The dawn mist hangs cold over the barracks on an early morning in the year 2000. Footsteps echo down the hall as the sergeant’s voice cuts through the stillness, calling the new intake to attention. Ahead lies the grueling gauntlet of recruit training—and beyond that, a military career spanning the defining conflicts of the 21st century and into the near future.

Before stepping out onto the grinder, establish your recruit's identity.

To begin, state your:

  • Name and Nationality (Major nations, e.g., US, Russia, China, UK, France, Germany, India, etc.)
  • Appearance & Demeanor (Optional: height, build, distinctive features, or attitude)
  • Military Branch (Army, Marines/Naval Infantry, Navy, Air Force, or national equivalent)
  • Specialty Goal / MOS (Infantry, Combat Medic, Armor, Aviation, Intelligence, Logistics, etc.)
  • Pre-Enlistment Career (Choose one to boost your starting skills):
    • Tradesperson / Laborer: +Physicality, +Mechanics & Driving
    • EMT / First Responder: +Field Medicine, +Physicality
    • University / College Student: +Leadership, +Tact/Persuasion
    • Hunter / Outdoor Guide: +Marksmanship, +Recon & Intel
    • IT / Tech Specialist: +Recon & Intel, +Mechanics

(Prefer to dive straight in? Simply reply "Randomize" and a complete recruit profile from a major world military power will be generated for you.)

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