Rise of the Reds Update: High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle |
Rise of the Reds Update: High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle |
24 Jul 2012, 8:17
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Group: Project Leader Posts: 5870 Joined: 2 June 2009 Member No.: 10 |
First fielded in the early 1990s, the M1097 Avenger was conceived as a light-weight, short-range anti-air system based on a modified Humvee. However, the missiles that acted as the vehicle's primary armament for almost three decades started to show their age in the later stages of the Global War on Terror, often proving wholly inadequate when it came to defeating the infamous Scud missiles launched by the GLA. It was at this time when General Gregory 'Pinpoint' Townes, the head of the Army's R&D branch for laser technologies, came up with a quick and efficient solution in the form of the 'Avenger-L', which replaced the aging missile system with a powerful high-energy laser, supported by a rangefinder and protected by a miniature version of the same point-defence lasers that were successfully introduced by the M1A4 Paladin tank. The new platform proved to be effective in combat and what was initially meant to be an interim solution until the full-scale deployment of dedicated tactical lasers quickly became a mainstay weapon system of the US military which received further performance upgrades as the years went by. In 1945, the US military manufactured nearly 500.000 Purple Heart medals in anticipation of the casualties that were projected to occur during Operation Downfall, the planned invasion of the Japanese home islands. Thankfully, the war ended before the plan would have been put into action. Throughout the following decades, every major conflict that saw the involvement of American troops slowly chipped away at this enormous stockpile, which was eventually reduced to a few thousands by the time the GLA unleashed its most despicable attacks during the Global War on Terror. As a result, the United States found themselves faced with the challenge of re-integrating thousands of wounded veterans who had sustained permanent, life-changing injuries from chemical agents and IEDs into civilian life after the conflict ended in 2028. In order to ensure a greater level of survivability for American troops in any future engagement, the common field Ambulance was provided with advanced technical equipment and additional personnel, allowing the vehicles to deploy and provide immediate medical care to all surrounding soldiers. Rather than healing infantry units 'on the go' as the original version, the new Ambulance first has to deploy in order to become operational. Once deployed, the stationary first-aid tent provides a large, visible healing radius around itself. The healing effect is very powerful, greatly increasing the survivability of surrounding infantry units and thus allowing them to continue fighting against otherwise desperate odds. In addition, infantry units can be sent directly into the deployed Ambulance in order to receive immediate care that fully restores their health, just like a Barracks. Beyond that, the Ambulance retains its anti-toxin ability and drone upgrades but is no longer able to transport any infantry units by itself. As usual, we'd also like to present you some more screenshots of the new 1.72 content. Finally, allow us to conclude this Humvee-themed update with an exclusive glimpse at another amazing, tacticool vehicle. |
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24 Jul 2012, 8:57
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Group: Banned Posts: 349 Joined: 17 May 2012 Member No.: 9121 |
that ambulance looks like a russian jeep and an english dublebuss had a kid
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24 Jul 2012, 9:01
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Group: Project Leader Posts: 5870 Joined: 2 June 2009 Member No.: 10 |
The new design is partly inspired by this, except with a 'tent cover' as seen on the original in-game Ambulance.
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24 Jul 2012, 9:18
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Group: Banned Posts: 349 Joined: 17 May 2012 Member No.: 9121 |
it would have looked much better if that was a part of the car and not a tent cover
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24 Jul 2012, 9:22
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Group: Members Posts: 614 Joined: 11 June 2009 From: On the Russian front lines Member No.: 127 |
"First fielded in the early 1990s, the M1097 Avenger was conceived as a light-weight, short-range anti-air system based on a modified Humvee. However, the missiles that acted as the vehicle's primary armament for almost three decades started to show their age in the later stages of the Global War on Terror, often proving wholly inadequate when it came to defeating the infamous Scud missiles launched by the GLA. It was at this time when General Gregory 'Pinpoint' Townes, the head of the Army's R&D branch for laser technologies, came up with a quick and efficient solution in the form of the 'Avenger-L', which replaced the aging missile system with a powerful high-energy laser"
I LOVED that bit of text. you tied in RL with GenU and then RotRU. Keep it up! -------------------- This is so on the ball----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m4SCUaBHS8
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24 Jul 2012, 9:30
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Group: Project Leader Posts: 5870 Joined: 2 June 2009 Member No.: 10 |
it would have looked much better if that was a part of the car and not a tent cover Yeah, but the tent cover made the old Ambulance recognisable, hence why we kept it here as well. If we use vehicles that are based on the Humvee, we might as well try to add some additional detail to make them still look unique. |
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24 Jul 2012, 9:33
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Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 23 July 2012 From: China Member No.: 9241 |
Does the avenger only change a model?
The new ambulance looks very nice! |
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24 Jul 2012, 9:52
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Товарищ Group: Members Posts: 650 Joined: 17 June 2009 From: Philippines Member No.: 175 ex-D' WRTHBRNGR |
QUOTE Finally, allow us to conclude this Humvee-themed update with an exclusive glimpse at another amazing, tacticool vehicle. I bet it's gonna deliver some ice cream to nearby troops, increasing their morale, rate of fire, and regeneration! (just kidding) On a more serious note though, the new ambulance concept sounds interesting. -------------------- "Not in mood...go away..." "We are going to have to act, if we want to live in a different world." Bringing wrath to a forum near you since 2009! |
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24 Jul 2012, 10:17
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Level 17.4 Group: Members Posts: 763 Joined: 12 June 2009 Member No.: 131 Immaturity Incarnate |
Will the Ice Cream vee make an appearance as an easter egg? Nice update
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24 Jul 2012, 12:05
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Mad General... MUAHAHAHAHA!!! Group: Members Posts: 309 Joined: 22 February 2012 From: Philippines Member No.: 9008 Follower of the Grimdark. |
Very nice, I like the new Ambulance model and ability.
The Avenger part made me wonder, What did happen to Townes? Did he get killed during the GLA war of did he just retire. Oh and please make the Ice Cream humvee an easter egg, something that's found in a map. This post has been edited by Warpath: 24 Jul 2012, 12:05 -------------------- QUOTE "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." - George S. Patton QUOTE That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die. - The Neconomicon QUOTE Two things are infinite: the universe and the human stupidity. - Albert Einstein (attributed) |
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24 Jul 2012, 12:08
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BANNED Group: Members Posts: 728 Joined: 7 June 2009 From: Spain Member No.: 48 |
man, the ice cream vee is very cool, the enemies will be freezed in fear, man i got chills by thinking how to use this update vehicles
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24 Jul 2012, 12:13
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The Observer Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 10 August 2009 From: Poland Member No.: 341 Silent, but deadly SWR projects observer |
Is it just me, or did you guys increased the Dragon Tank's firing range?
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24 Jul 2012, 12:24
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The X General Group: Project Leader Posts: 2166 Joined: 7 June 2009 From: Philippines Member No.: 73 Uniqueness is Overrated |
I'm guessing the "tacticool" ambo will either be an easter egg like the troll blimp, or simply a play on the word tacticool
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24 Jul 2012, 12:25
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Group: Administrator Posts: 5732 Joined: 31 May 2009 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 1 Projects: SWR Productions Bitch slapping SAGE since 2003 |
Is it just me, or did you guys increased the Dragon Tank's firing range? Very good sir we did indeed -------------------- |
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24 Jul 2012, 14:43
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Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 7 June 2009 From: England UK Member No.: 80 Forum Mechanic |
Great update! Deployed ambulances look awesome cant wait to play
EDIT: If you actually choose to put the ice creamvee in the game you should give it Mr freeze's voice. ''Today i predict a chill!'' This post has been edited by Jester: 24 Jul 2012, 14:45 |
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24 Jul 2012, 15:13
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Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 1 May 2012 Member No.: 9100 |
Can't believe. Just a few updates left.
BTW nice update, units are awesome ! Can't wait to try it ! This post has been edited by General Tatarin: 24 Jul 2012, 15:14 |
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24 Jul 2012, 16:07
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Group: Members Posts: 2642 Joined: 18 April 2012 From: Southern Brazil. Member No.: 9084 "No. Not even in the face of Armageddon. Never compromise." |
Congratulations for this fantastic update! The factions have become really unique, and graphic art became much more than the original game.
I'm really enjoying the new U.S. ... aggressive, based on infantry, and powerful in the air, finally a faction really oldschool ... -------------------- You already imagined how would be SAP in the ROTR's universe? Check out this fan-fiction: South American Pact Introduction |
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24 Jul 2012, 16:21
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Group: Dev. Team Posts: 416 Joined: 7 June 2009 Member No.: 52 |
The ambulance plays very much into Thorn's outpost mentality. Very smart move.
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24 Jul 2012, 16:56
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Group: Members Posts: 2642 Joined: 18 April 2012 From: Southern Brazil. Member No.: 9084 "No. Not even in the face of Armageddon. Never compromise." |
Well, I'm not going to create another topic for the subject ...
It was posted on facebook that the patch is turning into a new release, that will make it take longer for the new release? Still holds the old deadline? -------------------- You already imagined how would be SAP in the ROTR's universe? Check out this fan-fiction: South American Pact Introduction |
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24 Jul 2012, 17:45
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Group: Administrator Posts: 5732 Joined: 31 May 2009 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 1 Projects: SWR Productions Bitch slapping SAGE since 2003 |
^ not it just meant that the ammount of new stuff is much more than originaly intended.
Alot of them beeing spontanious addtions. -------------------- |
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24 Jul 2012, 17:55
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Group: Members Posts: 2642 Joined: 18 April 2012 From: Southern Brazil. Member No.: 9084 "No. Not even in the face of Armageddon. Never compromise." |
^ not it just meant that the ammount of new stuff is much more than originaly intended. Alot of them beeing spontanious addtions. Thanks for the reply. Cool, I thought initially that maybe could ever take over, I can hardly wait to use all these new things, hehe. -------------------- You already imagined how would be SAP in the ROTR's universe? Check out this fan-fiction: South American Pact Introduction |
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24 Jul 2012, 18:43
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Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 28 May 2012 From: GLA Coconut Base, Sri Lanka Member No.: 9151 |
wow so cool! the update is almost upon us !
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24 Jul 2012, 18:57
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Group: Dev. Team Posts: 838 Joined: 7 June 2009 From: Southeastern USA Member No.: 47 |
Awesome update...the new ambulance sounds perfect for early/mid game map control!
I'm guessing the "tacticool" ambo will either be an easter egg like the troll blimp, or simply a play on the word tacticool Ah, the Propaganda Blimp...they really need to add Zergface on it! -------------------- "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."-- George S. Patton
Resquiescat in pace, CommanderJB 1991-2009 |
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24 Jul 2012, 22:02
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Master of Wreckage Group: Leader Posts: 2673 Joined: 31 May 2009 From: Dallas TX, USA Member No.: 2 Projects: SWR Productions |
Is it just me, or did you guys increased the Dragon Tank's firing range? Few other tweaks as well, we found it to be lacking by the time you unlock it compared to other vehicles (considering we made a tier system for the game kinda messed up a few things) thusly you'll see changes like this and some others as well! -------------------- SWR Co-Lead | Texture Artist | Modeler | Level Designer | Fan of all things Awesome |
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24 Jul 2012, 22:43
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Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 24 November 2011 From: Uruguay, SA Member No.: 8869 Support and logistics player. |
Although moving and healing on the go won't be a tactic anymore, it gives more realism and it's good for temporal "Hold position" times during an attack, my props to all the modding team for this update I have a few questions now: Will the "Repair upgrate" for the ambulance work be availble for this? That would be nice.
-------------------- "Once the first bullet goes past your head... Politics, go right out the window" Black Hawk Down the movie.
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