REICHS ARMORY DOCTRINE
Theme: In a last ditch effort, right before the final counter assault (for example at the Ardennes), western german forces are given what is left in new equipment in order to make a final attempt to break through enemy lines and secure ground again. This theme goes well with the original ‘Battle of the Bulge‘ theme of the OKW faction, as the battle of the Bulge represents such an effort as I just described it. The mustering of sparse yet advanced technology and equipment, too, goes with the desired theme pretty well.
Disclaimer: I will suggest 7 instead of 5 abilities. Relic will have some creative freedom, should they choose my suggestion. Above anything else I wanted to provide some creative ideas.
1) Incendiary Grenade Package
Grants the „Incendiary Grenade“ ability (as seen on Volksgrenadiers) to Sturmpioneers.
Rationale: When Incendiary Grenades were introduced to OKW, there was a notable amount of forum users that seemed fond of the idea of giving this ability to Sturmpioneers. Indeed, the ability seems to fit the spirit and theme of Sturmpioneers being an aggressive elite unit that storms positions.
2) Grantatwerfer 34
Unlocks Granatwerfer 34 squad.
Visuals: The mortar crew uses the Volksgrenadier model, same as all other OKW weapon crews. Like the HMG34 team, this mortar unit also uses the Volksgrenadier portrait.
Rationale: Giving OKW a ‘regular‘ Mortar unit.
3) Sturm Officer
Same as in Breakthrough Doctrine.
Rationale: The integration of this fellah seems to go well with the name of the doctrine
4) Opel Blitz Equipment Truck
Calls in an Opel Blitz truck that can distribute weapons for squads to pick up. My suggestion for these weapon drops would be the LMG34 and the Panzerbüchse. The weapon drops would function the same way as they do with the supply trucks in UKF and USF doctrines.
Visuals: This doctrine will allow unusual combinations of units and weapons to be seen, e.g. Volksgrenadiers with a Panzerbüchse or Sturmpinoeers with an LMG34.
Rationale: I saw the idea of adding the Panzerbüchse to OKW mentioned quite a few times on the forums. Apparently, people want an infantry-held AT option for that faction. Yet in older versions, many found Panzerschrecks on Volks too potent - as such, the Panzerbüchse would seem like a good middle ground. Additionally, the weapon is unused outside of theatre of war missions.
5) Alarmtruppen
Calls in a 4 man Squad armed with 2xPanzerschreck.
Visuals: Uses the Obersoldaten or the Panzerfusilier model. Both are seldomly seen anyways, so it makes sense to give that model more prominence. Plus, the model suits the represented unit type (see ‘Historical Background’).
Rationale: Again, giving OKW hand-held AT. Even though this time it is the Panzerschreck again, it will not be on such a cheap unit as Volksgrenadiers, as it was in older versions of the game, so the old problems could be avoided by giving ‘Alarmtruppen’ a proper price.
Historical Background: In a WW2 history book I once saw a picture of late-war german troops that were more or less sporadically assembled and equipped with Panzerschrecks in order to react to the arrival of enemy armor. These troops were dubbed ‘Alarmtruppen’. In the late stages of the war, it would often be SS troops that would attempt to gather some last troops in villages and small town in order to ‘fight to the end’ (at least there is many of these stories in the region where I live). As such, the proposed usage of the Obersoldaten or Panzerfusiliers model (see above) would make sense to represent this quickly assembled last-ditch anti-tank squad.
Could alternatively be named ‘Panzerjägers’, but it’s less creative
6) Heat Rounds
Same as in Elite Armor Doctrine.
Rationale: Since the doctrine offers no armor call ins, this is supposed to strengthen the late game armor play. It also goes with the theme of the doctrine, where the western german forces receive one last shipment of advanced equipment in a last effort to push back the allied forces.
7) Tiger I Tank
Allows construction of the iconic Tiger I Tank form the Schwere Panzer Headquarters
Rationale: The Tiger is an iconic peace of armor. It goes well with the “armory” theme of this doctrine, being one of the most iconic products of german industry.
Visuals: Would need to be given the OKW standard armor skin, which looks more “sandy” than the Wehrmacht/Ostheer one.
Sounds: OKW announcer voice for training Tiger I exists in the game (currently unused).
Final Disclaimer
Should Relic actually chose this doctrine suggestion, then they can change details about it, like changing CP requirements of the abilities or deciding to tie the Sturmpioneer incendiary grenades to an upgrade package etc. What I care most about is the things I noted under ‘visuals’. Ideally, I would like these visual things to be accepted into the contest the way I though them through, though I will not insist that they would remain unchanged, since that would be rather daring. Finally, I am thankful that Relic offers this creative contest and hereby want to say ‘Thank You’!
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