Shockwave troopers

The Shockwave Troopers is a rare GDI unit in Command & Conquer: Rivals.
==Background==
Shockwave Troopers are elite GDI ground troops armed with miniaturized Disruptor technology. Although less powerful than the Disruptor, the Shockwave Troopers’ lower cost and ability to be deployed from the Barracks has made them a staple among GDI infantry forces.New Unit Showcase: Shockwave Trooper & Tick Tank, retrieved on 2018-10-02
==Abilities==
* 
* Reveals adjacent stealthed units.
==Game unit==
As powerful infantry squad, Shockwave Troopers excel at eliminating enemy infantry and directly assaulting structures.
In the early game, where every piece of Tiberium matters, Riflemen are a better choice. But as the game progresses, population cap becomes more relevant and the Shockwaves provide more damage and have more health, which allows them to hold pads for longer even in unfavorable match-ups.
Shockwaves are strong against all structures. The Obelisk of Light has very low fire rate, which allows Shockwave Troopers to walk up to it and do significant damage. Minigun Turret has better fire rate, but low health, meaning that Shockwaves are better off attacking it, not running away. Damage to the base is not significant enough to make a direct assault viable, but it could provide relevant chip damage.
Ability to reveal adjacent stealth units allows it to decloak the Stealth Tanks, but the limited damage to the vehicles means they have to rely on other friendly units to deal significant damage to it.
Sochwaves are weak against all anti-infantry vehicles, aircraft and Confessors.
They share the same stats and abilities as the Flame Troopers.
== Decks ==
== Changelog ==
*2018-10-04: Introduced to the game.
*2018-10-16: 
** Damage increased to 130 (was 100)
** Health decreased to 480 (was 540)
*2018-12-06: 
** Health decreased to 465 (was 480)
** Damage increased to 136 (was 130)
*2019-02-06: 
** Health decreased to 400 (was 465)
** Damage increased to 150 (was 136)
*2019-12-11: Increased Speed to Fast (6.9) (was Average)
== Quotes ==
=== When created ===
* Shockwave, ready to melt them
* Settle down, we're here
* Shockwave, ready to melt the enemy
=== When selected ===
* Where's the action?
* Shockwave itching for a fight
* Shockwave ready
* Just point me towards the enemy
=== When moving ===
* Capacitors on the move
* Let's stick together!
* Let's go, troopers!
* Shockwave moving
* Double time
=== When moving to attack favorably ===
* Music to my ears
* Dropping the base!
* Cranking it up!
=== When moving to attack neutral ===
* Shoot at anything that moves
* Troopers, fire at will!
* Sonic weapons hot
* Attacking formation
=== When moving to attack unfavorably ===
* Uh, this doesn't sound good
* This is gonna hurt
* Might not make it home
* This will be a shock to the system
=== When unable to attack target ===
* No way!
* Not doing it
* Waste of my time
=== When attacking ===
* Shockwave kicking it
* Lighting them up
* Can you hear me now?
* No retreat!
=== When under attack ===
* We're getting picked off!
* We need to pull back!
* We die together!
* Hey, I could use a little backup!
== Trivia ==
* Unit design is similar that to the Zone raiders in Kane's Wrath.
* Uses a lot of sound related idioms, strong sense of comradery. Female.
* When idle, puts the sonic weapon on the shoulder.
== Behind the scenes ==
== Videos ==
File:CNCRiv Shockwave idle.mp4Idling
== Gallery ==
CNCRiv Shockwave Troopers art.png|Art
CNCRiv Shockwave Troopers concept art.jpg|Concept art
CNCRiv Avatar shockwave concept art.jpg|Design by Joseph CarabajalArtStation - Command and Conquer Rivals - Shockwave Trooper, Joseph Carabajal
== See also ==
* Riflemen — lighter anti-infantry infantry.
* Flame Troopers — Nod counterpart.
==References==
Category:Rivals infantry