History VideoGame / ActOfAggression

* InvisibilityCloak: The Cartel's Strv 2000 "Spectre" comes with optical camouflage, and several other Cartel units can be upgraded with optical camouflage too. Chimera's Ninjas, Metal Storms and Fenneks also get in on the action, as do the planes from all three factions.

** TanksButNoTanks: The Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) - referred to as the "Terminator" - which can, when upgraded, deal with just about any conceivable target, ground or airborne, and destroy enemy Missiles in flight. However, it isn't as strong as Spectre or Abrams at their tasks.

Meanwhile the Transnational Crime Organization, a unit of the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations tasked with cracking down on global criminal activities, still suspects that the Shanghai Crash was orchestrated. Investigations unfortunately led to dead ends and insufficient evidence hampered progress regarding the case. Investigations were eventually ceased and is now regarded as a mere UsefulNotes/ConspiracyTheory. [[TheDeterminator That still didn't convince the TNO otherwise]] and the "[[MultinationalTeam Chimera]] [[EliteArmy Protocol]]" was signed in secrecy, an agreement where member nations would provide intelligence and military support for the investigation, which would become crucial in combating the Cartel's growing influence.

* NoPronunciationGuide: The voice actors - including the unit’s ''own driver'', consistently pronounce the name of the “Namer” APC like the English word for “someone who names” (NAY-mer). [[UsefulNotes/IsraelisWithInfraredMissiles Being an IDF vehicle]], it is actually named after the Hebrew word for “Leopard”, which is pronounced “Nah-MER”. You’d think that the highly-educated, elite operatives of the Chimera, even the non-Israelis ([[JustAStupidAccent which the Namer driver does sound like she was ''meant'' to be]]), would at least know how their own weapons are called! Or maybe they hired anyone they could have.

* GarrisonableStructures: Garrisoning infantry in buildings is one of the key strategies for the game. Some buildings also grants additional bonus for having your men inside, such as banks that will generate income. Some units, like snipers are able to easily take out infantry taking cover inside however, failing that you can bring the building down with artillery.

* InvisibilityCloak: The Cartel's Strv 2000 "Spectre" comes with optical camouflage, and several other Cartel units can be upgraded with optical camouflage too. Chimera's Ninjas and Fenneks also get in on the action, as do the planes from all three factions.

* LeaveNoSurvivors: Interestingly enough for a RealTimeStrategy game, this is actually averted to a degree - it is possible to take injured enemy forces prisoner, and the late-game actually encourages this, as prisoners can be used to obtain rarer resources.

* NoCampaignForTheWicked: PlayedWith. The game's campaign will put you in the position of a Chimera commander as you and the US Army combat the Cartel. Throughout the campaign, completing the missions will unlock standalone missions, which is the same missions [[PerspectiveFlip played from the Cartel's perspective]].
* NoPronunciationGuide: The voice actors - including the unit’s ''own driver'', consistently pronounce the name of the “Namer” APC like the English word for “someone who names” (NAY-mer). [[UsefulNotes/IsraelisWithInfraredMissiles Being an IDF vehicle]], it is actually named after the Hebrew word for “Leopard”, which is pronounced “Nah-MER”. You’d think that the highly-educated, elite operatives of the Chimera, even the non-Israelis ([[JustAStupidAccent which the Namer driver does sound like she was ''meant'' to be]]), would at least know how their own weapons are called!
* 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 Chimera.

* ProductPlacement: The game shows the name of the military hardware in great detail, and doesn't shy away from using the real names for weapons, vehicles, or any equipment they have.

* SchizoTech: the Cartel's technology come from eras ranging from the 1970s all the way up to the TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture setting of the game, often with vehicles chasis designed in the 1970s and 1980s sporting [[MagneticWeapons railguns]] and [[InvisibilityCloak stealth technology]] but no options to launch or defend against missiles whatsoever.

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in its role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]][[note]]a fully upgraded Abrams can actually survive a direct hit from the other faction's superweapons[[/note]]. 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]]. It's 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 ''140mm cannon with a 40mm as a coaxial gun''). The Chimera have…
** TanksButNoTanks: The Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (BMPT) - referred to as the "Terminator" - which can, when upgraded, deal with just about any conceivable target, ground or airborne, and destroy enemy Missiles in flight.

* TrueSight: Certain units will have the ability to detect stealthed units. The US Little Bird serves as its only unit with such function.

* YouNukeEm: Once again, US Army uses Tactical Nukes for it's superweapon. Unlockable at Defcon 1, the Peacekeeper Silo is armed with the LGM-118 Peacekeeper Nuclear missile[[note]]can be upgraded into the Peacekeeper II for increased damage and area-of-effect[[/note]] which is "sure to plant a mushroom right in the base of the enemy".

* UnitsNotToScale: Downplayed. The infantry is slightly oversized compared to the overall unit and terrain scale. Played straight for the scale of [[CoolGuns/SubmachineGuns the Contractor's [=KRISS=] Vector and the Vanguard's [=QCW-05=]]]: they are as large as an assault rifle.

* RareVehicles: About 90% of Cartel's vehicles and munitions either never entered mass production or didn't even make it off the drawing board. {{Justified|Trope}} in-story with the idea that those vehicles were never produced ''because'' Cartel [[NGOSuperpower wanted them for their secret armies]].

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in its role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]][[note]]a fully upgraded Abrams can actually survive a direct hit from the other faction's superweapons[[/note]]. 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]]. It's 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…

* {{Expy}}: Befitting of this game being a SpiritualSuccessor to ''VideoGame/ActOfWar'', the three factions are heavily modeled after the factions in the latter game.
** The US Army appears in both games with largely the same arsenal, being the least technologically advanced but their units are superior in terms of raw strength. They still suffer from CripplingOverspecialization though.
** Chimera to Task Force Talon, both being [[EliteArmy Elite Armies]] formed to combat a villainous NGOSuperpower and are the JackOfAllStats of the three factions. Notable differences being the Chimera is a [[MultinationalTeam multinational taskforce]] backed by the UN and mainly using current technology in contrast with Task Force Talon being an elite US counterterrorism unit who utilized exotic experimental weapons such as {{Nanotechnology}} and PoweredArmour.
** Cartel to the Consortium, both being [[NGOSuperpower violent non-state actors]] consisting of [[MegaCorp corporations]] and [[PrivateMilitaryContractors mercenaries]] who wish to [[WarForFunAndProfit manipulate the world's events for their own gain]]. They both utilize stealthy tactics and [[GlassCannon powerful but expensive prototypes stolen from various nations]]. Again, notable differences are that the Cartel doesn't even hide the fact that their arsenal mostly consists of stolen SuperPrototype weapons, whereas the Consortium still employs cheap rabble armed with outdated UsefulNotes/ColdWar weaponry for most of their operations, only bringing out their more advanced prototype weapons in more clandestine operations (or when they finally display their full military might).

* OrbitalBombardment: [[{{Expy}} Much like with the Consortium]], the Cartel's superweapon is a control center that allows you to call one of these in.

''[[http://www.actofaggression-game.com/ Act of Aggression]]'' is a 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 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]].

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!! ''Act of Aggression'' contains examples of:

* NoPronounciationGuide: The voice actors - including the unit’s ‘’own driver’’, consistently pronounce the name of the “Namer” APC like the English word for “someone who names” (NAY-mer). [[IsraelisWithInfraredMissilea Being an IDF vehicle]], it is actually named after the Hebrew word for “Leopard”, which is pronounced “Nah-MER”. You’d think that the highly-educated, elite operatives of the Chimera, even the non-Israelis ([[JustAStupidAccent which the Namer driver does sound like she was ‘’meant’’ to be), would at least know how their own weapons are called!

[[VideoGames/ActOfWar Much like its predecessor]], the core story revolves around an [[EliteArmy elite taskforce]], aided by the [[UsefulNotes/YanksWithTanks US Army]], as they fight against a powerful NGOSuperpower hellbent on [[TakeOverTheWorld subjugating the world under their rule]] [[WarForFunAndProfit by manipulating the economy]] and [[FalseFlagOperation instigating conflicts]].

* {{Expy}}: Befitting of this game being a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ActOfWar'', the three factions are heavily modeled after the factions in the latter game.

* FlawedPrototype: [[VideoGames/ActOfWar Much like the Consortium]], the Cartel makes use of prototype weapons which were either just development studies or cancelled due to disadvantages. Example of the former is the [[TankGoodness Strv 2000]], a development study of a possible new Swedish tank for the next millennium and only made it as far as a wooden mock-up. Example of the latter is the [[CoolPlane XB-70 Valkyrie]], a [[NukeEm nuclear capable]] six-engine strategic bomber designed by the US in the 60's. It was designed to be able to outrun interceptors, but was ultimately made obsolete by improvements in surface-to-air missile technology and the advent of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Of ''ActOfWar''. The general theme between the two games is largely similar.

Meanwhile the Transnational Crime Organization, a unit of the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations tasked with cracking down on global criminal activities, still suspects that the Shanghai Crash was orchestrated. Investigations unfortunately led to dead ends and insufficient evidence hampered progress regarding the case. Investigations were eventually ceased and is now regarded as a mere ConspiracyTheory. [[TheDeterminator That still didn't convince the TNO otherwise]] and the "[[MultinationalTeam Chimera]] [[EliteArmy Protocol]]" was signed in secrecy, an agreement where member nations would provide intelligence and military support for the investigation, which would become crucial in combating the Cartel's growing influence.

[[VideoGames/ActOfWar Much like its predecessor]], the core story revolves around an [[EliteArmy elite taskforce]], aided by the [[YanksWithTanks US Army]], as they fight against a powerful NGOSuperpower hellbent on [[TakeOverTheWorld subjugating the world under their rule]] [[WarForFunAndProfit by manipulating the economy]] and [[FalseFlagOperation instigating conflicts]].

[[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture In the year 2025]], the entire Chinese financial system collapsed in an event referred to as the "Shanghai Crash", plunging the world into the worst 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 its 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.

* YanksWithTanks: One of the three factions and the most powerful of the lot, but very [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized]]. Naturally, they use just about everything they used in RealLife.

* BecauseImGoodAtIt: The Cartel's BackStory reveals that after the demise of the SovietUnion, they've fulfilled their objective of eradicating communism, but were torn 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...

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in its role]]. It can be upgraded with even [[MightyGlacier more armor]] and [[MoreDakka firepower]][[note]]a fully upgraded Abrams can actually survive a direct hit from the other faction's superweapons[[/note]]. 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]]. It's 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.

* YouNukeEm: The USA's superweapon is the Peacekeeper Silo, capable of launching the LGM-118 Peacekeeper Nuclear missile[[note]]can be upgraded into the Peacekeeper II for increased damage and area-of-effect[[/note]] which is "sure to plant a mushroom right in the base of the enemy".

* YouNukeEm: The USA's superweapon is the Peacekeeper Silo, capable of launching the LGM-118 Peacekeeper Nuclear missile[[note]]can be upgraded into the Peacekeeper II for increased damage and area-of-effect[[/note]] which is "sure to plant a mushroom right in the base of the enemy

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in its 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]]. It's 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.

** Cartel to the Consortium, both being [[NGOSuperpower violent non-state actors]] consisting of [[MegaCorp corporations]] and [[PrivateMilitaryContractors mercenaries]] who wish to [[WarForFunAndProfit manipulate the world's events for their own gain]]. They both utilize stealthy tactics and [[GlassCannon powerful but expensive prototypes stolen from various nations]]. Again, notable differences are that the Cartel doesn't even hide the fact that their arsenal mostly consists of stolen SuperPrototype weapons, whereas the Consortium still employs cheap rabble armed with outdated ColdWar weaponry for most of their operations, only bringing out their more advanced prototype weapons in more clandestine operations (or when they finally display their full military might).

Meanwhile the Transnational Crime Organization, a unit of the UnitedNations tasked with cracking down on global criminal activities, still suspects that the Shanghai Crash was orchestrated. Investigations unfortunately led to dead ends and insufficient evidence hampered progress regarding the case. Investigations were eventually ceased and is now regarded as a mere ConspiracyTheory. [[TheDeterminator That still didn't convince the TNO otherwise]] and the "[[MultinationalTeam Chimera]] [[EliteArmy Protocol]]" was signed in secrecy, an agreement where member nations would provide intelligence and military support for the investigation, which would become crucial in combating the Cartel's growing influence.

* UnitsNotToScale: Downplayed. The infantry is slightly oversized compared to the overall unit and terrain scale. Played straight for the scale the Contractor's [=KRISS=] Vector and the Vanguard's [=QCW-05=]: they are as large as an assault rifle.

* UnitsNotToScale: Downplayed. The infantry is slightly oversized compared to the overall unit and terrain scale.

''[[http://www.actofaggression-game.com/ Act Of Aggression]]'' is a 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 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]].

[[VideoGames/ActOfWar Much like it's predecessor]], the core story revolves around an [[EliteArmy elite taskforce]], aided by the [[YanksWithTanks US Army]], as they fight against a powerful NGOSuperpower hellbent on [[TakeOverTheWorld subjugating the world under their rule]] [[WarForFunAndProfit by manipulating the economy]] and [[FalseFlagOperation instigating conflicts]].

[[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture In the year 2025]], the entire Chinese financial system collapsed in an event referred to as the "Shanghai Crash", plunging the world into the worst 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.

!! ''Act Of Aggression'' contains examples of:

* EliteMooks: The infantry of most faction consists of elite soldiers. The US Army have Marines and Delta Force as their infantry. The Cartel has the Vanguard, while everybody in Chimera is one.
* EvilSoundsDeep: Cartel's Punishers, full tilt. {{Inverted|Trope}} with Chimera's Terminators, Buratinos, and Anteys, who are on the most heroic side and sound deep [[HuskyRusskie for unrelated reasons]].
* FactionCalculus :Seems to be shaping up that US Army (Powerhouse), Chimera (Balanced), Cartel (Subversive)

* InvisibilityCloak: The Cartel's Strv 2000 Spectre comes with optical camouflage, and several other Cartel units can be upgraded with optical camouflage too. Chimera's Ninjas and Fenneks also get in on the action, as do the planes from all three factions.

* MacrossMissileMassacre: If many missile units are present, this is bound to show

* TankGoodness: The US have the good ol' [=M1A2=] Abrams, generally considered the best main battle tank but rather [[CripplingOverspecialization specialized in its 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.

* TrueSight: Certain units will have the ability to detect stealthed units. The US Little Bird serves as its only function.