New Update [Questions]

[ExileDee 10]

I noticed, (along with a few minor changes, and the cool new APC's) that the Sides' factions now have names. BLUFOR with NATO, OPFOR with CSAT, and the Indies with the AAF. My biggest questions are what are the CSAT & AAF and what does it stand for?(I obviously know what NATO is) Someone said that the AAF were the Australian Armed Forces but I quickly dismissed it since there would be no legitimate reason they'd be involved in anything in the Mediterranean, but am I wrong? Anyone know who the CSAT and AAF are?

[lexx 1402]

AAF = Altis Armed Forces (Altis is the main island)

CSAT... No idea.

[antoineflemming 14]

CSAT and AAF replaced Iran and Greece. What I still don't understand is why the AAF are using the camo pattern meant for the Russians. If you go into the characters_f_beta.pbo file, and go to UI, you will see two paa files named icon_u_ir_combatuniform_rucamo_ca.paa and icon_u_ir_crewuniform_rucamo_ca.paa. The actual pictures: the AAF uniforms that feature the same camo that's present on the Raven cap, yes the one that has the Russian flag on it. So I'm not sure if they are going to change the Russian camo, or if they are going to remove the Russians from the game, or what.

[ExileDee 10]

So AAF is Altis Armed Forces and CSAT has yet to be elaborated upon? I wish the devs would release the factions with some type of description y'know? As well as their reasoning for being involved in the conflict surrounding Altis and Stratis, it'd clear up a lot of unanswered questions such as these... & Im totally with you dude I have no idea why they're using the Russian camo?..

[Smurf 12]

Well there was some initial storyline for A3, changed a bit later (don't remember what, but was substantial) but since the imprisonment of the two Devs that was dropped and nothing emerged from it yet.

[das attorney 858]

CSAT = Cystitis Sufferers Are Touchy.

AAF = As Are Friends.

[Sneakson 1]

Are Assholes Frequently versus Crazy Swag And Teens...

[EliteSniper 10]

AAF could be American Armed forces(who knows)

CSAT could be Canadian(but then again who knows)

Although there is over a billion(yes I'm exaggerating) America vs. Russian games, it would be a shame to take out Russia. Maybe Russia will be allies with America this game, as they probably would be at this time frame. Russia and America have no hatred or fear towards one an other right now, and I don't think they ever will.

[kylania 568]

Clearly ArmA3 will revolve around the struggle between AAF International and the Cold Spray Action Team.

The use of the recently discovered to be toxic Plasma Giken has forced the American Air Filter company into action. Since they recently acquired the NATO militaries in a VariCel VXLS High Efficiency Filter for Guns trade with the World Government they now have the proper tools to deal with the greatest threat to the Ozone Layer since Al Gore defeated Hair Metal in the '80s.

[antoineflemming 14]

AAF could be American Armed forces(who knows)

CSAT could be Canadian(but then again who knows)

Although there is over a billion(yes I'm exaggerating) America vs. Russian games, it would be a shame to take out Russia. Maybe Russia will be allies with America this game, as they probably would be at this time frame. Russia and America have no hatred or fear towards one an other right now, and I don't think they ever will.

Yeah, but obviously you know nothing about this game. Before you continue on with your erroneous assumptions, let me just present this to you (don't have a lot of patience with this subtle anti-american crap): AAF used to be Greece in the game. That has changed to AAF. The AAF are on Altis, so most likely the first A stands for Altian. It absolutely is NOT American so you can stop that line of thought. CSAT used to be Iran. So nothing to do with Canada. The Russians are featured in the game, not sure what capacity, but they are definitely NOT allies of the US as neither country sees eye to eye.

This was the story as of E3 2012:

Story:

Tensions rise as NATO and Iranian forces stand-off in the Aegean: the strategic fault-line between crumbling European influence and a powerful, resurgent East. But when a key radar facility drops off the grid, a Greek flashpoint risks escalating into global conflict.

Caught up in a situation beyond their control, a botched withdrawal traps men of the US 7th Infantry Division and a clandestine group of UKSF operators in a fight for survival. With only a crippled local resistance to turn to, they must rapidly adapt to overcome an unforgiving environment and defeat a brutal enemy.

Background story:

Blighted by the long tail of a deep-rooted economic crisis and sliding toward the threshold of war, beleaguered NATO member-states stand weakened against an ambitious, resurgent Iran.

Flooded with profits from the rich export markets of a resource-thirsty SE-Asia and the rising price of oil, bolstered by strong ties with China and strategic entente with Russia, Iran sought to expand its influence.

Deployed under the auspices of a swift humanitarian response, Turkey – decimated by a series of devastating and unprecedented natural disasters – fell within months to ruthless Iranian Armed Forces. Iran’s aggressive expansion – spilling over into Greek sovereign territory – was brought to a halt in Rhodope Prefecture with the ratification of the Jerusalem Peace Accord of 2034, which crystallized a new strategic front along the shorelines of the Aegean Sea.

With the US locked into its own proxy-wars against aggressive Chinese expansionism in the Pacific, with each year more member-states leaving NATO on the promise of Russian oil, the fragmented alliance faces the growing risk of a global conflict that they can ill-afford.

Characters:

Captain Scott Miller

Character bio:

CTRG // Security Team A Commanding Officer / SHAPE

British national, born June 22nd 1992 in Killingworth, Northern England. Married (Kate née Greggs, 39), 1 child (Susan, 7). Enlisted into the Royal Marines in 2010, underwent Commando training following tour of duty in Afghanistan. Completed his studies and the Officer’s course in 2016. In 2021, joined Special Boat Service, becoming one of its troop commanders.

Took part in covert NATO joint operations in the Pacific Theater, Middle East and Turkey. After recovering from a severe injury, he was transferred from active service until drafted to the newly formed Combat Technology Research Group – a small NATO task force established to gather the intelligence on the opposing forces’ advanced weapons technologies – in 2032. CPT Miller commands CTRG security team A.

Col Martin Novak, MSc. PhD.

Character bio:

CTRG Field Team Specialist

Canadian national with Eastern European roots, Dr. Novak is a physicist with particular expertise in reverse-engineering, although his original specialty is particle physics. Born April 2nd 1995 in Vancouver, divorced. Dr. Novak studied at MIT with a military sponsorship, later took part in military arms research. Following the outbreak of hostilities, he went through extensive language training and became a member of a military scientific board which later led to the establishment of CTRG. During 2032-2033, he went through extended military training, SERE course and several Special Forces survival and clandestine ops courses to become a full member of the CTRG field team.

SGT Evan Illing

Character bio:

Deep Reconnaissance Team “Ice-8″ Commander

American, single, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa March 15th 2001. Pursued a military career his whole life, he climbed the professional ladder due to his indisputable qualities, capable leadership and daring execution of missions behind enemy lines. He became a member of the 10th Special Forces Group in 2025, just to be deployed in the deadliest hotspots in the defense of Europe: Iraq, Caucasus, Turkey. After the European defenses broke, he and the rest of SOCOM elements were transferred to Great Britain, where SGT Illing was assigned another duty. He became leader of a deep reconnaissance team, one of many under the European branch of SOCOM. In 2034, he was captured by Iranian troops during a mission on Crete, but was liberated by a joint NATO task force operating in the area.

Sgt Illing commands the last surviving team of operation Ice Shard, the EJSOC’s attempt to gather information about the Iranian weapons test range on Altis. His team, codenamed “Ice-8″, is still stationed on Altis as the critical asset of operation Magnitude.

Cpl. Ben Kerry

Character bio:

TF Aegis // RSTA Squadron / 1st BTN / 4th IBCT (Light Infantry) / 7th ID / US Army Europe

Born in 2015 in Portland, OR. Drafted into the army at the age of 18, undergoing Airborne Infantry training at Fort Lewis, WA. Sent to Europe in 2034.

Earned exceptional infantry training records, promoted to Corporal and transferred to 1st Battalion’s organic Reconnaissance Platoon as Specialist. The Aegean deployment is his first combat assignment.

Sgt. Rick Hutchison

Character bio:

TF Bayonet // A Troop / Cavalry SQN / 3rd BCT (Heavy) / 7th ID / US Army Europe

Born in 2008, comes from Broken Arrow suburb of Tulsa. Started service at 18, went through Army courses and education programs. Joined 3rd BCT(H) / 7th ID cavalry in 2030 as tank gunner.

Took part in 2031 conflict in Turkey; field-promoted, combat injury, later served as armor gunnery instructor for 7th ID in Grafenwöhr. Requested transfer to a combat unit. His unit was assigned to the TF Bayonet reserves under Mediterranean JFC.

LT Jeff Larkin

Character bio:

TF Bayonet // 3rd General Support BTN (Aviation) / 4th IBCT (Light Infantry) / 7th ID / US Army Europe

Born in 2014 in Seattle, WA; brought up around helicopters in a successful family business. A wealth of first-hand experience with a keen understanding of what it takes to operate and maintain complicated and expensive machines.

Naturally gifted with technical work and flying helicopters, passed through the ROTC pilot courses with ease. Trained to fly the M-900 and CH-49. Sent to a transport wing and transferred to Europe after failing to qualify for gunship training. Assigned to fly transport helicopters for the 3rd BCT.

ODEVIL

Character bio:

Intelligence agent, CIA

One of the principal HUMINT sources for operation Magnitude, long-term resident in the Mediterranean. It’s assumed the source is genuine, however, its nature is a high-level secret.

Menelaos

Character bio:

Military Commander of the Altis Resistance

Most probably former officer or NCO of the Hellenic Armed Forces who took part in delaying the Iranian assault on Altis in 2033.

Reports suggest that this figure, related to the resistance high command, was appointed to be the military leader of the guerrillas on the island by a figure known as “Maroulaâ€.

Nikos Panagopoulos

Character bio:

Altis Resistance Asset in Myrina

Local Greek from Platy, former manager of Kourou Import Export Ltd. Age ~28-32. Runs weapons, bribes Iranian soldiers with synthetic narcotics; involved various questionable businesses to protect his network, supply the resistance, and secure his personal standing. Behaviour, appearance and taste of a petty criminal.

Rumours circulate that he may be closely related to “Maroulaâ€, thought to be a significant figure in the resistance.

Athene Kourou (“Maroulaâ€)

Character bio:

Former Owner of Kourou Import Export Ltd; identified as “Maroulaâ€

Georgios Akhanteros ["Tyrant"]

Character bio:

Former Mayor of Altis

Greek national, age 60-65, marital status and children unknown. Former mayor of Altis, now collaborating with Iranian occupation. Previously mayor of Myrina for several terms; ran local businesses and owned several hotels and other tourism-oriented companies.

According to the available resources, runs smuggling and confident networks. Tolerated by Iranians; provides information against resistance weapons traffickers.

Col. Vahid Namdar

Character bio:

Military commander of Altis

Colonel Namdar, a career officer of the Iranian Armed Forces in his forties, is Supreme Military Commander of the Altis task force. During his youth, he took part in The Lions Movement, joined the army and became an airborne officer; he led one of the Nationalist commandos in the Esfahan Coup d’état in 2024. His military record encompasses the Iranian campaign in Europe. In the First Battle of Brno, his airborne regiment assisted in the breakthrough in the NATO defenses. In 2030, he became a staff officer on an unidentified post in the European Theater Command in Izmir. His transfer to Altis suggests an ongoing important military operation or facility development. According to several sources, Colonel Namdar lately became a subordinate of General Ostad Javeed Attar, one of the chief officers of the Iranian military research and arms production.

Note: General Ostad (title for academics, adopted by NI) Javeed Attar – research director, P8H8 during opposition, Red Pegasus

Gen. Ostad Javeed Attar

Character bio:

CEO of Red Pegasus Engineering

Factions:

BLUFOR:

NATO

Faction info:

The troops serving under NATO’s Mediterranean Joint Force Command are deployed across the North and South Aegean municipal regions of Greece. Bases across the archipelago – a strategic borderline between NATO and Iranian influence – are in a state of alert, following a period of heightened tension since The Jerusalem Peace Accord of 2034.

The serving contingent is a composition of elements of the reactivated US 7th Infantry Division (7th US Army Europe), primarily tasked with the security and maintenance of Air Station Mike-26 – a critical part of NATO’s radar shield – and providing air support in the Aegean Sea region

OPFOR:

Iranian Armed Forces

Faction info:

The presence of Iranian Armed Forces in the Aegean is estimated to consist of a battalion-sized combined fighting force with conventional capabilities. This deployment is concentrated around a newly constructed military base, adjacent to a former NATO/Greek air force base (ICAO: LGLM). The majority of this force is designated to base perimeter protection and a counter-insurgency campaign, fending off the threat posed by an active local resistance movement.

The equipment and order of battle of the Iranian troops is reportedly compliant with the common Resource Zone Protection Force structure, including enhanced defensive, ELINT and SIGINT capabilities. Due to the proximity of the Turkish coast, the force is estimated to be fairly well supplied.

INDEPENDENT:

Greek resistance

Faction info:

With rumored joint CIA and SIS support, an armed local resistance was formed on Altis in the weeks and months following the Iranian annexation of the island. Composed of former Hellenic Armed Forces and aided by smugglers and weapon merchants, the resistance is an active, hostile, guerrilla faction acting against Iranian forces.

Little is known about their current strength or capabilities. Presumably, the resistance relies upon only light equipment, augmented by captured or stolen assets of the Iranian army, obtained from hidden military depots or via a black market network. Cooperation with local resistance seems viable, yet a cautious approach is required.

CIVILIANS:

Faction info:

Located at the crossroads of eastern and western sociopolitical dogma, 2035 Greek society struggles to remain a part of Europe. The financial crisis contributed to the rapid downfall of centralized governance, with smaller regional units and local areas becoming more close-knit; yet, standing apart from each other, economically and militarily weakened.

Locals now try to avoid foreign influence; they dislike the militant Iranian presence, and blame the rest of the Europe for the crisis that forced Greece to leave the European Union, and exposed them to rampant Iranian strategic expansionism.

OTHER: fish, dogs, snakes, goats

[thdman1511 4]

It seems that most of us and puzzled by what CSAT stands for but we know it replaces the Iranian Army

[da12thMonkey 1943]

CSAT = Caliphate of Space-Age Technology :p

[ck-claw 1]

CSAT = Caliphate of Space-Age Technology :p

CSAT = Cider Supping Assault Troops :p

Ahh one can hope lol

[Tyl3r99 41]

CSAT - Can Satellites Attack Tortoises

[HKFlash 9]

On a more serious note...

CSAT = Coalition of Sub Asian Territories

CSAT = Coalition of Sahara Atlantic Territories

Edited July 29, 2013 by HKFlash

[dale0404 5]

CSAT = Combined Sahrani Armed Territories, I like that better!