quarren_

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

GM Version: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2225145483 CUP Version: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2266525478 -- Hi guys, inspired by the awesome 'Altis 90s' mod, I have started thinking about doing something similar for Tanoa (and its factions). The general idea: addon will be based on Global Mobilization assets (80s), so some liberties will have to be taken in respect to "lore/worldbuilding" or what makes sense in terms of weapon usage for a nation in the south pacific will implement new factions and units (limited for now): Horizon Islands Army (80s) [name subject to change] side: Independent _very_ roughly inspired by military forces of Fiji and Indonesia not really your "goodie-two-shoes" guys, might have been involved in coup-attempts in the aftermath of independence from french rule opportunists: (increasingly weak) ties to NATO due to former french rule, albeit in contact with Soviet union for weapon/equipment deals uniform will probably be some sort of reskinned GM BDU (plain green for now, vanilla woodland also works surprisingly well), M63 helmet/beret/boonie hat/military cap uses existing western gear (M16A1, G3, MG3, MP5/Uzi for crew), with some recent eastern additions (i.e. RPG-7) limited use of vehicles of Soviet origin: BTR-60, Ural. Western: M113, Unimog - plain green colorsscheme Iltis as a light vehicle air vehicles: limited use of Bo-105 and Mi-2, Do-28 as reconnaisance plane Revolutionary Forces of the Horizon Islands (80s) side: OPFOR basically 2030s Syndikat/L'Ensemble with older equipment I am imagining something similar to FARC - an insurgent "communist" faction that secures financing by dabbling in organized crime (kidnapping, trafficking) weapons: AKM, Uzi, Handguns, stolen G3s, PKM vanilla bandit/paramilitary clothing, GM vests, M56 helmet or bandanas/hats cars: Ural, UAZ, Motorbike L-410T as illicit trafficking plane I'm very much looking for input on this and am hoping to gauge interest in something like this. 😉 Some Screenshots to set the mood:

Released the first part of the civilian-focused update (and fixed a mean bug), some impressions: Changelog:

Forgot to update this thread. 🙂 Another update is out fixing some errors and adding some stuff from the "new" GM update.

Update is out on the Workshop. Have fun! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2519262908

[WIP] Just weeks after a previously proposed security agreement was signed by Horizon Islands and China, further arms shipments arrive at Blue Pearl Harbor.

WIP: CSAT-backed rearmament of the HIAF continues, presumably in order to put pressure on closeby NATO allies Australia and New Zealand.

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:

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) 😄

WIP: updated vehicle lineup.

Decided to take another route with their camo pattern (courtesy of Threule). Making some progress here I think.

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.

Update 1.4 just released and with it come a quite a few additions and changes. The most important one: '80s HIA now uses the HK33 as their general service rifle. Original HK33 model, textures, and materials by toadie2k and krycek, thanks so much for open-sourcing this! 🙂 Also major kudos to the GM devs for continuing to push out awesome content updates, which are a great platform for mods. Complete changelog: Changelog v1.4 Added: - '80s HIA: M109 self-propelled artillery (modern and '80s versions available) - '80s HIA: introduced GM-ified HK33A2 as new service rifle. Original model, textures and materials by toadie2k and krycek (see "NIArms G3 Rifles": https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=667375637, huge thanks for open-sourcing this!). Minor edits by me. The HK33 uses GM ammunitions and roughly behaves like a GM M16A1. - '80s HIA: new ERDL uniforms for naval infantry - '80s HIA: new retextured webbing (based on the GM 90s Bundeswehr one), intended as an approximation of an ALICE-like kit - '80s HIA: new headgear options - boonies, beret and new retextured danish M52-helmet as a standin for a generic M1-type helmet - '80s HIA: tractor version of the Ural truck for '80s HIA - some additions to editor/zeus groups Changes: - '80s HIA: switched over SpecOps to use fictionalized lizard-pattern uniforms previously used by marines - '80s HIA: vehicle inventories adjusted for use of HK33 service rifle - '80s HIA: in an attempt to move away _slightly_ from eastern equipment, RGD-5 grenaded were switched out for generic vanilla M67-based grenades for now (vehicle inventories adjusted as well) - RFHI: slight alterations on the uniform and webbing textures - '80s HIA: changed most classnames for regular infantry, reflecting service rifle change. legacy classnames are still intact and inherit from the new ones, so existing missions shouldn't throw errors Some impressions:

Another mini-update is out on the workshop, redoing some of the 80s Gendarmerie stuff. Changelog v1.3 Added: - 80s Gendarmerie: reworked vehicle textures - 80s Gendarmerie: K125 Motorcycle and Motorcycle Officer Fixed: - included missing pubkey

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. 🙂

Released another small update which features an updated Tucan Oil Security Services faction that suits a modern/near-future setting. Note that this faction isn't necessarily supposed to be realistic or plausible, it's just a fun addition in parts inspired by Metal Gear Solid. 🙂

Update v1.1 is out:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2225145483 80s Tanoa is evolving... and shall henceforth be known as "Storm On The Horizon - Tanoan Conflicts"! 😅 The new update tries to bring the concept of '80s Tanoa' to a modern/near-future/2010s-2030s setting. Main feature is a completely new Horizon Islands Armed Forces faction using a mix of assets from GM, vanilla and the APEX expansion.

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

Just released an update which includes some of the new stuff from GM 1.3, changes include but aren't limited to: - reworked RFHI elite/advisor uniforms (now based on PL ones) and loadouts - new insurgent squadleader - new insurgent farmer - new insurgent pilot - new radiomen - adjusted textures for several regular insurgents - adjusted regular insurgents' loadouts - they now use 7.62mm AKMs across the board, simplifying their ammo logistics - added UAZ and Mi-2 variants for RFHI - regular HIA troops now use the G3 across the board (no more M16 and G3 users in a single squad), marines and specops keep their M16s - switched over to gloveless version of the BDU where it makes sense

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.

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").

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

Update for '80s Tanoa' is out on the workshop and with it comes new naval infantry: Also available is an optional addon that gives them the HK33 from NIArms (can be seen above): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2291970688

Revisiting Horizon Islands armed forces with new naval infantry wearing custom uniforms (pattern by Oxi). On guard duty: