Mediterranean Crisis - Operation Aegean Trident

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Mediterranean Crisis - Operation Aegean Trident

Story:

Tensions rise as NATO peacekeeping forces begin to leave The Republic of Altis: a strategic fault-line between crumbling European influence and a powerful, resurgent East. But when a key radar facility drops off the grid, a Mediterranean flashpoint risks escalating into global conflict.

Caught up in a situation beyond their control, a botched withdrawal traps the men of Task Force Aegis 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.

Factions:

British Armed Forces:

Composed of drafts and lend-lease equipment, the BAF is a NATO member fighting alongside their American counterparts throughout Altis.

Altis Locals:

Influenced by CSAT and the AAF, civilians on Altis have taken arms to show their independence against NATO.

Images:

"The Locals"

"Greenbacks"

"Mike-26"

"Morning Patrols"

"Green Zone"

"Blackfoot Down"

Edited March 7, 2014 by Nightmare515

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

SITREP 00001:

1. I'm working on a retexture for the US Counterpart of the NATO Deployment: http://i.imgur.com/vs2k1L3.jpg (226 kB)

This retexture will modify the NATO Platecarriers and Helmets to resemble those done earlier by BIS for Operation Magnitude. This modification will be an optional PBO.

2. I'm also redoing the Warrior's texture and I've changed the British textures greatly.

3. Finally, I've decided to make a campaign similar to Operation Magnitude, featuring Red Pegasus and the Fighters of Limnos.

[antoineflemming 14]

Part of the reason I don't just give you my camo patterns is because of the similarities between your addons and mine. Obviously you're basing your addons off of mine. That said, I'm not sure Red Pegasus is the best choice (of course, it's your decision) unless they've got some advanced weapons stuff. Red Pegasus is the Iranian R&D Division (or something like that) like you said, but they aren't special forces. It's an engineering division of the Iranian Armed Forces led by GEN Ostad Attar (Ostad is like Dr. ). The special forces part of it was something I added, inspired by Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Just keep this in mind.

Also, it doesn't make sense for a bunch of ex-AAF insurgents to call themselves the Fighters of Limnos. It's either that they are ex-HAF fighters of Limnos or they are ex-AAF fighters of Altis. Limnos does not exist in the current A3 storyline. It was never Limnos.

And what do you mean by platecarriers and helmets to resemble those done earlier by BIS for Operation Magnitude? Do you mean like pre-Alpha, 2011-2012? Were they different (IDK, I never noticed)?

Edited February 5, 2014 by antoineflemming

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Part of the reason I don't just give you my camo patterns is because of the similarities between your addons and mine. Obviously you're basing your addons off of mine. That said, I'm not sure Red Pegasus is the best choice (of course, it's your decision) unless they've got some advanced weapons stuff. Red Pegasus is the Iranian R&D Division (or something like that) like you said, but they aren't special forces. It's an engineering division of the Iranian Armed Forces led by GEN Ostad Attar (Ostad is like Dr. ). The special forces part of it was something I added, inspired by Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Just keep this in mind.

Yeah I've been basing my addon off of yours a little. Red Pegasus isn't gonna be a faction, but rather a class like Men (Special Forces) in CSAT.

Also, it doesn't make sense for a bunch of ex-AAF insurgents to call themselves the Fighters of Limnos. It's either that they are ex-HAF fighters of Limnos or they are ex-AAF fighters of Altis. Limnos does not exist in the current A3 storyline. It was never Limnos.

Mostly Civilians and some Ex-HAF/AAF. I'm still working on this (hence it being under Addons & Mods: Discussion) and I haven't decided between Limnos or Altis so I'm really just mixing it atm.

And what do you mean by platecarriers and helmets to resemble those done earlier by BIS for Operation Magnitude? Do you mean like pre-Alpha, 2011-2012? Were they different (IDK, I never noticed)?

Yeah, Pre-Alpha there were screenshots of them with tan helmets and coyote brown vests. They also used Striders and Mk20s which I will not be carrying over.

I'll be updating this later.

http://info.gamenhalen.com/wp-content/gallery/arma-3-object/arma3_nato_soldier_fullgear.jpg (315 kB)

http://gamingbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ARMA-3.jpg (462 kB)

SITREP 00002:

I've nearly finished the NATO enhancement and UK expansion. I'm working on the Characters currently, and if you're wondering, here are the NATO characters that will be throughout the campaign:

- Frost, Grenadier, member of CTRG (Protagonist)

- Miller, Squad/Team Leader, member of CTRG

- Northgate, Grenadier/AT Rifleman, member of CTRG

- Radcliffe, Rifleman, member of CTRG

- McKay, Autorifleman/Ammo Bearer, member of CTRG

- James, Medic/Marksman, member of CTRG

- Hardy, Engineer/Explosives Specialist, member of CTRG

The campaign storyline will follow the CTRG team, along with 2 researchers (Cosmos and Paros).

[antoineflemming 14]

Man, never recognized that. I shoulda changed that for my addon! It's like an olive paint. Also, notice how the units, if I'm correct, were supposed to be Rangers or Special Forces. They've got that map on the arm. Nice. Go back and look at some older pics, and the uniform originally had British MTP I believe, as they got this texture and model from the BAF brits initially. You can still tell by the arms being the exact same. Oh, and the CSAT pants are the BAF brit pants. See? Even the uniforms really aren't original to Arma 3 lol. Borrowed :)

Edited February 5, 2014 by antoineflemming

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Man, never recognized that. I shoulda changed that for my addon! It's like an olive paint. Also, notice how the units, if I'm correct, were supposed to be Rangers or Special Forces. They've got that map on the arm. Nice. Go back and look at some older pics, and the uniform originally had British MTP I believe, as they got this texture and model from the BAF brits initially. You can still tell by the arms being the exact same. Oh, and the CSAT pants are the BAF brit pants. See? Even the uniforms really aren't original to Arma 3 lol. Borrowed :)

I think that NATO were supposed to be a combination of European nations, hence the MTP you say, the Mk20, and the Fennek. :D

Edited February 6, 2014 by Nightmare515

[LykosMactire 298]

I think that NATO were supposed to be a combination of European nations, hence the MTP you say, the Mk20, and the Fennek. :D

NATO is actually more than europe it has america and canada with it, its actually a mix logic BI used for this, but i will say they lean to American gear A LOT

US Jets (supposedly the F-35 will be the Jet)

US VTOL (Osprey)

US Recon Chopper (RAH-66 Commanche)

US uniform (USMC FROG uniform with british MTP)

US helmet (ACH with plastic all over it for rails)

US MRAP (OshKosh M-ATV)

US UGV (Crusher UGV)

The US practically has everything that is in the NATO faction here is what they dont have

Israeli Tank (Merkava Mk4)

Israeli Tracked APC (Namer)

Israeli AA (Namer with AA turret)

Finnish APC (Patria AMV)

So yea if you want this to be more realistic you may need help with custom stuff but reskins are ok too, they drive most mods out there.

Edited February 6, 2014 by AngelWingGamingJacob

[Caselius 94]

NATO is actually more than europe it has america and canada with it, its actually a mix logic BI used for this, but i will say they lean to American gear A LOT

US Jets (supposedly the F-35 will be the Jet)

US VTOL (Osprey)

US Recon Chopper (RAH-66 Commanche)

US uniform (USMC FROG uniform with british MTP)

US helmet (ACH with plastic all over it for rails)

US MRAP (OshKosh M-ATV)

US APC (Patria AMV)

US UGV (Crusher UGV)

The US practically has everything that is in the NATO faction here is what they dont have

Israeli Tank (Merkava Mk4)

Israeli Tracked APC (Namer)

Israeli AA (Namer with AA turret)

So yea if you want this to be more realistic you may need help with custom stuff but reskins are ok too, they drive most mods out there.

Patria AMV is Finnish, not American.

[LykosMactire 298]

Patria AMV is Finnish, not American.

i heard it was a joint, ill fix my post

[antoineflemming 14]

NATO is actually more than europe it has america and canada with it, its actually a mix logic BI used for this, but i will say they lean to American gear A LOT

US Jets (supposedly the F-35 will be the Jet)

US VTOL (Osprey)

US Recon Chopper (RAH-66 Commanche)

US uniform (USMC FROG uniform with british MTP)

US helmet (ACH with plastic all over it for rails)

US MRAP (OshKosh M-ATV)

US UGV (Crusher UGV)

The US practically has everything that is in the NATO faction here is what they dont have

Israeli Tank (Merkava Mk4)

Israeli Tracked APC (Namer)

Israeli AA (Namer with AA turret)

Finnish APC (Patria AMV)

So yea if you want this to be more realistic you may need help with custom stuff but reskins are ok too, they drive most mods out there.

You need to do your research. The US uniform is a Crye Precision Combat Uniform, not a FROG uniform.

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I think that NATO were supposed to be a combination of European nations, hence the MTP you say, the Mk20, and the Fennek. :D

Well, I looked at it again, and it was the same MTP pattern that's currently in the game. They also always were supposed to be the US, as they were sporting a US flag. Unless it was just that CTRG was supposed to be wearing Multicam, and the US flag was a placeholder.

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

NATO is actually more than europe it has america and canada with it, its actually a mix logic BI used for this, but i will say they lean to American gear A LOT

US Jets (supposedly the F-35 will be the Jet)

US VTOL (Osprey)

US Recon Chopper (RAH-66 Commanche)

US uniform (USMC FROG uniform with british MTP)

US helmet (ACH with plastic all over it for rails)

US MRAP (OshKosh M-ATV)

US UGV (Crusher UGV)

The US practically has everything that is in the NATO faction here is what they dont have

Israeli Tank (Merkava Mk4)

Israeli Tracked APC (Namer)

Israeli AA (Namer with AA turret)

Finnish APC (Patria AMV)

So yea if you want this to be more realistic you may need help with custom stuff but reskins are ok too, they drive most mods out there.

Patria AMV is being tested by the USMC designated Havoc. The Namer was also tested by the US at some point.

[LykosMactire 298]

You need to do your research. The US uniform is a Crye Precision Combat Uniform, not a FROG uniform.

yea sorry my bad on my part its just the looks are similar other than the pads

[disco.modder 116]

Patria AMV is being tested by the USMC designated Havoc. The Namer was also tested by the US at some point.

Patria is indeed in the competition for USMC's MPC project. http://www.armyrecognition.com/us_army_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/havoc_apc_8x8_modular_armoured_personnel_carrier_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_picture.html

The Namer was also tested by the US Army sometime in 2012 however it was said that it will need to undergo significant redesign to meet requirements. http://www.dodbuzz.com/2013/04/04/army-industry-slam-cbos-scathing-gcv-report/

And the Merkava tank, there is just no way the US Army will be looking at anything else for the moment other than the Abrams as its still a very solid piece of machinery and will be for quite sometime, with upgrades and added kits.

As for Anti-Air, I believe the US Army are more than happy to keep the Avengers and Linebackers working as a forward mobile AA unit for quite sometime too until the need for a new one arises.

Edited February 8, 2014 by Modder

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Patria is indeed in the competition for USMC's MPC project. http://www.armyrecognition.com/us_army_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/havoc_apc_8x8_modular_armoured_personnel_carrier_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_picture.html

The Namer was also tested by the US Army sometime in 2012 however it was said that it will need to undergo significant redesign to meet requirements. http://www.dodbuzz.com/2013/04/04/army-industry-slam-cbos-scathing-gcv-report/

And the Merkava tank, there is just no way the US Army will be looking at anything else for the moment other than the Abrams as its still a very solid piece of machinery and will be for quite sometime, with upgrades and added kits.

As for Anti-Air, I believe the US Army are more than happy to keep the Avengers and Linebackers working as a forward mobile AA unit for quite sometime too until the need for a new one arises.

Well do remember that NATO forces are mostly composed of Drafts and are accompanied with Lend-Lease equipment.

SITREP 00003:

Currently I am taking a break from working on the mod but I will discuss what I plan to do:

I'm going to focus on the infantry first, working on the British and the regular NATO forces. I will also include a helmet pack including multiple custom helmet paintings. After doing a rough version of the infantry, I will focus on the vehicles and such. Once I think it's ready, I will polish it and release. I'm considering launching a Beta for anyone who wants to test. After the polishing phase, the work on the campaign will begin.

Edited February 8, 2014 by Nightmare515

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

I've been inactive, here's some progress before I'm off to get some rest:

http://i.imgur.com/cvNDolu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uXvHtqB.jpg

Courtesy of Antoineflemming for lending me a template for his Tactical Vests.

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Heli pilot coveralls have been finished: http://i.imgur.com/E15ZpDP.jpg (376 kB) :D

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

More awesomeness, the FV510 Warrior is nearly complete: http://i.imgur.com/c5Bjj5z.jpg (236 kB)

Now I just have to do the turret and you guys will have your Warrior. :D

EDIT:

Warrior completed: http://i.imgur.com/jpBtOAf.jpg (354 kB)

Edited February 17, 2014 by Nightmare515

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

SITREP 00004:

With a lot of stuff done with the BAF, and only a Merlin to go, I am happy to announce that the BAF along with NATO will be out soon. Anyways, to the point of this SITREP, I've been working on a new backstory including China and what not. China will be present in the mod as the CSAT Special forces.

I plan for the Chinese SF to use a brand new camouflage pattern, either a digital camo, or CSAT camo in the color palatte of the digital camo (Grey, Black, Brown, Green).

And finally, I'm going to start the Fighters of Altis soon, just be patient. Please check the first post often as I will be modifying it often.

EDIT:

http://i.imgur.com/7WvrU7s.jpg (197 kB)

http://i.imgur.com/worDTwC.jpg (216 kB)

CSAT Chengdu SF are mostly finished, using the Chinese Type 04 digital camouflage and CSAT Hex.

Edited February 18, 2014 by Nightmare515

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Guys, just a heads up on what's going on,

I'm still working on this, and I want to finish it, and I just want to tell you there won't be a campaign. This will be an expansion for the regular game, adding BAF, modifying the regular NATO, and adding CSAT SF. That's it. Now before you start freaking out, please read below:

I want to start a new project, one similar to C&C Generals in some ways but still mixed with ArmA.

That's something that might happen. That or I take a U-Turn and start working back to the basics. You guys will see what I'll do. I don't want to do the first thing very much. For this option, I'll release the BAF as a standalone pack, and then have them in my complete mod. You guys will see, trust me. I still don't know what to do.

[disco.modder 116]

Guys, just a heads up on what's going on,

I'm still working on this, and I want to finish it, and I just want to tell you there won't be a campaign. This will be an expansion for the regular game, adding BAF, modifying the regular NATO, and adding CSAT SF. That's it. Now before you start freaking out, please read below:

I want to start a new project, one similar to C&C Generals in some ways but still mixed with ArmA.

That's something that might happen. That or I take a U-Turn and start working back to the basics. You guys will see what I'll do. I don't want to do the first thing very much. For this option, I'll release the BAF as a standalone pack, and then have them in my complete mod. You guys will see, trust me. I still don't know what to do.

If you have made your mind up on what you'd like to do, stick with it. The way I see it is that you're changing every now and then that its isn't really clear what you're trying to add/bring into the game, thus people start to lose interest in what you're doing.

Think about the objective/s you'd like to achieve, give some thought into how feasible and attainable it is then plan out what you'd like to release first and in the future.

[antoineflemming 14]

I have to second this. Don't start planning a new project. Just work on the units. Focus on BAF first. Get them done, then move on to CSAT SF (the new stuff). Get that finished, move on to "modifying the regular NATO". Focus on this project before moving on to another one. It's the best way to ensure that you get things done. Another thing. There will be much more interest in your mod as well if you're not just ripping off of names and units already used in my mod. Do some research into Chinese SF units, then come up with the best one for your mod, instead of just doing Chengdu because I did Chengdu. I'm flattered that you're inspired by my mod, but please, you'll have more interest in your mod, and other people will have more interest in your mod, if you're bringing something new to the table.

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

I'm continuing my work on this project and right now I'm in the process of reworking the BAF textures. I have removed Ambient Occulation and disabled the Normal maps, so now there is only Height Maps. I've also thrown together Multicam... So look forward to that. ;)

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

Here's some images on my progress:

http://i.imgur.com/weFQ8As.jpg (179 kB) New DDPM tactical vest.

http://i.imgur.com/YLq0gOy.jpg (207 kB) The infantry men.

http://i.imgur.com/0tkjvow.jpg (239 kB) Another look at the uniform.

http://i.imgur.com/24H4osd.jpg (260 kB) A pathfinder.

EDIT:

http://i.imgur.com/yZwn56n.jpg (228 kB) British Blackfoot.

http://i.imgur.com/oyVCxRQ.jpg (196 kB) Wildcats.

http://i.imgur.com/rnVbaQb.jpg (198 kB) Comparison between the 2 Blackfoots, left: NATO, Right: BAF.

Edited March 1, 2014 by Nightmare515

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

I've been working a bunch on the vehicles, and I managed to create a Merlin! :D

http://i.imgur.com/FvoGbsp.jpg (190 kB)

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

http://i.imgur.com/0Ddn94c.jpg (208 kB)

The warrior is looking sexy now. I placed in a cavity map (courtesy of Meatshield) and threw dirt all over the original texture.