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Citizens of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which was a country that emerged after the Civil War in The Russian Empire.
Space is usually empty, but sometimes it's filled with virtual death machines.
A xenophobic, evil and totalitarian alien race who usually invade lots and lots of space Frances or space Russias. They normally have a Fuhrer type leader who wants to conquer the universe like Hitler.
The Special Air Service became the model for the modern special forces of any country during WWII.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
Elite group of agents empowered by the Citadel Council to uphold galactic stability at any cost.
The spetsnaz are the Russian special forces, the equivalent to the Green Berets or the Navy SEALS of the United States.
Iconic blaster fodder which appear in any good Star Wars game, having origins with the Republic's Clone troopers. Come in a wide number of different variants.
A highly trained, military unit that conducted black ops for the US government. The height of SOG activity was during the Vietnam War.
Suppressing fire is firing your weapon at the enemy to force them to stay in cover, to reduce their mobility and their ability to return fire and reconnoitre your position. Impossible to do right in games, due to the fearlessness caused by players not feeling pain when they are shot.
The political and military face of humanity in the Mass Effect universe.
Task Force 141 is the team you will be a part of in Modern Warfare 2 and is led by Capt. "Soap" MacTavish.
One of the three factions in the Act of War RTS franchise
The Tau Empire is a conglomerate of unified races all under the direction of the Ethereals, a race of politically gifted and enigmatic leaders. The Tau have a strict caste system in place that ensures everyone has a place within Tau society. They work for the "Greater Good".
The Terrans are a race of futuristic humanoids that appear in the Starcraft universe. They are noted for their ability to quickly adapt to new terrains and use any natural resources to their advantage.
Terrorists can be found terrorizing people all over the world of video games. While there is no consensus on how to define the term "terrorism", terrorists are generally considered to be people who express their ideals through violence.
"The Alliance for American Autonomy is calling on you to take to the streets, take up arms and take back our country." The Alliance for American Autonomy is part of the Resistance 2 viral marketing campaign.
An alliance of nations who opposed the Axis powers in World War II. They included the USA, the United Kingdom, the USSR, France, and many others.
An alliance of nations who opposed the Allied powers in World War II. They included Germany, Italy, Japan, and many others.
An alien alliance consisting of several unique species that serves as one enemy in the Halo franchise.
A shadowy organization founded by Major Zero after Operation Snake Eater. Their goal is having complete digital control over all mankind. Also known as the "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo."
Multiplayer Games that feature three teams instead of the usual two.
Highly trained milltary soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afganistan. They are only known by their call-signs.
One of the playable races in Sins of a Solar Empire. The TEC are a makeshift force to protect the Trade Order.
A pre-TMNT Mirage Comics species. They're anthropomorphic triceratops aliens, and they're mostly warmongering.
Trolls are a mythical race of creatures that have been interpreted many different ways in games.
One of the Council races with avian features who posses great military power which they provide for the protection of the Citadel.
An alien race that travels from galaxy to galaxy, consuming all living matter it finds and harvesting its genetic code in order to evolve.
A chapter of the Adeptus Astartes, the Ultramarines were the 13th Chapter of the orginal 20 Space Marine Legions
The United Nations Space Command is the military force that represents the united Human race in the Halo franchise. They are all that stand between the Covenant and their goal of exterminating Humanity.
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