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The Boomerang Experimental Nuke Defense is a structure from the Infinite War Battle Pack One DLC.
Unlike traditional 'hard-kill' nuclear defense sites, the Boomerang employs a 'soft-kill' measure to incoming ICBMs. When a nuke enters its effective range, the Boomerang connects to it and reverses the targeting data; Effectively returning it to the source.
One of the main advantages of a boomerang is that it turns the enemy's weapon against them as redirected missiles are ignored by anti-nukes; which ensure a serious blow to the enemy's nuclear capabilities.
However, it's slow recharge delay and limited redirects, a single boomerange can be overwhelmed by a nuclear salvo.
Each boomerang holds 5 re-directs, which cost 800 Mass and 2500 energy; More expensive that its traditional cousin but the advantages of unobstructed redirected nukes offset this tactical defensive solution
Strategies[]
A Boomerang redirecting a UEF ICBM back to its owner.
- Building a Boomerang is a surprisingly good tactic to punish players who employ a heavy nuke strategy. With enough Boomerangs, it can become more destructive than building nukes of your own.
- It also acts as a deterrent and forces the enemy to employ unconventional means to destroy it. Having it shielded with other defenses will ensure it's survival.
- Defending against a Boomerang means placing Nuclear silos on the outskirts of your base, well away from it. Doing so allows you to safely launch ICBMs enough to return to remote areas.
- The Boomerang Nuke Re-directer can easily be overwhelmed. It can only redirect 5 nukes so its best to build multiple Boomerangs in an area to insure that your base is safe.(Red Storm)