FICTIONAL CAMPAIGN BACKSTORY: In the post-9/11 world of 2004, the global landscape is charged with an unprecedented undercurrent of tension and distrust. The aftermath of the Iraq War and the lingering shock of the 9/11 attacks have set the stage for a new and alarming chapter in international relations.
At the heart of this brewing storm is a series of sophisticated cyberattacks, orchestrated across major world powers, disrupting vital systems and sowing chaos. These incidents, initially believed to be isolated acts of terrorism, are later linked to a mysterious and powerful collective known as “The Crimson Eclipse.” This group, far from being mere terrorists, appears to be a complex network with deep connections within several nations, possibly even state sponsored. There are whispers that a shadowy fictional nation, Novorossiya, might be behind this group, using it as a tool to challenge the current world order and assert its own power.
In the Middle East, the dynamic is rapidly evolving. Iran, under President Khatami and led by the strategic genius of General Amir Ali Hajizadeh of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, starts to assert its influence. However, Iran’s actions are not just power plays; they are seen as efforts to establish regional stability and protect its sovereignty amidst the chaos.
Simultaneously, Israel, under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and Saudi Arabia form an alliance. This is not merely a military partnership but a response to a mutual threat perceived from Iran’s growing influence and its secretive advancements in nuclear technology.
Turkey, led by Prime Minister Erdogan, finds itself at a crossroads. Feeling betrayed by the U.S. over its Kurdish policies, Turkey pivots towards Russia, under Putin, and China, led by Hu Jintao. This realignment is a search for balance and respect on the international stage, a response to what Turkey perceives as Western expansionism and a disregard for its national interests.
Amidst this complex web of alliances and conflicts, the U.S., under President Bush, is grappling with the consequences of its foreign policy decisions. The discovery that “The Crimson Eclipse” might be more than a terrorist group, possibly a tool of states like Iran, Russia, and China, or the enigmatic Novorossiya, signals a deepening crisis.
This backdrop sets the stage for a world teetering on the brink of a conflict that could escalate into World War III. Each nation, whether it’s Iran, Turkey, Russia, or China, is portrayed not as an aggressor, but as a state striving for respect, sovereignty, and a voice against what they see as a unipolar world order dominated by Western powers. “The Crimson Eclipse” emerges as a symbol of resistance against this order, challenging the status quo and pushing the world towards a precipice where old alliances are tested, and new ones are forged in the fires of conflict and ambition.
In this world, every action and decision carries the weight of potential consequences that could shape the future of international relations, making it a fertile ground for an immersive and thought-provoking Digital Combat Simulator campaign
“WAR DOES NOT DETERMINE WHO IS RIGHT – ONLY WHO IS LEFT.” – MAHATMA GANDHI
CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE:
- TEN (10) PRINCIPAL MISSION EVENTS SPANNING TWO (2) MAPS
- FIVE (5) PRINCIPAL MISSIONS IN THE PERSIAN GULF MAP
- FIVE (5) PRINCIPAL MISSIONS IN THE SYRIA MAP
- 24/7 DYNAMIC PERSISTANT CAMPAIGN RAN BETWEEN EACH PRINCIPAL MISSION WITH DIRECT INFLUENCE ON NEXT KEY EVENTS
- UNIQUE STORY DRIVEN CAMPAIGN SET IN CIRCA 2004 POST/911
- 70 MAX CLIENT CAPACITY DPC SERVER / 40 MAX CLIENT CAPACITY MISSION SERVER
- USE OF AIR FORCE, ARMY, & NAVY AIRCRAFT FROM 14 COUNTRIES TO EMULATE A TRUE GLOBAL CONFLICT
- LIMITED MODS TO NOT IMPACT PLAYABILITY