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Several units have special abilities that are activated with '''unique commands'''. These are bound to the {{key press|D}} key by default (similar to [[Fire Special Weapon Command|Special Weapons]]).
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Several units in ZK have special abilities that are activated with '''unique commands''' — though typically, these are all bound to the '''D''' key by default (similar to Special Weapons).
  
 
== Speed Boost ==
 
== Speed Boost ==
 
http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/planefighter.png [[File:Cmd sprint.png]]
 
http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/planefighter.png [[File:Cmd sprint.png]]
  
The [[Swift]] multirole fighter has an ability to temporarily receive a massive boost to its flight speed through he use of the '''Speed Boost''' instant command. This is extremely useful to dodge missiles, avoid losing engagements, or quickly intercept incoming enemy bombers. While most of the uses of Speed Boost are manual, this ability will be automatically used when [[retreat]]ing.
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The [[Swift]] multirole fighter has an ability to temporarily receive a massive boost to its flight speed through he use of the '''Speed Boost''' instant command. This is extremely useful to dodge missiles, avoid losing engagements, or quickly intercept incoming enemy bombers. Note that while most of the uses of Speed Boost are manual, this ability will be automatically used when [[retreat]]ing.
  
 
== Teleport Beacon ==
 
== Teleport Beacon ==
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The [[Thunderbird]] disarm bomber has only one weapon and will use it automatically upon designated targets. However, it is also possible to activate the lightning weapon immediately by the manual '''Unleash Lightning''' command - usually in response to unexpected maneuvers by the targeted enemies.
 
The [[Thunderbird]] disarm bomber has only one weapon and will use it automatically upon designated targets. However, it is also possible to activate the lightning weapon immediately by the manual '''Unleash Lightning''' command - usually in response to unexpected maneuvers by the targeted enemies.
 
== See also ==
 
{{See|Self Destruct Command}}
 
[[Unit classes#Mobile Bombs|Bombs]] have a command that allows them to quickly detonate.
 
 
  
 
{{Navbox commands}}
 
{{Navbox commands}}

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