USA Announcement: Style, Units, Gameplay and Faction Philosophy

USA Announcement: Style, Units, Gameplay and Faction Philosophy

I am excited to present a new faction that I am currently actively working on - United States of America. The USA in my RTS is a high-tech, maneuverable and tactically flexible army where success depends on proper planning, unit synergy and strategic use of buildings.

Building Style

The USA faction features a modern military style: metallic modular structures, logistics drones, networked generators and advanced technology labs. Core buildings include:

1. Power Grid Node (Generator)

   • Provides a small amount of energy.

   • AdjustedCreating a generator network unlocks bonusesfaster production, increased radar range and reduced ability cooldowns.

   • The USA focuses on network and synergy, rather than standalone buildings.

2. Automated Cargo Drone Network (Logistics)

   • Autonomous cargo drones are the main source of income.

   • Fast but fragile, vulnerable to anti-air defenses.

   • Protection and proper positioning are critical for maximum efficiency.

3. Defense

   • CosmeticAT Defense Pod/strong against vehicles, does not attack infantry or air targets.
   • CosmeticPatriot Battery/effective against aircraft and missiles, does not deal damage to ground targets.
   • CosmeticAnti-Infantry Turret/inexpensive and effective against infantry; deals almost no damage to vehicles and air targets, prioritizes infantry.

   • Concept: combined defense, where proper target selection is critical.

4. Command HQ (Command Center)

   • AdjustedAn upgradeable building with three levelsbase level, reconnaissance bonuses and reduced ability cooldowns.

5. War Doctrine Command (Strategic Center)

   • Unlocks Tier 3 units: bombers, MLRS systems and advanced armored vehicles.

   • Activates a dynamic Doctrine System with three modes, each providing its own bonuses and having a cooldown when switching.

6. Crypto Mining Hub (Passive Income)

   • Generates income depending on excess energy in the generator network.

   • Creates a unique balance between economy and energy planning.

7. Advanced Research Lab (Technology Center)

   • Produces technology points for upgrades and general abilities.

   • Allows you to gain progress even while playing defensively.

8. Orbital Laser (Superweapon)

   • A tactical precision strike on a selected area.

   • The total damage pool is distributed between targets, with the option to prioritize buildings or units.

9. War Factory, Barracks, Airfield

   • Used to produce ground units, infantry and aircraft.

   • Have basic upgrades to improve efficiency.

USA Units

Infantry

• CosmeticSpecial Forces/elite infantry that marks targets to increase damage from aircraft and all heat-seeking missiles.
• CosmeticAssault Troopers/mobile units with a tactical sprint ability for 5-8 seconds, ideal for capturing key points and rapid support.
• CosmeticAT Soldiers (Javelin)/destroy vehicles and are strong in combination with Special Forces.
• CosmeticAA Soldiers (Stinger)/protect against aircraft, effective when properly positioned and synergize with Special Forces.

Ground Vehicles

• Stryker (ICV, MEV, CV, ATGM) - APCs with different roles: transport, engineering support, reconnaissance and anti-vehicle combat. One provides a vision bonus, another is equipped with ATGMs, and another repairs vehicles and speeds up reloads, for example TOW on the Bradley.

• CosmeticBradley IFV/armed with a 30mm cannon + TOW, can transport infantry, strong against buildings and tanks when using TOW.
• CosmeticOshkosh/mobile vehicle with a smoke screen ability that conceals allies.
• CosmeticM109 Howitzer/artillery with precise area bombardment.
• CosmeticM270 MLRS/precision building destruction with synergy from support APCs; if a support APC is nearby, the impact area is reduced, increasing accuracy.
• CosmeticAbrams/main battle tank with high armor and low mobility.
• CosmeticAvenger, Humvee/mobile anti-air and infantry support units.

Aviation

The key feature of USA aviation is the ability to rearm aircraft with different types of missiles and bombs.

• CosmeticA-10, F-16, F-35/a choice between durability,