SFFMW: Faction Dark Legion

Faction: Dark Legion

History: The Dark Legion is a cybernetic group of Echidna people on the floating Angel Island. They are the result of a blood feud by their messiah, Dimitri, and formed by his son Menniker. They spent many years in exile in a dimension called the "Twilight Zone", but only recently have they managed to break free of their imprisonment under Grandmaster Kragok and Kommissar Lien-Da. They seek to regain what they believe is rightfully theirs and establish Echidna supremacy in the world.

Tactics: The Dark Legion, being cybernetic, all use immense amounts of technology and brute force to surprise their enemies. They also have a keen interest in nuclear technology and weapons. Their tanks are built around attack strength and armor, compared to the UEA Tanks. They also have use of napalm and Tesla weapons that were left behind by the humans at abandoned military bases. They prefer to use their sheer numbers and brute strength to overwhelm their enemies, and their large amount of vehicles and weapons give them diverse options.

Main Characters
1. Legion Commander Murdock (Player): A skilled Dark Legion Commander, loyal to Grandmaster Kragok and Kommissar Lien-Da, he never questions the wisdom of them. However, Murdock has personally questioned whether or not this long blood feud with the Echidnas of Angel Island is really worth anything, and deeply cares for the wellbeing of his people. But he willfully obeys Kragok's commands and follows them to the letter.

2. Grandmaster Kragok: A descendant of Dimitri after assuming control of the mantle of Grandmaster from his father Luger, Kragok has vowed to finish what his grandfather Moritori Rex has helped him start. Cold and cunning, Kragok firmly believes in technology and Echidna supremacy, and will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal.

3. Kommissar Lien-Da: The twin sister of Kragok and second-in-command of the Dark Legion, Lien-Da is a femme-fatale leader. Possessing the same personality traits as Kragok, Lien-Da is a ruthless, cold-blooded killer, who firmly believes in Echidna Supremacy. But she will do anything to attain power and position in the Legion, and will be more than willing to kill for it.

4. Master Legionnaire Kina-Li: Murdock's second-in-command, Kina-Li is as cunning as she is resourceful. Always willing to follow her leader wherever he goes, she has become a vital lifeline for his operations, and is willing to die for the cause. She also believes that the war will mean peace for the Echidna people, and those who stand in the way die.

5. Legionnaire Intel Operative Kristatos:  Murdock's intelligence officer, he provides all the latest information regarding battlefield intelligence, and has never failed in providing the best information to the Commander.

Units: Infantry:
1. Dark Legionnaire: The basic infantry for the Dark Legion, these cybernetically enhanced soldiers are willing to fight and die for the Legion and will fight to the last man to enforce the will of Dimitri. They use sheer numbers and their enhancements to overwhelm opponents and further advance the Legion. They can be upgraded with enhanced targeting sensors for improved damage, as well as the Dimitri's Fervor upgrade to enhance the horde bonus they receive when in groups of 5 or more. Requirements: None

2. RPG Legionnaire: Dark Legionnaire infantry armed with RPGs that are effective against enemy armor and aircraft. These rocket soldiers can gain a horde bonus like their comrades when in large groups. They can also be upgraded with targeting sensors and the Dimitri's Fervor. Requirements: None

3. Hacker: The Engineer unit for the Dark Legion, they can capture buildings for the Legion to use as their own. They can also hack enemy vehicles to disable them for a brief period of time. They can be upgraded with the financial hack ability so that they can hack into the monetary system and steal money off the datanet. Requirements: None

4. Tesla Trooper: A Dark Legionnaire in a Tesla Power Suit, the Tesla Trooper uses the power of Tesla to short circuit anyone who dares defy the Dark Legion. They are effective against infantry and vehicles, and they can also power up Tesla Coils with their extra energy. They can be upgraded with targeting sensors, as well as the Improved Tesla Power Pack for more power in their attack strength. Requirements: None.

5. Dark Hand: A Dark Legionnaire Commando/Spy, these infiltrators go deep behind enemy lines to sabotage enemy bases and defenses in the name of the Dark Legion. Equipped with a high-end sniper rifle, demolition charges, and deadly reflexes to match, these commandos can be even deadlier than the average commando. Requirements: Battle Lab

Units: Vehicles:
1. Attack Cycle: A motorcycle that is a quick and light scout, this vehicle can detect stealth units, and is equipped with two missile launchers, and can also adapt a new weapon along with it when a single infantry unit gets onboard. Requirements: None

2. Combat Buggy: Far superior to its Freedom Fighter counterpart, the Attack Buggy is armed with a powerful mass driver cannon and can be upgraded with a Nuke Mortar cannon for short-range suppression fire. It can detect stealth units as well. Requirements: None

3. Gatling APC: This APC equipped with a Gatling cannon that is effective against infantry and aircraft, it can transport many infantry quickly and efficiently across the battlefield with quick, relative ease. It can be upgraded with the Nuke Mortar and the Laser Chaingun to give it extra firepower.

4. Ogre Tank: The main heavy tank for the Dark Legion, this tank is Russian in origin, and a force to be reckoned with, and can stand up to most of the tanks employed by many other factions on Mobius. The tank is slower than most others, but it can gain an advantage when in large groups with the horde bonus. The Ogre can be upgraded with Depleted Uranium Shells for improved attack strength, the Nuclear Tank upgrade to improve speed, and the Radiation Desolation upgrade, which contaminates the area with Nuclear Radiation. Requirements: None

5. Tesla Tank: A Tank equipped with Tesla Coils, this tank can shoot over walls and can have the luxury of powering up Tesla Coils and Tesla Reactors with their extra energy. They are effective against tanks and infantry and can be upgraded with the Improved Tesla Power Pack. Requirements: None

6. Flame Tank: A tank equipped with a pair of flamethrowers, this tank can burn out enemy infantry out of garrisons and allow the Legion to proceed without any sort of interruption from them. It can be upgraded with the more powerful Black Napalm. Requirements: None

7. Apocalypse Tank: A tank of Russian Design, the Apocalypse Tank has proven to be a far more powerful tank than the Mammoth, in terms of firepower. Armed with twin cannons and missiles, the Apocalypse can match its UEA Counterpart in every way. It can be upgraded with the Depleted Uranium Shells, Nuclear Tank Upgrade, and the Radiation Desolation Upgrade. Requirements: Battle Lab

8. Nuke Cannon: A cannon armed with Nuclear Shells, the Nuke Cannon is a powerful siege weapon that can decimate enemy defenses easily. It leaves behind radiation to take care of any stragglers that dare attempt to attack it. The downside to the cannon is that it must deploy into a stable firing platform before it can fire. Requirements: Battle Lab

9. V2 Launcher: A Long range missile launcher with a great deal more range than the Nuke Cannon, and can be reconfigured between HE and Radiation missiles. This allows for any Dark Legion Commander to decide the best tactical option available to them. Requirements: Battle Lab

10. Drone Dozer: An unmanned dozer that builds all Dark Legion structures for all Dark Legion Commanders, this unit is also armed with a small machine gun to defend itself with. Requirements: None

11. War Miner: The ore collectors for the Dark Legion, War Miners are armed with a small machine gun, to allow for them to defend against any raiders that attempt to go for Dark Legion mining operations. Requirements: None

Units: Aircraft:
1. Hoverdisc: The main source of transportation for the Dark Legion, the hover disc is a small, short range hover unit designed to carry a small squad of Dark Legionnaires over a short distance. It can also have infantry aboard fire off the unit. Requirements: None

2. Locust Gunship: An attack/transport helicopter gunship employed by the Dark Legion. Heavily armored and armed, this powerful gunship is the workhorse of the Dark Legion Air Unit. It starts off armed with just a single cannon and some missiles, it can later be upgraded with rocket pods and a napalm bomb to give it extra firepower. Requirements: None

3. MiG: A reliable fighter, the MiG is an ideal Fighter/Bomber that can handle both air and ground targets with relative ease, and despite it being slower than the Raptor II, Harrier, or Hover Pod, the MiG is more heavily armored and has a complement of napalm missiles and when in large groups, can start firestorms. Requirements: None

4. Black Widow: A fast fighter/bomber, it can swoop down and drop a complement of bombs on a target and easily get away quickly while using it's missiles to take out enemy aircraft that get in the way. It has stealth capabilities, and the bomber can also move fast enough that enemy missiles can't catch it. It can drop a single napalm or mini-nuke bomb. It can be upgraded with Black Napalm. Requirements: Battle Lab

Buildings:
1. Command Center: The main center of operations for Dark Legion bases, Command Centers produce Drone Dozers, and allow for Dark Legion Commanders to call in their special abilities. Requirements: None

2. Tesla Reactor: The main source of power for Dark Legion Bases, the Tesla Reactor produces a very modest supply of power for the Legion, and can be further charged by Tesla Tanks, providing for extra power. Requirements: None

3. Ore Refinery: The main source of income for Dark Legion Bases, the Ore Refinery is where all War Miners dump their ore and convert it to usable cash for Dark Legion commanders. Requirements: Tesla Reactor

4. Legionnaire Training Center: The source of Dark Legion infantry, the Legionnaire Training Center is where all initiates become fully fledged Dark Legionnaires. Requirements: Tesla Reactor

5. War Factory: The source of all Dark Legion vehicles, the War Factory is a key part of any Dark Legion base. It is also where the Laser Chaingun, Black Napalm, and the Nuke Mortar is researched. Requirements: Ore Refinery

6. Airstrip: The location where all Dark Legion aircraft are produced, the airstrip is an essential point for Legion air cover. It is also where the Predator Rocket Pods and Napalm Bombs are researched. Requirements: Ore Refinery

7. Battle Lab: The lab where all the Legion's high-end units are permitted for production and where all the new technology is researched, such as Dimitri's Fervor, Subliminal Messaging, Improved Tesla Power Pack, and the Financial Hack. Requirements: War Factory or Airstrip

8. Nuclear Reactor: A standardized Nuclear Fission Reactor which provides a great deal more power than the Tesla Reactor, this reactor detonates in a Nuclear Blast when destroyed, leaving radiation behind. It is also where the Radiation Desolation upgrade is researched. Requirements: Battle Lab

9. Gatling Cannon: The main base defense against infantry and aircraft, the Gatling Cannon is the Dark Legion's most trusted defense. It can be upgraded with Laser Chain Guns, and can upgrade itself with SAM Missiles to better its defense against aircraft. Requirements: Tesla Reactor

10. Flame Tower: A flamethrower tower designed to defend against infantry rushes, this defense can scorch enemy infantry that are lucky enough to avoid Gatling Cannon attacks. Requirements: Tesla Reactor

11. Tesla Coil: A deadly weapon that discharges a Tesla blast on any hostile unit that gets near, the Tesla Coil is a feared weapon. It can be supercharged by Tesla Troopers and Tesla Tanks to make it more powerful.

12. Propaganda Tower: A speaker tower which relays the teachings of Dimitri to all the Legionnaires listening, this tower provides encouragement to them and can heal their wounds over time. It also reduces fighting efficiency of enemies within its radius. Requirements: Battle Lab

13. Iron Curtain: A prototype device from World War III, the Iron Curtain generates a powerful energy shield around a select group of units and makes them invulnerable for a short period of time. Requirements: Battle Lab

14. Nuclear Missile Silo: The main Superweapon of the Dark Legion, the missiles employed by the silo are not powerful enough to wipe out whole cities, but are enough to turn the tide of battle for Dark Legion Commanders. It is also where the Nuclear Tank and Depleted Uranium Shells are researched. Requirements: Battle Lab

Special Abilities:
1. Spy Plane: Sends out a super high-speed aircraft with cameras which reveal enemy positions on the battlefield. Requirements: Command Center

2. Carpet Bombing: Allows Dark Legion Commanders to drop a payload of bombs on a target area, and the end result is devastating. Requirements: Command Center, Airstrip

3. Firestorm Strike: Allows Dark Legion Commanders to drop a Firestorm Bomb with a bomber and leave behind a storm of smoke and fire, which is devastating to any unit unlucky enough to be caught in the storm. Requirements: Command Center, Battle Lab, Airstrip

4. Repair with Haste: An order to a select group of Dark Legion units to quickly repair their vehicles in the shortest amount of time. This quickly repairs damage to all Dark Legion Vehicles and allows them to last longer in combat. Requirements: Command Center, War Factory

5. Artillery Barrage: A barrage of Artillery Fire from guns that are off map, and can do damage to selected areas of the battlefield, allowing Dark Legion Commanders to attack their enemies from the relative safety of their base. Requirements: Command Center, Battle Lab

6. Cash Hack: Allows for a Dark Legion Commander to hack a set amount of Cash from enemy Ore Refineries, and transfer them to their own money accounts. Requirements: Command Center, Ore Refinery, Battle Lab

7. Quantum Beam: The 2nd Most Devastating weapon behind the Nuclear Missile Silo, the Quantum Beam fires a beam which erases enemy units from existence and allows the legion to proceed uninterrupted. Requirements: Command Center, Battle Lab, Airstrip