Empire: Total War Special Forces Edition

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Empire: Total War will see the debut of 3D naval combat within the Total War franchise. PC Gamers will be able to intuitively command vast fleets or single ships upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water & weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat. After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple their ship & prepare to board taking control your men as they fight hand to hand on the decks. Along with the revolutionary introduction of Naval Combat, Empire: Total War will see further enhancements to the Total War series signature 3D battles & turn based campaign map. Real time battles will pose new challenges with the addition of cannon & musket, challenging players to master new formations & tactics as a result of the increasing role of gunpowder within warfare. & the Campaign Map – for many the heart of Total War – will see new enhanced systems for Trade, Diplomacy & Espionage with agents, a refined & streamlined UI, enhanced Advisors & extended scope taking in the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe & the untapped potential of North America. The Special Forces In a time when a soldier’s life could be given easily & quickly, it took extreme courage & determination for a true hero to forge a reputation for themselves. Whether through harsh & highly disciplined training, generations of successful military tradition or world-leading technology, the units available as part of the Empire: Total War Special Forces Edition are among the very best of the best. The Special Forces Edition introduces six of the most influential military forces of the 18th Century. True to the period, these exclusive elite units become available on the campaign map via a certain faction or once a specific geographical region is under control. Each elite unit brings with it the potential to open up dramatic new strategies & turn the tide of your campaign. A cornerstone of your Empire’s land or naval forces, each has the potential to be used to decisive & devastating effect. The following elite units are included as part of the Empire: Total War Special Forces Edition. This premium packaged edition for aficionados of the Total War series comes complete with an illustrated campaign map & unique online unlock code. Once the game is installed, players can enter their code & unlock these elite units which will then appear in the single player game. HMS Victory: The Royal Navy’s most distinguished & formidable first rate ship of the line; Lord Nelson’s 104 gun flagship is one of the most heavily armed ships of the 18th Century. Rogers’ Rangers: Major Robert Rogers’ company of rangers are highly trained elite light infantry, specialising in reconnaissance & special operations. They are extremely mobile in even the most challenging environments. Ottoman Organ Gun: A viciously powerful field gun, able to inflict incredible damage on the opposing army. Emphatic proof of the Ottoman Empire’s advanced knowledge of gunpowder & firearms technology. Ghoorkas: Better to die than be a coward has been the motto of these elite Nepalese soldiers for centuries. Disciplined, tough & courageous, they carry a deadly 18-inch long, curved knife known as the kukri. Corso Terrestre Guerillas: An independent light infantry guerrilla regiment, experienced in skirmish & stealth tactics. Surprise raids & ambushes are the guerillas’ favoured tactics, a way to compensate for their limited number & light armour. Bulkeleys Regiment: A French unit of Irish mercenaries with a fearsome reputation for hardiness. Exceptionally tough & resilient, they make for a highly flexible & dependable regiment.