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(noting that they are temporary -- how long do they last for? Not the full 200 seconds, I think...)
(- Ammended Staff Sergeant+ being able to place crates infinitely, changed it to 60 second cooldown)
 
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[[Image:NFAmmoCrate.jpg|thumb|right|Northern Faction Ammo Crate]]
[[Image:NFAmmoCrate.jpg|thumb|right|Northern Faction Ammunition Crate]]
[[Image:IMPCrates.jpg|thumb|right|Imperial Crates]]
[[Image:IMPCrates.jpg|thumb|right|Imperial Medical and Ammunition Crates]]
[[Image:NFCrates.jpg|thumb|right|Northern Faction Crate]]
[[Image:NFCrates.jpg|thumb|right|Northern Faction Medical and Ammunition Crates]]


A temporary ammo crate can be placed anywhere on the map by an [[Engineer|engineer]].  There is a time delay of 200 seconds between placements, and they will disappear before enough time has passed to place a new one. Ammo crates can also be found inside an [[Armory]] and in various locations on some maps alongside health crates.


To use an ammo crate, target it in your crosshair and press the 'use' button (default: 'e'). Vehicles will also be rearmed within a limited radius of the ammo crate.
= Function =
Ammunition and Medical crates are boxes from which players may refill their ammo. Ammunition crates will always prioritize ammo for the weapon you are currently holding, and only once you have reached the maximum will it begin to restock your other weapons. It will only restock one magazine at a time.


- Due to its size, the NF ammo crate can be used as quick and temporary cover in many areas.
A temporary ammo crate can be placed anywhere on the map by an [[Engineer|engineer]].  Ammunition crates will last for 120 seconds, although they will take 200 seconds until another may be placed. Ammunition and Medical crates can also be found inside an [[Armory]] and in various locations on some maps alongside health crates. Upon reaching Staff Sergeant, the Engineer may place Ammunition crates at an increased rate, as the cooldown timer is reduced to 60 seconds.


= Tips =
{{Tip|To use an ammo crate, target it in your crosshair and press the 'use' button (default: 'e').}}
{{Tip|Due to its size, the NF ammo crate can be used as quick and temporary cover in many areas.}}
{{Tip|Vehicles can have their ammunition resupplied if an [[Engineer|engineer]] places one down nearby.}}
[[Category:Structures|Ammo Crates]]
[[Category:Structures|Ammo Crates]]

Latest revision as of 01:26, 30 October 2019

Structures
Armory | Barracks | Refinery | Radar | Repair Station | Vehicle Factory | Turrets | Walls
Engineer Structures
Surveillance | Ammo Crates | Turrets | Walls



Northern Faction Ammunition Crate
Imperial Medical and Ammunition Crates
Northern Faction Medical and Ammunition Crates


Function

Ammunition and Medical crates are boxes from which players may refill their ammo. Ammunition crates will always prioritize ammo for the weapon you are currently holding, and only once you have reached the maximum will it begin to restock your other weapons. It will only restock one magazine at a time.

A temporary ammo crate can be placed anywhere on the map by an engineer. Ammunition crates will last for 120 seconds, although they will take 200 seconds until another may be placed. Ammunition and Medical crates can also be found inside an Armory and in various locations on some maps alongside health crates. Upon reaching Staff Sergeant, the Engineer may place Ammunition crates at an increased rate, as the cooldown timer is reduced to 60 seconds.

Tips

Tip Tip: To use an ammo crate, target it in your crosshair and press the 'use' button (default: 'e').
Tip Tip: Due to its size, the NF ammo crate can be used as quick and temporary cover in many areas.
Tip Tip: Vehicles can have their ammunition resupplied if an engineer places one down nearby.