Sandstorm

Unit Highlights
The Sandstom is a Mega Helicopter introduced by the Corpus Rogue Faction.
 * Primary Attacks :
 * Primary Weapon : Under Wing Missiles
 * Long Range
 * Targets both Ground an Air
 * AoE Damage
 * Very High Damage
 * Secondary Weapon : Under Wing Bombs
 * Short Range
 * Tagets Ground only
 * AoE Damage
 * Move and Shoot ability for both Primary and Secondary Weapons
 * Dual Fire :
 * Units with Dual Fire will alternate between fire modes ( Long-Range & Close-Range ) depending on the Target's range from the unit.
 * For targets at Long Range the Primary weapon is always used.
 * For targets at Short Range the Secondary weapon is always used.
 * Raven Drones :
 * Primary Weapon : Small Missiles
 * Burst Damage
 * For more informaion see Raven Drones below.
 * Movement :
 * Slow Acceleration & Movement Speed.

Update History

 * The Sandstorm was introduced as a Sector Goal Prize Draw Prize during Operation: Nighthawk ( Jul 23, 2015 )


 * No Further Updates

Additional Facts

 * The Sandstorm is able to penetrate all Invulnerability Shields ( [[File:InvulnerabilityShield-ICON-Blue.png]] ).

Trivia

 * The Sandstorm at Level 20 requires 1 minute of Repairs for every approximately 1,563 Damage it sustains.
 * The Sandstorms Lv 10 Message is titled  "The Force" and is written in Yoda Speak both references to the movie Star Wars.
 * Pixel Sheet Code : 147 & 147.rotor

Firsts & Records

 * War Commander First :
 * First Aircraft with the ability use Dual Fire -  The Sandstorm  
 * First Unit requiring over 3 months to fully Upgrade -  The Sandstorm  
 * First Unit Offensive Escort Drones instead of Defensive Escort Drones -  The Sandstorm  
 * First Unit to have the same Build Time, Repair Time & Cost at all Levels -  The Sandstorm  
 * First Unit to be introduced & offered via a Sector Goal Prize Draw -  The Sandstorm ( Operation: Nighthawk )  
 * First Aircraft to use 1,000 Aircraft Capacity -  The Sandstorm  

Quotes
"A devastating aircraft designed to bring complete destruction to its targets. With long range missiles, drones, and bombing capabilities all at its disposal the Sandstorm is a new force of nature."

- In-Game Description

"MOVING ON UP - This is one powerful piece of machinery. Corpus have truly outdone themselves."

- Level 5 Message

"THE FORCE - Want not you should. Massive weapon you have."

- Level 10 Message