Combat

Combat in Dark Colony is the only mode of resolving conflict between players - unless they're all allied, that is.

Basics

 * All combat takes place in real time, meaning your speed of response is just as important as its tactical quality.
 * Each unit fills a particular niche and has units it excels against, as well as those that are its bane. Learning the basics is essential to victory.
 * Terrain is essential in combat. Enemy numerical advantage can usually be neutralized by forcing them to fight in chokepoints. Reapers and Sy Demons are particularly vulnerable due to their size, especially when negotiating river passages or canyons.
 * Exploration is key. Enemies spotted in advance can be responded to more effectively and allow your artillery to bombard them with ease.
 * Dark Colony is build around the concept of combined arms. Mixed combat forces are always more effective and proper tactics are rewarded. Start with artillery preparation and then move from there.

Damage
Damage is determined by multiplying the weapon's raw damage by the values contained in MBULLET.TXT.