Global Defense Initiative
The Global Defense Initiative, also known simply as GDI, is a faction in the C&C universe across many of its games, and returns as one of the two playable factions in Renegade X. They are an international joint military force committed to world order and peacekeeping, frequently in combat against their main enemy faction, the Brotherhood of Nod.
GDI's theme is that of an official military, along with uniform, rank, structure, and combat. Their leader is Generals such as Mark Sheppard with the collaboration of world leaders. Their infantry range from stock standard issue military firearms, to advanced modern military munitions, to field-ready R&D prototypes. Their cavalry bear the resemblance of stock military tanks, jeeps, APCs, missile carriers, and VTOL fighter jets. Their infantry are garrisoned in military-style Barracks, and vehicles are manufactured on-site at the Weapons Factory. Their combat support includes A10 Strafing Runs and Orbital Ion-Cannon Strikes.
Buildings
- Infantry Barracks
- Weapons Factory
- Tiberium Refinery (GDI)
- Power Plant (GDI)
- Advanced Guard Tower
- Guard Tower
- SAM Site
Infantry
- Soldier (GDI)
- Marksman (GDI)
- Engineer (GDI)
- Shotgunner (GDI)
- Hotwire
- Grenadier
- Officer (GDI)
- Rocket Soldier (GDI)
- McFarland
- Gunner
- Patch
- Deadeye
- Havoc
- Sydney
- Mobius