| “ | Salute! Attention! Hut ten hut! | „ |
| ~ The voice when the FAF is selected in the Campaign mode. |
The Figuroid Armed Force is one of the factions in Artistic Forces.
Description[]
The Figuroid Armed Force is a faction inspired by the United States Military and the toy models of the Army Men franchise. This military force consists of plastically dyed humanoids, recruited for direct combat duties. The FAF has a distinct technological edge, with advancements that surpass the capabilities of the United States during a timeline stretching from WWII to the Vietnam War.
The FAF's military organization is democratic, embodying ideals of freedom, justice, and resistance against oppressive forces. Their approach to warfare is rooted in a combination of historical and modern weaponry, advanced technology, and siege tactics. Drawing inspiration from the USA's victory over the Axis powers in WWII, the FAF's mission is to fight for peace and freedom. They are characterized by their impressive firepower, including thermobaric and nuclear weapons, as well as the strategic use of military reserves and defense tactics.
History[]
TBA
Strategy[]
The Figuroid Armed Force (FAF) is a military faction inspired by both the United States Military and the Army Men franchise, drawing from the iconic toy soldiers of various colors. Their structure emphasizes a democratic military system and a combined arsenal that blends historical weaponry and advanced technology, surpassing even the USA's capabilities during a timeline spanning from WWII to the Vietnam War. Their approach to warfare includes raw firepower, thermobaric weapons, siege tactics, and nuclear weapons, as they employ a tactical combination of offense and defense.
The FAF excels in both offensive and defensive strategies, with an emphasis on overpowering their enemies using sheer force. They combine historical weaponry with advanced, domestically-developed technology to maintain battlefield superiority. Their key strategies involve:
- Siege tactics: Utilizing heavy artillery, tanks, and thermobaric weapons to break through enemy defenses.
- Defensive strategies: Similar to the Toon Federation's approach, the FAF focuses on using defensive fortifications and tactics to withstand spearheading enemy assaults.
- Combined arms warfare: Their military relies on the integrated use of infantry, armored vehicles, artillery, and air support to create a seamless combat force capable of handling various battlefield situations.
Tactics[]
- Raw firepower: The FAF uses overwhelming firepower, including thermobaric weapons and heavy artillery, to deal with large enemy forces.
- Nuclear weapons: They have access to nuclear technology, providing a last-resort method for devastating enemy forces or large-scale area denial.
- Defensive posturing: The faction uses highly fortified positions to defend against enemy offensives while gradually wearing down enemy forces.
- Reserve forces: FAF maintains reserves that can be called upon to reinforce frontlines, often catching the enemy off guard with fresh troops and equipment.
Technological level[]
The FAF's technology is highly advanced compared to its historical counterparts, especially when compared to the United States during the time period between WWII and the Vietnam War. Their technological capabilities include:
- Modernized weaponry: The faction employs both period-appropriate and futuristic weapons, blending classic American military hardware with innovations that give them an edge in modern warfare.
- Thermobaric weapons: Used to clear enemy trenches and fortified positions with overwhelming explosive power.
- Nuclear weapons: The FAF has access to nuclear bombs, which can be used as powerful tactical tools to wipe out significant enemy assets.
- Advanced siege technology: This includes heavy artillery, advanced tanks, and specialized units designed to break through the most fortified enemy positions.
The FAF’s technological level, combined with its strategic and tactical prowess, makes it a formidable faction that thrives on raw firepower, defensive strategy, and the use of advanced weaponry to achieve victory.
Notable members[]
Commanders[]
- TBA
Agents[]
- Brandon Hawk: Communications officer (announcer)
Factional theme[]
The musical theme for the Figuroid Armed Force (FAF) in Artistic Forces likely reflects their American military inspiration, blending patriotic and martial tones with a touch of nostalgia from the Army Men franchise. Here's an outline of what their theme could sound like:
Key Characteristics of the FAF Musical Theme[]
- Patriotic and Military Influence
- Brass Instruments: The use of bold brass instruments (trumpets, trombones, tubas) would dominate the soundtrack, echoing the military parades and ceremonial music often associated with American patriotism.
- Snare Drums and Marching Percussion: The rhythmic heartbeat of military drums (particularly snare and bass drums) would provide a marching, disciplined feel, symbolizing the structured, tactical nature of the FAF.
- Epic and Heroic Feel
- Triumphant Strings: To enhance the feeling of military superiority and heroism, strings (violins, violas, cellos) could be used for sweeping, epic melodies, similar to those found in war films or grand documentaries about American forces.
- Brass Fanfares: The iconic fanfare style found in many American military anthems could be incorporated to emphasize the faction’s boldness and resolve.
- Nostalgic Touch (Army Men Inspiration)
- Toy-like Percussion: To reference the Army Men aesthetic, some playful or quirky percussion instruments (such as xylophones, glockenspiels, or toy-like bells) could be woven into the background, providing a lighthearted nod to the toy soldiers they are modeled after.
- Marching Band Style: A mix of traditional military band sounds combined with a sense of innocence and fun from childhood toy soldiers would create a theme that feels both serious and whimsically nostalgic.
- Modern Combat Tension
- Electronic Elements: To highlight the advanced technology of the FAF, some modern, synthesized beats or war-like electronic sounds could be mixed in, blending traditional military music with more futuristic, intense elements.
- Gritty, Percussive Rhythms: For a sense of combat readiness and heavy artillery, low-frequency bass, pounding percussion, and intense rhythms would heighten the theme’s dramatic power.
Overall Vibe[]
The musical theme for the FAF would balance between patriotic, bold, and military fanfare while occasionally incorporating lighter, nostalgic tones from the Army Men toy inspiration. This would create a distinct theme that is both epic and playful, invoking the idea of a strong, democratic military force ready to fight for freedom, while still retaining a connection to its origins in toy soldiers.
The theme might feel similar to John Williams’ compositions for military movies like Saving Private Ryan or Lincoln, with a mix of classic American brass and modern cinematic sounds to reflect the blend of historical and advanced elements in the FAF's identity.
Music[]
| Theme | Track Title | Original | Placeholder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Theme 1 | March of the Green | ||
| Idle Theme 2 | Toy Soldier’s Daydream | ||
| Idle Theme 3 | Patriot’s Rest | ||
| Idle Theme 4 | Mobilize the Green Army | ||
| Idle Theme 5 | Legacy of Heroes | ||
| Battle Theme 1 | Charge of the Green Army | ||
| Battle Theme 2 | Siege of Freedom | ||
| Battle Theme 3 | Battlefield Glory | ||
| Battle Theme 4 | Toy Soldiers at War | ||
| Battle Theme 5 | Iron Will of the Green | ||
| Loading Theme | Assemble the Troops | ||
| Defeat Theme | Fallen Heroes | ||
| Victory Theme | Victory for the Green |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Being an inspiration of the United States of America like the SDA, the Figuroid Armed Force actually based off the Green Nation, Tan Republic, Blue Nation and Gray Nation from Army Men, and the USA from Axis & Allies, Command & Conquer: Generals, Empire Earth, and the Company of Heroes series.
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