Heavy Fighter

The Heavy Fighter is the upgrade for the Martian Fighter, producing a unit that is stronger and tougher, albeit with the same speed as a conventional Martian Fighter. Unlike the Martian Fighter, it however has a single powerful Plasma cannon which usually is more than enough for it to despatch most targets - especially Human vessels - with ease, unless challenged by other units. Heavy Fighters are still weak, especially when compared to the Human-built Marauder but don't be fooled: for ever Marauder that is built, four Heavy Fighters can be generated, resources willing. The result is that the Martian player, except in certain circumstances, can be assured of victory in the skies so long as enemies do not carry anti air defences.