Red Star is a powerful paramilitary organization based on Mars. Originally established to offer protection and security to the planet’s citizens, they have since become more invested in their own interests. After
centuries of exploitation by
New Terra under the leadership of the
Sol Council, many citizens of Mars joined Red Star and have taken an aggressive stance towards their homeworld in a declaration of war against Earth and Luna. As human soldiers are limited and therefore extremely valuable, Red Star has developed a vast array of automated combat machines and proxy drones to bolster their war efforts. The backbone of their forces are a diverse assortment of cutting-edge robotics designed for interstellar combat.
While not every citizen of Mars supports the conflict, Red Star has provided extensive security and infrastructure for the colonies. However, their attention has since shifted elsewhere and their support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Tyrians has been steadily declining.
Light War Mech
Light War Mechs are bipedal, humanoid robots that serve as the basic foot soldiers of Red Star. Equipped with onboard assault rifles and heavy hitting exoskeletons for melee attacks, they are designed for efficient combat on any battlefield. They walk slowly and deliberately, firing on enemies without desire to take cover. Light Mechs will continue to attack with little pause even after being damaged. Their weak point is the power generators in their chest.
Heavy War Mech
Red Star uses Heavy War Mech units to supplement their infantry in more strategic combat scenarios. They are large, bipedal humanoid war machines like their mechanical brethren, however they are substantially larger and equipped with both heavy armor plating and much more devastating weaponry. Each arm has a built-in rapid fire canon. They do not have a melee ability, but can stomp the ground to deter close range attacks. Additionally, they can launch a volley of concussion grenades. Heavy Mechs are slow and deliberate, focused more on firepower than mobility. Their weak point is a large power generator on their back.
Crawler
Crawlers are quadrupedal machines designed for oppressive firepower. At two meters tall, their four legs support a single large machine gun to mow down infantry. Each leg can be independently damaged which briefly stuns the Crawler.
Buzzer
Sleek and agile, Buzzers use hover technology to remain airborne. They are relatively small hovercraft with four buzzing thrusters to keep them airborne. Buzzers are equipped with long range rifles for sniping which requires a brief charge time. They are focused more on anti-infantry tactics which makes them light and unarmored.
Breaker
Breakers are large, assault tanks. They are five meters tall armored vehicles supported by two massive sets of treads. Atop its upper chassis is a massive plasma cannon and a cluster missile launcher that can seek out enemies. They move slowly but can turn their upper turret to track targets all around them. For close range defenses, they are equipped with a concussive shockwave generator to push enemies back within firing range. They have four large glowing power generators; two on each side of their turret as well as one above each tread. Destroying all four generators will bring down the Breaker.
Commando
While Red Star relies heavily on robotic combatants, they still maintain a core force of highly trained human soldiers who operate alongside their mechanical counterparts. Human Commandos are a select group of elite warriors who have undergone rigorous training and possess exceptional combat skills. They are equipped with heavy assault rifles and are particularly adept at close quarters combat, using a laser-enhanced greatsword. Commandos are outfitted with extremely strong, lightweight armor as well as a field emitter to mitigate ballistic damage. They are also skilled at blocking incoming fire with their combat shield. Additionally, Commandos have thruster packs which allow them to boost and fly around the battlefield, repositioning at a moments notice.
