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Posted by: Comr4de 2 Jan 2010, 1:50

RISE OF THE REDS UPDATE #40
Long time no see!

Welcome to our first 2010 update, we hope everyone has had a great holiday season and hope you have a great year! Now I know what you must all be thinking because it's common to hear this once you haven't updated in a mere 2 months. "Your dead!" "It's over!" "WEN?" well, I assure you we're out of our comfy little vacation and we're hauling ass like before. To confirm this we're here to show you a big update which contains some new units from the ECA, one of our major goals to finish in the following months. Plus we have a few surprises for you below so let's have a look shall we?

Renders
First up our renders:

ECA A400m Transport
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/A400.jpg

A rare sight in the European War it is unknown how many of these aircraft still remain or where they are deployed from. They are the primary targets of hotshot Russian Berkut aces that hound for these aircraft restlessly hoping to not only score a kill from one of the supposedly few remaining A400ms but also hoping to doing extended damage to European forces by destroying whatever it is transporting along with it.

Lynx Combat Personnel Carrier
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/eulynx.jpg

The European Lynx APC is the workhorse of ECA`s infantry division. Despite its outlandish design, it’s very reliable and offers the best possible protection for the troops inside something essential in Europe`s terrain where ECA supply lines and reinforcements are prone to be ambushed by Russian gunships. The Lynx brigades had suffered heavy losses in the battlefield against the heavy shelling and armour piercing weaponry deployed by the Russian Army. As a cheap modification, armour skirts were installed on the sides to allow for greater protection against incoming projectiles. Although the plating isn't the best the ECA has to offer, it is the cheapest and ensures the Lynx APC can continue to serve as an inexpensive infantry carrier of the ECA.

Vulcan Strategic Long Range Bomber
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/euvulcan.jpg

Following the amalgation of the European Military strike forces within the ECA, endeavours were made to make the army less dependent off the USA in all aspects of modern warfare. Primarily, the lackluster airforce division had some gaping holes within it's tactical and strategic arsenal. The Russian Tupolev and american B2 and B1B strategic bombers were unsurpassed and there was nothing from within the European mainland worth a comparison. Matching these titans proved to be a daunting yet not unrewarding task.
An evolution of an early British Cold War pearl was uncovered and found to be more than suitable. This Delta Wing aircraft was mounted with modern aviation and military technology. The aerodynamic design barely needed any modification to fit the standards of modern precision bombing. The pioneering AVRO Vulcan bomber appeared to be a timeless design suitable for modern tactical and strategic needs, and Russian commanders have felt their grasp on the European skies challenged by the speed, maneuvarebility and tactical success of this new enemy asset. When battling with ECA Generals, the Vulcan bomber will be the harbringer of your destructive General's powers.

T80R Experimental Battle Tank
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/RussianT80R.jpg

The Russian T80R Kodiak carries an experimental rail gun and it is the pride of General Aleksandr because it has made the Russian Federation the first nation to properly field rail guns in large scale warfare. Rail guns use magnetic rails to fire solid chunks of matter at hypersonic speed. Although rail guns are very powerful they have been known for suffering of a sharp loss of accuracy at extreme ranges. Aleksandr is currently experiment with different kinds of ammo but it is currently using an uranium charge that consists of two components: a shell of titanium and a core of uranium atoms suspended in plasma state. The T80R fires this powerful slug rapidly and efficiently being capable of piercing any armor.

Werewolf Assault Helicopter
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/RussianKa50.jpg

The Werewolf lives up to its name. It is a deadly, agile and a savage predator. It fires its missiles at the juiciest prey and then lays down a rain of high caliber lead across the field massacring enemy infantry and just as it gracefully advances, it backs away when satisfied, disappearing into the night.

Blackhawk Transport Helicopter
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/americanblackhawk.jpg

The American Blackhawk has operated in many scenarios all over the globe and has proven time and time again it is an excellent transport helicopter. Not only can it sweep the landing zone clean it can also lay down a barrage of covering fire for its passengers. The Blackhawk tactical transport helicopter is the army's unrequited quintessence of infantry insertion deep into enemy territory. During the war on the GLA, the multifunctional Chinook helicopters had been used to this same end. However this unarmed and expensive helicopter sustained heavy losses to enemy RPGs and Stingers. With the Osprey being impractical due to the fact that it, too, is unarmed, the Blackhawk was uncovered and reassigned to the army of General Thorn to guarantee enemy inquietude. It mounts an anti infantry minigun and arrives with eight rangers ready for aerial insertion.

V-22 Osprey Transport Helicopter
http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/americanosprey.jpg

TThe United States Airforce had long been looking for a replacement for the aged but functional Chinook Helicopters. It's long service record indicates how difficult it had been to find the right helicopter to replace the ninety year old workhorse of the Airforce. The Osprey program had been running for a considerable time now and the fruits it yielded were ready to be harvested. With mobility growing increasingly important in warfare against distanced foes across the globe, the CH-47's limits were becoming apparent. As a hybrid plane combining the virtues of both the C-130 transport aircrafts and VTOL heavy lift helicopters, the V-22 Osprey finally met its true potential and was found ready for widespread active service. It will be replacing the honoured chinook helicopters in supply and troop transport duties.

Posters
Now onto some gift's if you will. Below we have printable 18x24 inch Tech tree posters for the 3 factions in 1.5. If you wish to download them, clink on the link below




Fan Art
Just recently I bumped into a fellow deviant art member and stumbled upon his marvelous work only to be greeted by the following fantastic fan art ImperialGerar.
Check out his fan art of the Russian Shock Trooper below!




ModDB 2009
It's that time of the year again and we'd like your support! Please vote for us for the 2009 Mod of the Year Awards below, best of luck to all participants and remember, it's not just one mod you can vote for so vote for all your favorites!


And thats all we have folks, we hope you have enjoyed this update and we'll see you next time for our upcoming updates concerning the ECA and GLA.

~ Until next time!

Comr4de for
SWR Productions 2010

Posted by: Shock 2 Jan 2010, 1:58

Cool fan art hadn't seen that one before.

Posted by: NaiseFail 2 Jan 2010, 2:16

Love the Vulcan, will it be build-able?

Posted by: Pickysaurus 2 Jan 2010, 2:18

*jaw drops*
My prayers have been answered

Fab update!

Posted by: Destiny 2 Jan 2010, 2:46

Work of epic proportions. I can see the updated models as well. I'll be looking forward to seeing Vulcans flying behind my American defense lines to the enemy and not enemy Vulcans falling down onto me instead

Posted by: Pickysaurus 2 Jan 2010, 2:54

Quite interestingly, I own a part of the last remaining Vulcan bomber

It says in the post that it delivers destructive General's Powers

Posted by: Destiny 2 Jan 2010, 2:56

It's cockpit?

Posted by: Edsato82 2 Jan 2010, 3:12

WOW WOW, This is beautiful

Posted by: Серг 2 Jan 2010, 3:35

Render of Vulcan bomber looks great and 'Shock trooper Concept' Fan Art is absolutely astonishing...
Overall another great update mates.... d=()=b thumbs up for vote.....

Edit:
But shouldn't those tech cards be downloadable?

Posted by: Comr4de 2 Jan 2010, 3:45

They are, check the download link below them =o

Posted by: Серг 2 Jan 2010, 3:51

oh sorry,i thought it was linked to photobucket or imageshack... that's how i download pics XDDDD

Posted by: Pal 2 Jan 2010, 4:07

Nice update.I like Russia's railgun tank.

Can't wait for the GLA update!

Posted by: BlitzGeneral 2 Jan 2010, 4:19

I just KNEW the Vulcan would be added one day.

EPIC UPDATE GUYS!

EDIT: If possible, can I ask what sets the Vulcan apart from the other bombers we've seen in action?

Posted by: Balizk 2 Jan 2010, 4:28

I was expectating this update

Posted by: NaiseFail 2 Jan 2010, 5:03

I could swear it didn't say that before? Oh well, I suppose it's to big to be build-able anyways. =/

Posted by: mbob61 2 Jan 2010, 6:12

Vulcan looks very nice indeed.
However, unless you have the trailer working on the Lynx, i suspect it will look strange in game.

Mike

Posted by: Papaya Master Rai 2 Jan 2010, 6:21

Finally after weeks and weeks of waiting for this update my questions have been finally answered. And as always your updates are just priceless. Thank you for the update and keep up the good work SWR team.

Posted by: Zeke 2 Jan 2010, 6:47

Do you know who you are talking to? THIS IS THE SWR /Fanboy

having said that, tis update is very well done, and as most people have said already, I can't wait for what your gonna do to the GLA.

Posted by: D' WRTHBRNGR 2 Jan 2010, 6:54

FINALLY!

Like a besieged army finally relieved by reinforcements, the updates have ultimately arrived...

*out of words *

Can't wait for the GLA update though, it's nearly two years since the last one...

Posted by: Raven 2 Jan 2010, 7:21

Finally!!! And you guys does not dissapoint!!! Awesome fellas. The vulcan is a good addition i guess although im not a fan of the real life Vulcan's looks. Still its nice to have it in-game.

Posted by: ultimentra 2 Jan 2010, 8:06

Very nice stuff, really liking the rail gun tank and the new ECA stuff. I can't wait to play this mod at its fullest potential!

Posted by: NergiZed 2 Jan 2010, 9:29

Is the APC just the plain-old Lynx receiving a visual upgrade? or is this the one that is exclusive to General Wolfgang?

Posted by: Comr4de 2 Jan 2010, 10:25

Yup Wolfgang exclusive, whether or not we make it an upgrade or a new unit depends on the execution, seeing as its more or less the same to do it either way.

Posted by: Dutchygamer 2 Jan 2010, 13:26

Great update guys. It looks really good

Posted by: Jester 2 Jan 2010, 16:16

What an awesome update loving the A400 and the Vulcan

Posted by: mbob61 2 Jan 2010, 18:51

I know very well who im talking to

Having looked at this after a good nights sleep, i can see a few problems.

The first main problem is that the ECA skins look a lot nicer and lot sharper than the russian skins. Overall, the ECA skins seem to look a lot nicer in the renders than the russian units which seem to be much lower quality.

My Second issue is aimed at the new Kodiak skin which I'm afraid is lacking in several places imo.

I can normally let 1-2 problems slide but i'm afraid this doesn't look very nice

There are some problems with the tail of the Werewolf as well. The red triangle look very out of place and the lines look pretty low quality.

Mike

Posted by: NergiZed 2 Jan 2010, 19:15

Waaaaagghhh~! MS Paint!

Anyhow, here's the explanation for that; it's a really old model, in fact, it's one of the oldest models in the entire mod. It's been in the game since, what? 1.0?

Posted by: mbob61 2 Jan 2010, 20:19

MS paint ftw
I was just saying that maybe it needs a bit of a touch up to keep it with the high standards of the rest of your work

Mike

Posted by: MR.Kim 2 Jan 2010, 21:20

It's pretty long time indeed and great update news,too.

I can see much improve between http://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-the-reds/images/eca-lynx#imagebox and http://rotr.swr-productions.com/images/renders/eulynx.jpg

Much better than old one.

Posted by: DerKrieger 2 Jan 2010, 21:21

I KNEW that an update was coming real soon. One of the T-80R's turret textures looks a bit weird but other than that it looks fine.

Posted by: huhnu 2 Jan 2010, 22:49

the lynx camo looks sharper than the original and the model looks wider, and nice idea with the plates on the sides!

Posted by: Pickysaurus 2 Jan 2010, 22:52

Looking at those two renders... I am curious

The new version no longer has the NATO logo. Are you moving away from the NATO theme? Or did you just not like the look of it there?

Posted by: Shock 3 Jan 2010, 0:02

NATO also includes the US, so yeah that's not really relevant. Aside from that, I do not know if that was the reason, it's a minor detail.

Posted by: Jester 3 Jan 2010, 1:09

Question is the Vulcan pretty much the same size as the b1 b2 b52 and Tu160??

Also Much of an improvment from the old A400 in the ROE ( http://www.cnc-inside.de/image,Airbus,163,13859,1.html )

and will it drop shield generators like in ROE ( http://www.cnc-inside.de/image,Bild-3,163,22689,1.html )

Posted by: Shock 3 Jan 2010, 1:58

I think I can safely say it will not drop shield generators

lovely idea from RoE though, didnt know that was in.

Posted by: Pickysaurus 3 Jan 2010, 2:04

This is true, but I think the Claymore or another ECA ground unit that was recently released has the NATO symbol.

Posted by: ΓΛPΤΘΓ 3 Jan 2010, 2:41

Looks rather awesome, waiting for the next release. (Hope its balanced.) xD

Posted by: n5p29 3 Jan 2010, 18:04

finally, an update.

so is this a sign that ECA will be included on the next release?

Posted by: Overdose 3 Jan 2010, 18:34

Maybe

Posted by: KamuiK 3 Jan 2010, 18:39

Thank you, thank you, thank you SWR^^
Nice update as always indeed.

Posted by: Серг 4 Jan 2010, 0:30

Not just Claymore. It's on the Jagd Mammut and Goshawk too.

Posted by: joshh 4 Jan 2010, 4:25

And here I was going for a couple days thinking that the Vulcan was buildable, then I go and read the description. LAME. Ah well, still got mah Goshawk.

Posted by: NergiZed 5 Jan 2010, 17:15

Well, I just got the permission to post the other renders of the other skins of the Osprey, so here they are:


Dark grey, based on the Ospreys used by airforce (the one selected)


Light grey, based on the Ospreys used by the marines


Blue-grey camo, based on the camo that was used on one of the Osprey prototypes


and few more renders from the other angles






Note that these were skins made during the development of the Osprey, the one that you'll see in the version after 1.5 is the Dark Grey one. Whether or not we will actually use the other variants for each of the different generals for version is still uncertain (and probably won't be decided for a while).

So there you go, some extra eye-candy for you all.

Posted by: Pickysaurus 5 Jan 2010, 17:37

Those look pretty cool
Especially like the camo one.

Posted by: Wi-Ta 5 Jan 2010, 17:40

Yes i like this one also a lot.
But i think it will conflict wit the ECA.

Posted by: Pickysaurus 5 Jan 2010, 17:42

Yes, I see that too. It is a little too similar. Maybe you should put it next to the Goshawk or something just to see how similar it looks.

Probably best idea to use the dark coloured one then

Posted by: Raven 5 Jan 2010, 17:51

Damn cool indeed. Are you guys planning to have any unit have digital camo pattern?

Posted by: Jester 5 Jan 2010, 19:54

Camo osprey looks kickass you guys should have used that one

Posted by: Pickysaurus 5 Jan 2010, 20:08

Doesn't look that bad next to an ECA aircraft, can easily tell them apart...

Posted by: KamuiK 5 Jan 2010, 21:39

Maybe someone could give us the skins? ^^
They really look nice, but somewhere I saw them already...

Posted by: Jester 5 Jan 2010, 21:49

maybe they could be released to fans and the fans could choose what colour they would like there ospreys??

Posted by: KamuiK 5 Jan 2010, 23:14

That is what I meant, believing all skins are variations of each other but being the same coordinates. Though I do not think Hunter wil give them out :/

Posted by: Shock 6 Jan 2010, 16:34

As said, there is an idea to give each general a different Osprey, but that has not been decided yet.

Posted by: KamuiK 7 Jan 2010, 12:28

Maybe with the Technical logic? Or should the Ospreys rather have different attributes?