The world has changed…
In the West, secularism, atheism and scientific study became the way of the land. From Moscow to D.C., science reigns. But East of the Ural Mountains exists a much different landscape. In Asia and the Middle East, the people have largely cast aside technology, instead choosing religious enlightenment over scientific knowledge.
But this is not a hard, fast line. The various Native American tribes in the Americas are split right down the middle, with half wanting to defect to the Eastern Alliance to practice their ancient beliefs, the other half remaining fiercely loyal to their native lands and patriotically following the Federation government. Likewise, the Vatican has become a battleground, with no clear consensus between the various cardinals. Even the Pope himself is conflicted and unable to pick a side.
The same phenomenon exists in the Eastern Alliance's lands, with many scientists, scholars and researchers wanting equally to protect their homelands, while still teaching the ways of science, technology and intellectualism. Many in Japan are unable to decide their allegiance.
And these raging internal conflicts are about to send both sides into war.
Extremist groups swearing allegiance to one side while within the other's territory are on the rise, pinning blame for attacks on the government they support. The result is that tensions between the Western Federation and Eastern Alliance are at a breaking point.
The world is at a turning point, a crossroads. Which way will humanity ultimately turn? That shall be decided on the battlefield.
Which is where you come in. You must choose a side, then lead an army in battle against your enemies, or engage in covert operations behind enemy lines. Whatever you do, defeat is not an option.
This war is about to go from a simple propaganda war into open conflict and all must be ready to make sacrifices. You and your soldiers will be called upon to defend your lands with your lives.
So which side are you on? The scientifically advanced Western Federation, with their tanks and guns? Or the magically empowered Eastern Alliance, with their spells and gods?
Now is when you must decide who you will be in this conflict. Tell us your Name, Allegiance and Origin. Then describe the unit you command. Tell us their Unit Designation, Unit Type and Reputation.
Each of you will generally be responsible for an entire division, or the equivalent thereof. As such, you must be prepared for large scale battles, with many losses if you should mess up.
The Factions are as follows:
- The Western Federation:
- Masters of science and technology. The Federation's soldiers are well armored, armed to the teeth and trained to deal with just about anything. The Federation's units are fast, well coordinated, pragmatic to a fault. They never engage without some form of tactical superiority.
- Federation weapons include a mix of kinetic energy-based magnetic accelerators, lasers and plasma projectors. Many forms of missiles and rockets are also employed, mostly by aircraft. Robotic units are also used frequently.
- The Federation is basically western sci-fi distilled into its most pure elements. Star Wars, Mass Effect, Star Trek, Crysis, 2000 AD, etc. etc. are their primary inspirations.
- The Eastern Alliance:
- Magi, sorcerers, witches, wizards, shamans and other magically empowered folk. This lends itself to a more methodical "hit and run" kind of combat, instead of the Federation's ability to charge headlong into the fray. Due to the various different forms of magic across the Alliance's lands, plus those used by Federation defectors, the Alliance can be highly unpredictable. However, many are obsessed with ancient codes of honor, leading to many fighting on well past the point where the battle was lost.
- While the vast majority of those serving in the Alliance military rely mostly on magic, even the most specialized spellcasters carry some manner of hand to hand weapon, and many also carry simple firearms, though these are older gunpowder-based designs or shoulder fired rockets of relative simplicity.
- The Alliance is basically eastern fantasy rendered into its most pure form, though western religions due have an influence. Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Fire Emblem and other JRPGs are their primary influences, though you will see influences from western fantasy in some cases, especially old Native American legends, ancient Roman and Greek beliefs, and even hints of old Norse myths.
Which side are you on, soldier?
