Master Total Annihilation's economy! This guide breaks down the metal, energy, production, usage, and storage costs for every unit, from basic K-bots to colossal warships.
Alright Commander, let's talk about the backbone of your war machine: your units! Understanding what everything costs and what it does is key to not just surviving, but dominating in Total Annihilation. This isn't just about building the biggest army; it's about building the *smartest* army. We'll break down the numbers so you can make those crucial decisions on the fly.
The Commander unit itself is a bit special. Its metal and energy storage capacity isn't fixed; it actually scales with the starting resources of the mission you're playing. So, if you drop into a skirmish with a massive 10,000 metal and energy, your Commander can hold that much. Start with a humble 200/200, and that's your Commander's limit. Keep this in mind – your Commander is your resource lifeline!
K-Bots
| Name | Metal | Energy | Prod | Use | Store | Prod | Use | Store |
| C-Kbot | 120 | 2410 | .3 | 50 | 8 | 50 | ||
| Peewee | 53 | 697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rocko | 117 | 964 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Hammer | 151 | 1187 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Jethro | 128 | 1219 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Adv. C-Kbot | 300 | 5784 | .5 | 100 | 17 | 100 | ||
| Zipper | 151 | 2221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fido | 398 | 3556 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Zeus | 267 | 2228 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Invader | 61 | 5473 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Eraser | 73 | 1326 | - | - | - | 10 | 10MJ | - |
Vehicles
| Name | Metal | Energy | Prod | Use | Store | Prod | Use | Store |
| C-Vehicle | 185 | 2030 | .3 | 50 | 9 | 50 | ||
| Jeffy | 37 | 564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Flash | 106 | 870 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Samson | 119 | 1027 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Stumpy | 165 | 1246 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Adv. C-Vehicle | 481 | 4263 | .5 | 100 | 21 | 100 | ||
| Bulldog | 467 | 2994 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Triton | 298 | 2300 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Jammer | 97 | 1621 | - | - | - | 16 | 16MJ | - |
| Luger | 264 | 2140 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Merl | 462 | 2746 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Spider | 230 | 2200 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Seer | 85 | 941 | - | - | - | 8 | 8MR | - |
Ships
| Name | Metal | Energy | Prod | Use | Store | Prod | Use | Store |
| C-Ship | 255 | 2130 | .3 | 50 | 7 | 50 | ||
| Skeeter | 100 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Crusader | 898 | 4537 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lurker | 1151 | 3724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hulk | 919 | 4639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Piranha | 1448 | 5481 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ranger | 2348 | 7804 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Conqueror | 1719 | 8608 | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Millenium | 4404 | 20731 | - | - | - | 50 | 48M | - |
| Colossus | 1372 | 11257 | - | - | - | 370 | 40MR | - |
Aircraft
| Name | Metal | Energy | Prod | Use | Store | Prod | Use | Store |
| C-Aircraft | 105 | 4320 | .2 | 50 | 11 | 50 | ||
| Peeper | 40 | 1475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freedom Fighter | 99 | 3234 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Thunder | 130 | 5496 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Atlas | 107 | 2479 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Adv. C-Aircraft | 220 | 12096 | .5 | 100 | 24 | 100 | ||
| Brawler | 314 | 6249 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
| Hawk | 254 | 6893 | - | - | - | 20 | 20M | - |
| Phoenix | 209 | 7624 | - | - | - | 2 | 2M | - |
| Lancet | 378 | 6438 | - | - | - | 2 | 2M | - |
Added Units
| Name | Metal | Energy | Prod | Use | Store | Prod | Use | Store |
| Eagle Radar Plane | 165 | 8062 | - | - | - | 23 | 23 | - |
| Warrior | 196 | 2236 | - | - | - | 1 | 1M | - |
Pro Tip: Don't just look at the metal cost! Energy production and usage are just as critical. Running out of energy can cripple your defenses and production faster than you can say 'metal storm'. Always keep an eye on your energy balance, especially when building advanced units or a large fleet.
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