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The European States of the Union, simply known as the European Superior Union, is one of the factions in Artistic Forces.
Description[]
The ESU is a coalition of Europeans and their respective countries. As a military alliance and intergovernmental union, this usefully relies on the expensive and technologically advanced weapons to defeat its enemies.
History[]
TBA
Strategy[]
The ESU is a continental alliance focused on defense, uniting various European countries under a single intergovernmental and military organization. Emphasizing technological advancement, the ESU invests in sophisticated and costly weaponry to ensure heavily fortified bases and robust defensive structures. This approach enables them to counter diverse adversaries, including the guerrilla tactics of the IMC, the raw firepower of the PDF, the destructive arsenal of the Oarcks, the classical warfare of the Stick Figuroids, the advanced weaponry of the Kemonomimi, the tech-centric defenses of the RSSDF, and the attrition strategies of the Mutant Horde.
In summary, the European Superior Union exemplifies a faction that combines strong defensive strategies with advanced technology, creating a resilient and formidable force capable of withstanding and overcoming diverse adversaries.
Tactics[]
The ESU's strategic doctrine centers on creating impregnable defenses and leveraging cutting-edge technology to maintain battlefield superiority. Their tactics involve establishing well-fortified positions, utilizing advanced surveillance and communication systems, and deploying elite units equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry. This defensive posture allows them to absorb enemy assaults effectively and launch precise counterattacks, exploiting any weaknesses in the opponent's offensive. The ESU's emphasis on technological integration ensures seamless coordination between units, enhancing their operational efficiency and adaptability in various combat scenarios.
Technological level[]
Operating at a high technological tier, the ESU incorporates the latest advancements in military hardware and software. Their arsenal includes automated defense systems, energy-based weaponry, and advanced vehicular units. The integration of cutting-edge technology not only bolsters their defensive capabilities but also provides strategic advantages in intelligence gathering, electronic warfare, and battlefield management. This technological prowess enables the ESU to effectively counter a wide range of threats and maintain a dominant presence on the battlefield.
Veterancy ranks[]
| Veterancy rank | Army rank | Navy rank | Air Force rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Private | Seaman/Seawoman | Air Recruit |
| Veteran | Corporal | Leading Seaman/Seawoman | Air Specialist |
| Elite | Sergeant | Petty Officer | Sergeant |
| Epic | Lieutenant/Captain | Lieutenant | Lieutenant/Captain |
| Heroic | Major/Colonel | Captain | Major/Colonel |
Sub-factions[]
The ESU has only 4 sub-factions, represented as the contributive divisions of their respective member states that provide their arsenal with special military tactics.
Royal Sky & Sea Platoon[]
Formed from the British elite RAF and Royal Navy, the RS&SP strafes and bombards their foes with their elite air force, supported by the Queen's Royal Navy.
Garde Impériale (Imperial Guard)[]
Taking a page out of their experience in WW1. The Garde Impériale, their name taken from Napoleon's elite regiment, are formed from French veterans who will dig in and weather against nearly anything their enemies can throw, often building a successor to their nation's Maginot Line, and breaking them for a counterattack.
Blitz Panzerdivision (Lightning Tank Division)[]
Using their tactic of blitzkrieg, created from their time as the infamous Nazi, the German Blitz Panzerdivision uses Germany's hardened armor division and experimental tanks to storm through and destroy their foes before they can mount up a defense, ripping them apart like a sudden thunderstorm.
Tempesta Tuono (Thunder Tempest)[]
Consisting of Italy's famous Bersaglieri and Folgore divisions, the Tempesta Tuono uses elite cadres of infantry and paratroopers, supported by air transportable vehicles, to wreak devastating hit-and-run and raiding operations behind enemy lines, often dealing a crippling blow before the main forces come in to finish them.
Notable members[]
Member states[]
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom/Great Britain
- Netherlands
- Austria
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Greece
- Romania
- Denmark
- Poland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- Iceland
- Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Northern Macedonia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Montenegro
- Andorra
- Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein
- San Marino
- Monaco
- Albania
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Estonia
- Cyprus
Commanders[]
- President Gerrit van den Berg (Belgium): Belgian Council Commander-in-Chief of the ESU and President of the European Council
- Secretary General Norman Cunningham (Great Britain): Secretary General of the European Council
- Deputy Secretary General Rosalia Lombardo II (Italy): Deputy Secretary General of the European Council
- Field General Walter Schulz (Germany): Field Commander of the ESU
- General Francois Manon (France): Right-Hand Man of Walter Schulz and the Deputy Commander of the ESU
- General Johannes von Wolfgang (Germany): ESU Assault Commander
- Lieutenant General Gabriel Guillaume (France): ESU Artillery Commander
- Major General Jan Machiel Bakker (Netherlands): ESU Royal Guard Commander
- Brigadier General Charlie Fitzgerald (Great Britain): ESU Fire Support Commander
- Rear Admiral Francesco Colombo (Italy): ESU Naval and Marine Commander
Agents[]
- Erhard Krause: Terrain Agent (hero unit)
- Pierre Martineau: Spec Ops Agent (hero unit)
- Evo Herzog: Communications Officer (announcer)
Names in other languages[]
- French: Union Européenne Supérieure (UES)
- German: Europäische Überlegene Union (EUU)
- Italian: Unione Europea Superiore (UES)
- Dutch: Europese Superieure Unie (ESU)
- Spanish: Unión Superior Europea (USE)
- Portuguese: União Europeia Superior (UES)
- Polish: Wyższa Unia Europejska (WUE)
- Finnish: Euroopan Ylemmän Tason Unioni (EYTU)
- Swedish: Europeiska Överlägsen Unionen (EOU)
- Norwegian: Europeisk Overlegen Union (EOU)
- Danish: Europæisk Overordnet Union (EOU)
- Romanian: Uniunea Superioară Europeană (USE)
- Bulgarian: Европейски Превъзходен Съюз (EPS)
- Hungarian: Európai Felsõ Unió (EFU)
- Czech: Evropská Nadřazená Unie (ENU)
- Slovakian: Európska Nadradená Únia (ENU)
- Albanian: Bashkimi Superior Evropian (BSE)
- Serbian: Европска Супериорна Унија (ESU)
- Slovene: Evropska Vrhunska Zveza (EVZ)
- Croatian: Europska Superiorna Unija (ESU)
- Macedonian: Европската Супериорна Унија (ESU)
- Latvian: Eiropas Augstākā Savienība (EAS)
- Lithuanian: Europos Aukštesniųjų Sąjunga (EAS)
- Estonian: Euroopa Ülemliit (EU)
- Irish: Aontas Uachtarach na hEorpa (AUE)
- Greek: Ευρωπαϊκή Ανώτερη Ένωση (EAE)
- Icelandic: Evrópusambandið
Factional theme[]
The ESU would have a musical theme that reflects its modern, technologically advanced, and militarily disciplined nature while also embracing the grandeur of European unity and heritage.
Music[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The ESU basically might have been inspired by the European Union, NATO, the Council of Europe and other European militaries in real life.
- Many ESU units speak their accents in these different languages: British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Romanian, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Bulgarian and Irish.
- For gameplay, the ESU is influenced by the militarized European Union from the cancelled 2013 Command & Conquer title, which is the direct sequel to the 2003's Command & Conquer: Generals, the European Continental Alliance (ECA) from the CNC Generals mod: Rise of the Reds, Allied Nations of the Command & Conquer: Red Alert universe, and Terran from the StarCraft series.
Notes[]
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