Looking for 10 players to start with, will expand to 20 by Chapter 2 if the demand is there!

In Character Thread:http://roleplayerguild.com/showthrea...awn-of-War(IC)

Chapter 1:Firestorm
For the past 5 years, a nearly endless war has been raging across eastern Europe. Belarus and Russia have been devastating and crushing their neighbors, and the other nations move to protect their own borders. The EU mobilized and has invaded former Estonia and Latvia in an attempt to restore sovereignty to these Baltic States. Almost 8 million have died in this war, and the body count will just keep rising. With no end in sight, and the U.S. crumbling under economic, social and political collapse, there can be no definite winner. With no country willing to use nuclear weapons on their home continent, and no country willing to ask for peace...this war will only worsen.

Meanwhile....5800 miles south, the nation of South Africa has rapidly developed from a second-rate country to a major power. They've become the 8th most advanced country in the world, and have captured Zimbabwe, Namibia, and nearly a third of Nigeria. With a military matching most European countries, and a powerful economy, they are the strongest country in Africa. French naval vessels attempted a close inshore recon of the coast, but were chased away by SADF naval vessels. This caused both the EU and South Africans to become wary of eachother...

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Faction List:

Greater South African Empire:Advanced vehicles, but is not always numerically superior. They are high in morale, and have a distinct tech advantage over enemies.

European Union:Large forces, advanced tech. But the diverse make-up of forces causes.....language issues. And long-standing cultural feuds still cause internal tension.

Russian Federation:Slowly pushing into Europe. They have recently captured Georgia and it's associated oil fields. Azerbaijan will soon fall, and it has taken over several of the Baltic states and parts of Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland.

​Northern African Alliance:Outgunned, but very certainly not outnumbered. These countries have rallied to stop the South Africans. However it will not be an easy task......not at all.......
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*Character Sample*
Name:Karl Davoke
Faction:GSAE
Rank:Gunnery Sergeant
Specialization:Gunnery
Unit Command:GMT Storm Hunter, Rooikat 120MGS
Background:South African soldier that has been in on this war from its inception. Showing great skill as an individual tank commander, he was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant four months ago. With a massive offensive planned into South Africa's treacherous ally, Botswana, he will have his hands full.
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Vehicles And Equipment:You ain't fighting any war without your gear, soldier!
Vehicles may be available only to certain countries, SA is for South African available, RF is for Russian Federation available, EU is for European Union available, and NA is for the North African Alliance. Pick two vehicles, one for you, and one as your “wingman” vehicle. Some vehicles may come in pairs. Regardless, pick two types of vehicle.
NOTE:Vehicles list under construction

Tanks:

GMT Storm Hunter Tank(SA)(EU):Heavy combat vehicle that is notably larger than standard MBT's. The Metal Storm Weapons Pods allow for rapid and devastating hails of 40mm grenades on any kind of target. Thick armor is a plus, but lower speeds make it best as a defensive or road based offensive tool.
Armor:875mm Front, 700mm Sides, 650mm Rear
Main Gun:120mm L44
Secondary Armaments:4 Metal Storm Pods(each is a double-barreled 40mm grenade launcher capable of firing 3 rounds at the same time from each barrel, or single firing), pintle mounted M2 .50-cal. MG
Speed:38mph
Maneuverability:Mediocre

T90MS(RF):Russian MBT, significantly tougher than the earlier T80. Packs a better punch too.
Armour:700mm front, 600mm sides, 550mm rear
Main Gun:125mm 2A46M
Secondary Armaments:coaxial 7.62mm PTK MG, double pintle mounted PTK .50 cal MG’s, Svir Anti-tank missiles
Speed:43mph

Rooikat 120 MGS(SA):South African light tank, lower armor, but very high speed and good firepower.
Armor:355mm Front, 300mm Sides, 300mm rear
Main Gun:120mm L44
Secondary Armaments:MK.19 Grenade launcher in pintle-mount, coaxial M2 .50-cal. MG
Speed:76mph
Maneuverability:High

Leopard 2A7(EU):Heavy European tank, packs a decent punch, and has good armour. Not the best around, but it will get you through. Has a better gun than most other tanks.
Armor:620mm front, 600mm sides, 500mm rear
Main Gun:120mm L55
Secondary Armaments:MK.19 Grenade launcher in remote control mount, coaxial MG3 7.62MG, dozer blade
Speed:50mph

APC’s and IFV’s:

Bradley M2A4(EU)(SA):American infantry carrier, packs a decent punch, and has limited anti-tank capabilities.
Armor:100mm front, 75mm sides, 60mm rear
Main Gun:Bushmaster 25mm chaingun
Secondary Armaments:coaxial M240, pintle mount M240, TOW anti-tank missile launcher
Infantry Capacity:8 infantry(can be deployed to engage enemy infantry and capture enemy structures)
Speed:45mph


Ratel UA IFV(SA)(NA):South African Infantry carrier, can mount several different types of weapons, all of which have anti-tank capabilities. Lightly armored, but good speed.
Armor:45mm front, 40mm sides, 40mm rear
Main Gun:20mm automatic cannon OR 90mm G2 gun OR Ingwe Anti-tank missile
Secondary Armaments:pintle-mounted double 7.62mm MG
Infantry Capacity:6 infantry
Speed:65mph

GAZ Vodnik(RF)(NA):Lightly armed and armored personnel carrier, but you do get two for the price of one!
Armor:27mm front, 20mm sides, 20mm rear
Main Gun:pintle-mounted double .50 cal. MG
Infantry Capacity:10 infantry
Speed:82mph

Alligator AAV Mk.2(SA)(EU):Used primarily the USMC, this advanced variant of the original vehicle has heavier armor. Can cross lakes and rivers for flanking attacks.
Armor:52mm front, 48mm sides, 45mm rear
Main Gun:Bushmaster 25mm chaingun OR Mk.19 grenade launcher
Secondary Armaments:Pintle mounted M2 .50 cal MG, Mine Clearance Charges(can be used to blow through minefields or walls)
Infantry Capacity:25 infantry
Speed:45mph

BMP-3FUA(NA)(RF):Heavy infantry carrier built in Russia, devastating firepower. Amphibious.
Armor:45mm front, 40mm sides, 40mm rear
Main Gun:100mm 2A70, coaxial 30mm autocannon 2A72
Secondary Armaments:Coaxial 7.62mm PKT MG, hull-mounted 7.62mm PKT MG, Anti-tank missiles
Infantry Capacity:8
Speed:45mph

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Here's the first map of the world:
Red=Greater South African Empire(Nigeria is contested region)
Orange=South African Allies
Olive Green=North African Alliance(Nigeria is contested region)
Light Blue=EU and Allies
Dark Blue=Russia and Allies