PlanetSide 2: ACE MANA Turret Requires Manual OperatorWhile exploring the engineer class in PlanetSide 2, I noticed that it is able to deploy a MANA Turret using the Advanced Construction Engine. At first, I thought it would be like an automated sentry unit like the turret found in Battlefield 2142. But after deploying it, it is apparent that it must be manned. And sadly, not everyone can man it; only the engineer that deployed it can operate it. So far, I haven't found a good use for it. Every time I deploy it and get on it, I get shot or blown up a few seconds later. It's just such a large target. And it's glowing red energy shield call out to the world to fire upon it. Anyone got any tips or tricks on manning the turret? Or is this just a wasted gimmick in PlanetSide 2? Fido don't stick it somewhere where snipers and rocket launchers have a clear shot at you, use it in more confined spaces (such as guarding indoor generators) or for covering your squad mates backs when they are sniping/rocketing on a hill or from a building. At least, that's how I use them, drop down an ammo pack and sit on your turret supporting/defending your squads position. And look out for grenades, get off the turret and run if someone lobs one at you! K Thanks for the tip, K. I will try that tonight when I get on PlanetSide 2. Fido Video that shows turret deployment and manual operation: Fido After playing PlanetSide 2 some more and using the turret in various situations, I finally have a success story to report. At an amp station, I was killed and separated from my squad. I spawned at the Sunderer and ran into the amp station entry way. With the wall behind me, I spotted six enemy combatants next to a building on the other side of the amp station. No other friendlies were near me. 1v6 is for sure a death wish. I spammed 'q' and identified all six enemies. The enemies hasn't spotted me yet. I put down a turret and started suppression fire. The enemies panicked and ran into building for cover. I was able to trade occasional hits with the six enemies, but couldn't kill anyone. They also couldn't kill me while under my long distance suppression fire. I spammed 'q' while firing for what feels like an eternity. Finally, my squad members from the far left side of the amp station made their way to the enemy position. They flanked from the left side. Because the enemies were distracted from my suppression fire, they took out the enemies quickly with zero casualty. I even managed to get two kills in the process. Now I have much more faith with the engineer turret. At this time, I like to share some other successful turret techniques I found in the "Alternate uses for the Mana Turret" thread: "if I couch behind my Mana Turret and pop tart a little, I get killed a lot less and deal quite a bit more damage. And at no time do I actually *use* the silly little thing. So far it's a win-win; deployable cover" - Cookie Fingers Fido "don't stick it somewhere where snipers and rocket launchers have a clear shot at you" Also good for as a scope to help spot incoming; I've got a number of spot-assists from it. SirTex
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