quarren_ 81 Posted November 23, 2020 Workshop Link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2519262908 Hi guys, this is a thing I've been wanting to do for some time, but making '80s Tanoa' took precedence. 🙂 The basic idea is a (Post-)"Old Man"-Era Horizon Islands Armed Forces faction mainly sponsored by CSAT (either formed shortly before, during, or in the aftermath of the happenings of Old Man). As such, their arsenal is going to be CSAT-influenced with several non-CSAT additions from Tanoa's colorful past. More concept stuff to follow. The mod will be based on vanilla and DLC assets only. First teaser of new infanterists with retextured LDF uniform (lizard pattern by Oxi): Best regards, quarren 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted November 26, 2020 Okay, so I narrowed down the scope a bit: I only want Vanilla Arma3 and Apex as dependencies - as such, infantry will have to do with a retextured AAF officer uniform and Tactical Chest Rigs (no LDF uniforms or kipchak vest): And I started retexturing vehicles. They're gonna be a nice plain green color as a nod to 80s Tanoa's HIA. Thanks to CUP team for providing me with the HIL roundel. 🙂 Qilin and 4WD ATV: In general, these dudes are going to be pretty "low-tech", so no tanks, jets, or gear that feels _too_ specialized. Best regards, quarren 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted November 27, 2020 Texturing went very smoothly - vehicle lineup for a first release is gonna be this: As I stated, this version of Horizon Island's Armed Forces aren't going to be the best equipped, as they have basically just been established with help from CSAT. Bonus screenshot of dirtied-up Marid and Mk18 EBR, which is going to be their DMR (found its way to their arsenal before CSAT "occupation"). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted December 8, 2020 Resuming work after a short break with a retextured Caesar BTT used as a reconnaissance plane: The mod will soon be ready for a first public release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted June 17, 2021 Haven't forgotten about this but just recently got the motivation and time to finish it up for a first release. Workshop Link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2519262908 Quote The basic goal of this mod is to add an "Old Man"-Era Horizon Islands Armed Forces faction mainly sponsored by CSAT (either formed shortly before, during, or in the aftermath of the happenings of Old Man). As such, their arsenal is going to be CSAT-influenced with several non-CSAT additions from Tanoa's colorful past. Due to their very recent establishment, HIAF are pretty "low-tech", so no tanks, jets, or gear that feels _too_ specialized. Their main antagonists are Syndikat/L'Ensemble guerrilas and covertly operating NATO agents. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joostsidy 685 Posted July 26, 2021 Looks great overall. I like the minimalistic approach to this and not strive to make everything slightly different. The faction emblem look just slightly too bright and 'patched on' for me. Perhaps the colors are just a little too bright or the emblem is not 'worn' enough? Or it is just me 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, joostsidy said: Looks great overall. I like the minimalistic approach to this and not strive to make everything slightly different. The faction emblem look just slightly too bright and 'patched on' for me. Perhaps the colors are just a little too bright or the emblem is not 'worn' enough? Or it is just me 🙂 Yeah, I think you're right, it definitely pops too much on some of the vehicles - texture work is somewhat iffy in other areas as well. I will definitely get back to this mod in the future and fix it up some more. 🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 23, 2022 Been wanting to work on this again for some time now... decided to rework most of it. 😄 I think I'll move away from the lizard pattern for something more modern (still fictional)... the basic concept will stay the same though: old man-era CSAT-sponsored Horizon Islands Armed forces and minimal dependencies. 🙂 Edit: Oh yeah, this is WIP obviously. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 24, 2022 Decided to take another route with their camo pattern (courtesy of Threule). Making some progress here I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 27, 2022 WIP: updated vehicle lineup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS30002 28 Posted March 28, 2022 21 hours ago, quarren_ said: WIP: updated vehicle lineup. Heavy IFV's dont really fit the ethos of a small & light island force? 🤔 Maybe the increased defense budget (🤭) can squeeze in some specialized wheeled vehicles like mortar carrier, ATGM variant, wheeled IFV, command vehicle with artillery computer etc etc instead? Camo looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Rok Stuhne said: Heavy IFV's dont really fit the ethos of a small & light island force? 🤔 Maybe the increased defense budget (🤭) can squeeze in some specialized wheeled vehicles like mortar carrier, ATGM variant, wheeled IFV, command vehicle with artillery computer etc etc instead? Camo looks nice. Yeah, I see your point regarding the "BTR-K" type vehicles. I'd say they'd possess them in _very_ limited, single-digit numbers, provided by CSAT as "donations" (in exchange for advantageous trade agreements and access to natural resources, ofc) 😄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 30, 2022 Now fully kitted: They'll also have a specops unit specifically established to deal with Syndikat/L'ensemble insurgents, outfitted with the help of CSAT of course: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted March 31, 2022 WIP: CSAT-backed rearmament of the HIAF continues, presumably in order to put pressure on closeby NATO allies Australia and New Zealand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted April 5, 2022 [WIP] Just weeks after a previously proposed security agreement was signed by Horizon Islands and China, further arms shipments arrive at Blue Pearl Harbor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarren_ 81 Posted April 7, 2022 Update is out on the Workshop. Have fun! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2519262908 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dzemoglowy 0 Posted January 19 Hello Quarren, do you have contact with Oxi, Therule and IndeedPete? I want add to BLUFOR gear and vehicles for myself (I don't want to publish anywhere my changes in your mod) and It could be great if you still have templates and textures (new from Therule and old retextured LDF from Oxi). I don't know that I have to have permission from them (Therule is not active since 2021). Best regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
