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= Factions - Holdfast: Nations At War =
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= Holdfast Factions: Nations At War & Frontlines =
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Factions in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' are split across two major historical periods: the '''Napoleonic Era''' (Nations At War mode) and the '''Frontlines Era''' (World War 1 mode). While many core classes are common across all factions in a given era, unique units and special mechanics give each nation distinct characteristics.
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Factions in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' represent the shifting geopolitical landscapes of two distinct historical epochs: the '''Napoleonic Era''' and the '''First World War'''. While many core classes are shared across nations within an era, specific factions possess unique units, specialized mechanics, and cosmetic distinctions that influence gameplay and immersion.
 
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== Napoleonic Era (Nations At War) ==
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== 1. Napoleonic Era (Nations At War) ==
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This era features the great powers and minor contenders of the Coalition Wars (1792–1815).
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This era encompasses the great powers and regional contenders of the '''Coalition Wars (1792–1815)'''. Combat is defined by line infantry tactics, black powder musketry, and naval supremacy.
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=== Great Powers & Contenders ===
 
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|Faction
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|'''Faction'''
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|Historical Role
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|'''Historical Context'''
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|Availability
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|'''Availability'''
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|Playable Modes
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|'''Primary Combat Theatres'''
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|Unique Characteristics & Classes
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|'''Unique Characteristics'''
 
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|'''The British Empire'''
 
|'''The British Empire'''
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|Major contender in the Coalition Wars.
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|Lead Coalition contender against French expansion.
 
|Early Access
 
|Early Access
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|Land, Naval Assault, Naval Battlefield, Coastal Siege
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|Land, Naval, Coastal
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|'''Unique Classes:''' The British Empire is the only faction with access to '''Rocketeers''' and '''Bagpipers''' (Morale Boosters).
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|Access to '''Rocketeers''' and '''Bagpipers''' (Morale Boosters).
 
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|'''The French Empire'''
 
|'''The French Empire'''
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|Major contender in the Coalition Wars.
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|The dominant continental power under Napoleon.
 
|Early Access
 
|Early Access
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|Land, Naval Assault, Naval Battlefield, Coastal Siege
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|Land, Naval, Coastal
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|Known for being playable in all land and sea modes. The French Cuirassier is cosmetically distinct from other dragoon classes.
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|Versatile presence across all modes; features the distinct '''French Cuirassier'''.
 
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|'''The Kingdom of Prussia'''
 
|'''The Kingdom of Prussia'''
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|Joined the War of the First Coalition and later the War of the Fourth Coalition+.
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|Key member of the First and Fourth Coalitions.
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|Added in v0.14
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|v0.14
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|Land only
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|Land Only
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|N/A (Standard Napoleonic classes)
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|Standardized Napoleonic roster.
 
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|'''The Russian Empire'''
 
|'''The Russian Empire'''
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|Joined the War of the Second Coalition+.
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|Primary Eastern European power.
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|Added in v1.0
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|v1.0
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|Land only
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|Land Only
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|Russian units often receive a '''sword''' as a sidearm, providing an advantage in close-quarters melee over basic units of other nations.
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|Units often carry '''swords as sidearms''', offering a slight melee advantage.
 
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|'''The Kingdom of Italy'''
 
|'''The Kingdom of Italy'''
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|Minor contender, in Personal Union with Napoleon.
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|Regional contender in Personal Union with Napoleon.
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|Added in v1.15
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|v1.15
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|Land only
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|Land Only
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|N/A (Standard Napoleonic classes)
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|Standardized Napoleonic roster.
 
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|'''The Austrian Empire'''
 
|'''The Austrian Empire'''
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|Major player in the Coalition Wars.
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|A major Habsburg power throughout the wars.
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|Added in v2.11
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|v2.11
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|Land only
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|Land Only
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|N/A (Standard Napoleonic classes)
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|Standardized Napoleonic roster.
 
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== Frontlines Era (World War 1) ==
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== 2. Frontlines Era (World War I) ==
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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.
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The ''Frontlines'' expansion shifts the focus to the industrial warfare of the '''Great War'''. Gameplay transitions from rigid line formations to trench warfare, utilizing rapid-fire rifles, heavy machine guns, and tactical squad-based maneuvers.
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=== Coalitions ===
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* '''The Allied Powers:''' Comprised of the '''British Empire, France, Australia,''' and the '''United States''' (via DLC).
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** ''Note:'' Certain classes are nation-specific; for example, Engineers are represented by Australian forces.
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* '''The Central Powers:''' Currently focused on '''German Infantry''' forces, serving as the primary antagonist faction with historically accurate weaponry and uniforms.
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=== Frontlines Specialized Classes ===
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The ''Frontlines'' class system emphasizes role-based synergy and modern tactical utility:
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* '''Infantry Officer:''' The backbone of the Squad System. They facilitate tactical advances by deploying '''Squad Camps''' (forward spawn points) and using Smoke Grenades to mask troop movements.
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* '''Rifleman:''' The primary combatant. Equipped with high-velocity rifles featuring significantly faster fire rates than Napoleonic-era muskets.
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* '''Combat Medic:''' Critical for frontline sustainability, capable of healing wounded allies and reviving fallen soldiers.
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* '''Artilleryman:''' Masters of heavy ordnance. This role requires high coordination to move, load, and fire field guns.
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* '''Engineer:''' The defensive specialists. Responsible for the construction of sandbag fortifications, barbed wire entanglements, and structural repairs.
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=== Comparison of Eras ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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|Coalition
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|'''Feature'''
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|Nations Represented
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|'''Napoleonic Era'''
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|Key Unit/Class Information
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|'''Frontlines Era'''
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|'''Primary Weaponry'''
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|Smoothbore Muskets / Sabres
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|Bolt-Action Rifles / Machine Guns
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|'''Movement Strategy'''
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|Line Formations / Volley Fire
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|Trench Cover / Squad Maneuvers
 
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|'''The Allied Powers'''
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|'''Spawn Mechanics'''
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|British Empire, France, Australia, United States (via American Forces DLC)
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|Flag Bearers / Officers
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|Features nation-specific classes (e.g., Allied Engineers are represented by Australian forces). Utilize a diverse arsenal including rifles, machine guns, and grenades.
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|Squad Camps / Mobile Spawns
 
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|'''The Central Powers'''
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|'''Atmosphere'''
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|German Infantry (Primary focus, with potential for expansion to other Central Powers nations)
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|Formalized Warfare
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|The primary antagonist force, currently centered on German infantry and weaponry.
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|Gritty Industrial Combat
 
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=== Frontlines Classes ===
 
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The class system is based on specialized roles in modern warfare:
 
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* '''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.
 
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* '''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.
 
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* '''Combat Medic:''' Responsible for healing and reviving troops on the front line.
 
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* '''Artilleryman:''' Operates the heavy artillery pieces, requiring teamwork to move, load, pack, and fire the cannons.
 
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* '''Engineer:''' Responsible for constructing defenses like sandbags, barbwire, and repair structures. In the Allied Powers, this class is represented by Australian forces.
 

Latest revision as of 07:09, 25 May 2026

Holdfast Factions: Nations At War & Frontlines

Factions in Holdfast: Nations At War represent the shifting geopolitical landscapes of two distinct historical epochs: the Napoleonic Era and the First World War. While many core classes are shared across nations within an era, specific factions possess unique units, specialized mechanics, and cosmetic distinctions that influence gameplay and immersion.

1. Napoleonic Era (Nations At War)

This era encompasses the great powers and regional contenders of the Coalition Wars (1792–1815). Combat is defined by line infantry tactics, black powder musketry, and naval supremacy.

Great Powers & Contenders

Faction Historical Context Availability Primary Combat Theatres Unique Characteristics
The British Empire Lead Coalition contender against French expansion. Early Access Land, Naval, Coastal Access to Rocketeers and Bagpipers (Morale Boosters).
The French Empire The dominant continental power under Napoleon. Early Access Land, Naval, Coastal Versatile presence across all modes; features the distinct French Cuirassier.
The Kingdom of Prussia Key member of the First and Fourth Coalitions. v0.14 Land Only Standardized Napoleonic roster.
The Russian Empire Primary Eastern European power. v1.0 Land Only Units often carry swords as sidearms, offering a slight melee advantage.
The Kingdom of Italy Regional contender in Personal Union with Napoleon. v1.15 Land Only Standardized Napoleonic roster.
The Austrian Empire A major Habsburg power throughout the wars. v2.11 Land Only Standardized Napoleonic roster.

2. Frontlines Era (World War I)

The Frontlines expansion shifts the focus to the industrial warfare of the Great War. Gameplay transitions from rigid line formations to trench warfare, utilizing rapid-fire rifles, heavy machine guns, and tactical squad-based maneuvers.

Coalitions

  • The Allied Powers: Comprised of the British Empire, France, Australia, and the United States (via DLC).
    • Note: Certain classes are nation-specific; for example, Engineers are represented by Australian forces.
  • The Central Powers: Currently focused on German Infantry forces, serving as the primary antagonist faction with historically accurate weaponry and uniforms.

Frontlines Specialized Classes

The Frontlines class system emphasizes role-based synergy and modern tactical utility:

  • Infantry Officer: The backbone of the Squad System. They facilitate tactical advances by deploying Squad Camps (forward spawn points) and using Smoke Grenades to mask troop movements.
  • Rifleman: The primary combatant. Equipped with high-velocity rifles featuring significantly faster fire rates than Napoleonic-era muskets.
  • Combat Medic: Critical for frontline sustainability, capable of healing wounded allies and reviving fallen soldiers.
  • Artilleryman: Masters of heavy ordnance. This role requires high coordination to move, load, and fire field guns.
  • Engineer: The defensive specialists. Responsible for the construction of sandbag fortifications, barbed wire entanglements, and structural repairs.

Comparison of Eras

Feature Napoleonic Era Frontlines Era
Primary Weaponry Smoothbore Muskets / Sabres Bolt-Action Rifles / Machine Guns
Movement Strategy Line Formations / Volley Fire Trench Cover / Squad Maneuvers
Spawn Mechanics Flag Bearers / Officers Squad Camps / Mobile Spawns
Atmosphere Formalized Warfare Gritty Industrial Combat
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