Base development of Wehrmacht Ostheer (OST, German) - escalation to phases and precise construction of buildings by Pionner squads
Wehrmacht Ostheer starts with Kampfgruppe Headquarters (main building) that allows you to make phase escalation. There are 3 phases available, to open the possibility of moving to the next phase, you need to go to the previous one. Each phase gives the Pioneer squad to build a new building. In this case, it is not necessary to construct a building of the current phase in order to proceed to the next phase; to proceed to the next phase, it is enough to accumulate the required amount of resources. For example, this allows the Wehrmacht to build a Heavy Panzer Korps (a phase 3 building for the production of heavy tanks) without having to build a Support Armor Korps (a phase 2 building for the production of medium tanks).
Pioneer squad can produce 4 buildings in the base area:
- Infanterie Kompanie
- Leichte Mechanized Kompanie (Phase 1 is required)
- Support Armor Korps (Phase 2 is required)
- Heavy Panzer Korps (Phase 3 is required)
Buildings
The Kampfgruppe Headquarters is the primary command structure. Its Pioneers can construct all base buildings once the battle phases are complete.
Improvements
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100
40
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Escalate to Battle Phase 1
Enables construction of Leichte Mechanized Kompanie building, Panzergrenadiers and Panzer 4 Ausf J in Strategic reserves doctrine. |
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200
105
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Escalate to Battle Phase 2
Enables construction of Support Armor Korps building. |
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100
35
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Escalate to Battle Phase 3
Enables construction of Heavy Armor Korps building. |
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Produce
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200
5
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Pioneers are basic combat troops whose primary tasks are building structures, creating or clearing battlefield obstacles, and attacking enemy defensive positions. Can be upgraded to clear mines and cut wire, or equipped with a flamethrower. |
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260
7
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Once set up, the MG42's amazing rate of fire can rapidly suppress infantry within its arc of fire. 1200 rounds per minute causes all but the very foolhardy to hug the dirt. |
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340
8
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An expensive, well-armored, tenacious unit, strong against infantry at medium to close range. With getting veterancy the squad receives a lot of dodge bonuses, which makes him very hard to kill. |
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210
20
3
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The Sdkfz 250 Haltrack is a fast moving light vehicle that can garrison one squad of infantry. The units stationed inside can fire out of the halftrack while benefiting from its protection. |
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380
140
14
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The versatile Panzer IV has been updated through the war with increasingly powerful guns and more effective armor to maintain its effectiveness as a frontline battle tank. |
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270
70
7
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This advanced eight-wheel armored car has a high max speed but poor cross country capabiltiies. The 50mm cannon deals good damage to vehicles while the coaxial MG42 machine gun provides minor anti-infantry fire. |
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360
100
12
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This command version of the Panzer IV carries extra radius for better coordination and control of nearby military forces. Aura decreases received damage to 10% for vehicles and infantry. For example Flakpanzer Ostwind near Panzer IV Command Tank receives 144 damage instead of 160 from anti-tank gun. |
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This base structure produces Grenadiers, Mortar teams, and snipers.
Produce
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240
7
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The Grenadier is the core infantry soldier of the German army. These troops are trained and experienced, capably led, and well equipped--the equal of any soldier in the war. |
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240
6
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GrW 34 8cm mortar teams provide effective indirect fire support on the battlefield. A high angle can hit targets behind objects, and a good rate of fire can saturate the area. Barrage weapon. Effective against static infantry and structures. |
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340
9
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German snipers are well trained, armed with accurate G43 rifles with high-quality optics, and issued specially made ammunition for improved hit probability. |
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200
6
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Osttruppen are a cheap and numerous infantry unit that is of low quality. The units are more effective at shooting when they are placed in a static cover or garrison position. Cover bonus +200%. |
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This base structure produces panzergrenadiers, 222 scout cars, halftracks, and Pak 40 AT guns.
Produce
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200
30
5
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The SdKfz 251 Half-track is a robust and reliable MG-armed vehicle that offers good protection against small-arms fire and provides a stable firing platform for troops inside. Allows to reinforce infantry squad nearby. |
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200
30
4
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This advanced four-wheel-drive scout car has good speed, and sloped armor adds protection from small arms. Equiped with a 2cm autocannon and MG34 machine gun provide solid firepower. |
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320
7
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One of the most effective weapons of its kind, a high rate of fire, accuracy, and excellent penetration make every vehicle on the battlefield vulnerable to the 7.5cm Pak 40. |
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The Support Armor Korps provides mobile fire support and air protection to infantry and armored forces. Hard-hitting assault guns can tackle a variety of targets.
Produce
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280
90
10
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Adding the high velocity StuK 40 7.5cm gun to the StuG III creates a true multirole assault gun. Capable of destroying tanks at great range as well as smashing defenses and enemy concentrations with high-explosive rounds. Target Weak Point deals 80 damage with guaranteed penetration. |
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350
120
12
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The versatile Panzer IV has been updated through the war with increasingly powerful guns and more effective armor to maintain its effectiveness as a frontline battle tank. |
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300
100
10
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Designed to counter enemy fighter-bombers, this anti-aircraft support tank uses a rapid-firing 3.7cm gun to frequently engage soft ground targets. A deadly and rare vehicle. |
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The Heavy Panzer Korps supports the deployment of the heaviest vehicles in the German army, suited to mobile warfare against the most powerful opponents.
Abilities
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All Out War
High command authorizes maximum resources to the Battlefield. Reduces reinforce cost of Pioneers (-2), Grenadiers (-2), Osstruppen (-1) MG-42 (-2) and Pak 40 (-2).
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Produce
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420
150
14
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Known by its nickname "Brummbär," this heavy assault gun has a 15cm howitzer in an armored casemate. It brings its gun into close range and smashes the enemy with 40kg shells. |
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490
185
18
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Germany's premier medium tank, the Panther has great frontal protection but weaker side and rear armor. The deadly KwK 42 75mm main gun provides excellent armor penetration. |
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360
85
12
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The Panzerwerfer 42 mounts a ten-tube 15cm Nebelwerfer launcher on an armored half-track chassis. The saturation barrage is deadly against infantry and other light targets. |
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Commander Units / Call-in Units
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240
7
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Luftwaffe Field Officer acts as a variation of the Artillery Officer with the same stats, but with different abilities. |
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350
50
10
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One of the heaviest wheeled anti-tank guns of the war, the 88mm Pak 43 is capable of using long range, accuracy, and penetration to destroy any armored vehicle. Effective against all medium tanks, heavy tanks, heavy assault guns. Weak to artillery and mortar fire. |
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400
50
13
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This light 10.5cm Field Howitzer doesn't have the destructive power of some Soviet artillery, but it counters with a good rate of fire and reasonable long range. Barrage weapon. Effective against static targets and heavy structures. |
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200
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This unit can lockdown on territories and increase resource income. Generates an additional 5 munition and 3 fuel per minute on a regular point, 11 munition on a munition point, and 7 fuel on a fuel point while in lockdown. |
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380
140
14
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The versatile Panzer IV has been updated through the war with increasingly powerful guns and more effective armor to maintain its effectiveness as a frontline battle tank. |
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720
245
22
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This heavy tank destroyer has a massive armor envelope and one of the most potent guns ever mounted on a fighting vehicle: The 88mm Pak43. Weighing 65 tons, it is slow to react. |
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360
100
12
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This command version of the Panzer IV carries extra radius for better coordination and control of nearby military forces. Aura decreases received damage to 10% for vehicles and infantry. For example Flakpanzer Ostwind near Panzer IV Command Tank receives 144 damage instead of 160 from anti-tank gun. |
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720
250
24
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This Tiger Tank and its crew are the veterans of countless battles. Through experience, they have become experts at knocking out enemy tanks and living to tell the tale. This Tiger commander emphasizes caution and awareness over speed. |
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640
230
21
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The most well-rounded heavy tank in the war, the Tiger's mix of armor, mobility, and firepower is legendary. The deadly 88mm KwK 36 gun can crush the armor of any enemy tank. |
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260
75
8
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The StuG III Ausfuhrung E (Model E) with the StuK 37 7.5cm gun is effectively mobile artillery, designed to support infantry forces against almost any obstacle they encounter. |
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270
70
7
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This advanced eight-wheel armored car has a high max speed but poor cross country capabiltiies. The 50mm cannon deals good damage to vehicles while the coaxial MG42 machine gun provides minor anti-infantry fire. |
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200
30
6
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This mobile light half-track can fire an 8cm Mortar barrage and then quickly move. The SdKfz 250 offers reasonable protection to the crew when firing a barrage in combat conditions. |
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210
20
3
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The Sdkfz 250 Haltrack is a fast moving light vehicle that can garrison one squad of infantry. The units stationed inside can fire out of the halftrack while benefiting from its protection. |
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240
7
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An Artillery Field Officer can be deployed to the battlefield. The officer can call in heavy mortar support and his retinue are armed with MP40 submachine guns for short-range combat. |
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280
6
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Assault Grenadiers are specially equipped with MP40s and model 24 grenades to clear enemy units out of defensive positions. |
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340
8
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Elite infiltration troops who are experts at disrupting enemy supply lines and ambush tactics. These units can be deployed from any ambient building. |
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300
8
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Elite scouting squad with good DPS at all ranges and versatile abilities to support enemy units. Only one allowed at a time. |
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200
6
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Osttruppen are a cheap and numerous infantry unit that is of low quality. The units are more effective at shooting when they are placed in a static cover or garrison position. Cover bonus +200%. |
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Specification
- Defense (perfect) Pioneer squad can land antipersonnel mines on a large perimeter, and place powerful anti-tank mines that can destroy a light tank. Machine-gun bunkers are inexpensive and effectively stop enemy infantry. Several commanders allow the construction of a powerful anti-tank Pak 43, capable of quickly destroying tanks at long range.
- Medicine (perfect) Pioneer squad and grenadiers can build bunkers at the base or anywhere in the captured territory, which can be upgraded to a first-aid post and heal nearby infantry. Pioneer squad and grenadiers have the ability to heal units on the battlefield after the first veterancy. The 251 half-track heals the infantry inside. German infantry doctrine commander allows you to upgrade the grenadier, who can heal the infantry without wasting ammunition. Luftwaffe Supply Doctrine commander allows you to drop medical boxes that heal all units around.
- Reconnaissance (bad) There is no way to conduct reconnaissance with standard units, only through some commander’s abilities: Launching a reconnaissance plane, Jaeger capable of launching Flare after the first veterancy, transforming an SdKfz 251 Half-track into a Mobile Observation Deploy that can launch Artillery Flares.
- Infantry (good) Represented by effective units, but with a small number of soldiers in the squad. Grenadiers are a versatile unit that is effective at long range. Panzergrenadiers are a mobile anti-personnel unit, effective at close and medium range, and can be upgraded to combat vehicles. For some commanders, the following are available: Assault Grenadiers is aggressive short range unit, available at the beginning of the game, but cannot fight against vehicles; Stormtroopers - guerrilla formations, effective for attack behind the front line, can be improved for short range combat and for fighting vehicles; Jaeger Command Squad - the strongest unit at all distances, there can be only one on the battlefield; Artillery Field Officer will shoot most units at close range, he also has a number of useful skills and works well in conjunction with the Panzerwerfer, there can be only one on the battlefield; Osttruppen Squad are numerous, they are cheap and efficiently fire from cover, in the 3rd phase they can be upgraded with light mg-42.
- Anti-tank infantry (good) Veteran Panzergrenadiers with Panzerschrecks are the best anti-tank squads in the game, capable of effectively fighting allied medium and heavy tanks. For some commanders, Stormtroopers are available, which can be armed with one panzershrek and inflict increased damage from an ambush, with guaranteed penetration.
- Anti-tank gun (good) The Pak 40 is designed exclusively for destroying vehicles and tanks. After the first veterancy, it is able to temporarily blind any vehicle with a special shot (Target Weak Point ability).
- Mortars (good) Good accuracy and ability to counter battery fire after 1st veterancy. For some commanders, the SdKfz 250/7 self-propelled mortar is available, capable of firing incendiary projectiles.
- Sniper (perfect) After the first veterancy, he is able to set fire to the infantry with a special shot
- Machine guns (perfect) Available for construction at the beginning of the game, effectively suppresses infantry in a wide range. After the first veterancy, it can fire Incendiary Armor Piercing Rounds, which quickly destroy light vehicles and inflict increased damage to infantry.
- Light vehicle and armored cars (good) Scout car 222, fast, good at hunting snipers, shooting at planes and attacking infantry that are not capable of damaging vehicles (Shock Troops, Assault Engineer squad ). SdKfz 251 Half-track allows you to reinforce / heal infantry on the battlefield, plant mines, and can also be upgraded as a powerful anti-personnel unit by installing two flamethrowers.
- Light tank (bad) Not present, light tanks of other factions have an advantage due to the fact that they can destroy light vehicles and disperse the ranks of the Wehrmacht infantry. You need to fight light tanks through panzerfaust, panzershrek and pak 40.
- Medium tanks (good) The Panzer IV Ausf. H is a versatile tank capable of performing any tasks on the battlefield; the Ostwind Anti-Aircraft Tank is effective against infantry, light tanks and aircraft; in some cases, it is able to destroy an SPG by circling around it or finish off a medium tank. Pz 4 Ausf J has improved defense and available for Strategic Reserves Doctrine and Festung Armor Doctrine.
- Heavy tanks (perfect) The Pz 5 Panther is a fast and powerful heavy tank designed to destroy enemy medium and heavy tanks, the Brummbar anti-personnel assult gun is an excellent tool for destroying infantry blobs, it has powerful frontal armor. More powerful units are available for commanders: Tiger and Tiger Ace - universal tanks, characterized by an increased rate of fire of their guns.
- Anti-tank SPG (so-so) StuG 3 Ausf G - An inexpensive SPG, it can effectively support troops and can be fired from infantry using an installed machine gun, but it is inferior to the Soviet SU-85 in range, visibility and power. Requires the presence of another anti-tank unit nearby, otherwise it can be easily destroyed by a medium tank from the flank. For some commanders, the Elefant tank destroyer is available, effective against any tanks, but requires anti-tank protection, as it is slow and can be easily destroyed from the flank.
- Multiple launch rocket system (good) Panzerwerfer effectively wipes infantry from a short distance, also interacts well with an artillery field officer.
- Long Range Artillery (perfect) Some commanders make it possible to build the leFH 18 howitzer, which works effectively against enemy positions. But there may be problems with selecting targets due to the lack of basic reconnaissance.
