SECTOR CONTROL (2.0)

In Sector Control, we have a region with 15 objectives and 3 separate assault lanes. Red and Blue ground units fight to gain control of each objective, using scripted AI logic to make decisions on what to do and where to go. As a rotary wing pilot, your goal is to support the ground forces in this endeavor wherever possible. The AI controller will handle all the ground force activities such as offensive armor fights, mechanized infantry tactics, and reconnaissance.

The goal of Sector Control is to support the BLUE groups in capturing all 15 sectors. The AI dispatcher will control all the friendly movements and make sure they are as efficient as possible in securing the sectors. You do not need to worry about using CA to move them. Your goal is simply to support the friendly groups in securing these sectors. You can respond to contact reports, perform armed reconnaissance, destroy enemy strongholds and SAM sites, or establish a screen along sector lines. If you are flying in a lift helicopter, you can transport supply depots and ammunition crates where needed. When that’s taken care of, transport infantry, JTAC, or HMMWV with TOW launchers to strategic places on the battlefield.

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ENEMY: This sector has at least one red group in it and no blue groups,

CONTESTED: This sector has both red and blue groups in it,

SECURED: This sector has at least one blue group and no red groups,

UNCONTROLLED: If there are no red or blue groups, the sector will be uncontrolled,

TRANSPORT TASK: Yellow text labels indicate transport tasks available,

FLOT: You are guaranteed to have no enemies present behind this line.

When friendly groups spot, shoot, or are shot at, they will report contact over 59.90FM. They will also deploy flares from their present position. If you see flares nearby, it may be a good idea to head over and provide support.

Friendly ground vehicles will spot and report enemy positions on the F10 map. They will also report new contacts over the radio on 59.90 FM. The marker will update every 60 seconds.

LIGHT RED circles with solid rings indicate an enemy was spotted there less than 60 seconds ago.

DARK RED circles with dotted rings indicate an enemy was spotted there between 1-10 minutes ago, but the spotter lost visual.

Markers are removed when the target is lost for more than 10 minutes, or the friendly group is KIA.

Friendly armor may be active for extended periods of time, expending lots of ammunition. When the friendly armor’s ammunition supply dips below 25%, they will hold position and await resupply.

Lift helicopters are able to take a single ARMOR AMMO crate out to these friendly groups and build it. Upon building the crate, an M939 transport truck will spawn and begin rearming the group. Once the group has rearmed fully, the ammo truck will despawn and the group will resume with their tasking.

Armor Depots are respawn points for BLUE ground units. These depots are clusters of ground units with some defenses around them. When a BLUE unit needs to respawn, it will do so at the depot closest to the FLOT.

Lift helicopters can transport 4x ARMOR DEPOT crates to the marked request on the map to establish a new respawn point, allowing BLUE groups to get back into the fight more quickly.

There are several different classes of AI groups in the AO on both the RED and the BLUE teams. Using lua scripting, these AI groups are enhanced in their capabilities and decision making. They will move, defend, deploy, and attack based on criteria such as LOS detection, the state of frontline sectors, and what their role is.

Armor reinforcements spawn in 20 minute waves for both sides and are capped by type.

Mechanized infantry groups are tasked with capturing and holding sectors. Using infantry with anti-tank capabilities, they will travel to sectors that are either Uncontrolled or Enemy controlled. Upon reaching a POI, they will drop troops and move on to the next objective. RED groups have a slim chance to drop a MANPAD!

RED UNIT TYPES

• MTLB
• BMP-2
• BMP-3
• BTR-80
• BTR-82A

BLUE UNIT TYPES

• MCV-80 Warrior
• Marder 1A3

MAX RED: 6

MAX BLUE: 4

Armor Hunters are designed to hunt and kill enemy armor units. They will use LOS detection to find an enemy nearby. Once they find one, they will transition to a Cone formation, head directly toward the target, and enter a battle ready state. Each group is assigned a task to either Defend or Attack. Defending groups will move to Contested or Friendly sectors when not chasing a target. Attacking groups will move to Uncontrolled or Enemy sectors.

RED UNIT TYPES

• T-72B
• T-90
• BTR-82A
• BMP-2
• BMP-3

BLUE UNIT TYPES

• Merkava IV
• Chieftain Mk.3
• HMMWV TOW
• VAB Mephisto ATGM

MAX RED: 6

MAX BLUE: 6

Mobile ADS are helicopter hunters. Similar to the armor hunters, they will use LOS detection methods to locate helicopters (you). If they are far away, they will move to the location they spotted the helicopter. Once they get close enough, they will stop for better attack accuracy. Some Mobile ADS groups are tougher than others.

RED UNIT TYPES

• SA-8 + BRDM-2
• ZSU-57 + T-55
• BMP-1
• BTR-80
• BMP-1 + SHILKA + SA-9

MAX RED: 3

RED team will have a total of 3 SAM sites in the AO. These sites start deep in enemy territory and will require a coordinated strike to disable. They typically have some sort of armor defense and SHORAD to keep pesky BLUE guys out. Eliminating these sites is crucial to capturing sectors beyond the midpoint.

RED SAM UNITS

• SA-2 + SHILKA
• SA-3 + T-72 | SA-8 | SHILKA
• SA-5 + T-72 | SA-8 | SHILKA

TOTAL SAM SITES: 3

RED team groups spawn from strongholds. The more strongholds they have, the faster they can replenish lost units. These are scattered around RED territory at the start of the match. Similar to the SAM sites, they will have armor and air defense units supporting them. Eliminate all units and buildings to disable the ability for RED groups to respawn here.

RED STRONGHOLD UNITS

• T-72 | ZSU-57-2 | SA-9
• BMP-2 | KS-19 | SA-18
• BMP-3 | SHILKA | SA-18

MAX STRONGHOLDS: 5

BLUE team groups spawn from the armor depot that is closest to the FLOT. They start the match with one depot just outside the AO. Transport helicopters may bring 4x crates to a marked ARMOR DEPOT location on the map to set up a new one, allowing BLUE groups to respawn closer to the fight.

BLUE DEFENSES

• HMMWV TOW
• MCV-80 Warrior
• Merkava IV