Star Wars: Empire at War ground unit counters and reinforcement points
Keep landing zones secure while the attack moves toward the enemy base.
Edition covered
Original Empire at War campaigns and mechanics. Steam Gold Pack also includes Forces of Corruption; its Zann Consortium and expansion units are outside these base-game guides.
Capture more than the starting zone
Infantry can secure reinforcement points that expand deployment options. Defend a new point before using it as the arrival location for important armor or artillery.
| Role | Use | Common weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry | Capture points and fight other infantry | Anti-infantry weapons |
| Anti-vehicle troops | Threaten armored targets | Unprotected against infantry killers |
| Armored vehicles | Push and support the line | Dedicated anti-armor weapons |
| Artillery | Attack from long range | Fast enemies reaching close range |
Match weapons to the target
Anti-infantry vehicles and anti-vehicle weapons do different jobs. Scout the defenders and mix infantry, vehicles and long-range support rather than sending a column that shares one obvious weakness.
| Location | Why it matters | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Starting landing zone | Initial reinforcement access | Leave a defensive presence |
| Forward reinforcement point | New deployment location | Capture and secure it |
| Build pad | Local support or defense | Choose a useful structure |
| Enemy production building | May sustain opposition | Destroy when the approach is safe |
Use build pads in context
Captured build pads can provide local defensive or support structures. Pick the pad structure for the nearby threat and keep units close enough to benefit from it.
Keep the invasion fleet relevant
Available orbital support can help a ground attack, but it does not remove the need to capture and defend the surface. Preserve the units holding landing zones while stronger units push forward.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| LucasArts original manual transcription | pdfcoffee.com |