In Star Wars Battlefront, friendly Orbital Strikes are denoted by a blue circle on the minimap while enemy Orbital Strikes are denoted by a red circle.

These Orbital Strikes do not, however, appear on the mini-map, and can kill players if they approach their position.

On the game mode Turning Point, AI Orbital Strikes appear near the Empire's Boundaries when the game begins, and after each point is taken, thus hindering the advance of the Rebels to a somewhat degree.

Orbital Strikes have the ability to deal massive damage (and kill) to heroes and villains.

Respectively, Imperial Orbital Strikes have green turbolaser bolts and the Rebels have red laser bolts.

Orbital Strikes can be used on Hoth in Walker Assault, even though the shield generator is still online.

A red circle is used when targeting an area for a Orbital Strike instead of a yellow cylinder. The AT-AT's Orbital Strike ability makes a return in Star Wars Battlefront II. When aiming a yellow cylindrical-like icon is used instead of a red circle when targeting a area for a Orbital Strike The Orbital Strike appears in two missions in the campaign, The Battle of Jakku and Ashes of the Empire. Nien Numb has an ability to call in an Orbital Strike in large gamemodes which lasts much longer than regular ones. This Orbital Strike has a much larger radius than the Power Up one. The AT-AT has an abillity that allows it to call in a Orbital Strike.

Teammates are not affected by friendly orbital strikes, but the player who uses it is. To use players must aim and use the red circle that appears on the ground as a guide to target an area for a orbital strike. The orbital strike is a Power Up players can use in Walker Assault, Supremacy, and Turning Point. If escape isn't an option, finding shelter before the bombardment can also protect the player, as the orbital strike cannot penetrate obstacles such as buildings and debris. Players that are within the target radius will receive a warning 1-4 seconds beforehand to escape. A lethal cannon barrage from planetary orbiting ships, covering a large area.

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