UNSC Bases

Assuming you meet the requirements, there are three units that can be trained in any UNSC base.

Available Units: UNSC Bases

Name	Description	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
Marines	(Core infantry) Flexible ground troops. Quick capture unit.	3	150	—	18s
Jackrabbit	(Scout) Very fast-moving. Can de-capture.	2	210	—	21s
Protector Sentinel	(Core air) Anders only. Sentinel detonation. Sentinel beam. Requires Protector Sentinel Leader Power.	4	280	30	25s

Assuming you meet the requirements, there are six upgrades that can be researched in any UNSC base.

Available Research: UNSC Bases

Name	Description	Tech Level	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
Grenade Throw	(New ability for Marines) Can throw grenades. Small area attack. Cannot target air.	1	—	—	400	25s
Combat Tech	(Unit upgrade for Marines) Can repair vehicles, buildings, and air units. Can wield rocket launcher. Requires Grenade Throw.	2	—	—	600	30s
Mini-Frag Launcher	(Unit upgrade for Jackrabbit) Weaponizes Jackrabbit.	1	—	—	200	25s
Support Drone	(Unit upgrade for Jackrabbit) Equips drone. Increases line of sight. Detects cloaked units. Heals Jackrabbit. Requires Mini-Frag Launcher.	1	—	—	300	25s
Drone Escort	(Unit upgrade for Protector Sentinel)Anders only. Increases damage. Increases health. Unlocks Lockdown Bolt active ability. Requires Protector Sentinel Leader Power.	2	—	—	500	30s
Defense Grid	(Unit upgrade for Protector Sentinel) Anders only. Increases speed. Detonates on destruction. Requires Drone Escort. Requires Protector Sentinel Leader Power.	3	—	—	600	35s

Firebase (Level 0)

Primary Role: Core Infantry/Scout Creation

Global Upgrades: Tech Level (via base upgrade)

Production: Marines, Jackrabbit, Protector Sentinel (Anders only)

Firebase Construction

Icon	Name	Description	Tech Level	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
	Firebase	(Base structure) Produces vehicles and infantry. Three building slots. No Turret sites.	0	—	500	200	60s

The Firebase is the only UNSC structure you can build on an open base site. It offers no Turret sites, but it does include three slots for additional structures. If you haven’t already reached Tech Level 1, you can do so by upgrading a Firebase to a Combat Station.

Combat Station (Level 1)

Primary Role: Core Infantry/Scout Creation

Global Upgrades: Tech Level (via base upgrade)

Production: Marines, Jackrabbit, Protector Sentinel (Anders only)

Combat Station Upgrade

Icon	Name	Description	Tech Level	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
	Upgrade to Combat Station	(Base upgrade) Upgraded from Firebase. Produces vehicles and infantry. Supports four Turret emplacements.	0	—	—	400	50s

The Combat Station offers four Turret sites and a total of five slots for additional structures. Gaining your first Combat Station also unlocks Tech Level 1 units and research.

Command Center (Level 2)

Primary Role: Core Infantry/Scout Creation

Global Upgrades: Tech Level (via base upgrade)

Production: Marines, Jackrabbit, Protector Sentinel (Anders only)

Command Center Upgrade

Icon	Name	Description	Tech Level	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
	Upgrade to Command Center	(Base upgrade) Upgraded from Combat Station. Produces vehicles and infantry. Unlocks Tech Level 2.	1	—	—	1000	35s

The Command Center offers four Turret sites and a total of seven slots for additional structures. Gaining your first Command Center also unlocks Tech Level 2 units and research.

Headquarters (Level 3)

Primary Role: Core Infantry/Scout Creation

Global Upgrades: None

Production: Marines, Jackrabbit, Protector Sentinel (Anders only)

Headquarters Upgrade

Icon	Name	Description	Tech Level	Requirements	Requirements	Requirements	Time
	Upgrade to Headquarters	(Base upgrade) Upgraded from Command Center. Produces vehicles and infantry. Unlocks Tech Level 3. Top base structure.	2	—	—	1500	50s

Like the Command Center, the Headquarters offers four Turret sites and a total of seven slots for additional structures. Gaining your first Headquarters unlocks Tech Level 3 units and research.