BLUE BRIGADE

BACKSTORY

THE COUP

The citizens of Buckministan live under the iron grip of their brutal dictator, Generalissimo Buckmaster, who seized power during a military coup in July of 2016, and for whom the state was renamed after. A charismatic leader and brilliant military strategist, the Generalissimo quickly turned the country from a failing, corporate-capitalist democracy, into the harsh, quasi-fascist dictatorship that we know today, through a series of controversial reforms such as restricting voting rights, compulsory military service, and ending nearly all government aid projects. Hailed by some as a savior, doing what is necessary to rid the country of the corruption that has plagued its politics for decades, and others as nothing more than a self-serving tyrant, hell bent on consolidating power for personal gain, his regime makes zero attempt to hide the brutality used to quell dissent. One thing is clear, hero or villain, under Generalissimo Buckmaster's rule, the country will likely remain in a tumultuous state for some time.

THE BRIGADE

The Blue Brigade was formed in the aftermath of Generalissimo Buckmaster's coup as a specialized policing unit to keep a lid on rebellious elements in the population. As Buckmaster's regime continued to implement more controversial policies and harsher penalties for refusing to follow those policies, dissent among the civilian population fermented and rebel factions formed, taking ever more aggressive actions against the state. Predictably, this resulted in the Brigade ballooning in size and funding. This back and forth continued for years until the rebel factions consolidated into the Red Rebellion after the failed attempt on the dictator's life in May of 2018, declaring an open state of civil war in the country. Today, the Blue Brigade is a fully-equipped and well-trained, veteran military organization that is given broad license on how it's commanders choose to eliminate the Rebellion forces in the country. Secret police, illegal wire tapping, summary judgements and public executions are common.

THE 1st BATTALION

The 1st Battalion, 1st regiment, is the oldest, most decorated unit in the Brigade, famed for the elimination of the Black Sands faction of rebels, led by Khasim Ludinev, an early rebel faction who were responsible for the first organized attempt on Generalissimo Buckmaster's life, and who would later regroup under the flag of the Red Rebellion. Currently stationed in the Katana District of Buckministan's former (now destroyed) commerce sector, the 1st Battalion has been in a near constant state of combat since the Red Rebellion attempted to take the sector in May of 2019. The territory has changed hands multiple times during the conflict, with casualties continuing to mount on both sides.

Generalissimo Buckmaster (FactionDetails).png

YOUR UNIT

Your unit, Fox company, 4th platoon is tasked with pacifying the the northern portion of Katana district (formerly the capital's commerce sector). The area is active with rebel forces and deemed a free fire zone, but, despite almost zero remaining infrastructure and daily firefights, it is still populated. Locals there are armed, with varying allegiances. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.

Generalissimo Buckmaster at his anointment ceremony, Cathedral of Souls, August 2016

KIT RESTRICTIONS

OVERVIEW

The goal of Kit Restrictions is to create roles that feel different, with unique strengths and weaknesses but are easy to ref and enforce. These restrictions include marker type, air tank and fill capacity limits, quantity of extra ammo one can carry on the field, and ammo restrictions (roundball v FSR).

GAME RULE

Breaking a "Game Rule" is cheating and will result in penalty or expulsion from play. .

FACTION RULE

Civilians can choose to break "Faction Rules" but doing so can result in them being shot without penalty.

AT A GLANCE:
FACTION KIT RESTRICTIONS

Mags or Hoppers

Roles are clearly labelled Hopper, Mag-Fed or Hybrid. Refs will be spot checking for violations. (Game Rule)

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Melee Items

Must be foam/rubber & >10" in length.

(Game Rule)

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No Backpacks

All backpacks are prohibited.

(Game Rule)

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100 rnd Hoppers

All hopper players are limited to 100 round hoppers, except Gunners. (Game Rule)

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.50/.68 Caliber

Non .50 or .68 caliber guns are prohibited.

(Game Rule)

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FSR

Only Marksmen can shoot FSR.

(Game Rule)

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INFANTRY ROLES:

Playing the Role:

Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy through fire and maneuver tactics, or to repel enemy assaults. You're the doorkickers of the faction.

SUPPORT ROLES:

Playing the Role:

Facilitate the movement of friendly forces and impeding the enemy through a variety of tasks including demolition, construction, and obstacle emplacement.

WHAT YOU START WITH

Player Wristbands:

You wont be able to access the field without one. Make sure you don't lose it. They will be issued before each game segment (Missions, Night Fight, and Invasion).

Ammo Supply:

CAX is an all-inclusive ticket experience. All your paintballs, FSR (marksmen only), grenades, smoke bombs, shields, fortifications, special tools, armor etc are provided. Your Commander can draw from his allotted supply of ammo (which is AMPLE) each mission and allocate it however he sees fit. You'll throw more frags than you've ever used in an event and won't run out of paintballs unless you're just purposefully wasting them. Having said that, ammunition is finite. You canNOT buy more if your faction runs out.

YOUR FOB

FOB Overview:

Your FOB (Forward Operating Base) is your castle. It houses your Supply Point, Detainee Facility, engineer Fortifications, it is where you'll score certain objectives, defend your VIP target and allows your team to respawn in a heavily fortified area.

Supply Point:

Your faction is allotted a stash of yellow Supply Bricks at the start of the event. Defend your Supply Stash from theft as both the opposing faction and the Civilians are actively trying to steal them. Supply Bricks are worth points to factions and currency to civilians. Should you run low, either raid the enemy base to steal theirs or, if desperate, take them from the thieving locals, if you can find them.

CIVILIAN INTERACTIONS

OVERVIEW

Despite being a war-torn apocalypse, the civilians of Buckministan still have some rights (albeit very few). Follow these restrictions to avoid Bad Shoots, which will cost your team points and turn the population against you. Be vigilant and assertive, but also be cordial when you can. Carrot and stick.

AT A GLANCE:
CIVILIAN GAMEPLAY RESTRICTIONS

Safes

They can't put contraband inside their Safe. Safes are regularly searched by RSOs and they will be caught.

(Game Rule)

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When Detained

When detained, they must comply with faction orders to "Disarm", "Show ID" or "Move".

(Game Rule)

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Weapons Caches

They may hide contraband anywhere INSIDE the playing field during play.

(Game Rule)

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Armed in Public

They can be shot immediately.

(Faction Rule)

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Smuggling

Civilians can't hide or smuggle contraband. Doing so can result in their being shot without penalty.

(Faction Rule)

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Disarmed on Death

When eliminated, any arms they're carrying must be turned into the RSO at their ECP.

(Game Rule)

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Good/Bad Shoot

Each of them carries a Bad Shoot score card with strict instructions how to use it. Watch your fire.

(Game Rule)

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Armed at Home

Provided they immediately surrender to any faction player who properly announces themselves.

(Faction Rule)

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Immediate Surrender

They can be shot immediately if they fail to surrender when commanded to.

(Faction Rule)

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Contraband

Any Civilian Grenades, Smoke Bombs or Fortifications can be confiscated for points.

(Faction Rule)

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SECURING A CIVILIAN & THEIR HOME:

When entering and securing a civilian's home, follow these steps to avoid Bad Shoots. Reminder, armed civilians in public can be shot on sight for no penalty. Civilians inside their homes are allowed to be armed provided they surrender immediately to a properly announced faction player.

Announce Yourself:

Yell "Red Rebellion" repeatedly, loudly, as you move from room to room inside civilian homes. This will protect you from "Bad Shoots" should an armed, non-threat civilian get killed. If they don't hear it, it doesn't count and you'll be docked points.

Surrendered Civilians:

If a civilian does not immediately surrender, they are deemed hostile and can be eliminated without penalty, but avoid disputes by giving them sufficient time to surrender. Remember, THEY score it.

Guard Them:

Don't drop your guard! Just because they say they are unarmed doesn't mean they are. If you can't properly detain and disarm them, keep a gun on 'em.

Detain Them:

A civilian cannot harm any faction player while physical contact is maintained, and must follow the following orders: "Disarm" - Immediately hand over any weapons they may have on their person. "Show ID" - Show their green ID Card to the faction member. "Move" - Move to any designated area and at any speed dictated to them by the faction player while contact is maintained. A civilian does not have to show their black Confidential Card or answer any questions by the faction player.

Arrest or Kill:

To fully remove a civilian as a threat, you can either kill them (eliminate from play) or arrest them (place them in your faction's Detainment Facility under guard). If you choose to arrest them, they must be disarmed before entering the Detainment Facility either following the Disarm options in this folder or, if arrested outside their home, place any weapons they may be carrying on the table outside the Detainee Facility. If they escape, they can grab their weapons off of the table, so make sure it stays under guard at all times. If you choose to kill the civilian, good or bad shoot, they must take any weapon on or near them that you command and exit the playing field through the Civilian ECP. When they exit the field, their weapons and any contraband is stripped and turned into the Respawn RSO. From their it gets deposited into the Bank of Buckministan and won't be available until the next game segment. Meaning killing ARMED civilians results in fewer guns in civilian hands.

Disarm Them:

Either by threat or detainment, you need to disarm the Civilian to secure the area. To accomplish this without having player's personal equipment being lost, stolen or damaged, follow these options: Option 1: While detained, command the player to place their weapons inside their family safe. Be sure to maintain detainment (hand on shoulder). Option 2: Leave the player's weapons with their family member if present. Option 3: Eliminate the player and have them take their weapons with them, forcing them to turn their weapons into the Respawn RSO and thus, out of play for the rest of the game.

Contraband is not allowed in the safe (Game Rule). If caught hiding contraband in the Safe, they'll be penalized or expelled. Refs will be spot checking safes regularly.

Civilian Safes:

Contraband and Supply Bricks:

"Contraband" = any Civilian grenades, smoke bombs or fortifications found in the playing field. They are all marked as "Civilian" and are not to be used by faction players (Game Rule), but can be seized and turned in by faction players for points. Supply Bricks are capturable by all players and can be take from civilian homes.

Civilian Safes:

Civilian Safes are for personal items and are NOT in play. Faction players cannot take anything from them. They are regularly inspected by RSOs for contraband, which is not allowed (Game Rule).

ARRESTING A CIVILIAN:

If you suspect a civilian to have information of value, you can detain them and bring them to the Detainee Facility for Interrogation.

The Detainee Facility:

Should a civilian be of high enough value to require further questioning, they may be taken to the Detainee Facility to be held or interrogated. All Civilians held in the Detainment Facility are released at the end of the current game. Before they enter, if armed, they need to be disarmed with their weapons placed on the table outside the Facility. These weapons are in play if the civilian manages to escape.

Bad Shoots are fucking expensive!
Watch your fire!

KILLING A CIVILIAN:

This is a cheat sheet on when the use of deadly force is authorized on Civilians.

Good Shoot:

If they don't immediately surrender to any properly announced faction player that has entered their home.

Bad Shoot:

If they are unarmed or, if armed, you have not properly announced yourself while moving room to room inside their home prior to killing them.

FACTION STRUCTURE

OVERVIEW

This is a suggested structure for your faction, commanders may make changes as they see fit. This is, however, how the quantity of available player roles is calculated.

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BLUE BRIGADE

BACKSTORY

THE COUP

THE BRIGADE

THE 1st BATTALION

YOUR UNIT