diff --git a/OpenRa.Game/Traits/Activities/Land.cs b/OpenRa.Game/Traits/Activities/Land.cs
index fc71f10e9f..1118988003 100644
--- a/OpenRa.Game/Traits/Activities/Land.cs
+++ b/OpenRa.Game/Traits/Activities/Land.cs
@@ -9,13 +9,21 @@ namespace OpenRa.Traits.Activities
 	{
 		readonly float2 Pos;
 		bool isCanceled;
-
+		Actor Structure;
+		
 		public Land(float2 pos) { Pos = pos; }
-
+		public Land(Actor structure) { Structure = structure; Pos = Structure.CenterLocation; }
+		
 		public IActivity NextActivity { get; set; }
 
 		public IActivity Tick(Actor self)
 		{
+			if (Structure != null && Structure.IsDead)
+			{
+				Structure = null;
+				isCanceled = true;
+			}
+			
 			if (isCanceled) return NextActivity;
 
 			var d = Pos - self.CenterLocation;
diff --git a/OpenRa.Mods.Cnc/ProductionAirdrop.cs b/OpenRa.Mods.Cnc/ProductionAirdrop.cs
index aa1014ab25..e3fed5c7b3 100644
--- a/OpenRa.Mods.Cnc/ProductionAirdrop.cs
+++ b/OpenRa.Mods.Cnc/ProductionAirdrop.cs
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ namespace OpenRa.Mods.Cnc
 			var location = CreationLocation(self, producee);
 			var owner = self.Owner;
 			
-			// Start at the edge of the map, to the right of the airfield
-			var startPos = new int2(owner.World.Map.XOffset + owner.World.Map.Width, self.Location.Y);
+			// Start beyond the edge of the map, to give a finite delay, and ability to land when AFLD is on map edge
+			var startPos = new int2(owner.World.Map.XOffset + owner.World.Map.Width+15, self.Location.Y);
 			var endPos = new int2(owner.World.Map.XOffset, self.Location.Y);
 			var unloadOffset = new int2(1,1);
 			var exitOffset = new int2(3,1);
@@ -37,9 +37,13 @@ namespace OpenRa.Mods.Cnc
 				cargo.Load(a, newUnit);
 				
 				a.CancelActivity();
-				a.QueueActivity(new Land(self.CenterLocation));
+				
+				a.QueueActivity(new Land(self));
 				a.QueueActivity(new CallFunc(() => 
 				{
+					if (self.IsDead)
+						return;
+					
 					var actor = cargo.Unload(self);
 					self.World.AddFrameEndTask(ww =>
 					{
diff --git a/mods/cnc/compat.yaml b/mods/cnc/compat.yaml
index 06e5fa77b7..010c119e6d 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/compat.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/compat.yaml
@@ -35,5 +35,7 @@ BR3:
 
 MINE:
 	Inherits: ^Building
+	RenderBuilding:
+		Palette: terrain
 	SeedsOre:
 	-Selectable:
diff --git a/mods/cnc/structures.yaml b/mods/cnc/structures.yaml
index ae54c823de..dee96cbcc5 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/structures.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/structures.yaml
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ PYLE:
 		Cost: 300
 		Description: Barracks
 		LongDesc: Trains infantry
+		AlternateName: @Barracks
 	Building:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: xx xx
@@ -116,6 +117,7 @@ HAND:
 		Cost: 300
 		Description: Hand of Nod
 		LongDesc: Trains infantry
+		AlternateName: @Barracks
 	Building:
 		Power: -20
 		Footprint: __ xx xx
@@ -252,7 +254,7 @@ HPAD:
 	Buildable:
 		Icon:hpadicnh
 		TechLevel: 6
-		Prerequisites: pyle
+		Prerequisites: @Barracks
 		Owner: allies,soviet
 		Cost: 1500
 		Description: Helipad
@@ -285,6 +287,7 @@ EYE:
 		Cost: 2800
 		Description: Advanced Communications Center
 		LongDesc: Provides access to the Ion Cannon.\n  Requires power to operate.
+		AlternateName: @Superweapon
 	Building:
 		Power: -200
 		Footprint: __ xx
@@ -309,6 +312,7 @@ TMPL:
 		Cost: 3000
 		Description: Temple of Nod
 		LongDesc: Place of worship and secret missile silo.\n  Requires power to operate.
+		AlternateName: @Superweapon
 	Building:
 		Power: -150
 		Footprint: __ xx
diff --git a/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml b/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
index 1ee0e45db0..9a650b22a9 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/vehicles.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ MCV:
 	Buildable:
 		Icon: mcvicnh
 		TechLevel: 7
-		Prerequisites: eye
+		Prerequisites: weap, @Superweapon
 		Owner: allies,soviet
 		Cost: 5000
 		Description: Mobile Construction Vehicle