[2-9-1] Armaments

Learn about the Commander's two weapons in Total Annihilation: the basic laser and the powerful D-Gun that requires 400 power.

The Commander in Total Annihilation has two primary weapons at its disposal: a small laser and the Disintegration Gun.

The laser is described as a basic, light laser, similar to the one carried by the A.K. kbot, and is not considered very effective.

The Disintegration Gun, often called the D-Gun, is the Commander's ultimate weapon. It has the capability to kill anything it hits. However, firing the D-Gun requires a significant amount of power, specifically 400 power. A notable drawback of the D-Gun is that it does not leave any wreckage that can be reclaimed. To activate the D-Gun for the Commander, you need to press the 'd' key.

The Commander has a relatively slow tracking speed for units. This means that unless a unit has stopped moving, the Commander might not be able to fire the D-Gun at it effectively. To compensate for this slow tracking, you can attempt to lead the D-Gun's shots by aiming at where you predict the unit will be in the near future. The D-Gun's area of effect means it damages not only the direct impact site but also a small area behind it. This allows for successful hits even if your aim is slightly off. However, this area effect also requires you to be cautious when using the D-Gun in environments where there are objects you do not wish to disintegrate.