It's 1966, and the South African Border War is kicking off, with the South African Defence Force (SADF) getting sent into South West Africa. As an SADF commander, you're in charge of a counter-insurgency (COIN) mission to secure the border region with Angola. Your main goal is to win over the Hearts and Minds of the local population, but that’s easier said than done. You’ll need to track down and take out the SWAPO insurgents who sneak across the border, mess with the locals, lay mines, and ambush your troops. But SWAPO isn’t the only threat—the Angolan army (FAPLA) is also in the mix. FAPLA is a Soviet-backed, conventional army with bigger plans than SWAPO. They’re looking to take over the whole region as a stepping stone to unifying Angola under communist rule. FAPLA gives SWAPO a safe place to operate from, but their main focus is wiping out UNITA, a faction backed by the USA and South Africa. To complete your COIN mission, you’ll need to coordinate ground troops, special forces, artillery, mechanized units, and even the local forces (SWATF) and air force. But what’s really going to tip the scales is getting the local population on your side. The more they cooperate the more intel you will get, which is crucial for COIN warfare. You may also be interested in the game Trinity Building Editor
This war is not just about what’s happening on the ground. As the commander, you’ve also got to manage support for the war back home. If you lose the backing of the United Nations, it’s game over. This game diver deep into the real essence of the South African Border War where counter insurgency is key. Gathering intel hunting down insurgents and destroying their bases in Angola are critical, and keeping FAPLA in check could save the day. As you climb the ranks, watch your uniform evolve from a junior Lieutenant’s to a General’s as you relive this intense period in history.
Expect turn-based strategy with procedurally generated scenarios every time you start a new game, keeping things fresh and challenging. You’ll control multiple factions, including SADF, SWATF, and UNITA, and handle everything from political support back home to full-on battle management. Whether it’s coordinating airstrikes, leading special forces raids, or managing logistics, you will need to think strategically to win. You’ll have access to a full range of SADF units—transport helicopters, APCs, armor, gunships, engineers, and more. Track and detect enemies with helicopter air support, carry out special forces operations, train local troops, and even handle medevacs and in-field repairs. From minesweeping and ambushes to road and base construction, every decision you make could be the difference between victory and defeat. And keep an eye out for the United Nations—if they intervene, it could change everything.
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