Navigating a massive zombie outbreak requires more than just raw firepower—it demands tactical mobility across a devastated Los Angeles. In Ebbtide, managing your units effectively often comes down to how well you can reposition your forces using specialized air and naval logistics.
Whether you are scaling up helicopter operations or coordinating multi-vehicle deployments, understanding logistics is key to survival. You can learn more about the project by visiting the official Ebbtide Steam Page.
Coordinating Helicopter Formations and Deployments
Aerial mobility is a cornerstone of strategy in Ebbtide. Players can manage complex group movements, adjusting both formations and the spacing between individual aircraft to optimize their tactical approach.
Larger transport formations allow commanders to sweep across the Los Angeles operations map before swiftly deploying infantry squads directly onto the active battlefield. Rotor wash effects and detailed flight physics add a layer of realism as these units transition from transit to active ground support.
Heavy Support: Chinooks, Humvees, and Naval Integration
Beyond standard infantry drops, logistics units bring heavier options to the front lines. The game features diverse transport capabilities, such as Chinooks capable of carrying both specialized squads and vital ground assets like Humvees.
Naval assets also play a crucial role in troop management. Destroyers equipped with stern flight decks allow helicopters to land, pick up waiting squads, and lift off again to reinforce distant positions or transport sling-loaded cargo to established Forward Operating Bases (FOBs).
Securing Your Forward Operating Bases
Deploying troops via transport is only half the battle; keeping them supplied is what truly keeps the horde at bay. Once a FOB is established on the map, it requires continuous resupply to maintain defensive lines. Using transport assets to shuttle equipment, gear, and reinforcements ensures that your frontline commanders can hold out against overwhelming numbers.