Command & Conquer: Generals/Unused Content in the Original/Unused Sounds

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Sound archives of the game have many unused sound files, cut from the game for whatever reason. Some of them are related to cut features and mechanics, like Force Move - a command for vehicles to crush selected enemy infantry, like it was in RA2, POW (Prisoner of War) logic or various unit abilities, some of them were made for already existing features, like assembling Battle Drones for USA vehicles. A big cluster of unused sound files are tied to some sort of an introduction that briefly explains units, buildings, abilities and General Powers for all three factions.

In the internal files, all unit voice commands are divided into groups denoted by suffixes in the file names. For example, "a", "mo" and "se" stand for Attack, Move and Selection commands respectively. However, there's no suffix for training voice lines, and all voice lines heard when a unit is created use the "se" Selection suffix. This is because early in development, the EVA was supposed to announce whenever a unit finishes training by a "Unit ready" quote, as is the norm in many other C&C games. This was later removed and some selection voice lines were repurposed for training.

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EVA quotes

Introductions
Unused valuable, though slightly outdated, information about all units, structures, upgrades, abilities and game mechanics.

Annoucements
Sound file unused.
A sound file has become unused.
Be on alert, General, a sound file has been unused.

POW Logic

POW Logic
Surrender, now!

Force Move

Force Move
Voice lines for turning Infantry into a pulp.

Abilities

Abilities
Voice lines for using various abilities.

Third GLA Mission sounds

A few sound files for the cut 3rd GLA mission can be found.

Sound file	Transcript
	What is going on here?
	Look at that!
	Perhaps he's selling his tractor.
	Get that thing away from my tent!
	What is happening?
	It burns, it burns!
	(suffocating)
	Run for the bridge!
	Why, why?
	Somebody, help us!

Sound file	Transcript
	What is this?
	How unusual!
	What an odd contraption!
	Run away!
	(screaming)
	The burn! (screaming)

Sound file	Transcript
	Where are our protectors?
	Why is there a tractor in the market?
	Come here, look at this!
	What a piece of junk!
	Mercy!
	I can't see!
	(screaming)
	Someone, protect us!

Sound file	Transcript
	Run! (screaming)

Sound file	Transcript
	Please, please, no! (drowning)

Sound file	Transcript
	(suffocating) My mask!
	My eyes!
	Help me! Help me!

Battle Drone

All five USA vehicles have unused voice lines for installing the Battle Drone upgrade. However there are no voice lines for installing the Scout Drone. The reason for this is probably because these voice lines were created when the Scout Drone was a Ranger upgrade.

Ambulance

Sound file	Transcript
	Battle Drone will defend us.
	Battle Drone would help.

Crusader

Sound file	Transcript
	Constructing Battle Drone.
	Assembling Battle Drone.

Humvee

Sound file	Transcript
	Battle Drone might come in handy.
	I could use a sidekick.
	Let's get a Battle Drone in the works.

Paladin

Sound file	Transcript
	A welcome addition.
	Something we can count on.
	It will be good for morale.

Tomahawk

Sound file	Transcript
	Ordering Battle Drone.
	Assembling Battle Drone.

Upgrades

Waypoint Targeting

Waypoint Targeting is a cut upgrade that would've let the Tomahawk rocket to be manually controlled by the player. Later the developers decided to cut this feature in favor of a passive homing ability.

Sound file	Transcription
	Waypoint Targeting is now available.

Fuel Upgrade

The Fuel Upgrade is a cut upgrade that would've increased the time USA aircraft can stay in the air before having to land on an Airfield.

Sound file	Transcription
	That extra fuel's gonna help, General.

Worker Shoes

The Worker Shoes upgrade was supposed to be in the original game but was cut for reasons unknown. The upgrade was later brought back in Zero Hour, however only the last voice line was used for researching the upgrade.

Sound file	Transcription
	I like my new shoes!
	These shoes fit nicely.
	Thank you for the new shoes!

Basic infantry laugh

Every basic infantry unit in the game has three laugh quotes that don't seem to be used anywhere. These are probably tied to the cut command 'Cheer' that would let you taunt your enemy.

Ranger	Red Guard	Rebel

Other

Construction Dozer (USA)

A single unused "Move" quote.

Sound file	Transcription
	Like the neighborhood.

Ranger

A single unused Select sound file presents.

Sound file	Transcription
	We'll lead the way.

Colonel Burton

A couple of unused quotes, supposedly would be used when he's ordered to plant explosive charges due to having the same suffix (a3), just like the other attached to this ability sound files.

Sound file	Transcription
	That was left-handed!
	Keepin' coming!

Three sound files were meant for the cut "Climb" command or ability. Colonel Burton climbs automatically in the final game without any specific voicelines. The fourth quote is used in "Move" voice set.

Sound file	Transcription
	Easy climb.
	I'll climb that.
	Nothing in my way.

Humvee

An unused "Move" quote for the Humvee,

Sound file	Transcription
	Woo-hoo!

as well as three "Select" voicelines.

Sound file	Transcription
	Four-wheelin'!
	Aye, lil' off-roading?
	Aight, let's have some fun.

Ambulance

Leftovers from healing command or ability of the Ambulance had to be manually activated. In the final game the Ambulances project an invisible aura that automatically heals nearby friendly troops.

Sound file	Transcription
	We'll patch 'em up.
	Help's on the way.
	First aid's coming.
	We'll take care of it.
	Try not to move.
	Oof... they look pretty bad.

Stealth Fighter

The Stealth Fighter has a voice set for attacking airborne units. However you can never actually hear these voices, as the stealth fighter is unable to engage airborne targets. It probably was originally able to attack airborne units, but the developers noticed the unit is so weak against aircraft it's easier to not bother at all.

Sound file	Transcription
	He's almost green.
	Out of a blue.
	You got company.
	Clear the skies.
	Take 'em out!

Low fuel lines.

Sound file	Transcription
	Get me down!

Raptor

Low fuel lines.

Sound file	Transcription
	Fuel's in the red!
	Tank's almost dry, General!
	We're running on fumes!

Aurora

Apparentry supersonic speed mode of this unit was supposed to be activated manually. In the final game Aurora automatically activates it after "Attack" order.

Sound file	Transcription
	Going supersonic!
	Supersonic thruster powered up.
	Prepare for sonic boom.

There are also five voicelines for whatever purpose that was intended, they all have the "sp" suffix in their file names.

Sound file	Transcription
	Fasten your seat belts.
	Ignition!
	Lining up for the approach.
	Hittin' the blowers!
	Booster engaged.

Low fuel lines.

Sound file	Transcription
	Fuel levels are critical!
	Fuel guage is in the red!

Chinook

Crash sounds.

Sound file	Transcription
	Aborting supply route!
	[Screaming]

Comanche

Select sound.

Sound file	Transcription
	Need a little ground support?

Construction Dozer (China)

A single unused sound file for "Build" order.

Sound file	Transcription
	A very good plan!

Red Guard

A single unused voiceline that would be played after successfully capturing a building.

Sound file	Transcription
	Building captured!

Black Lotus

One unused "Select" quote for her.

Sound file	Transcription
	I have work to do here!

and one "Move" quote.

Sound file	Transcription
	Leave it to me.

Also there are five "Attack" quotes, which are obviously unused because Black Lotus is unarmed and can't directly attack, apparently some kind of armament was in her hands in early versions of the game.

Sound file	Transcritpion
	I'll get rid of them.
	He's in my way!
	I'll make this quick.
	I' got it covered.
	Be right back.

Troop Crawler

Two unused quotes with "ma" suffix, their purpose is unknown.

Sound file	Transcription
	Let's try the assault tactic.
	We'll unload and surprise them.

Gattling Tank

A single unused 'Select" quote,

Sound file	Transcription
	Let's get into battle.

and also another one from "Move" asset.

Sound file	Transcription
	Looking for some action!

Overlord

One unused "Select" quote.

Sound file	Transcription
	They will beg for mercy.

Nuke Cannon

Move sound.

Sound file	Transcription
	Green is good.

Worker

Five quotes for cut action or ability. Jugding by "fo" suffix, it was "Fortify". Might be connected with "Fortified Structures" upgrade, added in Zero Hour.

Sound file	Transcription
	It will be much stronger.
	Attaching supports.
	Making it safer.
	Building harder walls.
	Preparing for the attack.

Rebel

Three quotes that would've been played when a building is captured were scrapped, probably because they imply that any building that can be captured belongs to "the enemy", and that would also include neutral buildings.