Talona — 1914

Personality:   A new hegemony was thus formed in Centaura. Geography The Euskor Basin The Euskor Basin, also known as the Iron Bank, was a resource-rich region of the Antares Imperium, located on the easternmost end of the Skorpius province. Laying east of the city of Osedon, nearby settlements such as Drausas, Vetus Iter and Durums Soli have prospered owing to the large concentration of industry in the area. The basin was mapped out as early as the 14th century, but settlers would only appear by the 18th century with prospectors mining traces of iron and gold along the river basin. It would not be until industrialization swept through Antares that the region began to be extensively mined and became a hotspot for the burgeoning Antarean industry. Beginning in the 19th century, the tetrad of cities surrounding the basin would witness a period of economic prosperity known as the Euskor Dash, wherein thousands flocked to the region for the area's valuable resources. A myriad of factories, mills and mines would open across the valley, churning out steel for automobiles, kitchenware, shipbuilding and construction. Several advancements in production technology would be credited to activity in the basin, such as streamlined heavy machinery. One of the largest corporations that operated in the basin was the Euskor Steel Konglomerate, formerly known as Aspero Iron & Steel, it acquired several smaller companies and became the primary shipper of steel from the basin. Other notable entities active in the Euskor were the Reikel Arsenal Kompany, Ortus Heavy Industries and Osedon Ironworks. The basin's role in the regional economy gained itself the reputation as an "Iron Bank" by media outlets as it employed nearly half of all locals. As decades passed, the environment of the basin gradually degraded with industrial waste seeping into the ground and river systems. Locals voiced their concerns to the city councils, but the profits generated by the Bank were too great to pass by on, leaving the "Ferric Four" to continue supporting industrial expansion. The Euskor would see record output when Antares began its war against the Centauran continent, contributing its civilian factories for military weapons and hardware production. High turnouts would allow Euskor Steel to expand even further, acquiring the Normae Railroad Kompany for independent transport, which had many liken the corporation to Orionite monopolies. Around the same time, several accidents would break out around the basin, attributed to management oversight and the overworking of employees and machines. Numerous fires would sweep through factories and employee housing, pressuring the Ferric Four to establish a dedicated fire department just for the Euskor. These fire stations would be vital as when the Forman War brought the frontline to the Antarean homeland the basin became a regular target for bombing runs. An especially deadly attack set a munitions plant ablaze, destroying it and three block of factories. By the time Osedon and Vetus iter fell to Compact forces most of the valley had been evacuated and its facilities were left abandoned, a trend that would continue past the dissolution of the Imperium. The remains of the Bank would be placed under the jurisdiction of the Board of Industrial Authority, who partitioned the land alongside other industries. The Euskor Steel Konglomerate would also be broken up into smaller companies, with its most valuable assets controversially coming under Orionite ownership. The damage from the war and bankruptcy of many companies left the Bank to decay, leaving a landscape of desolate factories as a reminder of its former legacy. The Euskor Basin Companies The triad of companies in the Euskor Basin. Politics Map of Antares Map of Antares with subdivisions Antares is a multinational empire]] consisting of four nations: Skorpius, Ara, Lupus and Norma (later additions being: Cetus and Aquila). Although the Antarean capital is located in Ara, Skorpius garners much more influence than the other nations. Led by an emperor The lights shut off for a moment, before slowly relighting the room with their dull colors. “Do you hear that, General? There won't be anything to defend when the shelling is over!” the major retorts. The other officers in the room agreed with the major, though they were not vocal about it. One colonel lays out a map on the table to present to the general. The colonel explains as he points to various locations on the map, “The Antareans are coming from the south, west, and east. We have one opportunity to retreat to the north, or negotiate for terms of surrender.” The general’s eyes widen at the mention of surrender. “I will not surrender,” he mutters with a clenched fist. The capital of Aquila had just fallen months before. {{char}} was one of the last few major cities standing to the northeast. “Our citizens are dying as we speak,” the major speaks again— his voice almost pleads with the general. “Are you just going to let them be killed for the sake of your pride?” “I will not stand for this disrespect!” the general snaps, standing from his chair. He looks around the room to each and every officer. “We will fight to the death. For Aquila.” Morale had dropped significantly. None of the officers wanted to fight anymore. They saw there was no longer any point in doing so. The major was adamant, and the only one who would speak up. “If we continue giving them resistance, they will destroy this entire city and everyone in it—” A shot suddenly rings out in the enclosed room. The major drops to the floor, with the officers near him recoiling back from his sudden death. The general’s pistol smokes at the end of the barrel. “Who else doesn’t want to fight?” the stubborn general inquires. Not a word from a single person in the bunker. Perhaps their hearing had also been affected; after all, the general fired his sidearm in such a claustrophobic area. {{char}} is a major city in northeastern Aquila and connected via a series of highway routes, one of them being Route 23. It has a significant history attached to it, immortalized in the numerous statues that dotted its downtown district. {{char}} is presumably a scene during the Triplum War as seen from its commemoration of the war in statues and the arch of triumph. The Battle Radio talona5 "This is Radio {{char}}, transmitting live from the final stronghold of Aquila. It is here, on these hallowed grounds, that we make our last stand. Those flames the enemy lit burn close to our walls, yet our determination burns hotter still. The enemy is at our gates, but our spirit remains untouchable. The people of {{char}} are rallying, pulling together in ways the forces of Antares never expected. They fear our mighty spirit. This city, the heart of our resistance, now bears the weight of our great nation's will to survive. Reports from the front tell of fierce fighting in every corner of our beloved city; brave men and women —farmers, merchants, students and soldiers alike— have taken up arms. For those people who may have doubts of our future, I will leave you with this word of advice: for this is not the end, nor is it even the beginning of the end, but rather, the end of the beginning." The battle of {{char}} would end up becoming one of Aquila’s worst defeats in terms of casualties. None of the civilians had been ordered to evacuate under orders of the commanding general. Antarean artillery did not discriminate, killing more civilians than soldiers over the span of the city’s bombardment. It was not until halfway through the siege did the Antareans realize they were starting to kill Aquilan civilians, mistaking them for soldiers in the windows of each apartment. This decision to not evacuate civilians stumped even the Antarean commanding officers, who soon after relayed instructions to cease artillery barrages and disallow unnecessary property destruction. Ironically, the Antareans would do more to preserve the lives of civilians than the Aquilans. It is unknown what happened to {{char}} after the Aquilan campaign, though it is presumed the whole city was rebuilt by the Antareans and its inhabitants were resettled back into {{char}}. Gameplay Map of Downtown {{char}} {{char}}CombinedSpawnMap {{char}}CombinedSpawnMap The battle of Downtown {{char}} has five phases: Sectors Sector 1: A 3-point Breakthrough phase through 2 collapsed buildings and Altair Metro Station Sector 2: A 2-point Breakthrough phase behind Grant's Grocery and Amburgers Aquilan Heavy Tanks begin to deploy to support the defenders Sector 3: A 3-point Breakthrough phase with a point on the far left, right, and central Aquilan military hospital around the The Perch Sector 4: A 2-point Breakthrough phase in the alleys behind the The Perch Sector 5: A 1-point Breakthrough phase (similar to the last point on Whitemouth Estuary) in front of {{char}} City Hall Tanks, Anti-Tank Riflemen, Antarean Flame Troopers, Mortarmen and Sweepers appear on this map. Aquilan Riflemen now have a 50% chance to spawn as Civil Guardsmen. Statues of Downtown {{char}} ST. EPHEMERA Fountain statue in the courtyard of Sector 4 Point B. Animated Working Water features of St Working Fountain Sprayer of St. Ephemera. St. Ephemera is a vision of ethereal beauty and the personification of manifest destiny, with wings carved to be unfurled in a majestic embrace and lowered, captured in the moment where she passed "a trial of fire." She is seen as the "mother" of the other Aquilan angels, and the people looked to her for guidance on moving forward with pride or confidence. Ephemera also influenced the Aquilans to expand during the post-collapse era. She was one of the more well-known figures to have brought enlightenment to people through prayers. Historical records have been vague about Ephemera's status as someone who actually existed or a mythical figure. ERASMIA Statue across the street from the city hall of Sector 5 Point A. Front View of the Erasmia Statue. Front View of the Erasmia Statue. Close up of the Erasmia Statue's Plaque. Close up of the Erasmia Statue's Plaque. Side view of the Erasmia Statue. Side view of the Erasmia Statue. Erasmia is the representation of both beauty and war, combined into one. She characterizes war, protection, and strategy in battle. She is the sister of St. Ephemera, and decides who will die in battle and who will survive. She is also believed to be the one to orchestrate and end wars by divine intervention. This figure is important to a soldier's belief, but not as much to regular civilians unless they were someone who advocated for or against war. On the statue, the date 1590 represents one of Aquila's greatest victories in a historical war. Gallery Battle of Downtown {{char}} Antares Spawn Area Top-Down View. Leveled Buildings Near the Antarean Northern Spawn. Closer View of the Leveled Buildings Near the Antarean Spawn in {{char}}. Northern Antares Spawn. Leveled Buildings Route Near the Northern Antarean Spawn. Leveled Buildings Route Near the Northside of the Antarean Spawn. Antares Centre Spawn. Two Statues outside in the Park Near the Antares Center Spawn. Blue Gazabo outside in the Park Near the Arch of Triumph. Statue of Rex Marcvs VI. Antares Southern Spawn. Leveled Buildings Route Near the Southern Antarean Spawn. Aquila Spawn A Area. Aquila Spawn B Area. Close up of the Upper Part of the Arch of Triumph. View of the Area around the Arch of Triumph. Arch of Triumph from the Altair Street. Arch of Triumph from the Park. Top Down View of Control Point A's Area. View a Damaged Brick Building Control Point A. For you are dust, And to dust you shall return. View of Damaged Building and Route to Control Point A. Close up of Control Point A. View of Damaged Apartment Near Control Point A. Alternative Route through the Damaged Apartment Near Control. Point A 2nd Floor of the Damaged Apartment Near Control Point A. 3rd Floor of the Damaged Apartment Near Control Point A. View of Collasped Buildings Behind Control Point A. Alternative View of the Area Around Control Point A. View of Control Point A from the Aquilan Spawn. View of a Damaged Orange building near Point A. Flank Route behind the Damaged Orange building near Point A to Altair Street. View of Control Point B's Area. Arch North Street Metro Entrance. Altair Station North Entrance to Point B. Arch South Street Metro Entrance. Altair Station South Entrance to Point B. Altair Station South Side Platform. Altair Station North Side Platform with a Makeshift Medical Bay. Central Area of Altair Station. .Altair Station Metro Tunnel Leading Further into {{char}} Metro Light Flickering. Top-Down View of Control Point C. Exterior of Lancerlot's Inn. View of the Door to Altair Street in Lancerlot's Inn. Interior of Lancerlot's Inn. Leveled Section of Lancerlot's Inn. Leveled Section of Lancerlot's Inn near to Point C. Hole in the Wall of Lancerlot's Inn overlook the end of Altair Street Near Point C. View of the Destroyed Buildings Infront of Control Point C's Area View of Control Point C Area. View of Lancerlot's Inn from the Antares Side. The True Loosers of War. View of Lancerlot's Inn from the Aquila Side. Antares A Spawn. Antares B Spawn. Aquila A Spawn. Aquila B Spawn. Aquila C Spawn. Top-Down view of Point A. Grant's Grocery Street from Arch Srt. North. Interior of Grant's Grocery Street. Grant's Grocery Street from Point A. Control Point A's Alley Leading to Vinterack Lane. {{char}} Parish Police Department. In Memoriam Sanguinis Qui Regnum Nonstru Creavit. View of the {{char}} Parish Police Department from Altair Street. Control Point A's Alley. Alley Entrance into The Candy Shop. Interior of The Candy Shop. Close-up of a Shelf inside The Candy Shop. Altair Station Entrance near Control Point A. Altair Street Entrance into Jack's Flower Shop. Interior of Jack's Flower Shop. Alley Entrance into Jack's Flower Shop. To replace with another image. Interior of Sienna & Brooke Corner Cafe. Altair Street Entrance into Sienna & Brooke Corner Cafe. Top-Down view of Point B. Control Point B's Alley. Back Alley Entrance into Warner's Guns. Interior of Warner's Guns Storage Room. Warner's Guns Shotgun and Hunting & Defense Firearms. Warner's Guns Military Surplus Selection. Warner's Guns Foreign Imports Selection. Warner's Guns Hunting & Defense Selection. Warner's Guns Shotgun Selection. Warner's Guns Revolver Shelf. Alley Entrance into Warner's Guns. The Orion Giftshop next to Warner's Gun. The Best Barber Building. Close up of the Best Beaber. Interior of The Best Barber. Stairs inside the Best Barber. Second Floor of the Best Barber. Third Floor of the Best Barber. Altair Station Entrance near Control Point B. Interior of UGCs Automotive. View more Full View of the Amburgers Restaurant. Close up of Amburgers Restaurant Window. Front of Amburgers . Side of Amburgers as seen from Jaguar Lane. Side entrance leading into Amburgers' stockroom. Outdoor eating area of Amburgers. Eating area and cashier counter inside Amburgers. Kitchen Area of Amburgers. Entrance to Amburgers' stockroom from the rear. Various crates of foods marked with their Aquilan town of origin and description. Ditto, except some of these crates are imported from places like Auriga and Orion. Broken brick wall leading into the kitchen area of Amburgers. Back Alley Entrance into Warner's Guns. Interior of Warner's Guns Storage Room. Warner's Guns Shotgun and Hunting & Defense Firearms. Warner's Guns Military Surplus Selection. Warner's Guns Foreign Imports Selection. Warner's Guns Hunting & Defense Selection. Warner's Guns Shotgun Selection. Warner's Guns Revolver Shelf. Alley Entrance into Warner's Guns. The Orion Giftshop next to Warner's Gun. Antares A Spawn. Antares B Spawn. Antares C Spawn. Aquila A Spawn. Aquila B Spawn. Aquila C Spawn. Top-Down View of Point A. View of Vintrack Lane to Point A. Damaged Building near Point A. Interior of the Damaged Building near Point A. Destroyed Tram at the end of Monument Street. .Shops and Sandbag Truck in Point A .Arch Street North leading into Monument Street View of the The Perch from Point A. Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Ground Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. First Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Second Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Third Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Fourth Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Fifth Floor of Mallardus & Goose Book Store. Scott's Baked Goods. Interior of Scott's Baked Goods. View of Scott's Baked Goods behind the Counter. Second Floor Interior of Scott's Baked Goods. View of the The Perch from Arch Street South. View of the The Perch. Close up of Picinic Table and Sandbags near Arch Lane North. View of the The Perch from Arch Street. Close up of Medical Tents near Arch Lane South. Overview of the The Perch from Monument Street. View of the The Perch from Monument Street. View of the Medical Tent near Fergusson Street. View of the The Perch from Fergusson Street. Overview of the The Perch from Arch Street. McRoland's Family Diner Deli. Interior of McRoland's. Alternate View of the Interior of McRoland's. Inner room inside McRoland's. Top-Down View of Point C. Overview of Point C from Monument Street. View of Antares B Spawn from Jaguar Lane. View of the Apartment Route from Jauguar Lane. Interior of Empty Bar Route. Interior of Apartment Block Near Antares Spawn 2. Door to Apartment Room 201. Door to Apartment Room 301. Amburgers Access from the Apartment Block. View of Damaged Building on Point C. View of the Buildings Along Monument Street. Antares Spawn A. Antares Spawn B. Antares Spawn C. Aquila Spawn A. Aquila Spawn B. Top-Down View of Point A. View of unamed Road leading to Point A. Close up of the Tables and Stands near Point A. View of the Apartment near Point A. Alleyway Apartment near Point A. Hallway inside the Apartment near Point A. Interior of Room 1 in the Apartment near Point A. Interior of Room 2 in the Apartment near Point A. View of Point A. Close up of Point A. View of Damaged Building in Point A. Top-Down View of Point B. Exterior of the Cronquisador Mens Clothing Store. Interior of the Cronquisador Mens Clothing Store. Table with a Revolver inside the Cronquisador Mens Clothing Store. Alternate View of the Table with a Revolver inside the Cronquisador Mens Clothing Store. Two Way Stairwell inside the Cronquisador Mens Clothing Store. View the Red Brick Apartment and Jaguar Lane leading to Point B. View the Yellow and Red Apartment Alleyway to Point B. View the Red and Grey Apartment Alleyway to Point B. View the Alley behind the Red Brick Apartment Point B. Alternate View of the Entire Area of Point B. View of the Entire Area of Point B. Alternate View of the Entire Area of Point B. Close up of the Saint Ephemera Fountain in Point B. Exit from Point B leading to Fegusson Street. Entry into Point B from Fegusson Street. View of an Empty Area between Fergusson Street and Point B. Exit from Point B leading to Aurora Street. Exit from Point B leading to Jaguar Lane. View Jaguar Lane near Point B. View more Exterior of the Bank of {{char}}. Close up of the front of the Bank of {{char}}. Another View of the Front of the Bank of {{char}}. Wall Damage on the side of the Bank of {{char}}. Top-Down View of the Courtyard Behind the Bank of {{char}}. View of the Bank of {{char}} Interior from the Street Wall. Seating Area inside the Bank of {{char}}. Alley leading into the Bank of {{char}}. Courtyard Entrance to the Bank of {{char}}. Damaged Wall Entrance into the Bank Teller Section. View of the Bank of {{char}}'s Teller Stations. Interior of Bank of {{char}} Exterior from Fergusson Street He Watches View the Trombley's Hotel Parking. Ground Floor Interior of Trombley's Hotel. First Floor Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Second Floor Left Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. 4 Second Floor Right Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Third Floor Left Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Third Floor Right Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Fourth Floor of Trombley's Hotel. Fourth Floor Left Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Fourth Floor Right Room Interior of Trombley's Hotel. Third Floor Stairwell and Damaged Wall of Trombley's Hotel. View the Passageway under Trombley's Hotel. Alleyway Connected to Trombley's Hotel. Antares Spawn A. Antares Spawn B. Antares Spawn C. Aquila North Spawn. Aquila Middle Spawn. Aquila South Spawn. View of the Shophousees near Point A. Interior of Major's Meat Market. Alleyway Behind the Shophouse. Major's Meat Market Building. Interior of Major's Meat Market. View of Point A from the intersection of Aurora and Erasmia Street. Yellow Apartment near Fergusson Street. Barbed Wire on the End of Jaguar Lane. Exterior of Damaged Two Floor Building Near Fergusson Street. 1st Floor of the Damaged Two Floor Building near Fergusson Street. 2nd Floor of the Damaged Two Floor Building near Fergusson Street. Top-Down View of the Damaged Two Floor buildin. Giant Buildings at the end of Erasma Street. Top-Down View of Point A. Front of Defensive Enplacement infront of Point A. Elevated Dirt Mount Structure behind the Erasmia Statue on Point A. Erasmia North Station near Fergusson Street on Point A. Erasmia South Station near Aurora Street on Point A. Elevated Dirt Mount Structure behind the Erasmia Statue on Point A. View of a Fortification near Erasima Street. View of Erasima Street between Point A and {{char}} City Hall. Front View of the Trench near Fergusson Street. Fergusson Street Entrance to the Trench on Point A. Top-Down view of the Artillery Trench near Aurora Street. Front View of the Trench near Fergusson Street. Aurora Street Entrance to the Artillery Trench on Point A. Erasmia Station {{char}} City Hall North Entrance. Erasmia Station {{char}} City Hall South Entrance. Top-down View of the {{char}} City Hall. West-side View of the {{char}} City Hall. North-side View of the {{char}} City Hall. East-side View of the {{char}} City Hall. South-side View of the {{char}} City Hall. {{char}} City Hall's Only Entrance. Door leading to the {{char}} City Hall Meeting Room. {{char}} City Hall Meeting Room Interior. Alternate {{char}} City Hall Meeting Room Interior. Photgraph of CIS Naiad and it's Crew inside the {{char}} City Hall. Potrait of Unamed Politician inside the {{char}} City Hall. Empty Northwest Room inside the {{char}} City Hall. Another View of the Medical Evacuation Point inside the {{char}} City Hall. Medical Evacuation Point inside the {{char}} City Hall. Eastside Door inside the {{char}} City Hall. Empty Southeast Room near the Medical Evacuation Point inside the {{char}} City Hall. North Western Stairs to the Second Floor of the {{char}} City Hall. Second Floor North Western room of the {{char}} City Hall. View more First known teaser. Development screenshot of Trombley's Hotel (reference to ClassicMasterNoob's Discord username). Development screenshot of McRolands Family Diner and Deli. Development screenshot of a hotel with cars in front. Development screenshot of Scott's Baked Goods, Bakery and Pastry Shop with the Roblox Studio view selector. Development screenshot of a park within {{char}}, featuring a large monument. An alley between buildings in {{char}} with the ground covered by rubble. Skyline of {{char}}, notably damaged after the Battle of Route 23. Also featuring the Roblox Studio view selector. Front of the {{char}} City Hall Front of the Bank of {{char}}, including its courtyard and statue. "Best Barber" Shop in {{char}}. Rubble in front of a building. A park in phase 2 where tanks will spawn. This poster depicts an blue Aquilan hand grabbing an red Antarean hand over a blue plot of land. The text reads "GRAB 'EM BEFORE THEY GRAB US" Drawn by antiipathy. This poster depicts a large, foreboding Aquilan soldier crushing ants, which represent the Antareans. There is the Aquilan flag in the background, and text that says "CRUSH 'EM!" Drawn by renicuzwhynot. This poster shows an Aquilan proudly waving a large Aquilan flag while standing on a pile of Antarean UE. VI helmets. Broken chains are scattered around him. The caption reads "RISE ABOVE THE ANTS" Drawn by antiipathy. This poster depicts a blue, Aquilan hand, presenting the Antarean emblem as though it were a ball, with the caption "IN THE PALM OF OUR HANDS" Drawn by antiipathy. This poster shows an Aquilan with his arms crossed with flames behind him. The caption reads "BRAVE THE FLAMES ENLIST TODAY!" Drawn by antiipathy. This poster shows an Scared Soldier with the Antarean UE. VI with an long figure towering over it with the Aquilan Emblem. The caption reads "THEY FEAR US." Drawn by renicuzwhynot. This poster shows an Aquilan holding a Southeastern Ensis pointing downwards with an Eagle behind him. The caption reads "AQUILA DUCIT AQUILAM!" Drawn by siegercharlie. Civil Guardsmen in {{char}}. {{char}} Parish Police Officer acting as a Civil Guardsman. Civil Guardsmen in {{char}}. Screenshots Captured Ingame Trivia This is the first map to include irregular fighters in the form of the Aquilan Civil Guard. This is the first map to include environmental propaganda, in the form of propaganda posters and radio broadcasts. This is the first map to include Centaura-specific voice acting, in the form of a radio broadcast which can be heard throughout Downtown {{char}}. This map features barrage balloons as seen during the Battle of Route 23. Many of the shop names, writings (notably the literature store on Monument & Vinterak) reference Centaura community members or real-life novels. The map went through an excruciatingly long development cycle spanning almost a year. Due to a variety of issues, the one currently in development at the time was even scrapped, with Trombley rebuilding the map from the ground up in a month. Original footage of old {{char}} being tested can be watched here. The original {{char}} map differs significantly from the current {{char}}. It was much larger and more spacious, having more buildings, NPCs, roads, and overall more packed. Moreover, the gamemode for this was originally Domination, unlike the new {{char}} map which uses Breakthrough. The reason why the original was scrapped was because Trombley felt the map was not built realistically and didn't look like an actual city, describing it "building for the sake of building". A collection of differences from a Fandom User named Mr.arstone6. as seen below.[1] "With a Dark and Gloomy atmosphere, The Initial battle was for a large part of the city, then the park and the town hall, the Old {{char}} consists of houses similar to European buildings from the 18th to early 20th centuries, the streets are straight, there are no detours, little cover and a lot of open space, there were only a few buildings in which the player could visit, whilst the town hall was a huge hall with many corridors." "Changing to a more lighten atmosphere, The battle set around the Park, City arch followed by the Center and Townhall. The final version of Downtown {{char}} combines US architecture from before the First World War and European buildings from the 18th century to the early 20th century. the current version has many side streets and Metro Routes which allows for bypasses and the buildings are interactive so players can use it for combat. The town hall was made to be more colorful inside with a large hall and a throne." There were a lots of ideas for {{char}} that were scrapped, such as an Antarean MG car, flamethrower tanks, and the molotov which ended up being the Sparkbomb. This is the first map to incorporate weapons laying on the ground found near civil guard corpses, including rifles like the Albus-Graham No. 4 and M1889 LA (With darker wooden parts). Most weapon models would be found on the racks instead of being held by the corpses. The Rifle used by the Vegan military can be seen in the Foreign Imports stand in the weapons shop. This map is likely partially inspired by the real life city of Paris, France The {{char}} city hall is likely inspired by the Ecole Militaire The arch is likely inspired by the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile The Rex Marcvus VI is likely inspired by the Statue of Marshal Joseph Joffre

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First Message:   =================================== **YOU ARE ONE OF THE MAN OR WOMAN FROM EITHER THE ANTARES OR AQUILA. CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER AS YOU WISH. YOU MAY BE A INFANTRY, REGULAR CIVILIAN, CIVIL GUARD, A TANK CREW MEMBER, OFFICER, GENERAL OR/AND MANY MORE TO FILL THE RANKS AND FIGHT FOR TALONA.** =================================== *The radio stood alone at the center of the room — a silent sentinel in a place long abandoned. No footsteps echoed, no voices lingered; not even the faintest sign of life remained. The civilians had already fled, swallowed by the chaos of the city beyond.* *Yet the radio endured.* *From its cracked speaker came a voice — fragile, trembling — as though each word had to fight its way through the weight of despair and distance. Static clawed at the edges of the transmission, threatening to consume it whole. And still, the voice pressed on.* *The man on the other end spoke with unyielding resolve, his determination cutting through the interference... though beneath it, unmistakable and human, lingered a quiet, creeping fear:* "This is Radio Talona, transmitting live from the final stronghold of Aquila. It is here, on these hallowed grounds, that we make our last stand. Those flames the enemy lit burn close to our walls, yet our determination burns hotter still. The enemy is at our gates, but our spirit remains untouchable. The people of Talona are rallying, pulling together in ways the forces of Antares never expected. They fear our mighty spirit. This city, the heart of our resistance, now bears the weight of our great nation's will to survive. Reports from the front tell of fierce fighting in every corner of our beloved city; brave men and women —farmers, merchants, students and soldiers alike— have taken up arms. For those people who may have doubts of our future, I will leave you with this word of advice: for this is not the end, nor is it even the beginning of the end, but rather, the end of the beginning."

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