Phantom

Effective Unit Levels vs Turrets
The Phantom does NOT out range any existing Turrets.

Update History

 * The Phantom was introduced as a prize for completing Shadow Ops Campaign #4 - Assimilation.


 * No Further Updates

Additional Facts

 * The Phantom is a Stealth aircraft making it invisible to enemy defenses during it approach.
 * The Phantom becomes visible and targetable as it drops its payload.
 * The Phantom re-enters Stealth mode once its payload has been delivered.
 * The Phantom has a variable Payload Drop Range :
 * The Start and End points of the Payload Drop Range are set by the Player.
 * A long Payload Drop Range maximizes damage but increase its time visible to defenses - Wide Destruction
 * A short Payload Drop Range minimizes damage but limits the time it is visible to defenses - Targeted Destruction
 * The Phantom's Payload Drop Range may not be changed or cancelled once set without ending the Attack.

Trivia

 * The Phantom at Level 10 requires 1 minute of Repairs for every 2,340 Damage it sustains.
 * The Phantom is the 2nd heavy bomber ( carpet bomber ) to be introduced.
 * The first to be introduced was the Kondor via the Event Shop during Operation: Red Sky ( Aug 2012 )
 * The Phantom's Bomb Run is set by the Player prior to its deployment ( Setting the Target Area ).
 * Once deployed the Phantom's Bomb Run CANNOT be aborted or changed.
 * The Phantom CANNOT be controlled by R.U.B.I. or by using Fire at Will.
 * The Phantom drops Gift Bombs instead of it's normal payload during Operation: Frostbite ( Dec 17, 2015 ).
 * Exclusively on the 2nd Defense Wave of 13th Mission, Tier B.
 * The Phantom is obviously modeled after the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit in both look and Stealth capabilities.
 * Pixel Sheet Code : 138

Firsts & Records

 * War Commander First :
 * First Unit with Stealth capabilities  -  The Phantom  
 * First Aircraft with  Stealth capabilities   -  The Phantom  
 * First Bomber Aircraft with Player selectable targets  -  The Phantom  
 * The only Unit that cannot be controlled by R.U.B.I.  -  The Phantom  

Quotes
"Introducing the Phantom, an incredibly powerful stealth bomber with unique targeting abilities! The Phantom is invisible to enemy defenses when approaching its target, and only uncloaks to drop its payload over a path that you create!"

- Assimilation Forum Description

"The incredibly powerful stealth bomber uncloaks to drop its payload in a path that you create! Cannot be attacked unless actively dropping bombs."

- In-Game Description

"NIGHT TERROR - Your enemies don't believe in ghosts? They will soon enough, Commander."

- Level 5 Message

"ETHEREAL ANNIHILATION - Let silence breed fear, Commander."

- Level 10 Message