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Master the Total Annihilation battle screen. Learn about the map, radar, sonar, metal and energy gauges, and unit construction commands in this comprehensive guide.

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Master the Total Annihilation battle screen. Learn about the map, radar, sonar, metal and energy gauges, and unit construction commands in this comprehensive guide.

This section breaks down the various elements of the Total Annihilation battle screen, helping players understand the interface and manage their resources effectively.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Map and Radar/Sonar: This area displays the overall map and radar/sonar information. It can be set to 'Mapped' (showing terrain in black and white, requiring radar/sonar for enemy units) or 'Unmapped' (blacked out until explored). 'Permanent line of sight' combined with 'Mapped' makes terrain and units visible everywhere. Radar/sonar appears in team colors and can be detected by Radar Towers, Sonar Stations, and some units/structures. Campaign missions use 'Unmapped' with 'True' line of sight (elevation affects view). Team colors are blue for the player and red for the enemy.
  2. 2
    Metal Gauge: Shows current metal relative to maximum. A green number with a plus indicates metal production, while a red negative number shows metal consumption. Aim for a positive production rate to avoid shortages.
  3. 3
    Energy Gauge: Displays current energy relative to maximum. A green number with a plus indicates energy production, and a red negative number shows energy consumption. Maintain a positive production rate to prevent energy shortages.
  4. 4
    Unit Construction Choice/Commands: This area is where players select and issue commands for unit construction.
Tips
  • Always monitor your Metal and Energy gauges to ensure a positive production rate, preventing critical shortages during battles.
  • Experiment with map settings ('Mapped' vs. 'Unmapped' and 'Permanent line of sight') to find what best suits your playstyle and the mission objectives.
  • Utilize Radar Towers and Sonar Stations to gain crucial intelligence on enemy movements, especially in 'Unmapped' scenarios.

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