Yes, sort of. Each mission is a distinct combat scenario that has consequences for future missions and the larger campaign. The health and state of squadrons, brigades, battalions, etc. is tracked between scenarios; so each action has downstream consequences.

I want to have a more invested role in the game. What can I do?

You can sign up as a Commander or a Flight Lead. Commanders are responsible for planning missions to be carried out by other players, in pursuit of a strategic goal. Flight Leads provide direction for pilots and turn the broad mission into little digestable bits.

This is a lot to take in. What's the smallest amount of effort I need to do?

If all you want to do is fly/fight/boat: join the Discord, sign up for the game you like, and let your Flight Lead guide you.

Commanders

What do Commanders do, exactly?

Different Commanders have domain over different games and mission types:

Squadron Commanders are in charge of an in-game air squadron.
The Naval Commander develops C:MO missions.
Land Commander directs Red Strike and Arma 3 missions.

Sounds like a lot. Can I delegate?

Of course! Feel free to "deputize" a number of willing players to assist and stand in, if necessary.

Can I still fly or play on a big game day?

Absolutely! Just keep in mind your authority won't matter while you play as a pilot or ground-pounder. You'll be just another bird in the sky...

Flight Leads

Okay so what does a Flight Lead do, exactly?

You work with your associated Squadron Commander to turn a strategic objective into a bite-sized piece of action for your flight of four planes.

What does the Weekly Package Mission need from me?

fancy graphic pending. About a half hour of work to draw up a game plan.

Work with the Squadron Commander to figure out what your flight is supposed to do, where that is, and when you have to be there.
Create a flight plan (waypoints). There are multiple ways to acquire them, but you are responsible for getting your flight to the fight.
Determine loadouts. Squadrons have access to specific ordnance.
Keep tabs on your flightmates and make sure they're prepared for the mission. They're responsible for themselves, but you know the bigger picture.

DCS

What do I need to fly?

You need, most importantly the Kola Peninsula map by OrbX, one of the core plane modules, our livery pack, and SRS.

How about ABM, ATC, etc?

In that case you don't even need the base game! We use LotATC for these roles, and we have server licenses so you don't even need to buy it.

I have no experience flying with a group. What should I expect?

We're a healthy mix of grogs and engaged casual players.

How do I sign up as as pilot?

Go to the Mission Sign-Up Page and slap your name down. You don't need to commit to a single squadron or airframe, but you must have their airframe to join.

What am I signing up for, as a pilot?

All you're doing is saying "I want to fly this airframe, at this time, on this day."

What do I need to do as a pilot?

Know the mission, know your airframe, know who your wingman is. Everything else is gravy, ultimately.

Who is responsible for the Flight Plan?
The squadron's commander will create them with the assigned flight leads. You should be familiar with the plan, and what is required of you in the execution of it. You won't need much time, perhaps 15 minutes or so, to get to know it per a week you intend to fly.

MSFS

What do I need to fly logistics?

You need MSFS 2020 and one of the planes in our virtual airline at NewSky. NewSky is free!

Do I need NewSky to fly?

Yes, you do. It is free!

Command: Modern Operations

What are you using C:MO for?

C:MO is filling out the naval side of the war. It's a niche not covered by our other games, and it's been great for submarine warfare!

How do I sign up for a naval mission?

Naval missions are posted on Discord and are typically assigned out to specific ships and subs. Put your name down for a ship on the C:MO Signup Sheet.

Arma 3

What do I need to join an Arma 3 mission?

In addition to Arma 3, you'll need our mod list (TBD), TeamSpeak 3, and you need to signed up for the current mission.

How do I sign up?

When a mission is posted, a sign-up sheet will be posted at the same time with all player roles listed. Slap your name down in the role you want.

What mods do I need?

Final list pending. Expect to see CUP, SFP, SFP:Finnish Units, ACE, TFAR, ...

ACE Medical?

Ha ha, unlikely. We may use ACE medical for the sake of cinematic wonder, but no fractures/limping, spontaneous uncon, CPR, bandage-to-wound matching...

What will comms look like?

We'll be using TFAR with TeamSpeak 3 for in-game radios. It's simply too hectic to use anything else.

Will there be player-controlled assets like helicopters or tanks?

It will depend on the mission, but anything is fair game. We plan on starting with small-scale special ops missions, but if there is enough interest we'd love to do larger combined arms operations!

How about player-controlled fire support or logistics?

Until we get a sense of player demand, we'll be using Drongo's Fire Support etc. for these things.

Red Strike

A tabletop game?

Hell yeah!

Ok how much of the game are you using?

We're focusing on land warfare. The standard rules cover about 20 pages worth of details, and are fairly complex.

How and when is it played?

Once a week is the current plan, over a session that lasts a bit more than an hour. It is enough to go through what is known as a GT, Game Turn, in the ruleset, covering three movement phases and combat in-between. The session will be handled through the Vassal Engine, played on Discord.

Who can play?

Anyone interested and appointed by the commander to represent them on a gameday.

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