Unfortunately, the ECM tank needed to focus all of its power when jamming a vehicle, so when doing so missiles that would normally be disrupted would be able to continue as normal, allowing missile armed infantry to engage the tank. Parking an ECM tank directly next to a Gatling Cannon or a Bunker is an effective strategy for protecting base defenses against missile threats.ĭespite lacking offensive weapons, the ECM Tank is still more than capable of crushing infantry and holding off against a sole vehicle with its jammer.
It was however, a frustrating task for GLA commanders attempting to use Rocket Buggies against them, especially against base defense with ECM tanks loitering near them. Having friendly units close to the tank was also a bad idea when the tank directed missiles away, as the missiles were still live and capable of damage friendlies. Therefore the ECM tank was purely an assistant in the elimination of hostiles. If it lost its focus, the targeted enemy unit would re-activate. To disable vehicles, the ECM tank had to fire a focused jamming beam from a stationary position. The ECM focuses its energy into a jamming beam to deactivate another vehicle, deactivating the missile deflection as long as it's active.