Meanwhile, Nod forces had managed to procure large amounts of fissile material, and the scientific expertise required to effectively use them. Nod Temples served as ICBM launch facilities that housed nuclear warheads far more powerful than their Soviet predecessors. GDI member nations also held stockpiles of nuclear weapons, but swore not to use them, even if their enemies did. Nod developed a man-placed target designator for nuclear-tipped ICBM strikes called the "Retribution", and used it effectively in various situations, sending high yield warheads with pinpoint precision from Temples, trucks and submarines with full-fear red sky effect using a secret device.