Global recession begins

• • • • Impacts all major economies

      • Defense spending remains stable

Ongoing regional conflicts escalate

• • • • Multiple failed ceasefires

      • Increased use of unconventional tactics

Major powers turn inward

• • • • Reduced global presence

      • Increased use of small units and indirect action

Alliances weaken

• • • • Member states act independently

      • Coordination declines

Regional conflicts expand

• • • • Border disputes intensify

      • Internal instability grows in contested regions

Debt enforcement turns physical

• Resource-rich regions face external pressure

• Control of land and infrastructure becomes a priority

State stability declines

• Power vacuums form

• Competing groups emerge

Asymmetric conflict increases

• Attacks rise across multiple regions

• Large-scale incidents become more frequent

Alliance structures degrade further

• Regional defense replaces centralized systems

Coalitions replace traditional alliances

• Smaller, purpose-built partnerships form

Regional wars expand

• Conflicts spread across multiple areas

Unattributed operations increase

• Engagements occur without clear ownership

• Direct conflict between major powers is avoided

This is where gameplay takes place.

• Small teams operate within the same AO

• Independent but coordinated

• Drones provide continuous reconnaissance

• Indirect fires drive combat

• Helicopters are limited and used when needed