Defense Lab

Passive Defense Bonus

 * The Defense Lab starting at Level 11 provides a Passive Defensive Buff :
 * Applied to all Units in the Base Defender Platoon.
 * Level 11 = 10% Buff
 * Level 12 = 15% Buff
 * Level 13 = 16% Buff

Update History

 * The Defense Lab received the ability to be upgraded to Level 13 in the Game Update of May 31, 2016.
 * The Defense Lab received the ability to be upgraded to Level 12 in the Game Update of Dec 23, 2015.
 * The Defense Lab's added the Fire Bomb Artillery to Turret in the Game Update of July 14, 2015.
 * The Defense Lab's added the Overwatch Launcher to the Heavy Turrets tab in the Game Update of Jul 07, 2015.
 * The Defense Lab's added the Heavy Turrets tab in the Game Update of Jul 07, 2015.
 * The Defense Lab renamed Unique Turrets to Command Turrets in the Game Update of
 * The Defense Lab added Microwave Turret to Turrets during Operation: Scorched Earth - ( Feb 15, 2015 )
 * The Defense Lab added 2 new Unique Turrets in the Game Update of Feb 04, 2015.
 * The Flood Turret and Storm Turret
 * The Defense Lab received the ability to be upgraded to Level 11 in the Game Update of Feb 04, 2015.
 * The Defense Lab added Flame Cannon to Turrets during Operation: Dragon's Oath - ( Nov 26, 2014 )
 * The Defense Lab's Upgrade Times were reduced in the Game Update of Oct. 02, 2014.
 * The Defense Lab's added 2 new Turrets to Turrets in the Game Update of September 10, 2014.
 * The AA Ion Turret and Ion Turret
 * The Defense Lab's added the AA Plasma Turret to Turrets in the Game Update of July 31, 2014.
 * The Defense Lab's added the Blitz Turret to Unique Turrets in the Game Update of Feb 13, 2014.
 * The Defense Lab's added the Unique Turrets tab in the Game Update of Feb 13, 2014.
 * The Defense Lab had its Repair Time reduced to 30 seconds in the Game Update of Jul 26, 2013
 * The Defense Lab added Napalm Turret to Turrets during Operation: Warlord - ( Mar 14, 2013 )
 * The Defense Lab added the Cryo Turret to Turrets in the Game Update of Feb 13, 2013.
 * The Defense Lab added the Shock Turret to Turrets during Operation: Shockwave - ( Dec 6, 2012 )
 * The Defense Lab added the Laser Turret to Turrets in the Game Update of Nov 15, 2012.
 * The Defense Lab added 2 Turrets to Turrets during Operation: Undead Harvest - ( Oct 26, 2012 ).
 * The Plasma Turret and Rocket Barrage Turret
 * The Defense Lab was introduced in the Game Update of Oct 19, 2012.


 * No Further Updates.

Additional Info

 * Once a Turret is Unlocked or Upgraded the Dozer must be used to mount it onto a Defense Platform.
 * Upgrading a Turret in the Defense Lab will not change the Level of Turrets that have been already placed on a Defense Platform. The old Level Turrets must be exchanged for the newly upgraded Levels.
 * Upgrading Turrets, Missiles or Rockets in the Defense Lab does not generate Experience Points.
 * The Defense Lab only uses Power when upgrading a Turret, Missile or Rocket.
 * The Defense Lab was introduced along with the Flak Gun Turret, the Hellfire Turret and Dynamic Turrets which created a two part Turret / Defense Platform system.
 * The Defense Lab has a 6 x 5 Footprint.
 * Building Code : 8

Quotes
"Defensive turrets are unlocked and upgraded in the Defense Lab. Upgrade the Defense Lab to gain access to new and superior turrets."

- In-Game Description

"Upgrade to gain access to new Turrets and Missiles."

- In-Game Description 2

"Upgrading your Defense Lab to Level 11 allows the building to provide passive defensive bonuses to your base when defending against attackers."

- Level 11 In-Game Description

"FISH IN A BARREL - Well done, Commander. New Base weapons are at your disposal. Soon your base will be an iron fortress!"

- Level 1 Message

"GET SOME! - With your Level 5 Defense Lab, enemy platoons will avoid your base like the plague!"

- Level 5 Message

"IRON FORTRESS - With your Level 10 Defense Lab, any invader setting foot near your base is losing their head!"

- Level 5 Message

"MISSION - Excellent Commander! You can now upgrade our turrets and make our base an even more efficient killing machine."

- Mission - Defensive Action - Complete