Learn about the Ring Islands in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. This guide covers new units, features, COs, and the game's plot, including details on Silos, Pipelines, and Black Hole's new weapons.
The Ring Islands are a key part of the campaign in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. This section details the new elements introduced in the game, including the powerful Neotank, new terrain features like Silos and Pipelines, and the addition of new Commanding Officers (COs) and their CO Powers.
Plot Overview: The Black Hole army, under Sturm's command, launches a massive invasion of Macro Land. They utilize new weapons and are led by both original and newly recruited COs, including Lash, Adder, Flak, and Hawke. The Allied Nations must unite to repel the invasion. The campaign culminates in a confrontation with Sturm and the Death Ray, a devastating weapon. Ultimately, Hawke betrays Sturm, taking command of the Black Hole forces.
New Unit: The Neotank, developed by Black Hole, is the game's strongest tank, surpassing the Medium Tank.
New Features:
- Silos: These can be fired by Infantry or Mech units, dealing 3 damage to all units within a two-square radius. They are single-use per battle and effective against high-armor units.
- Pipelines and Pipe seams: Impenetrable pipes that obstruct movement. Units can pass through destructible Pipe seams.
- Black Hole Weapons: Unique weapons like the Black Cannon are used exclusively by the Black Hole army.
New COs and CO Powers: Each Force gains new COs, with Black Hole adding four. All COs now have a standard CO Power and a Super CO Power, with Sturm being an exception who only has a Super CO Power.
- Orange Star: Hachi
- Blue Moon: Colin
- Yellow Comet: Sensei
- Green Earth: Jess
- Black Hole: Hawke, Lash, Adder, Flak
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