Coming Soon: Increased lethality of H.E. munitions globally!

On our first major pass of fixing High Explosives (H.E.) we made it so that externally detonated concussion and shrapnel could be restored, and shrapnel penetration was enhanced to penetrate if physics dictate rather than always stopping in the first surface it hit. This was a big deal because it was actually not functioning correctly for along time.

Now coming as part of our second major pass, is the introduction of a "confined space" energy multiplier for concussive effects of HE munitions that detonate inside an object (such as a wing or fuselage) rather than using the same energy expended on a surface detonation, and the results have been significant. We've all probably heard the stories about a few of "Darwin's favorite's" showing off by setting firecrackers off on the palm of their hands, that then made the mistake of closing their fingers around said firecrackers and ended up losing digits? Same concept. Detonation inside inclosed spaces, bigger boom. We captured and compiled some internal test footage for you, which will do most of the explanation.

This also means that bombers will be able to have greater effects against all unit types, particular against armored vehicles. The concussion generated via the blast will have the ability to seriously rock (wound or kill) even heavy armor. The greater the size of the bomb, the greater the impact will be.

Anti-Aircraft gunners (as seen in the video) will also be able to do significant damage to aircraft components and even detonating the aircraft with a well-placed shot.

Fighter pilots (also as seen later in the video) with H.E. cannons (both sides) will equally see greater effects, particularly in dogfights. The video does not do enough justice to show what the receiving end feels like. Although the aircraft integrity may appear to be intact, the pilot on the receiving end could be seriously wounded.

Naval captains should also have greater defensive capabilities with its AA guns being boosted. We strongly recommend multi-crewing destroyers, even the slightest hit or two could be devastating to enemy aircraft.

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