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Onslaught is a vehicle-based gametype that was designed and developed for Unreal Tournament 2004 by Psyonix. The object of this gametype is to capture a series of power nodes connecting your base to your opponents' base, and destroy their power core.

Overview

The most important elements in an Onslaught game are power cores, power nodes, and power links. Also frequently present in Onslaught games but not unique to the gametype are vehicles, turrets, and three additional weapons: the AVRiL, Grenade Launcher, and Mine Layer.

Power Core

Each team has one power core, usually located somewhere within the team's base. The core can lose health over the course of the game either by being attacked by the enemy team, or through draining which takes place during overtime. Power cores can only be attacked when a power node linked to the power core is controlled by the enemy team. Power cores cannot be healed by any means, so it is vital that they are protected from enemy attack at all times.

Power Node

Each map has one or more power nodes connected to the power cores by means of a power link. At the start of the game, all nodes are neutral--that is, not controlled by either team. To take control of a neutral power node, or attack an enemy node, the power node must be linked to either your power core, or a power node controlled by your team. Unlike power cores, power nodes may be healed, and building of a power node can be expedited, by firing at the node with the Link Gun alternate fire.

Strategies

Competition