The TF-620 nomad is an all-around workhorse that combines the functions of light manufacturing center and observation post rolled into one. A common sight among the fringe-world colonies, the nomad is a robust, air-mobile vehicle built to operate independently in all but the harshest climates. Although the nomad shares a number of common traits with its smaller cousin, the SCV, the nomad is a far more specialized and advanced engineering craft.

The Terran Dominion initially provided nomads to give low-level protection to its most isolated outposts, typically manning them with local civilians as something akin to a volunteer fire truck or ambulance service. Over time the military support applications of the nomad have seen it deployed in escalating levels of conflict, gradually replacing the older and vastly costlier science vessel.

It appears that the main function of the Terran Nomad is for support, building auto turrets anywhere on the battlefield to support your troops. It’s not clear yet whether these auto turrets can attack air as well as ground, or whether the Nomad can create any other buildings/units. Perhaps it might have a repair function to act as a mobile repair unit? While it looks like an interesting unit, I don’t see it being a game breaker.

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