Joseph D. Collins's definitions

GDI

Shorthand version of the Global Defense Initiative, one of two factions in the Command & Conquer series of games.(Generally regarded as "the good guys".)

The GDI has Mammoth Tanks, while Nod has Stealth Tanks.

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Tiberian Twilight

The fan-made name for the third installment in the Command & Conquer series of games which will never see the light of day.

I find it unfair that Tiberian Twilight will never be a reality. Thanks a lot, EA Games!!

by Joseph D. Collins June 5, 2005

Sole Survivor

A spin-off of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn. You play the role of a single soldier in your quest to defeat all the other soliders in the vicinity, picking up upgrades and vehicles along the way.

Abbreviation: SS

I was playing Sole Survivor last night and some Nod punk Chem Sprayed me to death. I was so mad!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 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

Tiberian Dawn

The first in the Command & Conquer series of games. Sometimes written Tiberium Dawn for whatever reason. Prequel of Tiberian Sun.

Tiberian Dawn was the start of a good series of games, but Tiberian Sun was the game to TRULY Rock the Casbah!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Red Alert 2

The shortened version of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. This is the second game in the Red Alert universe, taking place years after the first conflict with the Axis and Allies. New technology has since been invented, thus making both sides far more formitable than before.

Abbreviation: RA2

Man, those Chrono Miner trucks are the coolest unit in Red Alert 2!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

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