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Superhumans crafted from the Emperor's genetic code, the Space Marines are the strong-arm of the Imperium of Man in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The Bangaa Cannoneer is a Job Class from the Final Fantasy Tactics Series Franchise. The Cannoneer uses "Cannonry" with his hand cannon. He is actually most useful when shooting at his Clanmates with Ether Shell, instead of the enemy, which restores 60 MP.
A faction in the command & Conquer series. The Brotherhood is a secret ancient society or cult.
Military term, indicating that a spotter is requesting fire support in close proximity to friendly forces. Players are ill-advised to linger in such areas.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
One of the playable factions in the Command & Conquer series.
Warhammer 40k faction. A more traditional military made of volunteered citizens trained in warfare, the Guardsmen are the basic infantry of the Human Imperium.
Attacking the enemy from a position where a direct shot, using line of sight, is impossible. Typically used by artillery in order to attack from a great distance, where the enemy cannot be seen due to obstacles between the battery and the target.
Although the United States has not been subject to a major invasion since the War of 1812 with the British Empire, it is the subject of many modern themed games. It usually spurs on the protagonist to save the United States of America from certain doom.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
Rocket artillery is any platform, and it's own rocket ordinance, designed to fire with some accuracy towards a distant enemy. The distance involved usually means they must be fired indirectly.
Typically representing the elite of humanity's Space Forces, Space Marines have appeared in numerous games such as the Doom series and Warhammer series.
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".
An alien alliance consisting of several unique species that serves as one enemy in the Halo franchise.
Many games feature storylines about wide, sweeping combat between three radically different factions.
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.
The main armed force the United States and responsible for all major land operations.
"Every marine a rifleman" is one of the mottos of America's toughest fighting force. Tasked with projecting might through amphibious operations as well as acting as shock assault infantry, the Marines have taken on an added significance during the War on Terror.
War is a series of organized conflicts carried on by force of arms between two or more nations or groups. Whether it never changes or has already changed is up for debate.
World War I was a global conflict which took place primarily in Europe and Asia from 1914 to 1918. A less popular video game setting than World War II.
Lasting from 1939 to 1945, The second World War was a conflict between the Allies and the Axis. It was the most devastating conflict in human history.
A devastating future war in many game's narratives. Some games take place in a post-World War III setting where humanity struggles to live with the consequences of WWIII, while other games are centred around preventing global warfare from ever happening.
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