Carpet Bomb

Carpet bombing refers to the use of large numbers of unguided gravity bombs, often with a high proportion of incendiary bombs, to attempt the complete destruction of a target region, either to destroy personnel and material, or as a means of demoralizing the enemy (see terror bombing). The phrase probably is intended to invoke the image of bombs completely covering an area, in the same way that a carpet covers a floor.

Appearances
The Carpet Bomb within Halo Wars is a Spirit of Fire support option. It was first seen in the 2007 E3 rendered video teaser. From the E3 2007 Video it may also be capable of taking a large number of vehicles as well.

By utilizing the option, player would call in a Shortsword bomber from the Spirit of Fire which swoops across the battlefield, deploying bombs. The direction of the bombing run can be directed by the player using the thumbstick. When the bombs are delivered, they remain unexploded for several seconds before all explode at once.