Zero (Civ5)

Zero
Fighter unit of the Atomic Era
Introduced in Civilization V
Unique to
Civilization	Japanese
Civilization	Japanese
Replaces	Fighter
Replaces	Fighter
Cost
Production	375
Production	375
Stats
Range	8
Range	8
Ranged strength	45
Ranged strength	45
Required
Technology	Radar
Upgrades to
Jet fighter
Jet fighter
Notes
Interception (100) Air sweep Air recon Weak against ranged attacks Bonus vs. fighters 33 Bonus vs. bombers and helicopters 150

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Game Info

Unique air unit of the Japanese civilization. Replaces the Fighter.

• Common abilities:
  • Air Recon: 6 tiles in every direction always visible.
  • Interception (100)
  • Air Sweep: Can Air Sweep to clear intercepting Units
  • Bonus vs Bomber Units/Helicopters (150)
• Special abilities:
  • Bonus vs Fighters (33)
• Special traits:
  • Doesn't require Oil Oil

• Actions:
  • Air Sweep: Order the unit to sweep an area for air and ground-based interceptors, clearing the way for future air strikes.
  • Rebase Mode: Order the air unit to rebase to another city or a Carrier.
  • Intercept: This air unit order will tell the craft to attempt interception with any incoming air attacks.

Strategy

The Zero is essentially a super-fighter. Although it isn't stronger in general terms, it lacks armor and, being lightweight, doesn't require the Oil resource! Also for that reason it is more maneuverable than any aircraft in the skies whatsoever, which conveys it a bonus versus the most dangerous adversary against other aircraft: the Fighter. It affords the Japanese an undisputed mastery over the skies in the Atomic and early Information Eras. Use it to clear out enemy anti-air resistance, then sweep in with Bombers to obliterate the enemy ground forces! 

Historical Info

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the fighter aircraft used by Japan throughout World War II. Designed to fight from an aircraft carrier, at the start of World War II the Zero was the best carrier-based fighter in the world. Combining maneuverability and long range, the Zero was excellent at dog-fighting, easily out-flying the inferior American and British aircraft. As the war progressed the Allied fighters dramatically improved while the Japanese air force suffered from increasing material and manpower shortages, and by war's end the Zero was overmatched. But at its height the Zero was a great fighter indeed, dominating the vast Pacific theatre.