Armored Warfare: Storyline Campaign – Decide your Course

• Al-Arish, September 12, 2039

Even with the clear sky, the mountains of steel around them were barely visible in the soft light of a waning moon. When they first came here, every night was illuminated by a myriad of scavenger blowtorch sparks but all they saw now was darkness surrounding them that, somehow, not even the powerful floodlights of the Al-Arish base could dispel.
A testament to human greed, sighed Seagrove to himself. Kathryn, being the daughter of a mechanic, explained this to him a few days back, the whole trick, but even now, more than a month in this cursed desert, the sight never ceased to amaze him. He smiled, remembering that night fondly, the camaraderie and the drinks of which he definitely had had one too many, but the memory of what they had done was always there, gnawing at him like a parasite deep within.
He still felt deeply uncomfortable every time he saw a truck full of supplies enter the base and leave empty, but the sight of the Seahawk men and women with smiles on their faces after finally having a proper meal for once offered some consolation.
Deep in his thoughts, he didn’t hear her approach until she put her hand on his shoulder.
“Josh.”
A greeting and an acknowledgment both. He was slowly getting used to her talking that way.

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Commanders,
Here’s your chance to decide what the Seahawks will do. You have the following options what will the Seahawks spend their remaining time and resources doing:
Static Defense – true to his nature, Joshua Seagrove is proposing to fortify the base against the upcoming attack while selecting a number of positions where the remaining Strykers can be used to snipe at the oncoming enemy. Additional barricades and defensive positions will be erected and the Seahawks will defend the area with their lives. Kathryn Grey strongly objects, but she has already caused the region to become hostile by her approach.
This option will have the following consequences:

• Joshua Seagrove standing increased (currently Unhappy)
• Kathryn Grey standing decreased (currently Happy)
• Episode 3 Bonus Objective will be aimed more towards Tank Destroyers
• Safe defensive positions will decrease any Seahawk losses in Episode 3
• Being dug in will, however, not increase the Seahawk Morale

Active Defense – Kathryn Grey is proposing to catch the enemy in the open and demolish them on an open battlefield. Plans have to be drawn and the area has to be properly mapped by the Seahawk forces, which will prevent them from erecting solid defense. Joshua Seagrove objects, arguing that such a risky approach might turn into a disaster. Plus, Kathryn Grey was, in his eyes, completely wrong, turning the region against her.
This option will have the following consequences:

• Joshua Seagrove standing decreased further (currently Unhappy)
• Kathryn Grey standing increased further (currently Happy)
• Episode 3 Bonus Objective will be aimed more towards Armored Fighting Vehicles
• Such a risky battle will increase Seahawk losses in Episode 3
• A flashy victory will surely improve the Seahawk morale

A Peace Offer – an alternative proposal by Joshua Seagrove. After the Seahawk rampage, the entire region is in turmoil. Joshua Seagrove proposes to give up some of the resources gathered by Kathryn Grey to appease some of the locals and to make amends for some of the things the Seahawks have done. This will, he claims, prevent some of the mercenaries from allying with the enemy, making them effectively neutral.
Kathryn Grey’s Domination result from Episode 2 prevents the mercenaries from joining the forces with the Seahawks.
This option will have the following consequences:

• Joshua Seagrove standing greatly increased (becomes Happy)
• Kathryn Grey’s standing greatly decreased (becomes Unhappy)
• Seahawk morale will greatly increase
• This will, however, make Episode 3 goal requirements somewhat more difficult

Take Hostages – an alternative proposal by Kathryn Grey. Instead of vying for peace, she proposes to scour the desert for the remaining mercenaries, defeat as many of them in battle and prevent the rest from joining the enemy by taking hostages from their camps and settlements. This will prevent the mercenaries from joining the enemy for the fear of their loved ones. Joshua Seagrove is appalled at this prospect and argues that this is highly immoral and it is strictly forbidden by the Bordeaux Treaty.
This option will have the following consequences:

• This will make Episode 3 goal requirements somewhat less difficult
• Joshua Seagrove standing greatly decreased (becomes Vocal, Angry)
• Kathryn Grey’s standing will not change (she is not happy with the prospect but believes she’s doing what needs to be done by any means necessary)
• Seahawk morale will greatly decrease (committing such acts is no joke and the men are aware this might turn them into complete pariahs)
• This option will cause some losses in Episode 3 (some hostages will not go willingly)

Be careful! The hostage option will have far-reaching consequences in other episodes. Word will get around and potential allies will no longer trust the Seahawks.

Please note:

• Seahawk Manpower is a number that will become very important in Episode 5
• Seahawk Morale will become important in Episode 4 and Episode 5
• Joshua Seagrove and Kathryn Grey standing will become important in Episode 4 and Episode 5
• You can vote on our forums (only votes from accounts older than 1 week will count)

Choose wisely, commanders. Episode 3 is about to begin!