Hello commander!
We hope you are well. Hot on the heels of last week’s reveal of WARNO’s first Operation, we have even more to share. Today we’ll unveil Operations numero dos: Red Juggernaut.
But there is more: both Operations will be released in a new milestone, codenamed SOULT, which should hit pretty soon!
What can you expect with WARNO’s Operations?
Now, for the meat of SOULT: our new Operations. The milestone will contain two missions, accessible in the single-player menu. These scenarios can only be played from one side, NATO or Warsaw Pact, and are scripted tactical battles with special objectives and battlefield conditions.
SOULT’s Operations are only the beginning; many more Operations are in the works! Expect more details to drop in the coming weeks. And, we will update and improve our Operations, taking the community’s feedback into account!
In last week’s DevBlog, we detailed the very first of these Operations, Black Horse's Last Stand. Make sure to check out the post, and the accompanying video, if you want a more detailed sneak peek of what to expect.
Red Juggernaut
Comrade commander, you’ll lead the headstrong tankmen of the Soviet 79th Guards Tank Division in an effort to smash the improvised NATO defenses on the outskirts of Frankfurt. Nothing can stand in the way of the full armored might of the Soviet Army after the hard-earned breakthrough north of Fulda.
Frankfurt lies in your grasp, but to claim this grand prize, NATO concentrations close to Hanau, scattered 3rd Armored Division and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment forces, must be swept away. Be aware, superiors at the 8th Guards Army will monitor the progress of your armored spearhead with the utmost interest. Failure is not an option, comrade commander.
The 79th Guards Tank Division
We had a great amount of fun thinking of a title for this Operation, before settling on Red Juggernaut. For instance, also in the running was March of the Tankmen, a link to a famous Soviet World War II song, very apt for this particular scenario.
The 79th Guards Tank Division occupied a special place within the hierarchy of the Soviet Group of German Forces’ 8th Guards Army, being the only armored division available to this formation in the southwest of East Germany. As such, it would have undoubtedly led the breakthrough deeper into CENTAG territory. The vast tank forces would have likely clashed with the armor of the 3rd American Division, the nemesis of this Warsaw Pact formation.
The division itself was stationed in Jena and could count on some of the most advanced Soviet tank vehicles in its ranks. This includes T-80, BMP-2, Tunguska, 2S3 Akatsiya and more. It was a Ready Division - First Line, meaning its staffing and equipment allocation was close to 100%, even in peacetime.
Red Juggernaut explained
During our hypothetical World War III scenario, after very heavy fighting near Fulda, the 79th Guards Tank Division managed to fight its way into West Germany and rush through the Kinzing Valley on June 23 - the objective: Frankfurt.
However, NATO reinforcements started coalescing to the north of this important logistical and military hub close to the town of Hanau. Smashing this array of 3rd Armored Division tanks and remnants of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment became paramount. The key to the Soviet armored doctrine was to exploit any breakthrough as quickly as possible and, most of all, to keep moving as fast as possible. Red Juggernaut will be an exciting example of this strategy and either result in the Soviet tankman in everlasting glory or provide a most shameful defeat. The outcome lies in your hands.
Red Juggernaut in-game
In this Operation, as the Warsaw Pact, you’ll be attacking through a broad valley with the wide variety of armor of the 79th Guards Tank Division at your disposal. You’ll start with many more Command Points than the enemy, but you’ll only gain new Command Points by controlling Command Zones.
The most valuable zones will be closest to where the enemy NATO forces are assembling and the furthest from your deployment sector. The goal is simple: take control of the battlefield and destroy all enemy troops before they have the chance to reorganize.
Taking the first Command Zones might be quick, but the more you push, the heavier concentration of enemy troops you will encounter. You need to keep the momentum going; even the armored fist of the Soviet Army gets blunted after too many hits.
Red Juggernaut is a tough fight, especially in the later stages of this Operation.
See you on the battlefield
That’s all for this week’s reveal. Next up: SOULT release. We hope you are excited as we are!
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See you on the battlefield, commander!
