diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Buildings/Building.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Buildings/Building.cs
index d0d1811a45..ea0645d84f 100755
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Buildings/Building.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Buildings/Building.cs
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ namespace OpenRA.Mods.RA.Buildings
 		public readonly bool BaseNormal = true;
 		public readonly bool WaterBound = false;
 		public readonly int Adjacent = 2;
-		public readonly bool Capturable = false;
 		public readonly string Footprint = "x";
 		public readonly int2 Dimensions = new int2(1, 1);
 		
diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Capturable.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Capturable.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..633ec6a255
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/Capturable.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+#region Copyright & License Information
+/*
+ * Copyright 2007-2011 The OpenRA Developers (see AUTHORS)
+ * This file is part of OpenRA, which is free software. It is made 
+ * available to you under the terms of the GNU General Public License
+ * as published by the Free Software Foundation. For more information,
+ * see COPYING.
+ */
+#endregion
+
+using System.Linq;
+using OpenRA.Effects;
+using OpenRA.Traits;
+
+namespace OpenRA.Mods.RA
+{
+	public class CapturableInfo : TraitInfo<Capturable>
+	{
+		public readonly string[] CaptureClasses = {"Building"};
+	}
+
+	public class Capturable {}
+}
diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/EngineerCapture.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/EngineerCapture.cs
index 2ed257ffd3..5bb6ea6939 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/EngineerCapture.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/EngineerCapture.cs
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 
 using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.Drawing;
+using System.Linq;
 using OpenRA.Mods.RA.Activities;
 using OpenRA.Mods.RA.Buildings;
 using OpenRA.Mods.RA.Orders;
@@ -17,15 +18,26 @@ using OpenRA.Traits;
 
 namespace OpenRA.Mods.RA
 {
-	class EngineerCaptureInfo : TraitInfo<EngineerCapture> {}
+	class EngineerCaptureInfo : ITraitInfo
+	{
+		public string[] CaptureClasses = {"Building"};
+		public object Create(ActorInitializer init) { return new EngineerCapture(this); }
+	}
+	
 	class EngineerCapture : IIssueOrder, IResolveOrder, IOrderVoice
 	{
+		public readonly EngineerCaptureInfo Info;
+		public EngineerCapture(EngineerCaptureInfo info)
+		{
+			Info = info;
+		}
+		
 		public IEnumerable<IOrderTargeter> Orders
 		{
 			get
 			{
-				yield return new EnterOrderTargeter<Building>( "CaptureBuilding", 5, true, false,
-					_ => true, target => target.Info.Traits.Get<BuildingInfo>().Capturable );
+				yield return new EnterOrderTargeter<Capturable>( "CaptureBuilding", 5, true, false,
+					_ => true, target => target.Info.Traits.Get<CapturableInfo>().CaptureClasses.Intersect(Info.CaptureClasses).Any() );
 			}
 		}
 
diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/OpenRA.Mods.RA.csproj b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/OpenRA.Mods.RA.csproj
index 09aebb2ef9..32f2c844bc 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.RA/OpenRA.Mods.RA.csproj
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.RA/OpenRA.Mods.RA.csproj
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project ToolsVersion="3.5" DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
   <PropertyGroup>
     <Configuration Condition=" '$(Configuration)' == '' ">Debug</Configuration>
@@ -340,6 +340,7 @@
     <Compile Include="Render\WithMuzzleFlash.cs" />
     <Compile Include="Render\WithShadow.cs" />
     <Compile Include="AnnounceOnBuild.cs" />
+    <Compile Include="Capturable.cs" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
     <ProjectReference Include="..\OpenRA.FileFormats\OpenRA.FileFormats.csproj">
diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
index dba6656874..27d5f0f75b 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -220,6 +220,7 @@
 		RelativeToTopLeft: yes
 	ShakeOnDeath:
 	Sellable:
+	Capturable:
 
 ^CivBuilding:
 	Inherits: ^Building
@@ -232,6 +233,7 @@
 		Type: Wood
 	Building:
 	-RepairableBuilding:
+	-Capturable:
 	Tooltip:
 		Name: Civilian Building
 
@@ -252,7 +254,6 @@
 		Dimensions: 1,1
 		Footprint: x
 		BuildSounds: hvydoor1.aud
-		Capturable: false
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 7
 	TargetableBuilding:
diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
index ea5cdd8bcb..dd1fe2dda6 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ FACT:
 		Power: 15
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1750
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -60,7 +59,6 @@ NUKE:
 		Power: 100
 		Footprint: x_ xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -83,7 +81,6 @@ PROC:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: xxx xxx ===
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 900
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -121,7 +118,6 @@ SILO:
 		Power: -10
 		Footprint: xx
 		Dimensions: 2,1
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 	Health:
 		HP: 300
@@ -153,7 +149,6 @@ PYLE:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 500
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -196,7 +191,6 @@ HAND:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: __ xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 500
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -236,7 +230,6 @@ AFLD:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: xxxx xxxx
 		Dimensions: 4,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -278,7 +271,6 @@ WEAP:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: ___ xxx ===
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -321,7 +313,6 @@ HQ:
 		Power: -40
 		Footprint: x_ xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -359,7 +350,6 @@ NUK2:
 		Power: 200
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 600
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -382,7 +372,6 @@ FIX:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: _x_ xxx =x=
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -409,7 +398,6 @@ HPAD:
 		Power: -10
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -451,7 +439,6 @@ EYE:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: x_ xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	RevealsShroud:
@@ -490,7 +477,6 @@ TMPL:
 		Power: -150
 		Footprint: ___ xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 2000
 	RevealsShroud:
diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/tech.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/tech.yaml
index 7f06bcc522..89c312e309 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/tech.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/tech.yaml
@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ V19:
 	Building:
 		Footprint: x
 		Dimensions: 1,1
-		Capturable: true
 	RevealsShroud:
 		Range: 3
 	-DeadBuildingState:
+	Capturable:
 	Tooltip:
 		Name: Oil Derrick
 	LeavesHusk: 
diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/civilian.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/civilian.yaml
index 0602e73d89..f768bf3bfb 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules/civilian.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/civilian.yaml
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ FCOM:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
@@ -124,7 +123,6 @@ MISS:
 	Building:
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/defaults.yaml
index 572447c502..f8a5aedeed 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@
 	Building:
 		Dimensions: 1,1
 		Footprint: x
+	Capturable:
 	SoundOnDamageTransition:
 		DamagedSound: kaboom1.aud
 		DestroyedSound: kaboom22.aud
@@ -181,7 +182,6 @@
 		Dimensions: 1,1
 		Footprint: x
 		BuildSounds: placbldg.aud
-		Capturable: false
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 7
 	SoundOnDamageTransition:
diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
index 48a6fd85d5..c525c93198 100755
--- a/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ GAP:
 		Power: -60
 		Footprint: _ x
 		Dimensions: 1,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	Armor:
@@ -85,7 +84,6 @@ SPEN:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 8
 		WaterBound: yes
@@ -141,7 +139,6 @@ SYRD:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 8
 		WaterBound: yes
@@ -195,7 +192,6 @@ IRON:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
@@ -234,7 +230,6 @@ PDOX:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
@@ -351,7 +346,6 @@ DOME:
 		Power: -40
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	Armor:
@@ -542,7 +536,6 @@ ATEK:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
@@ -578,7 +571,6 @@ WEAP:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1500
 	Armor:
@@ -604,7 +596,6 @@ FACT:
 		Power: 0
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	Armor:
@@ -646,7 +637,6 @@ PROC:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: _x_ xxx x==
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 900
 	Armor:
@@ -682,7 +672,6 @@ SILO:
 		Description: Stores excess harvested Ore
 	Building:
 		Power: -10
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 	Health:
 		HP: 300
@@ -715,7 +704,6 @@ HPAD:
 		Power: -10
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	Armor:
@@ -751,7 +739,6 @@ AFLD:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 1000
 	Armor:
@@ -804,7 +791,6 @@ POWR:
 		Power: 100
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 400
 	Armor:
@@ -833,7 +819,6 @@ APWR:
 		Power: 200
 		Footprint: ___ xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 700
 	Armor:
@@ -862,7 +847,6 @@ STEK:
 		Power: -100
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 600
 	Armor:
@@ -889,7 +873,6 @@ BARR:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	Armor:
@@ -927,7 +910,6 @@ TENT:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	Armor:
@@ -965,7 +947,6 @@ FIX:
 		Power: -30
 		Footprint: _x_ xxx _x_
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 	Health:
 		HP: 800
 	Armor:
@@ -992,7 +973,6 @@ FACF:
 		Power: -2
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 	Health:
 		HP: 30
@@ -1019,7 +999,6 @@ WEAF:
 		Power: -2
 		Footprint: xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,2
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 	Health:
 		HP: 30
@@ -1053,7 +1032,6 @@ SYRF:
 		Power: -2
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 8
 		WaterBound: yes
@@ -1074,7 +1052,6 @@ SPEF:
 		Power: -2
 		Footprint: xxx xxx xxx
 		Dimensions: 3,3
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 		Adjacent: 8
 		WaterBound: yes
@@ -1105,7 +1082,6 @@ DOMF:
 		Power: -2
 		Footprint: xx xx
 		Dimensions: 2,2
-		Capturable: true
 		BaseNormal: no
 	Health:
 		HP: 30