| “ | In The Eagle's Freedom! | „ |
| ~ The voice when Aquila is selected in the Conquest mode. |
The Federation of Aquila are one of the twenty-one core factions in Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict. This factions focuses on combination of highly technological tactics, superior firepower (including laser weaponry), expeditionary warfare, and a large, versatile, powerful ground, air and naval units as a military alliance.
Description[]
"Through Liberty, We Trust!"
-A motto of The Federation of Aquila
The Federation of Aquila established its independence after Andoran, Ferelden, Edinburgh and Orlais colonists rose up against their colonial masters in the late 1555 V.C. Rapid industrialization in the later years was accompanied by territorial expansion and scientific innovation. By the 1917 V.C. it is considered a "Great Power".
In the 1940s V.C. and 1950s V.C., the Socialist Union of Voshkod, under the leadership of the Garlean Family, began aggressively expanding their territories, invading Aquila, Europa, Thedas, Aselia, Andora, Zemuria and even Ulthuan at the same time, joining alliances with their long time ally, the Ascalian Monarchy and the Lustrians, and installing communist satellite governments in some parts of the world (particularly the Embry Archipelago). This sparks the Great Voshkod-Aquilan War, which that last for three years with Aquila being the most involvement of the major players in that conflict.
The Federation of Aquila had long been considered the leading superpower in Gaiaterra and a founding member of the Guardians of the Tacitus organization, following their victory against the Socialist Union of Voshkod and their allies in the Great Voshkod-Aquilan War of 1953-1958 V.C. Though in the aftermath of a surprise Heralds, disguised as MLA, bombing that devastated their eastern states had caused the nation to close their borders and hide for a few decades in what would be known as "The Period Of Shame" when it would face its greatest enemy since the Voshkod of the GVAW and the 2nd Invasion of Aquila with the Moonlight Liberation Army.
In 2008 V.C., the Elsword Empire engaged this group as it grew in strength throughout Cantha and the Kalimdor; the beginning of a War Against the MLA. Soon the Aquilans would once again join conflicts in the regions; by TDAP troops would be deployed to Darnassus under the Guardians Such would go on to be the final crack to the Aquilans' foundation however.
In the same year, the Aquilans would bite the bullet when the MLA hoisted them by their own petard. Taking control the Sophitia-based Particle Cannon Uplink, the hijackers deployed the weapon against the AFS Franklin, stationed in the (Aegean). This was a great blow to Aquilan prestige but worse was yet to come. The Heralds, disguised as the MLA, immediately struck the west coast of the Aquilan States, stealing various chemical and biological weapons. Aquila had never been invaded by a terrorist organization in this way before and many believed the Aquilan were "impregnable". Culminating in the MLA disguised Heralds carpet bombing the west coast with toxin bombs that resulted in millions of civilian casualties.
Heavy losses, an attack on Aquilan soil, and extreme debt with millions of citizens at home unemployed and homeless would see hundreds of thousands take to the streets in protest to demand their government do something about the dreadful economy. The war with the MLA would see the Aquilans having spent billions of dollars on advanced weapons projects such as the F/B-40 Aurora, many of which would be rushed into service and prove deficient or inadequate for what was demanded of them. Its populace would demand someone be held accountable for such wastefulness.
Without the backing of its people, the Aquilans could fight no longer. President Howard Ackerman would declare 'zero hour' in the summer of 2008 V.C.; every overseas Aquilan service member would return home and they will cut ties with the Alliance, and the Guardians of the Tacitus as a whole, for a "tactical re-evaluation of military deployment", which essentially meant retreat.
While well-meaning, the sudden withdrawal of Aquilan troops caused much of Hawke to be devastated by the MLA. The Aquilan CENTCOM Hawke Base in Lastonbell, Aselia, was overrun by the MLA, who looted its high-tech military hardware for their own means. Global opinion considered this a defeat. After the Alliance and Empire won the war with massive losses, the Aquilans decided to isolate themselves from the world and were forced to order their forces to pull out from overseas to strengthen homeland security and rebuild their influence. Rumors said that the Congress was furious over their humiliating defeat, leaving the Alliance and the Republic to rebuild in fear of the Voshkod attacking at their weakened state. Afterwards, the former Fereldan-Andoran-Edinburgh-Orlais superpower went into "hibernation" (isolationism) and cut every activity outside its home territory except for mere trade (Aquilan-based social media still runs, but any accounts and content related to the Aquilanis hidden from foreign users), never to be heard on the world stage anymore...
After the war, the Aquilan economy would remain in shambles and the country was forced into isolation. While the MLA was eventually defeated by the Alliance and Empire, the situation was anything but pretty. Burning through three ineffective administrations in five years, one of which was ended with an assassination by a former Aquilan Marine, it was not until Michael Dugan was elected in () that the country would effectively institute change. A period that is known as the "Renewed New Deal". Focus on improving the welfare of their citizens, increased security and surveillance that reduced crime rates, and the complete reorganization of the decadent education and healthcare services managed to stabilize the Aquilan economy.
But in () would see the Andoran Republic invade MLA-controlled (North Africa) under Operation 'Nemesis'. The Aquilan, seeking a return to the world stage, procured several profitable business deals and defense contracts with (African nations) in southern and western (Africa). This would help secure a prominent position in global politics for the nation and thus begin its return to superpower status.
In 2012 V.C., the Aquilan obtained word of an alleged Voshkod Imploder missile silo near (South Sudan). President Donovan Giordano contacted Beijing and both agreed that Voshkod was overstepping their bounds. They created the Peace Alliance, and joined forces in Operation 'Double Tap', commanded by General Jeremiah Bradley. The Battle of Kurmuk ended in disaster, as the nuclear silo turned out to be an experimental super-large iron particle cannon that absolutely decimated the Empire force leaving the smaller Aquilan force to fight alone. However, Premier Lunafreya would not declare war, but the battle would sour the already hated relations between the Aquilan and Voshkod for a long time.
An Andoran Solaris satellite crashed in Eskima in 2016 V.C. A brief shootout occurred between the Eskiman National Guard, Voshkod Spetsnaz and Orlais paratroopers, straining relations between the three superpowers further. In (2045), Voshkod formally declared war on the Republic. The Aquilan would observe the war closely with their special forces under the command of General Francis Thorn on the ground. It was the Republic Solaris attacks on their own soil that saw President Dugan, a hawkish, anti-Voshkod president holding office, declare war on Voshkod and assist the Eorzeans. The eagle flying once again.
Its military might would become unprecedented; defense spending equaling that of the next founders of the Guardians of the Tacitus combined for years to follow. Toppling against opposing nations and rooting out world-class pro-Balthazar and other hostile organizations, it seemed Aquila had taken up position as a 'world defender' alongside other Tacitus-affiliated nations.
The military of the Federation of Aquila is composed of highly trained men and women utilizing advanced technology. The Aquilans employs several robotic units and various technologies in an attempt to avoid unnecessary loss of life. This does come at a price however, as Aquilan units are often more costly than their counterparts of other Tacitus-affilated armies. What sets the Aquilan forces apart is their flexibility and durability in battle. Together, these traits make the Aquilan military a force to be reckoned with.
The Federation of Aquila has also a political structure that inspires the constitution and ideological values like liberty, capitalism, patriotism, loyalism, security and prosperity to keep the peace and its survival accordingly.
Tactics[]
The Federation of Aquila is an technologically advanced nation, and generally fights with a combination of highly technological tactics, superior firepower (including laser weaponry), expeditionary warfare, and a large, versatile, powerful ground, air and naval units as a military alliance. In order to defeat its enemies and their tactics, its military power relies on skill, mobility, and advanced technology.
Veterancy Levels[]
The ranks of the Federation of Aquila are the bases of these veterancy ranks.
| Veterancy rank | Army rank | Navy rank | Air Force rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Private | Seaman/Seawoman | Airman/Airwoman |
| Veteran | Corporal | Petty Officer | Air Force Corporal |
| Hardened | Sergeant | Chief Petty Officer | Air Force Sergeant |
| Elite | Captain | Lieutenant | Air Force Captain |
| Heroic | Major/Colonel | Captain | Air Force Major/Colonel |
Lore Articles[]
- Aquila under Colonization
- The Aquilan Independence of 1555 V.C.
- The Culture of Aquila
- The Great Voshkod-Aquilan War of 1953-1958 V.C.
- Aquila after the Great Voshkod-Aquilan War
- Operation Desert Rage
- The Federal Aquilan Armed Forces
- Federal Aquila Navy
- Federal Aquila Marine Corps
- Federal Aquila Air Forces
- The Task Forces of Aquila
- The Aquilan People
- The Command
- The Task Forces of Aquila
- The 40 States of Aquila
- Laser Weaponry
- Microwave Weaponry
- Dark Matter Weaponry
- Cold Fusion Technology
- Development of Drone Warfare
- The Particle Cannon Story
- The Six Military Branches
- Black
- Compound V
- The Renewed New Deal
- Comicbook Heroes
- Aquilan Characters
Relations[]
Before 2015 V.C.[]
- Alliance of Hawke: Allied
- Andoran Republic: Friendly
- Aion Defense Initiative: Friendly
- Elsword Empire: Neutral
- Community of Cantha: Friendly
- Socialist Union of Voshkod: At War
- Aristocracy of Encantadia: At War
- Moonlight Liberation Army: Hostile
- Great Horde: Hostile
- Regal Sultanate of Elona: At War
- Cult of Nagash: Hostile
- Necromunda Insurgents: Hostile
- Karak-Overlord Coalition: Mixed
- Lumeris Syndicate: Mixed
- Heralds of Chaos: Unknown
- Tyrian Confederation: Hostile
After 2015 V.C.[]
Notable locations[]
- The Command
- McGarren D.C.
- McGarren Military Academy Base
- Black Mesa Research Facility
Notable characters[]
- Lt. Eva Lee: Aquilan Communications Officer (EVA)
- Abigail Steamfox: Aquilan Communications Officer (1953-1958 V.C.)
- Michael Dugan: Current President of Aquila
- Howard T. Ackerman: Previous president of Aquila
- Sophia Alexandra: Vice President
- Evelyn Field: General Secretary
- Goldlewis Dickinson: Secretary of Defense
- General Benjamin Carville: Previous Chief of Staff (1977 V.C. to 2004 V.C.)
- General Mike Clegg: Current Chief of Staff (2004 V.C. to present)
- Vince Michaelson: Field Marshal
- John Keller: Command of Defense Head
- Gregory McGarren: The Founding Father of Aquila
- Joseph Conti
- Jonathan O'Neill
- Richard Woolsey
- Colonel Louise James
- Colonel Roy Campbell
- Francis "Chessmaster" Thorn
- Eugene "Guile" Griffon
- Jeremiah "Treads" Bradley
- Agent Jack Burns
- Jason Richter
- Clarke Griffin
- Joe Colton
- Braden Wilkins
- Sabrina Washington
- Jack Ryan
- Alicia Fletcher
- Martin Walker
- William Lennox
- Wayne Dylan "D-Day" Davis
- Samantha Carter
- Mark Bannon
- Jason Bourne
- Adrian Shepard
- Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
- Rianna "Trigger" Summerfield
- William Bishop
- Christa Sugimoto
- Robert Epps
- Warren Fueller
- Marcus Griggs
- Scott Mitchell
- Bryan Mills
- Kathryn Whiteford
- Douglas Hill
- Malcolm Granger
- Gregory "Pinpoint" Townes
- Alexis Alexander
- Sam Taylor
- George D. Ironside
- Frank Woods
- David "Section" Mason
- Sandman
- Hubert Galeforce
- Charles Calvin
Legendary Generals[]
- Aya "Themiscyra" Breane: General of the Task Force Eve
- Theo "Trickster" Ross: General of the Task Force Apollo
- Jacob Ferdinand "Phoenix" Kametz: General of the Task Force Eagle
- Michael "Fenrir" Blazkowicz II: General of the Task Force Wolf
Commandos[]
- Tanya Adams: Task Force Eve Commando
- Lee Ferguson: Task Force Apollo Commando
- Marian Hawke: Task Force Eagle Commando
- Colonel Burton: Task Force Wolf Commando
Sub-factions[]
- Task Force Eve:
- Task Force Apollo:
- Task Force Eagle:
- Task Force Wolf:
Arsenal[]
Main Article: Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/Aquila Arsenal
Mechanics[]
Tiering Up[]
Although not necessarily a true weakness, the Aquilans has an obligation to follow DEFCON procedures and must earn a higher General's Promotion rank and spend money to raise its level to allow access to later Tiers.
Army Of Today, Army Of Tomorrow[]
At the start of the match, the commander must choose between the Conventional and Futuristic army before they can start building. With almost all of their upgrades and units, including their Epics, depends on which tech was chosen. And, similar to the paths of chaos, once select it cant be changed.
- Conventional: Using the tried and true firepower and modern technology. The Conventional army are equipped with rather mundane if advance, weaponry that is cheaper, quicker to build, and consumes less power in general but needs more upgrades to become more effective.
- Futuristic: Using bleeding-edge technology of Aquilan science and ingenuity. The Futuristic army has access to powerful if experimental weapons and equipment, such as plasma and microwaves, that makes their forces faster, stronger, and provides powerful abilities and disabling effects at the cost of being more expensive and becoming more dependant on energy.
Support Drones[]
Having advanced rapidly when they isolated themselves the Aquila have managed to mass produce small "helper" drones such as Repair Drones and Stinger Drones to be used as companions for Aquilan vehicles and vessels, and in the case of Task Force Eve for their own infantry too, in order to increase survivability and versatility.
Battle Plans[]
Being the core of the Federation war machine, the Aquilans need flexibility when it comes to combating hostile forces. Drawing upon the nation's military philosophies, Aquilan command has assembled 3 major "Doctrines" for their forces to use in field operations to suit the changing conditions of battle and maximize their ability to survive and complete their missions.
Battle Plans can be activated once the Strategy Center is built to give associated perks that act as free upgrades so long as the doctrine is active, allowing one to amplify a certain element of their forces. Battle Plans can be improved via the "Clearance" level to make the associated perks better. There are six clearance levels, the first, all perks are weak and the six all perks are at maximum potential.
Changing doctrines is free but has a cooldown as troop equipment, modifications and new supplies takes time to change out:
- Deep Strike: The Strategy Center deploys a large-caliber, long-ranged howitzer, allowing it to provide heavy fire support on the area around it. All combat units initially gain 20% additional damage and artillery gain 50% bonus to their firing rate.
- Take And Hold: The Strategy Center is heavily fortified with sandbags, doubling its armor and allows it to shrug off all but the heaviest attacks. All units initially gain 25% additional armor strength and 15% morale.
- Surgical Assault: A set of complicated antennae are unfolded from the top of the Strategy Center, revealing a large area around it by doubling its sight radius. All units inintially gain 20% additional sight radius and weapon range and also nullify negative stats when fighting at night time.
Structures[]
Basic Structures
| Name | Cost | Power | Built By | Requires | Voice actor(s) | Quote(s)/sound effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command Center | $2000 | N/A | Shredder ABV
CH-54 Skycrane |
None | *TBA* | TBA: We're read you, general. |
| Cold Fusion Reactor | $800 | +15 (+5 when Control Rods upgrade purchased) | Shredder ABV
CH-54 Skycrane |
Futuristic | N/A | *Reactor noises* |
| Power Plant | $600 | +10 | Shredder ABV
CH-54 Skycrane |
Conventional | N/A | |
| Ion Power Plant | $950 | +20 | Shredder ABV | Replaces Cold Fusion Reactor for Task Force Apollo
Futuristic |
N/A | |
| Power Generator | $500 | +10 | Shredder ABV
CH-54 Skycrane |
Replaces Power Plant for Task Force Apollo
Conventional |
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| Supply Center | $1000 | -3 | Shredder ABV
CH-54 Skycrane |
None | TBA | TBA: Whose signing for this? |
| Ore Refinery | $1500 | -3 | Shredder ABV | None | TBA | TBA: Careful with this ore... |
| Barracks | $800 | -2 | Shredder ABV | None | N/A | *marching sounds* |
| Field Hospital | $600 | -2 | Shredder ABV | Barracks | Eden Riegel | Eden: Someone's injured in battle? |
| Motor Pool | $800 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Supply Center | Quinton Flynn | *welding noises*
Quinton: Make sure that the motors working. |
| Heliport | $1000 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Supply Center | N/A | |
| Armor depot | $1000 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | TBA | TBA: How's the armor working? |
| Airfield | $1200 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | TBA | *Empty* TBA: Runway's cleared, sir
*When full* TBA: Full air force on-stand by |
| Drone Control Center | $1200 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | Natalie Hoover | Natalie: Drones on line.
*low power* Natalie: We're on emergency power, drone control unavailable! |
| Levitation Pad | $1500 | -4 | CH-54 Skycrane | Replaces Airfield for Task Force Eagle | *TBA* | *TBA*: Levitation pads all online. |
| Naval Shipyard | $1500 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | ||
| Drone Assembly Plant | $1500 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | n/a | *drones beeping* |
| Radar Dome | $1500 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | n/a | |
| Detention Camp | $1200 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Clancy Brown | Clancy: You, on the line! |
| Special Levitation Pad | $1800 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | John Mondelli | John: Standing by for launch. |
| Service depot | $1500 | -3 | Shredder ABV | War Factory | Abby Trott | Abby: Repairs on stand-by |
| Strategy Center | $2000 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2
Build Limit of 1 |
(Deep Strike battle plan selected) *TBA*: Bombardment!
(Take And Hold battle plan selected) *TBA*: Hold the line! (Surgical Assault battle plan selected) *TBA*: Search & Destroy! | |
| Supply Drop Zone | $1500 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | *TBA*: Supply drop here. | |
| Administration Center | $2000 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1 | Cassandra Morris | |
| Tokamak | $2500 | +200 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only Build Limit of 1 |
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| Wyvern/Atlas Air Control Tower | $2500 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Eagle only |
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| Widow/Seraph Assembly Bay | $2500 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Eve only |
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| Leonidas/Omega Cannon Construction Zone | $2500 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Wolf only |
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| SATURN/MARP Bay | $2500 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only |
Defense and Support structures
| Name | Cost | Power | Built by | Requires | Armaments | Voice actor(s) | Quote(s)/sound effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbags | $50 | N/A | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Barbed Wire | $80 | N/A | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Concrete Wall | $200 | N/A | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gate | $150 | N/A | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Light Posts | $150 | -0.5 | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pavement | $60 | N/A | Shredder ABV | none | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sandbags Shelter | $200 | N/A | Shredder ABV | Barracks | Depending on the unit garrisoned on | Depending on the unit garrisoned on | Depending on the unit garrisoned on |
| Armor Trap Barricade | $150 | N/A | Shredder ABV | Barracks | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AIDE | $150 | -1 | Shredder ABV | Barracks
Futuristic |
Browning M2 .50 cal HMG | ||
| Pillbox | $200 | -1 | Shredder ABV | Barracks
Conventional |
M240B MG | *TBA* | *TBA: MG defense standing by |
| Guard Tower | $250 | -1 | Shredder ABV | Barracks | Spotlights (detects disguised units)
Remington M40A5 Sniper Rifle |
Erin Ebers | Erin: No hostiles detected |
| TOW Launcher Nest | $300 | -2 | Shredder ABV | Motor Pool | BGM-71 TOW | *TBA* | *TBA*: TOW's ready! |
| Stinger Post | $500 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | FIM-92 Stinger (2x) | *TBA* | *TBA: |
| Floating Gun Turret | $450 | -3 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3 | 95mm cannon | *TBA* | *TBA*: We're on a seawatch |
| Firebase | $650 | N/A | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3
Task Force Eve only Conventional |
Howitzer | TBA (operator)
Depending on the unit garrisoned |
TBA: Firebase ready! |
| Cepheus Gun Turret | $700 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3
Task Force Eve only Futuristic |
Cepheus Gun Turret | Ella Purnell | Ella: Keep on for enemy movement |
| Drone Hive | $750 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 3
Futuristic |
Combat drones /w miniguns | Suzie Yeung | Suzie: Aquila's taxpayer money at it's finest...
*In combat* Suzie: Go forth! |
| Outpost | $500 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | None | *TBA* | *TBA* |
| Guardian Defense Turret | $650 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Guardian Cannon | ||
| Ion Laser Tower | $700 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2
Futuristic |
Ion Laser | ||
| Laser Turret | $750 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2
Task Force Apollo only |
Laser Cannon | Kirk Thornton (operator) | |
| Protector Missile System | $800 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | 4x AEGIS vertical-launched missiles | Max Mittelman | |
| Vaporizer Vulcan Turret | $850 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Vulcan turret | ||
| Grendel | $1000 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Task Force Wolf only
Alert Level DEFCON 2 |
Grendel Gatling System | David Forseth | David: Are those guns cooled?
*In combat* David: Keep firing on them! |
| Laser Designator Base | $1200 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Designated Orbital Laser System | Remy Hill | Remy: Orbital laser is on stand-by |
| Gazer Aircraft Detection Turret | $1000 | -4 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Early Warning Siren
Spotlight Fireports (1 per squad) |
Rachel Hirschford | Rachel: Scanning for enemy aircraft
*in combat* Rachel: Alert! Aircraft spotted! |
| Cyclops Tactical Laser | $1400 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Tactical high-energy laser | ||
| Phalanx System | $1250 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2 | CIWS | Steve Blum | Steve: No aircraft shall pass! |
| Microwave AA | $1400 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 2
Replaces Phalanx System for Task Force Apollo |
Microwave Projector | ||
| Cyclone | $1500 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1 | MIRV ballistic missile canister gun | Patrick Seitz | Patrick: Missiles ready! |
| Colossus Helipad | $1500 | -6 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Eagle only |
Sparrowhawk VTOL Gunship | TBA: Are you sure this ain't a giant toilet? | |
| Atlas | $1500 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only |
2x Power Bullet Cannon Systems | ||
| ION Tower | $1500 | -5 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only |
ION Beam System | ||
| Experimental Plasma Defender | $2000 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only Build limit of 3 |
XE-122 Plasma Cannon | Steve Blum | Steve: We'll hold the line.
*in combat* Steve: Level them!! |
| SDI Cannon | $2000 | -7 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1
Task Force Apollo only |
SDI Anti-Ballistic Cannon | Doug Erholtz | Doug: We'll keep watch for Ballistic Missiles
*in combat* Doug: Aim for the Ballistic Missiles! |
| Hawk Strike Satellite Uplink | $3000 | -10 | Shredder ABV | Alert Level DEFCON 1 | |||
| Microwave Uplink | $3000 | -10 | Shredder ABV | Task Force Apollo only
Alert Level DEFCON 1 |
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| Particle Cannon | $5000 | -10 | Shredder ABV | Futuristic
5-Star General's Promotion Rank 3-Star General's Promotion Rank (Task Force Apollo) Alert Level DEFCON 1 Alert Status DEFCON 3 (Task Force Apollo) |
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| Tomahawk Storm | $5000 | -20 | Shredder ABV | Conventional
5-Star General's Promotion Rank 3-Star General's Promotion Rank (Task Force Apollo) Alert Level DEFCON 1 Alert Status DEFCON 3 (Task Force Apollo) |
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| ICBM | $5000 | -20 | Shredder ABV | 5-Star General's Promotion Rank
Alert Level DEFCON 1 Task Force Apollo only |
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| Heaven's Wrath | $10000 | -20 | Shredder ABV | 5-Star General's Promotion Rank
Alert Level DEFCON 1 Task Force Apollo only |
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| Missile Silo | $5000 | CH-54 Skycrane | 5-Star General's Promotion Rank
Alert Level DEFCON 1 Replaces Tomahawk Storm for Task Force Eagle |
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| Strategic Command Uplink | $5000 | -10 | CH-54 Skycrane | 5-Star General's Promotion Rank
Alert Level DEFCON 1 Replaces Particle Cannon for Task Force Eagle |
Upgrades[]
| Name | Cost | Requirements | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | |||
| Alert Level DEFCON 3 | $1500 | Motor Pool | Tier II Access |
| Drone Uplink Chip | $300 | Task Force Eve only | Infantries can now have their own support drones |
| Augmented Legs | $250 | Task Force Eve only | Improves the movement speed of all infantry |
| Advanced Aeronautics | $400 | Improves the durability, scan range, ammo capacity, and reload times of all Aquilan aircraft | |
| Advance Training | $800 | None | Units gain veterancy 25% faster |
| Tier II | |||
| Alert Level DEFCON 2 | Tier III access | ||
| Night Vision Goggles | $850 | None | Increases LOS range for units at nighttime to 10% |
| Healing Nanites | Task Force Eve only | All infantry gains regeneration | |
| Augmented Vision | $900 | Improves the range of all infantry | |
| Tier III | |||
| Alert Level DEFCON 1 | Tier IV access | Rank 3 General's Promotion | |
| Tier IV | |||
| Drone Armor | |||
| Drone Cloaking | Task Force Eve only | All drones become stealthed when not attacking | |
| Improved Homing Warheads | Increases the range of all missiles by 20%. Allows Protector Missile System to share target coordinates to nearby Protector Missile System | ||
| EMP Rockets | Task Force Apollo only | Gives Protector Missile System, Atlas, Missile Defender, Aurora Beta, Thor and Hummer EMP warheads | |
| Solar Panels | Task Force Apollo only | Reduced power consumption by 50% | |
General Powers[]
| Name | Cost | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | ||
| Spy Drone | 1 General Points | |
| Veteran Company | 1 General Points | |
| Armored Company | 1 General Points | |
| Covert Forces | 1 General Points | |
| Air Mobility | 1 General Points | |
| Logistics Efficiency | 1 General Points | |
| Rank 3 | ||
| Microwave Burst | 2 General Points | |
| Leaflet Drop | 2 General Points | |
| Carrier Airstrike | 2 General Points | |
| HALO Drop (Task Force Eagle Only) | ||
| M11 Carville/Sheridan Tank Drop | ||
| Airborne | ||
| Carpet Bombing | ||
| B-52 Cruise Missile Strike | Task Force Eagle only | |
| Turret Paradrop | Task Force Apollo only | |
| UAV Airstrike | ||
| Rods from God Strike | Task Force Eve only | |
| Emergency Aid | ||
| ADMG Grenade Barrage | Task Force Wolf only | |
| Rank 5 | ||
| E-3 Sentry | ||
| Spectre Gunship | ||
| Hyper Sonic Cruise Missile Strike | Task Force Eve Only | |
| Mother of All Bombs | ||
| Fuel Air Bomb | 3 General Points | |
| Illusion | 3 General Points | Task Force Eagle only |
| Guardian Angel TMD | 3 General Points | |
Trivia[]
- The Aquilans are based on our humans (Homo Sapiens) and the faction itself is entirely the USA from Command & Conquer Generals and the subsequent mods (Rise of the Reds, Contra, Untitled, Operation Firestorm, End of Days and Shockwave) including Generals Evolution mod for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, Company of Heroes 1 and 2, Act of War and the High Treason expansion (alongside Task Force Talon) and Act of Aggression (original and Reboot) and the Northern American Coalition Strike Force from World Axletree mod for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2.
- A closeup portrait of Tanya Adams is shown with blue background at the back in between the shadows of the great eagle with aquila's factional emblem, at the top, and the background with an army of Rangers, Abrams Tanks, Humvees, Bradley IFVs, and NLOS-Cs, and a squadron of Comanches, F-22 Raptors and a B-3 Wyvern at the far background, shown at the bottom. So this art design from top to bottom is for the Aquila variant box art of Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict.
- Their technology split is a reference to the US military tendency to make experimental and conventional equipments. And the USA in Generals mods being split between conventional forces (ROTR, End of days) or using cutting edge technology bordering on sci-fi (Contra and Untitled).
- Their Sub-factions, and their playstyle, are based on what the various USA factions in RTS.
- Task Force Wolf: Ironside from Shockwave, Armored Company from Company of Heroes, Bradley from Rise of the Reds
- Task Force Eve: Thorn from Rise of the Reds, Infantry Company from Company of Heroes, Special Operations Command from the End of Days, Task Force Talon, Wilson from Operation Firestorm, and Ironhand from Contra, though with less overt cybernetics, in all-woman/Amazon Brigade form.
- Task Force Eagle: Granger from Generals, Griffon from Rise of the Reds and Airborne Company from Company of Heroes
- Task Force Apollo: Combination of Townes and Alexander and Ironside from Operation Firestorm