[9-4-3] Red blip

Learn what red blips signify in Total Annihilation and how to identify them using your units' vision or radar.

Red blips on the minimap (a small map displayed on your HUD) indicate the presence of enemy units or enemy buildings. To identify what a specific red blip represents, you must hold your cursor over it. This identification is only possible if the enemy unit or building is currently within the line of sight of one of your own units. If the blip is detected solely by radar (a system that detects units over a wider area but without visual confirmation) rather than direct vision, you will receive an 'unidentified object' message.