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An airplane is a heavier-than-air craft whose lift is generated by airflow over the wings creating a strong pressure difference. In video games, airplanes are used for travel and as a type of weaponry.
An emplacement gun used to shoot down enemy aircraft.
Abbreviation of All Terrain Vehicle.
A fence that hinders accessibility via the use sharp-edged wire.
A mode of transportation in the sky often associated with steampunk.
A bomb is an explosive device.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
Protects against deadly gas and other pollutants.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
An artillery gun, typically used by the military, designed to indirectly fire a projectile over a long distance to neutralize or destroy the enemy.
A plane with massive amounts of fire power. Armed with miniguns, howitzers and other fun things.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
An indirect fire weapon which lobs shells (generally explosive) on an arcing trajectory. It is muzzle-loaded, capable of attacking targets at close range unlike traditional artillery.
A nuclear bomb is a device made up of fissionable materials (ie Uranium) and standard explosives. It creates a nuclear chain reaction, which release large amounts of radiation and a shockwave.
Last resort when falling from the sky. Allows the user to glide to safety with ease.
A spiked helmet worn in the 19th and 20th centuries by German military. Even though it is associated with the Prussian army, it is mostly used in Western world.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a chemical reaction that causes a controlled explosion resulting in thrust. Rockets are usually "dumb" weapons, meaning that they are not guided. Rockets are the most powerful projectile in many games.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The weapon of choice for accuracy at long distances. The sniper rifle's slow rate of fire makes it ineffective for close range combat, but its high calibre round ensures that it inflicts maximum damage against the target.
Tower used to view out and spot distant threats
A tank is generally a heavily armoured and armed, tracked vehicle designed to be at the front of a combined forces attack.
A doll or figurine created to resemble a person outfitted for military duty.
A train is a series of connected vehicles that move along a single or double railed track.
A tree is a perennial woody plant. Trees are often used in games as a natural wall, providing a barrier as well as cover. Many games also use them to make their environments looks more natural and attractive.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
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