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Command & Conquer

Command & Conquer(sometimes written "Command and Conquer") is a large series of games created by the now-defunct Westwood Studios. Command & Conquer is one of the most critically acclaimed real-time strategy games, spawning several a few sequels, prequels, a handful of add-on packs, and various ports to 32-bit and 64-bit video game consoles. You play the part of either the Global Defense Inititive(GDI) or the Brotherhood of Nod(Nod) in your mission of taking control of the world through force. You build your bases and rally your forces, then promptly obliterate the opposing side as brutally as you can, leaving no survivors. It's basically a futuristic war game, in the most rudimentary definition. The most recent game(listed below) truly pales in comparison to the earlier titles due to the fact that EA Games habitually puts quantity over quality.

Abbreviations: CnC, C&C

Game Hierarchy:
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn, the Covert Operations, and Sole Survivor
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Firestorm
Command & Conquer: Renegade

"Prequels":
Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Counterstrike, and the Aftermath
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge

Other:
Command & Conquer: Generals and Zero Hour

Command & Conquer is the best series of real-time strategy games ever!

by Joseph D. Collins June 5, 2005

Global Defense Initiative

One of two fighting factions in the Command & Conquer series of games. Generally considered "the good guys," GDI takes it upon themselves to keep peace in the world while keeping the Brotherhood of Nod in its place.

General Shephard runs the Global Defense Initiative while Kane runs Nod.

by Joseph D. Collins June 5, 2005

Firestorm

The add-on pack for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun. This add-on adds new units, new missions, and new features to the already great game of Tiberian Sun, such as the GDI Mobile EMP Cannon and the Nod Reaper.

Firestorm is a great addition to Tiberian Sun with its new units and new missions!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005