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UNSC Firebase [Upgrade 02][Fortress][Complete] (Vanilla)

[Source: Halo Wars]

The UNSC Firebase is a prefabricated base of operations used by the UNSC Marine Corps in combat zones or locations that are otherwise hostile.

The UNSC developed modular firebases due to lessons learned in the early days of the Human-Covenant War, in which large UNSC military installations proved vulnerable to orbital bombardment. The Firebase combines the needs of a tactical communications, a command center and expansion into both a barracks and a production facility capable of assembling combat vehicles. The Firebase unit itself is a variant of the old colony starter units constructed out of polycrete and powered by a small hydrogen reactor. Because gaining a foothold quickly was key to fighting insurrections throughout the colonies, ships can directly deploy the entire assembly unit of a Firebase via large dropships such as the D20 Heron or D81-LRT Condor, making it immediately useful. This ability proved invaluable in the ongoing war with the Covenant and was often considered a key advantage of the UNSC on the ground.

In Halo Wars, a default Firebase costs 500 resources to drop in from orbit, and only provides three construction slots and no turret foundations. It has two upgrades, Station and Fortress.


The Fortress upgrade allows two other building sites, totaling to seven building sites and the same four turret sites from the station. It also features a self-destruct sequence allowing it to destroy itself for other allies to make a base in its spot and damage any enemy units nearby. The Fortress also allows for a lock sequence that will not allow any newly trained units to leave the base when done training/being produced.

Production information

> Manufacturer: UNSC


[Building Site: 01] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Reactor][Advanced Reactor]
[Building Site: 02] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Vehicle Depot]
[Building Site: 03] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Barracks]
[Building Site: 04] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Supply Pad][Heavy Supply Pad]
[Building Site: 05] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Supply Pad][Heavy Supply Pad]
[Building Site: 06] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Field Armory]
[Building Site: 07] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Airpad]


[Building Site: 01] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Reactor][Advanced Reactor]
[Building Site: 03] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Barracks]
[Building Site: 06] = UNSC Firebase Unit [Field Armory]


[1] – All unique UNSC firebase buildings have been included in the fortress. Three UNSC structures are compatible with the lift system and are able to deploy/retract: UNSC Barracks, UNSC Field Armory, and UNSC Reactor [Advanced].

[2] – The UNSC Firebase has now been given upgraded medium base turrets with anti-air armament. Proceed to the control room and activate the defense systems via button panels (press button with Turret AI label). All 4 turrets are operated via Whiplash’s Turret Slaving Script. In addition, base turrets are given support turrets to provide extra defense capabilities.

[3] – A sublevel area has been given to the firebase connecting all building structures. Additional storage space for vehicles and containers is available. The area has three ‘lifts’ to allow access between the main area and the sublevel.

[4] – A connection between the UNSC Vehicle Depot factory and the Firebase has been established. Vehicles are able to exit the depot to enter the sublevel area.

[5] – As per UNSC protocol, the UNSC Firebase Fortress has been equipped with a self-destruct sequence to prevent enemy forces (insurrectionists or Covenant) from gaining access to UNSC material in the event of imminent capture. The sequence can be activated in the rear control room adjacent to the elevator in the top floor. All personnel will have 60 seconds to evacuate from the base before detonation.


[1] - When spawning in the base, use the voxel hand to remove any voxels covering any of the base’s interior. Be sure to clear any voxels in Building Sites 01, 03, and 06 to prevent any damage from occurring when deploying/retracting firebase units.

[2] – Some subgrids may be converted into stations when spawning the base on the ground. Go to the settings of those subgrids and convert them into a ship.

[3] – UNSC Firebase [Upgrade 02[][Fortress] Template and Basic will be released in the near future for commanders to customize.

[4] – Individual uploads of remaining UNSC Firebase structures will be released in the near future.