Warhawk

Equipped with quadrant shielding (left, right, fore, and aft sectors) that function as a dynamic barrier to absorb damage to protect WarHawk. The shield itself slowly regenerates, but if sufficient damage is taken within a period of time and a shield quadrant is depleted, the WarHawk itself will begin to take damage, often resulting in equipment failure.

This is a secondary jet thrust intended to function in concert with WarHawk's basic engines to provide speeds up to 50% faster than normal top speed. While unlimited in usage, as a safety precaution they must be manually activated.

Intended for use on minor targets, these liquid-cooled proton impulse machine guns have a delivery rate of 1500 rounds/second in tightly grouped, high impact quanta capable of penetrating most armor types. The WarHawk's generators can provide a nearly endless supply of power for the guns, although the firing mechanisms themselves may overheat.

Standard line of fire weaponry with a small charged warhead, capable of being manually fired in rapid succession. Mostly used for generalized destruction, the rockets are the most commonly utilized weapon in the arsenal.

A single "swarm" is a cluster of up to 6 low-level homing missiles all locked onto a single target. They each travel independent pathways, converging simultaneously on a single point.

Guided missiles designed to deliver a large payload. Lock-Ons are much more damaging than the individual swarm missiles, but the greater mass of the single missile results in a less agile (though more devastating) projectile.

This is a high energy plasma caster which uses a charging mechanism to fire. The longer the fire button is held, the more charge is built up from its finite energy stores.

Although this weapon does no damage, its combination high intensity light and electromagnetic pulse temporarily disables most modern weaponry.

This bomb carries an unspecified payload and while little is known about its technology, its damage potential is well-documented. It is a high concussion, wide range omnidirectional weapon whose damage radius is enormous.

This maneuver is best used to alter the vulnerable profile of the aircraft, especially when a quadrant of shielding has been depleted, by rolling the vulnerable side away from an enemy emplacement.

This move serves for both evasive maneuvering and offensive repositioning, executed by pulling back on the stick until the aircraft pitches up past the point of inversion and continues back around to its level position.

A variation of the full loop, this maneuver provides a high velocity reversal of direction with easier targeting, useful for reorientation on stationary targets or engaging enemies after a head-on flyby.

Keep moving in this hot zone as Kreel's air force is aggressive, and concentrate on ground threats first due to your maneuverability edge.

Conserve ammo and strike bosses hard and fast, as Kreel's forces are using a plasma mortar sweep to cleanse the canyon behind you; move fast.

Watch for crossfires and select targets to remove dangerous zones, but keep moving as Kreel's air force is alerted and on the move.

When dogfighting with an enemy you cannot shake, slow or stop to let enemies fly by, making them easy targets, and watch enemy pilots for patterns.

Keep one eye on your radar as it warns you of incoming enemy aircraft and missiles, which is crucial for being aware of your surroundings.

Don't stay in one place too long, as there are no safe places in a war zone.

In larger battles, pick your targets carefully as ammunition is limited, and eliminating more dangerous threat combinations can make a significant difference.

Utilize all three dimensions; the WarHawk can climb, dive, hover, sidestep, and rotate in place, requiring all your skills to survive.

If a particular zone is stopping you, try a different angle or flight strategy, as being a Strikeforce Omicron pilot requires more than just quick fingers.

If you're being pummeled and are going to die, take as many enemies with you as you can.