- ""...and these orbiting units, which have a big punch to them.""
- ―{{{2}}}
| Orbital Defense System | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Item statistics | |
| Type | Orbiting weapon |
| Effects | Powerful energy beam |
| Source | City Destroyer cannon technology |
| Use | Planetary defense |
The ESD Orbital Defense System is a set of orbiting units equipped with an attack system based on the technology of the City Destroyer cannons, that are positioned around the Earth. Along with the ESD Moon Base, it represent the first line of defense of the planet.
Functioning
These units form two rings (longitude and latitude) around the Earth. They are controlled remotely from the control centers and defense of the planet. Their weapon, just like that of the City Destroyer, is enclosed by some doors. In the attack phase, the doors open and a beam is pointed against the enemy object. Begins a countdown of ten seconds, in which the units charge their energy, and then they fire.
War of 2016
When the Harvester Mothership destroys the ESD Moon Base and begins to approach Earth's atmosphere, U.S. President Elizabeth Lanford orders to initiate the Orbital Defense System. The control center on Earth activates the orbiting units and starts the countdown: the units charges the energy and prepares to fire, but the Harvester Mothership destroys them with laser bursts before they can shoot.