History VideoGame / ActOfAggression

[[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture In the year 2025]], and event known as the "Shanghai Crash", the collapse of the entire Chinese financial system, plunged the world into the worse economic recession since TheGreatDepression. Third World Countries were the most badly affected and, combined with dwindling natural resources and increase in civil unrest, were on the brink of collapse. Taking advantage of this vulnerable state, an [[NGOSuperpower elusive military industrialist organization known only as the Cartel]], made up of [[VillainWithGoodPublicity influential politicians]], [[MegaCorp corporations from the media and financial sectors]], and PrivateMilitaryContractors, were able to infiltrate the failing governments and implant their own puppet governments, [[{{Dystopia}} ruling over the nations it now controls in an aggressive fascist manner]]. Their main objective however, is to overthrow the US government and placing it under their rule. In response, the US deploys it's military to combat them. [[YanksWithTanks While still very much the strongest military power in the world]], the US Army is exhausted by [[ForeverWar multiple deployments into endless conflicts worldwide]] and crippling budget cuts have led to equipment wear and restriction of development into new technology. Morale and discipline has also deteriorated.

* MotiveDecay: The Cartel's "Old Guard" saw themselves as "The Guardians of the Free World", fighting a Cold War against Communist totalitarianism that they did not believe the West could win without help (not as farfetched as it sounds, since they were formed during the "Long Night" between 1960 and 1980). So they staked their collective fortunes, lives, and sacred honor to even the score. And they shared in the victory of the Cold War.... just in time for [[TyrantTakesTheHelm the old idealists to die off and be replaced by psychopaths]] who want to pillage the fallen Soviet Empire for their own profit.

* BecauseImGoodAtIt: The Cartel's BackStory reveals that after the demise of the SovietUnion, they've fulfilled their objective of eradicating communism, but were thorn between making sure that communism stays dead or using their [[NGOSuperpower new found wealth and military muscle]] to [[AmbitionIsEvil achieve more]]. The majority went for the latter it seemed...

* PrivateMilitaryContractors: Many of the Cartel's units are these

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 40mm cannon]] for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]''). The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* ChinaTakesOverTheWorld: Seems to have hints of this economically judging by the BackStory. The complete utter collapse of China's economy was potent enough to drive the whole world into a recession.

* EliteMooks: The infantry of most faction consists of elite soldiers. The US Army have Marines, and Delta Force as their infantry. The Chimera have FELIN and SAS.

''[[http://www.actofaggression-game.com/ Act Of Aggression]]'' is an upcoming RealTimeStrategy game from Eugen Systems, the minds behind notable titles such as [[VideoGames/WargameEuropeanEscalation the]] ''[[VideoGames/WargameAirlandBattle Wargame]]'' [[VideoGames/WargameRedDragon series]], ''VideoGame/{{RUSE}}'', and ''VideoGame/ActOfWar'', which this game is a SpiritualSuccessor to. It will be published by Focus Home Interactive and slated for a spring 2015 release. It aims to return players to "[[NostalgiaFilter the Golden Era of RTSs]]" and features all you would expect from a classic RTS: build bases, gather resources to fund your operations, fortify your bases with defenses, build up your army and destroy your foes as you play as one of three distinctive factions, each with their own tech trees and play styles featuring RealLife weapons and technology as well as [[SuperPrototype theoretical prototypes]].

* InvisibilityCloak: The Cartel's Strv 2000 Spectre can be upgraded with optical camouflage.

The game is currently playable in Public Beta for those who Pre-Ordered the game as of the 16th of July. You can see the teaser trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRqrxGQQg4 here]], the pre-alpha gameplay trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefhZp-d_uw here]], the US Army trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjOZMpJGaw here]] the Chimera Trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCRk84A1WQ here]] and finally, the Cartel Trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-_VFnLAaak here]].

* EliteMooks: The infantry of most faction consists of elite soldiers. The US Army have Marines, and Delta Force as their infantry. The Chimera have SAS.

* NGOSuperpower: The Cartel is coalition of corporations that has enough money, manpower and resources to wage war on both the United States Army and the Chrimera.

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 40mm cannon]] for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]'') which can be further optimised for permanent invisibility even when attacking (unless the enemy has dedicated scouting units). The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* WelcomeToCorneria: An odd variation. Many units share the same barks in completely diffrent voices.

* WelcomeToCorneria: An odd variation. Many units share the same barks in completely diffrent voices. Since the game is still in beta, this may be changed.

The game is currently playable in Public Beta for those who Pre-Ordered the game as of the 16th of July. You can see the teaser trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRqrxGQQg4 here]], the pre-alpha gameplay trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefhZp-d_uw here]], the US Army trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjOZMpJGaw here]] and the Chimera Trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCRk84A1WQ here]].

The game is currently playable in VIP Beta. You can see the teaser trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRqrxGQQg4 here]], the pre-alpha gameplay trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefhZp-d_uw here]], the US Army trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjOZMpJGaw here]] and the Chimera Trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCRk84A1WQ here]].

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' M1A2 Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 40mm cannon]] for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]'') which can be further optimised for permanent invisibility even when attacking (unless the enemy has dedicated scouting units). The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

The game is currently playable in VIP Beta. You can see the teaser trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfRqrxGQQg4 here]], the pre-alpha gameplay trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefhZp-d_uw here]], and the US Army trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjOZMpJGaw here]].

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' M1A2 Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 40mm cannon]] for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]'') which can be further optimised for permanent stealth. The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' M1A2 Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 30mm cannon]] for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]'') which can be further optimised for permanent stealth. The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' M1A2 Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000 (here referred to as the "Spectre"), a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 30mm cannon]] and GrenadeLauncher for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]''). The Chimera have the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) referred to as the "Terminator" which can when upgraded deal with just about any conceivable target and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* TankGoodness: So far, only the US and Cartel main battle tanks have been revealed: The US have the good ol' m1a2 Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in it's role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]]. The Cartel on the other hand have the Strv 2000, a [[SuperPrototype Swedish tank that was just a development study, stolen and vastly improved upon]]. Its armed with a [[MagneticWeapons railgun]] and can be further upgraded with a smaller turret packing a [[{{BFG}} 30mm cannon]] and GrenadeLauncher for added firepower, as well as InvisibilityCloak (the RealLife concept that was developed furthest was armed with a ''[[UpToEleven 140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun]]'').

''[[http://www.actofaggression-game.com/ Act Of Aggression]]'' is an upcoming RealTimeStrategy game from Eugen Systems, the minds behind notable titles such as [[VideoGames/WargameEuropeanEscalation the]] ''[[VideoGames/WargameAirlandBattle Wargame]]'' [[VideoGames/WargameRedDragon series]], ''VideoGame/{{RUSE}}'', and [[NeedsMoreLove the lesser known]] ''VideoGame/ActOfWar'', which this game is a SpiritualSuccessor to. It will be published by Focus Home Interactive and slated for a spring 2015 release. It aims to return players to "[[NostalgiaFilter the Golden Era of RTSs]]" and features all you would expect from a classic RTS: build bases, gather resources to fund your operations, fortify your bases with defenses, build up your army and destroy your foes as you play as one of three distinctive factions, each with their own tech trees and play styles featuring RealLife weapons and technology as well as [[SuperPrototype theoretical prototypes]].