UNITED COLONIES OF MANKIND
Forged in desperation, united by adversity, and resurgent in power, the UCM exists for a single purpose - to wrest mankind's lost strongholds from the clutches of the Scourge. A collection of diverse and remote frontier worlds, the UCM is a restless cultural melting pot, bubbling with a righteous desire for vengeance. One and a half centuries after the Scourge captured Earth and the Cradle World, the UCM has expanded beyond all recognition. The greatest military force in the history of humanity has been assembled; a vast armada recently unleashed against enemies old and new. The UCM consists of a series of former frontier planets, once populated only by desperadoes, ne'er d wells, and enterprising characters, eager to forge new lives and seek fortune. These worlds were not chosen for their beauty or amenity but for their considerable mineral wealth. In a military state, all efforts are devised to prepare for the reconquest of Earth's fallen planets and the UCM will not stop until all lost worlds are returned.
STRUCTURE OF THE UCM
UCMA
The United Colonial Army (UCMA) is a grizzled fighting force made up of soldiers who have spent a lifetime fighting the Scourge. Ground troops are delivered to the front by advanced Dropships which rapidly retreat to only redeploy more units. Commanded by Army Headquarters (AHQ), and its critical intelligence branch, UCM forces are adept at fighting across a plethora of battlefields. The Colonial Legions make up the majority of the UCMA's manpower and almost all of its fighting. Well-trained and equipped with basic but proven kit, these brave men and women lack the advanced technology of the enemy but make up for it in determination, courage, and above all else numbers! Beyond this, the elite Praetorian Special Forces are better trained and equipped. Made up of Legionnaires who have ascended that ranks through great service and merit, the Praetorians are the UCMA's elite.
UCMF
The United Colonies of Mankind Fleet (UCMF) is the smaller military body in manpower, although it has the greatest share of materiel resources - shipbuilding is the single biggest drain on the UCM. However, it has been deemed that there can be no such thing as ''too many ships'' in this war. The Admiralty oversees the actions of the fleet, plans and directs its operations, frequently in person. Battlefleets include thousands of ships, from the smallest lighter to the largest dreadnought. Though they hadn't fully recovered from the Battles of Olympus and Ferrum, they boasted over 4250 fighting vessels of frigate tonnage, 1114 cruisers, 103 battleships, 12 dreadnoughts, and 11 supercarriers before the invasion of Earth. However, the truly cataclysmic engagements there have so far reduced this strength by almost a third.
UCM POLITICS
Broadly speaking, there are two levels of government in the UCM. Each planet has reasonable freedom to govern its own affairs, and often laws, practices, and institutions vary slightly between colonies. Each planet is controlled by an elected assembly, chaired by a Planetary Governor. The concerns of the UCM as a whole are directed by a central government, currently based in Aurum's capital Atlantia. The majority of this assembly consists of the UCM Senate. This Senate plays a crucial role in directing the will of the UCM as a whole and is largely responsible for coordinating the efforts of the colonies towards this purpose.
Due to the dire threats, the UCM, military figures have a prominent presence in both the High Council and the Senate. These are chosen as representatives by their own institutions.
UCM TECHNOLOGY
Central UCM military strategy calls for efficient, lighting fast planetary assault from space. Almost all UCM material has been designed with this fundamental tenet in mind, from the heaviest dropship to the humble assault rifle. All UCM constructs are lightweight, efficient, utilitarian and cost-effective, facilitating en masse deployment. UCM strategists have embraced the concept of rapid deployment and redistribution of ground forces. In this way, the UCM has adapted to the realities of modern interplanetary warfare.
UCM vehicles are distinctly utilitarian in appearance, with harsh lines and compact forms. Armed with potent weaponry, the UCM's armoured hordes are poised to deliver crushing vengeance to the Scourge, and all others who stand in their way.
UCMA FORCE TYPES
AUXILIARY
AUXILIARY
AUXILIARY
BEHEMOTH
AUXILIARY
AUXILIARY
COMMAND
AUXILIARY
COMMAND
EXOTIC
AUXILIARY
COMMAND
HEAVY
STANDARD
HEAVY
SCOUT
STANDARD
HEAVY
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
SUPPORT
STANDARD
STANDARD
TROOPS
TROOPS
TROOPS
UCMF SHIP TYPES
SUPER HEAVY
SUPER HEAVY
SUPER HEAVY
HEAVY
SUPER HEAVY
SUPER HEAVY
MEDIUM
SUPER HEAVY
MEDIUM
LIGHT
SUPER HEAVY
MEDIUM
GETTING STARTED WITH THE UCM
UCM CORE SHIPS
UCM STARTER ARMY
UCM STARTER ARMY
It is 2679, and war rages on a Galactic scale. After almost a decade on the offensive against the vile alien Scourge, the United Colonies of Mankind is battle-scarred but unbroken.
UCM STARTER ARMY
UCM STARTER ARMY
UCM STARTER ARMY
The beginnings of the UCM were bathed in fire and blood. The alien Scourge attack on Earth and the Cradle Worlds left humanity reeling.
UCM STRIKETEAM
UCM STARTER ARMY
UCM STRIKETEAM
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