But, almost taking a small step back in the traditional RTS direction, Retribution allows you to build units and vehicles mid-battle to boost your squad. Dawn of War II went against the grain by having you manage small squads of “Hero” units, and this has become part of its appeal and what sets it apart from other RTS games like Command & Conquer and StarCraft, which have you building up armies of hundreds. These aren’t the only significant changes Retribution makes to the series.