Northern Ireland '74
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire Northern Ireland Conflict (1966 - 1998).
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The Troubles were an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted for about 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict, it is sometimes described as an "irregular war" or "low-level war". The conflict began in the late 1960s and is usually deemed to have ended with the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Although the Troubles mostly took place in Northern Ireland, at times violence spilled over into parts of the Republic of Ireland, England, and mainland Europe.
As the British Armed Forces deployed into Northern Ireland, you will need to win the Hearts and Minds of the local population and balance the aspirations of both the Loyalists and the Nationalists.
Both the IRA and the UVF need to be contained, preventing the insurgency from destabilizing the region.
The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) need to be deployed effectively and fairly to keep the two factions apart as a political solution is sought.
Features
Hearts and Minds Victory conditions
Turn based strategy game, procedurally generated at the start of every new game thereby ensuring extended playability.
Multiple factions for the player to control (UK Army, RUC)
Full and authentic order of battle management
Political support model, stakeholder management of the sentiment back home in England.
Full range of Army/Paramilitary units including transport helicopters, Saracen APC's, Ferret armored Cars, Water Cannons, Engineers etc.
Civilian disobedience (riots and marches)
Special Forces operations (SAS)
Operational intelligence map and tracking
Informants and Military Intelligence model, tracking and capturing Insurgent Leaders
Police actions (raids and roadblocks)
IED's and EOD
Full logistical model, including vehicle repairs and maintenance
Infrastructure and construction
Handover to UDR/RUC and elections
