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CLASS | UPGRADE | PRODUCTION | ||
Aircraft | ![]() |
Aircraft Hangar | ![]() |
Airfield |
DAMAGE TYPE | RELOAD | CLIP | DAM / SHOT | FIRE RATE | TARGETS | SPLASH | ||||
AREA | ![]() |
40 ( 1.0 sec ) | 5 | ??,??? | 3 ( 13.34 ) | ![]() |
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YES |
UNLOCK REQUIREMENTS | SIZE | UNLOCK RESTRICTIONS |
None | 1,000 | Maximum 1 Unlock |
( T ) • ( C ) | ![]() ![]() | |
A powerful unit with a Production Limit of 1 • For more information see Unique Unit | ||
( T ) • ( C ) | RESTRICTED AVAILABILITY | |
For More Information On How To Obtain This Item See History of Availability | ||
Stat Progression
Level | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
Tech Center |
Production Cost | Speed | Health | Range | Damage (DPS) | |||
Metal | Oil | Thorium | Metal | Oil | |||||||
1 | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,392,390 | 470 | 65,687 | |
2 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,462,005 | 480 | 68,971 | |
3 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,535,100 | 490 | 72,407 | |
4 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,611,848 | 500 | 76,022 | |
5 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,692,435 | 500 | 79,815 | |
6 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,777,050 | 500 | 83,796 | |
7 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,865,895 | 500 | 87,985 | |
8 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 1,959,188 | 500 | 92,375 | |
9 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 2,057,145 | 500 | 96,982 | |
10 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 2,160,000 | 500 | 101,818 | |
11 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 2,262,855 | 500 | 106,665 | |
12 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 2,365,710 | 500 | 122,640 | |
13 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
14 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
15 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
16 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
17 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
18 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
19 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 500 | |||
20 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 4d | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 1.8 | 3,188,550 | 500 | 150,182 | |
Total | 1,980,000,000 | 1,980,000,000 | 0 | 76d | Note : Showing Data from Non-Customized Unit | ||||||
Yellow indicates increase from previous level. Underline Indicates Max Value. |
Unit Highlights
The Sandstorm is a Mega Helicopter introduced by the Corpus Rogue Faction.
- Primary Attacks :
- Primary Weapon : Under Wing Missiles
- Secondary Weapon : Under Wing Bombs
- Short Range
- Targets Ground only
- AoE Damage
- Move and Shoot ability for both Primary and Secondary Weapons
- Dual Fire :
- Units with Dual Fire will alternate between fire modes ( Long-Range & Close-Range ) depending on the Target's range from the unit.
- For targets at Long Range the Primary weapon is always used.
- For targets at Short Range the Secondary weapon is always used.
- Units with Dual Fire will alternate between fire modes ( Long-Range & Close-Range ) depending on the Target's range from the unit.
- Raven Drones :
- Primary Weapon : Small Missiles
- For more informaion see Raven Drones below.
- Movement :
- Slow Acceleration & Movement Speed.
Raven Drones
Raven Drones are Offensive Drones that emanate from the Sandstorm.
- Up to 5 drones spawn when a target has entered the Sandstorm's Range.
- Drones spawn at a rate of ? per second.
- Drones re-spawn as existing ones are destroyed.
- Drones are all destroyed upon the destruction of the Sandstorm.
- Drones fire Small Missiles that produce Burst Damage (
)
- Drones may fire on Ground Units and Ground Structures only.
- Drones will NOT fire on Airborne Units or Airborne Structures
- Drones draw fire from most Anti-Airborne Weapons.
- Drones are NOT Targeted by the Hunter Missile Turret.
Build Times & Repair Information
Level 10 Airfield Build & Repair Times For Sandstorm ( T ) | |||||||
LEVEL | BUILD TIME | REPAIR TIME ![]() |
REPAIR METAL COST | REPAIR OIL COST | GOLD COST ![]() | ||
1 - 20 | 9d 23h 59m | 14h 58m | 1,400,001 | 1,400,001 | |||
Times listed are for a Level 10 Airfield. To see Times for other levels hover mouse over the ![]() |
Effective Unit Levels vs Turrets
Turret Level | Sandstorm Level Required to Out Range | ||||||||||
AA Ion | AA Plasma | Avalanche | Blitz | Flak | Flame | Heavy Flak | Hunter | Machine | Microwave | Storm | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 500 | 500 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 525 | 525 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 550 | 550 | 1 | 700 | 1 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 511 | 1 | 2 | 575 | 575 | 1 | 700 | 511 |
5 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 548 | 1 | 500 | 600 | 600 | 1 | 700 | 548 |
6 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 600 | 1 | 525 | 625 | 625 | 1 | 700 | 611 |
7 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 600 | 1 | 550 | 650 | 650 | 1 | 700 | 661 |
8 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 660 | 1 | 600 | 700 | 700 | 1 | 700 | 700 |
9 | N / A | 600 | 600 | 660 | 600 | N / A | 700 | 700 | N / A | N / A | 700 |
10 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | 700 | 700 | N / A | N / A | 700 |
11 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | 700 |
12 | N / A | N / A | N / A | 660 | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | 700 |
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Note : Showing Data from Non-Customized Unit |
Schematic Summary
SANDSTORM SCHEMATIC SUMMARY ( T ) | ||
Rotors | War Paint | Pilot |
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Drones | Armor | Missiles |
Press Down Arrow Button to View the Components of each Slot. • Hover over individual Components to view each. |
History of Availability
EVENT SHOP STATUS | eXP COST | SPECIAL EVENT | DATE | |
ADDED ( 3 Parts ) | ![]() |
700,000 xp / each | Operation: Aftermath | Jan 21, 2016 |
Last Chance • REMOVED | ![]() |
700,000 xp / each | Operation: Descent | Mar 17, 2016 |
RETURNED • Price Decreased | ![]() |
100,000 xp / each | Operation: Death From Above | Sep 15, 2016 |
Offered in Event Shop Continuously Except Where Otherwise Stated • eXP = Event Experience Points |
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AVAILABILITY STATUS | ROGUE BASE | GAME UPDATE / EVENT | ||
INTRODUCTION | ![]() |
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Corpus Level 95 Sector Base | Operation: Nighthawk |
2nd Appearance | ![]() |
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Corpus Level 95 Sector Base | Operation: Nightmare |
3rd Appearance | ![]() |
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Corpus Level 95 Sector Base | Operation: Nightfall |
4th Appearance | ![]() |
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Corpus Level 95 Sector Base | Operation: Night's End |
5th Appearance | ![]() |
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Red Lokust Lv 95 Sector Base | Operation: Wildfire |
6th Appearance | ![]() |
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Red Lokust Lv 95 Sector Base | Operation: Frostbite |
7th Appearance | ![]() |
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Red Lokust Lv 95 Sector Base | Operation: Aftermath |
8th Appearance | ![]() |
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Red Lokust Lv 95 Sector Base | Operation: Remnants |
Sector Goal Prize Draws only valid for Listed Events |
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SPECIAL OFFER | REG PRICE | OFFER PRICE | APPROXIMATE OFFER DATES | |
Starter Pack! | ![]() |
49 Gold | August 2016 | |
Special Gold Offers Are For A Limited Time Only • Not All Players Receive The Same Offers At The Same Time • Dates & Price May Vary |
Update History
Listed in Reverse Chronological Order -- Click [ Expand ] to View Earliest Updates
- The Sandstorm reduced its Upgrade Times and Costs for all Levels in the Game Update of Sep 13, 2016.
- The Sandstorm gained 10 additional Levels in the Game Update of Mar 01, 2016.
- The Sandstorm was introduced as a Sector Goal Prize Draw Prize during Operation: Nighthawk ( Jul 23, 2015 )
- No Further Updates
Additional Facts
- The Sandstorm is able to penetrate all Invulnerability Shields (
).
- The Sandstorm is immune to the Scramble (
) Status Effect.
Trivia
- The Sandstorm at Level 20 requires 1 minute of Repairs for approximately every ?,??? Damage it sustains.
- The Sandstorms Lv 10 Message is titled "The Force" and is written in Yoda Speak both references to the Star Wars film series.
- The Sandstorm is the Corpus Mega Helicopter as mentioned on unlock post.
- The Sandstorm bears a resemblance to an armed fighting version of the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane.
- The in-game chat code for this unit is SS. ( not to be confused with Sickle Syndicate)
- Pixel Sheet Code : 147, 147.rotor, 147.dead & 147.shadow
- Pixel Sheet Code ( Drones ) : 150
Firsts & Records
- War Commander First :
- First Aircraft with the ability use Dual Fire - The Sandstorm
- First Unit to spawn Offensive Drones - The Sandstorm
- First Unit to have the same Build Time, Repair Time & Cost at all Levels - The Sandstorm
- First Unit to be introduced & offered via a Sector Goal Prize Draw - The Sandstorm ( Operation: Nighthawk )
- First Aircraft to use 1,000 Aircraft Capacity - The Sandstorm
- Event Shop Firsts :
- First prize to require the purchase of multiple parts in Event Shop to unlock - The Sandstorm ( Operation: Aftermath )
Quotes
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“ | MOVING ON UP - This is one powerful piece of machinery. Corpus have truly outdone themselves. | ” |
— Level 5 Message [src] |
“ | THE FORCE - Want not you should. Massive weapon you have. | ” |
— Level 10 Message [src] |
Related Pages
External Links
- Kixeye Forum ( 07/16/15 ) - Operation: Nighthawk - ( Official ) - Event Briefing
- Kixeye Forum ( 02/15/16 ) - Sandstorm Blues - ( Official ) - Problems with Sandstorm
Gallery - Animated
Gallery
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Event Shop Description
Operation: Aftermath
All 3 PartsCorpus Lv 95 Sandstorm Base
Operation: NighthawkCorpus Lv 95 Sandstorm Base
Operation: Nighthawk
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