery, and the rockets arrive almost simultaneously.
Precision Strike:
A single artillery shell with a caliber of 200–250 mm. It is designed to destroy specific targets, such as bunkers.
The target circle on the minimap is smaller, so players know that this unusually large shell is incoming.
Heavy Artillery:
This artillery strike uses 150 mm shells. However, fewer shells are fired.
Ground Attack Aircraft:
A single FW 190, Ju 87 or Bf 109 G carrying an SC 500 (500 kg bomb).
The cooldown is much longer than for a bomber formation, but the aircraft reaches its target much faster.
Incendiary Bomber Formation:
Three Bf 110 aircraft, each carrying two C 250 incendiary bombs.
Otherwise, it works like a regular bomber formation.
Anti-Tank Gun (Pak 35/36):
Interestingly, the German 3.7 cm Pak 35/36 was also transported by air and dropped by parachute.
This support option is exclusively designed to attack tanks and therefore only uses anti-tank ammunition.
However, each player can only request this support three times per match.
Single Bomber:
A single He 111 with its regular bomb load.
Basically, it is just one bomber from the regular bomber formation.
Mortar Strike:
A small number of 8 cm mortar shells, mainly intended for attacking trenches.
Alternatively, 5 cm mortar shells could be used. In that case, around 20 shells should be fired.
- New Support Commands
Ammunition Crate:
Similar to the ammunition supply crate found on supply vehicles.
Medical Supply Crate:
A crate containing medical supplies for nearby soldiers.
Illumination Ammunition:
For night battles, if night versions of existing maps are introduced.
Military Utility Vehicle:
A vehicle is dropped onto the battlefield.
Alternatively, a motorcycle with a sidecar or an Sd.Kfz. 2 could be used.
Engineer Supply Crate:
Refills the building materials of nearby engineers.
AI Support:
A small paratrooper squad consisting of five soldiers is dropped onto the battlefield.
The entire squad is controlled by AI.
Illumination Bomb:
Similar to illumination ammunition, but dropped from an aircraft.
It can be intercepted, but produces much brighter illumination.
- Balancing
To prevent everyone from playing only Radio Operator squads, I suggest introducing a limit of 30 support requests per team per match.
Additionally, regular Radio Operators in other squads, such as MG squads, should also be able to request some of the more specialized support options.
The available commands should be distributed across different squads instead of being exclusive to the Radio Operator squad.
However, the strongest support options should remain exclusive to the dedicated Radio Operator squad.
- Additional Information
I don’t think further information about the vehicles and equipment is necessary for this suggestion.
As mentioned above, players interested in the individual vehicles and their historical background can do their own research.
The same applies to pictures.
For example, I found a picture on Wikipedia showing a Pak 35/36 being dropped by parachute. This could be interesting for anyone who wants to focus on historical accuracy.
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