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Need to see me some Spain!

My view is that Black Sea should get
1 Pro Russian and Ukrainian miiltias
2 Russian Spetznaz
3 Eastern European NATO. Definitely Poland and Baltic States. These are very likely to be dragged into this conflict. Maybe Romania could also be dragged into the war (a Russian escalation into Moldova etc)
4 Western European NATO UK, German and (because we haven't had them elsewhere) France. The LeClerc would be pretty col to play.
5 US Marines, obviously. Semper Fi 

I just bought Shock Force due the price and to my knowledge that's the only Combat Mission that offers some unconventional warfare (IED's & Spies) which is really hard to achieve in other Combat Mission Games (Normandy, Red Thunder) but in a game with a fictitious battle with NATO & Ukraine vs RU; I think unconventional warfare would be beneficial. I would hope to see a expansion for militia as the troops currently fighting in Ukraine are either rushed musters or civilians. Ukraine's not winning a head on fight against Russia. Realistically they would adapt to guerrilla tactics such as ambushes. Militia can also be offered for both sides of the fight which in my opinion makes a decent expansion for Black Sea.

I'd like to see some Leo's!
Maybe there is some chance left for the Dutch to venture into CMBS, as our government has decided to keep some Leo2a6 in the light of recent events. What a surprise

Love to see USMC and VDV too, although seperatists and Poland are high on my list as well. Like Germany, UK and France. Then Canada, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Australia, Norway, perhaps the Swedes? and who knows the Armata/Kurganets/Bumerang family.
 
I guess the backstory would need some spiffin up in the case that NATO builds up a coalition that large, but it's a game right

Or more accurately NATO members send forces to support the mission in Ukraine.

Would love to see the polish =D

thryckz,
 
Welcome aboard!
 
Am expecting NATO member Poland at a minimum, given a diverse set of infantry weapons (including US), ex-Bundeswehr Leopards, distinctive indigenous AFVs and a bunch of ex-Russian and licensed Russian AFVs, complete with the Poles' own upgrades. They also have lots of Hummers. Thus, the Polish Army would be a good transition point for BFC into NATO, since a great deal of work on the gear has already been done, The Poles are very well trained and highly motivated not to be again devoured by the Bear. I'm pretty sure Steve has said there are plans in hand to depict the so-called pro-Russian separatists, and there have been cries for civilians and civilian vehicles, too. If the separatists are in, then I'd consider it likely the Ukrainian volunteer battalions would also be modeled. Quite a few of us want Spec Ops troops, with considerable numbers, including me, wanting Spetsnaz and SEALs. Poland has its own very capable Spec Ops unit called GROM. It has worked with the SEALS both in training and operationally. GROM is ranked in the top ten Spec Ops units on the planet. It also shares a lot of kit in common: helmets, body armor, transceivers, HK 416s with all the bells and whistles, LMGs (some of the Russian persuasion) and such. Drool. Steve has said CMBS isn't suited to Spec Ops, but already people have begun figuring out how to get at least a reasonable approximation of SEALs by using Elite troops, NVGs, top Fitness ratings and other game chrome. I guarantee you there are scenarios being crafted which reflect the kinds of missions the SEALs would conduct, too. One thing is sure. Whatever the Module is, it won't be boring!
 
Regards,
 
John Kettler