


In the Second Tiberium War, Nod used Chameleon Spies as operatives in special missions. During the First Tiberium War, the Brotherhood made use of Black Hand elite soldiers wearing Stealth suits making them a dangerous foe against the Global Defense Initiative. The existence of Nod stealth infantry had been present in the previous two Tiberium Wars. Sniper teams and Buzzers are also very effective at decimating them. The guns also lacked range, and if their targets were not eliminated, it placed the Shadows at risk due to their lack of armor. Second, while capable of shredding infantry, the sub-machine guns they carry are ineffective against most types of vehicles. First, while gliding, they are incapable of defending themselves, and units with both stealth detection and anti-air capability can make quick work of them. These beacons may also be deployed in-flight.Īlthough powerful, the Shadow Teams have several drawbacks. After noting the effectiveness of GDI Juggernauts being spotted for by sniper teams, Nod has equipped its Shadow teams with special artillery beacons, allowing for a devastating barrage from Nod Specter artillery units.

GDI, soon after the deployment of Shadow Teams, began introducing borderline paranoid security measures, especially learning of the Shadow strike teams. They also carry a special explosive that can destroy vital structures the chemical composition of this weapon was acquired by Nod spies from GDI laboratories. In combat, they wield dual fully automatic pistols that make short work of infantry. The armor is equipped with collapsible powered hang-gliders, giving them the ability to fly. Shadows wear body-fitting jumpsuits with lightweight body armor and a full-head plexiglass helmet with rebreathers. Much like their famed forebears, Shadows are capable of seemingly appearing from nowhere and moving at lightning speed - usually in groups of four - thanks to their training. They are trained much like the ninjas of ages past, providing them with great skill at stealth and infiltration.
