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−	~~== 3. Naval Warfare & Coastal Siege ==~~
−	The Naval theatre in ''Holdfast'' focuses on ship-to-ship combat and amphibious assaults. Unlike the land-based factions, the Naval meta relies heavily on crew synergy and the management of high-caliber broadside cannons.
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−	~~=== Naval-Specific Classes ===~~
−	~~The effectiveness of a vessel is determined by the composition of its crew. Each role is vital for maintaining the ship's integrity and firepower.~~
−	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
−	~~\|'''Role'''~~
−	~~\|'''Primary Responsibilities'''~~
−	~~\|'''Equipment & Utility'''~~
−	\|-
−	~~\|'''Captain'''~~
−	~~\|Commanding the vessel and navigating.~~
−	~~\|Equipped with a Spyglass and Pistol; the only class capable of steering ships.~~
−	\|-
−	~~\|'''Sailor'''~~
−	~~\|General ship maintenance and combat.~~
−	~~\|Specialized in rapid boarding actions and operating swivel guns.~~
−	\|-
−	~~\|'''Marine'''~~
−	~~\|Precision marksmen stationed on deck or in the shrouds.~~
−	~~\|High accuracy with muskets to pick off enemy crew and captains.~~
−	\|-
−	~~\|'''Coastal Guard'''~~
−	~~\|Defense of land-based fortifications during Coastal Sieges.~~
−	~~\|Balanced for defensive melee and musket combat.~~
−	\|-
−	~~\|'''Shipwright'''~~
−	~~\|Essential for ship longevity.~~
−	~~\|Equipped with a '''Hammer''' to repair hull damage and leaks in real-time.~~
−	\|}
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-There are currently six factions in Holdfast: Nations At War (in order of release):
+= Factions - Holdfast: Nations At War =
-== Factions ==
+== Napoleonic Era (Nations At War) ==
-===The British Empire===
+This era features the great powers and minor contenders of the Coalition Wars (1792–1815).
-Major contender in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_Wars Coalition Wars]. Available since [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_access Early Access]. The British Empire is the only faction which gets access to two special classes: [[Classes:_Artillery#Rocketeers|Rocketeers]] and [[Classes:_Support#Bagpipers|Bagpipers]]. Playable on Land and on [[Game_Modes#Naval_Assault|Naval Assault]], [[Game_Modes#Naval_Battlefield|Naval Battlefield]] and [[Game_Modes#Coastal_Siege|Coastal Siege]].
+{| class="wikitable"
-===The French Empire===
+== Frontlines Era (World War 1) ==
-Major contender in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_Wars Coalition Wars]. Available since [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_access Early Access]. Playable on Land and on [[Game_Modes#Naval_Assault|Naval Assault]], [[Game_Modes#Naval_Battlefield|Naval Battlefield]] and [[Game_Modes#Coastal_Siege|Coastal Siege]].
+The Frontlines expansion shifts the setting to World War I, featuring two major coalitions with nations represented under them. The gameplay focuses on faster-paced combat, trenches, and more modern weaponry like rifles, machine guns, and artillery.
-===The Kingdom of Prussia===
+=== Frontlines Classes ===
-Major contender, joined in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_First_Coalition War of the First Coalition] and later the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Fourth_Coalition War of the Fourth Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 0.1X#0.14|Game Version 0.14]]. Only playable on Land.
+The class system is based on specialized roles in modern warfare:
-===The Russian Empire===
+* '''Infantry Officer:''' Critical for teamwork, as they enable the '''Squad System''' and can deploy '''Squad Camps''' (forward spawn positions). Equipped with a quick-firing '''Revolver''' and '''Smoke Grenades''' to provide cover for advances.
-Major contender, joined in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Second_Coalition War of the Second Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.0|Game Version 1.0]]. Only playable on Land.
+* '''Rifleman:''' The main combat role. Equipped with accurate '''Rifles''' with faster firing/reloading times compared to Napoleonic muskets. Skilled marksmen can achieve instant headshot kills.
+* '''Combat Medic:''' Responsible for healing and reviving troops on the front line.
-===The Kingdom of Italy===
+* '''Artilleryman:''' Operates the heavy artillery pieces, requiring teamwork to move, load, pack, and fire the cannons.
-Minor contender, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_union Personal Union] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon Napoleon] during the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars]. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.15|Game Version 1.15]]. Only playable on Land.
+* '''Engineer:''' Responsible for constructing defenses like sandbags, barbwire, and repair structures. In the Allied Powers, this class is represented by Australian forces.

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-There are currently five factions in [[Holdfast: Nations At War]] (in order of release):
+There are currently six factions in [[Holdfast: Nations At War]] (in order of release):
 == Factions ==
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 ===The Kingdom of Italy===
 Minor contender, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_union Personal Union] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon Napoleon] during the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars]. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.15|Game Version 1.15]]. Only playable on Land.

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 ===The Kingdom of Prussia===
-Major contender joining in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_First_Coalition War of the First Coalition] and later the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Fourth_Coalition War of the Fourth Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 0.1X#0.14|Game Version 0.14]]. Only playable on Land.
+Major contender, joining in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_First_Coalition War of the First Coalition] and later the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Fourth_Coalition War of the Fourth Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 0.1X#0.14|Game Version 0.14]]. Only playable on Land.
 ===The Russian Empire===
-Major contender joining in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Second_Coalition War of the Second Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.0|Game Version 1.0]]. Only playable on Land.
+Major contender, joining in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Second_Coalition War of the Second Coalition]+. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.0|Game Version 1.0]]. Only playable on Land.
 ===The Kingdom of Italy===
 Minor contender, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_union Personal Union] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon Napoleon] during the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars]. Added in [[Game Version 1.X#1.15|Game Version 1.15]]. Only playable on Land.