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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:
Power Grid Node (Generator)
Provides a small amount of energy.
- Creating a generator network unlocks bonusesfaster production, increased radar range and reduced ability cooldowns.
The USA focuses on network and synergy, rather than standalone buildings.
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.
Defense
- CosmeticAT Defense Podstrong against vehicles, does not attack infantry or air targets.
- CosmeticPatriot Batteryeffective against aircraft and missiles, does not deal damage to ground targets.
- CosmeticAnti-Infantry Turretinexpensive and effective against infantry; deals almost no damage to vehicles and air targets, prioritizes infantry.
Concept: combined defense, where proper target selection is critical.
Command HQ (Command Center)
- An upgradeable building with three levelsbase level, reconnaissance bonuses and reduced ability cooldowns.
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.
Crypto Mining Hub (Passive Income)
Generates income depending on excess energy in the generator network.
Creates a unique balance between economy and energy planning.
Advanced Research Lab (Technology Center)
Produces technology points for upgrades and general abilities.
Allows you to gain progress even while playing defensively.
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.
War Factory, Barracks, Airfield
Used to produce ground units, infantry and aircraft.
Have basic upgrades to improve efficiency.
USA Units
Infantry
- CosmeticSpecial Forceselite infantry that marks targets to increase damage from aircraft and all heat-seeking missiles.
- CosmeticAssault Troopersmobile 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 IFVarmed with a 30mm cannon + TOW, can transport infantry, strong against buildings and tanks when using TOW.
- CosmeticOshkoshmobile vehicle with a smoke screen ability that conceals allies.
- CosmeticM109 Howitzerartillery with precise area bombardment.
- CosmeticM270 MLRSprecision building destruction with synergy from support APCs; if a support APC is nearby, the impact area is reduced, increasing accuracy.
- CosmeticAbramsmain battle tank with high armor and low mobility.
- CosmeticAvenger, Humveemobile 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-35a choice between durability,
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