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When Europe cast us out of their failed union of states, we rose from the ashes of a false society, a false economic norm. We gave new hope to our unemployed. Without Berlin's noose around our neck! We stand for what was, is, and will forever be our own! OUR LAND! OUR PEOPLE! ONE NATION. ALTIS!
Akhanteros' speech on the fifth anniversary of the Jerusalem Cease Fire
Akhanteros operated under the radio callsign of Phalanx.[2]
Beyond Hope (2026)[]
In May 2026[6], Akhanteros - backed by his splinter faction of rebels within the AAF, marched into the government offices in the former capital of Kavala. He and his cadre of rebel officers then rounded up all the civilian officials and proceeded to execute them.[7][8]
Publicly, justification for his uprising was that the civilian government was corrupted beyond repair, and that its harsh economic austerity measures was tearing the republic apart.[8] In reality, his overthrowing of the civilian government was just a blatant power grab.[9][10] The coup d'état quickly resulted in the installation of his hardline junta and self-proclaimed leadership of the nation, but also sparked nationwide protests. Akhanteros' junta violently suppressed all protests, leading to the deaths of many.[7][11]
The AAF itself would break into two factions; consisting of his own supporters, and those who defected to the growing force of government Loyalists who sought to restore civilian leadership of the country.[12] Unsurprisingly, this would result in a full scale civil war breaking out across the island, with settlements everywhere on Altis split between those who backed Akhanteros' junta, and those who supported the government Loyalists.[6][7][8]
In the early days of the civil war, Akhanteros' forces were constantly on the back foot and were repeatedly being dealt a series of defeats. But as the years dragged on and attrition took its toll on the government Loyalists, Akhanteros' forces remained strong and gradually turned the tide against the Loyalists.[13]
2030[]
By 2030, the civil war would enter its final year. At this stage, the Loyalists no longer had the means to oppose his rule through military force.[14][15] Representatives of what was left of the Loyalists would finally agree to meet with Akhanteros' junta in the city of Jerusalem. There, both sides would sign the Jerusalem Cease Fire agreement of 2030, which put a definitive end to the civil war in Akhanteros' favour.[6][13][16]
2031-2034[]
His definitive victory in the civil war resulted in international recognition of his junta[5] and the complete dissolution of the government Loyalists. With the last remnants of the old republic swept away, Akhanteros spared no effort in going after his former foes. Hundreds of traitors were executed, and many more would "disappear" at the hands of his army.[13][17][18]
Akhanteros' crackdowns in the aftermath of the civil war did not go unnoticed by the international community.[13] The European Union made the unprecedented decision to expel the republic as a member. Akhanteros remained defiant, and instead of grovelling for readmission into the EU, turned east towards the Chinese-led Canton Protocol Strategic Alliance Treaty (CSAT). CSAT member states offered his government financial support and humanitarian aid relief.[19][20] In exchange, all he would need to do is give CSAT carte blanche to operate on the island as they saw fit.[21][22]
However, Akhanteros would soon find himself embroiled in a bitter struggle against the newly formed, so-called "Freedom and Independence Army" (FIA), a growing group of insurgent fighters comprised of former Loyalists and disgruntled citizens alike.[1] Although his government was now backed by CSAT[22], the FIA constantly challenged his rule and attempted to overthrow the junta even though they were lacking in firepower compared to their predecessors.[18][16][23]
In response to the growing insurgency, Akhanteros needed to accept the intervention of foreign peacekeepers to assist the AAF, which was ill-equipped to handle a counterinsugency campaign against the FIA. In addition to a separate force of CSAT peacekeepers and COIN troops[24][25], his government approved the formation and deployment of Task Force Aegis, a jointly-operated peacekeeping force comprised of American, British, and Altian personnel.[1][26] For the time being, Akhanteros would extend TF Aegis' mandate for up to five years[27], and that they would be permitted to remain on both the mainland of Altis as well as the smaller island of Stratis.[5][28]
Prologue (2034)[]
On May 10th, 2034[6], more seismic tremors were experienced all across the island. Many AAF personnel were panicked by the sudden tremors, but Akhanteros issued a force-wide radio message of calm, reassuring everyone that this was just a light earthquake and that it was not a major concern.[29]
Seven days later on May 17th[6], Akhanteros reached out to the FIA and proposed to its leaders to have a dialogue at the Ministry of Defense in the (now former) capital of Kavala. This was done as a gesture of goodwill in response to an incident one week prior that resulted in the deaths of six alleged FIA collaborators.[30]
But the talks immediately went off to a bad start as there were incoming reports that a scheduled AAF convoy had failed to check in at a security checkpoint twenty minutes prior to the talks starting.[30] The situation was made worse as evening fell, and the FIA's representatives entered the city and had arrived at the MoD. The talks quickly deteriorated, and minutes later, AAF troopers all across the city suddenly came under attack by the FIA. According to Akhanteros, the insurgents had "thrown themselves" at the AAF, and were the ones who had kicked off hostilities first.[31][32]
Fortunately, the AAF did not take long to mobilise and respond against the attempted uprising. In little under an hour, the majority of insurgents were killed and the uprising was fully suppressed.[32] Survivors were quickly rounded up, and to make an example of them, all were to be executed by firing squad.[4]
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Akhanteros: Is there a problem here, Sergeant? Conway: What's the problem? Your men are abusing these prisoners. Akhanteros: What my men do is my concern, and mine alone, Sergeant. Conway: The hell it is! Corporal, arrest them. Akhanteros: Don't you take another step. You are out of line, American.
TF Aegis peacekeeper SGT Conway protests against Akhanteros' decision to execute insurgents
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It was at this moment that Akhanteros personally clashed with one of the American peacekeepers, a soldier by the name of Conway, who attempted to intervene in one of the executions. The American soldier had arrogantly overstepped his authority and tried to stop the executions. However, he was immediately told to stand down by his commanding officer, Colonel Andrew MacKinnon. As the peacekeepers furiously stormed off[2], Akhanteros mocked the soldier and "thanked" him for his interaction.[4]
Remnants of War (2034)[]
Despite the Kavala uprising being crushed completely by his forces, the FIA were resilient and refused to back down. They continued to gain ever increasing numbers of supporters backing their cause.[16][33]
The worst of the fighting would occur in September 2034.[6] The FIA had overrun and captured the mountain village of Oreokastro, turning it into a fortress and a symbol of resistance against his government.[34] Akhanteros commanded the AAF to retake Oreokastro with force - by any means, if necessary.[16][18][33]
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The army just wasn't able to capture the place. And Colonel Akhanteros? He did not tolerate failure. So... he asked foreign powers to intervene. To come in, and break the guerrillas' resolve.
IDAP aid worker Nathan MacDade describes Akhanteros' reaction to the failed siege
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However, even with all the firepower that the AAF possessed, the insurgents proved to be much more than the army could handle. Their embarrassing failure to retake the village after two weeks of fighting frustrated Akhanteros' attempts to make an example of the insurgents.[34][35] As a last resort, Akhanteros pleaded to his CSAT paymasters for assistance.[36]
The following information is purely subjective and should not be taken as fact.
Internationally, the airstrike had generated much controversy. His junta was condemned for its decision[16][40][41][42] and the FIA - instead of being weakened, was emboldened by the airstrike and was getting a surge in support. Meanwhile, morale within his army was fading quickly.[43][44] However, so long as CSAT continued to back him both politically and militarily, Akhanteros rebuked all such criticisms and would stay on as leader of the nation.[18][19]
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Although his men were barely holding the line in Selakano and Panagia[6], Akhanteros knew that the AAF's defeat was inevitable at this point. Almost one third of the AAF's personnel were confirmed as KIA[45], and the rest of the surviving units either consisted of the walking wounded or were severely understrength. The CSAT commander, Colonel Vahid Namdar, had already made it clear to Akhanteros that his forces had no intention of fighting to the end.[46] Col. Namdar gave Akhanteros one final task: delay the Americans for as long as possible until Griffin Regiment could fully evacuate all of its remaining personnel.[47][48]
To that end, Namdar handed over all of Griffin Regiment's remaining heavy armour assets to the AAF, but cautioned Akhanteros that CSAT would only give him political support in the post-war peace talks if he ensured that the Americans wouldn't get their hands on the tanks under any circumstances.[48] Before surrendering, Akhanteros would need to ensure that his men destroyed the tanks to prevent their capture.[49] Akhanteros agreed to the demands, and the evacuation began whilst remnants of the 1st Mechanized Regiment who were split from the main force in the south consolidated at Ioannina.[6][47]
Not long after they regrouped, the Americans proceeded to launch attacks simultaneously against Selakano, Panagia, and Ioannina.[6] The 1st Mechanized Regiment put up a valiant fight as best they could, but casualties soared as the Americans systematically wiped out his remaining troops.[50][51][52]
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All units, stand down. I say again, stand down. The AAF have issued their formal surrender. Straight from Akhanteros himself. Hold your fire and prepare to receive POWs.
Akhanteros issues the AAF's notice of surrender to the American commander
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Barely an hour later, CSAT would finally complete its evacuation, and with their departure, Akhanteros would issue a formal notice of surrender to the American commander.[45][53][54]
Post-The East Wind[]
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Following the defeat of forces loyal to General Akhanteros, the provisional ceasefire has held firm. With a new round of NATO-CSAT talks due imminently, strategic analysts point to encouraging signs of a lasting peace, with a shared peacekeeping deal on the table.
AAN News report, post-AAF surrender
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Akhanteros' unconditional ceasefire puts an end to the brief but bloody conflict.[16][45] He can be seen at the talks between representatives from NATO, CSAT, and the new civilian government of Altis led by Nikos Panagopoulos. Along with Akhanteros himself, they are due to negotiate a joint peacekeeping deal that would oversee the complete demilitarisation of the hardline AAF.[16][55][56]
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Colonel Akhanteros to be brought to trial after negotiations
AAN News report on Akhanteros' fate following the peace talks in Kavala
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In spite of this, media networks speculate that Akhanteros will nonetheless face trial over his role in ordering the AAF to commit countless acts of crimes against humanity.[57]
Personality and Appearance[]
Akhanteros appears as an Altian male rapidly approaching his elder years, sporting a black head of hair frosted with grey and a lightly shaved beard. He wears the standard attire of an AAF officer which consists of a camouflaged uniform and a black beret. On occasion, he can also be seen wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses.
An avaricious and ambitious individual, Akhanteros was an opportunistic populist who used the excuse of taking down the "corrupt" civilian leadership in order to seize power.[8] Typical of strongmen of his calibre, he is shown to quite arrogant and ruthless; caring little for human rights or any other concerns so long as he could maintain his grip on power.[4]
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Don't you take another step. You are out of line, American. What my men do is my concern, and mine alone.
Akhanteros orders SGT Conway to back off prior to ordering the execution of detained guerillas
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Unsurprisingly, these attributes made him the perfect Manchurian candidate for CSAT to use against the pro-NATO civilian leadership. In particular, his propensity for bloodshed[4] and greed made him easily swayed by promises of economic and military support from the organisation.
But in spite of these "qualities", Akhanteros was far from being an efficient politician and was hardly an expert strategist. His open display of corruption trickled down to the lower echelons of the AAF, greatly hampering its morale and disillusioning many. Not only did this result in widespread defections, his inhumane usage of so-called "tactics" would turn much of Altis' citizens against him - ironically helping the FIA to grow as quickly as it did.[11][44]
Trivia[]
Akhanteros' rank inexplicably changes for his brief appearance in Apex Protocol where he is erroneously referred to as a General.[56] Canonically, he still remains ranked as a Colonel in all other mentions/cameos.
He is apparently left-handed as seen in the intro cinematic for Beyond Hope.
Props dedicated to a "deceased" Akhanteros in Art of War.
Certain props added with the release of the Art of War DLC are strangely dedicated to Akhanteros as if he were deceased.
Contrary to his depiction in such objects and even official screenshots, there are no in-game events or news reports which would suggest that he has been executed or killed in the aftermath of The East Wind. This is because the final canonical mention of his fate only states that he is scheduled to face trial.[57]
Akhanteros is the only antagonist in ArmA 3 that is mentioned or makes an appearance to some extent throughout almost every campaign and scenario.
The information below details unused, pre-release or removed content.
Akhanteros' backstory was vastly different both role and appearance-wise in older iterations of ArmA 3's storyline (2011-2012).[58]
Unlike his canon counterpart, Akhanteros' initial origins was that of a civilian official. In this iteration of the storyline, Akhanteros served as the long-running mayor of Myrina (the former name of Kavala when Altis was still known as "Limnos" before the setting's change) and was also an important member of a Greek right-wing political party. He owned several local businesses, hotels, and other tourism-oriented companies throughout the island.
After war finally broke out between NATO and the Republic of Iran in the 2020s, he gathered the remnants of Greek military and law enforcement personnel on Limnos, turning them into his own private paramilitary force and becoming the island's self-proclaimed dictator.
Following its occupation, the Iranian military presented him with the title of "Regional Director" for the newly-established, Iranian-occupied puppet state of "New Greece". The Iranians supplied his forces with equipment and funding to help him maintain control over the island's inhabitants.
Gallery[]
Akhanteros in 2026, moments after declaring the formation of his junta in the aftermath of the Kavala Coup.
↑ 2.02.12.2ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "CONWAY: What the fuck was that? ADAMS: Just the Chain of Command at its finest. CONWAY: Who was that asshole? ADAMS: Callsign 'Phalanx'. Colonel Akhanteros. You just bashed horns with the AAF's top brass. CONWAY: That's their top brass? Now I know why they're so fucked up."
↑ 3.03.1ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:50, "COL. GEORGIOUS AKHANTEROS COMMANDER OF ALTIS ARMED FORCES", AAN News
↑ 4.04.14.24.34.4ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "CONWAY: Shit... Hey! What are you doing? Hey, asshole, I'm talking to you! AAF SQUAD LEADER: This is none of your business, American. CONWAY: Buddy, I'm warning you, you pick this fight and you'll lose. AKHANTEROS: Is there a problem here, Sergeant? CONWAY: What's the problem? Your men are abusing these prisoners. AKHANTEROS: What my men do is my concern, and mine alone, Sergeant. CONWAY: The hell it is! Corporal, arrest them. AKHANTEROS: Don't you take another step. You are out of line, American. CONWAY: Broadway, Alpha 1-2 Actual. Message. Over. MACKINNON: 1-2, Broadway. Receiving. Send it, over. CONWAY: I've got Greenbacks abusing FIA prisoners at the MoD, sir. Please advise, over. MACKINNON: Copy. Wait one. 1-2, stand down. How copy? CONWAY: What? Sir, if I may- MACKINNON: Negative, 1-2, you are to stand down. That's an order. Confirm, over. CONWAY: ... Solid copy, sir. Out. AKHANTEROS: It was a pleasure doing business with you, Sergeant."
↑ 5.05.15.2ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Common Denominator, "Peacekeeping efforts continue in The Republic of Altis and Stratis following the Civil War. Although some progress has been made, the newly-established government still faces serious obstacles, namely the inexperience of the Altis Armed Forces, or AAF for short. Officially, NATO Peacekeepers, primarily stationed on Stratis, have been seconded to Altis to cooperate and consult with the AAF. Unofficially, they have been assisting with training members of the AAF in order to ensure their ability to maintain security within the Republic itself. Recently, however, member states of CSAT have expressed interest in the Republic, further increasing already-heightened global tensions with NATO."
↑ 7.07.17.2ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, No Reprieve, "Altis, 2026. A military coup has toppled the government in Kavala. Opposition groups are crushed and peaceful protests end in violence. Support for the army wanes. Hundreds of soldiers disobey their orders and join the people, sparking civil war. Cities, towns, and villages are ravaged by the brutal fighting. A six-day ceasefire's agreed, so humanitarian aid can reach those worst affected. But neither side intends to honor the terms..."
↑ 8.08.18.28.3ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Lost Horizons, "My name is Kyros Kalogeros. I was born in Kavala, at the turn of the millennium. At 18, I enlisted in the 1st Mechanized Regiment. I learnt to work with all kinds of tracked vehicles and gained valuable experience. Before the age of 30, I was promoted to Captain. Looking back now, during the peace, I never believed my skills would be needed. But I was wrong. Corrupt politicians divided our nation, creating an enemy within. An age of austerity turned to one of anger, and protests descended into violence."
↑ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, No Reprieve, "Nah, mate It ain't about that. Ourgovernment's got a lotta vested interests. If that Colonel and his army remain in power it ain't gonna be business as usual, y'know?"
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Topolia (The East Wind), "American, come - please - walk with me now. My name is Nikos Panagopoulos and, from what I hear, I owe you a debt of gratitude. The situation has now changed. I will let Commander Stavrou share the details but, let me say, it is good news. I am - we together are - determined to change the status quo. Ever since our legitimate government was overthrown, we have waited for such a day. Thanks in part to you and, of course, our British friends over all these years, we are much closer to being able to do that. So, thank you, Corporal Kerry. Now, come, Stavrou will debrief everyone soon."
↑ 11.011.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "BISHOP: Nathan, you said that Alexis had been a recruit in the Altis Armed Forces. MACDADE: Yeah. That's right. BISHOP: So, his decision to leave the army - to join the guerrillas - do you know how that came about? MACDADE: It's funny, I asked Markos the same thing once. He just... looked at me and shrugged. Later on, I heard their father had been killed in the civil war. But, I dunno. Whatever his reasons, Markos seemed to have made peace with the fact he wouldn't change his brother's mind..."
↑ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, Avenging Furies, "JAMES: Oi. Hold up, you're ex-army, right? MAVROS: That some kinda problem? JAMES: No, not for us it isn't. I'm told you were, uh, part of some special unit. MAVROS: You're well-informed, Sergeant. JAMES: Yeah, well... we're stepping-off at fifteen hundred. Come with us if you want. Could use your particular skillset."
↑ 13.013.113.213.3ARMA 3:Tac-Ops 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Beyond Hope, Avenging Furies, "The tide however, gradually turned against loyalist forces. The military might of the rebels prevailed against the rag-tag, People's Army. Acts of repression followed. Hundreds were executed. Hundreds more disappeared, without a trace. In 2030, hostilities ended with the signing of a ceasefire in Jerusalem. But the peace did not last..."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "Yeah? Well they can respectfully go fuck themselves, sir. We didn't butcher half our own population and I sure as hell didn't ask to be on their pissant island."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Maxwell (The East Wind), "Maybe we should have seen it coming, you know? [...] Fucking... Greenbacks, man, butchering half their own population during the conflict? Civil war's one thing - that was just - I dunno."
↑ 16.016.116.216.316.416.516.616.7ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "Thousands of landmines still remain on the conflict-riven island of Altis. But they are not the only things buried and forgotten in this troubled Mediterranean region. Heated accusations of war crimes are slowly coming to light, just as negotiations between defeated government forces and guerrilla groups begin, overshadowing the peace talks and marring all sides in last-minute controversy. Following NATO's recent invasion, a political storm has broken. According to Nathan MacDade, a 52-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps engineer, now working with the International Development & Aid Project (IDAP), the one-time sovereign territories have long been plagued by excessive acts of violence. Based in the remote town of Oreokastro, in the north-western corner of the island, he recounts how: "The whole area had been a 'wild west'. A big mash-up of civilian and guerrilla infrastructure - a disaster waiting to happen". As early as last year, freedom fighters were treating NATO as a hostile force. One U.S. peacekeeper was even ambushed while he inspected aid, unloaded over mountainous terrain during one of NATO's daring airdrops. Together with a small and inexperienced group of trainees from the Altis Armed Forces, he repelled the attack and brought food, water, and medical supplies to the region. Under the Statute of the International Criminal Court, this sort of intentional action against peacekeeping missions is illegal. In fact, many now debate whether or not the civil war ever really ended, with some claiming the Jerusalem Ceasefire in 2030 was no more than a political whitewash. Indeed, by Autumn 2034, Oreokastro had reverted to a state of conflict. Guerrillas took control of the town and setup defences to counter a government offensive: "[they] found themselves a new leader" MacDade explains. "For him, this was no time to surrender [...], he [rallied] the people - encouraged them to resist". Unable to capture the town using conventional methods, Colonel Akhanteros, de facto leader of the military junta in Pyrgos, personally authorized the use of cluster munitions. These indiscriminate weapons, banned by many nations, fragment into smaller bomblets which often fail to explode - leaving a dangerous legacy for generations to come. After a spell of bad weather, on the night of October 13, the order for the strike was given. Suspected CSAToperatives intervened in support of the government and parachuted behind enemy lines to designate targets. As dawn broke, a jet approached from the east and dropped a cluster bomb on Oreokastro. Although most of the civilian population had evacuated and IDAP's camp was spared, the damage was severe: [...] Hours later, Altis Armed Forces staged a final assault. Those that survived the two-week siege were caught in one last morning of violence, combatants and non-combatants alike. Among them was Markos Kouris, a mechanic searching for his brother who had joined the guerrillas several months prior. In a strange twist of fate however, he returned to the town several months later and triggered a landmine - consequently losing his life in what becomes the final piece of a disturbing puzzle. "That place had been abandoned for almost a year" MacDade points out. "But he was looking for his brother. There had been reports of a pretty brutal fire-fight up there". During last week's invasion, the commander of the government's 3rd Support Regiment and his adjutant were unexpectedly cut-off and trapped in Oreokastro. As NATO soldiers and local guerrillas (now allied) closed in, the pair retreated to the town's historic church and dispersed an unknown number of mines. MacDade confirms IDAP were alerted of the threat, but only after the first civilian casualty came to light. [...] "And the folks here in Oreokastro? They are the ones that have suffered. This is the reality. This is war."", AAN News
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "MACDADE: I remember... there used to be a cafe here once. Local place. Actually, that's an understatement. I musta picked up more local curse words there than... the entire rest of my time out here put together. BISHOP: It sounds like quite an institution. Did it shut down when the fighting started? MACDADE: Eventually. The guy who ran it - he, um, didn't have much love for the government. I remember, he used to charge the local soldiers double. Called it a 'tourist tax'. Then, one night, he was bundled off in the back of a truck. Never saw that guy again."
↑ 19.019.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Salient Force, "By July, 2035, our enemies were no longer in the shadows. And our government became subservient to the will of foreign powers. Distrusting the Americans, we aligned ourselves with the Canton Strategic Alliance Treaty. They gave us technology, weapons. Economic and political support - and in return, we allowed them to use our island. They even had us train with their fourth generation Angara battle tanks. I mean, we didn't know it then, but, we were caught in a whirlwind; a series of events we could scarcely comprehend. NATO were helping the guerrillas: when they attacked, we hit back - and they responded with a whole invasion force. Needless to say, the conflict that followed? It didn't go well. In the final days our allies handed over their armored assets and we used them to cover their retreat, outside Pyrgos."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:51, "When Europe cast us out of their failed union of states, we rose from the ashes of a false society, a false economic norm. We gave new hope to our unemployed. Without Berlin's noose around our neck! Our CSAT partners recognise the new truth. The potential of our nation. We share with them and grow. They represent the new future. Our new future, our new truth.", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:20, "[...] GOVERNMENT GREEN-LIGHT CSAT AIRBASE ON ALTIS MAINLAND", AAN News
↑ 22.022.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "BISHOP: I've been meaning to ask: after NATO pulled out - when CSAT stepped in - how did that affect your work? MACDADE: Day-to-day? I mean, COIN-ops stepped up but, honestly? Things were already sliding that way - even with NATO at the helm. For the most part, CSAT were mindful of our activities. Brutal - no doubt - but, at least... clinical. Whole thing felt like one big PR exercise for them."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:14, "MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH ON ALTIS - GOVERNMENT BLAMES FIA GUERRILLAS: 'The FIA are becoming increasingly desperate, as AAF forces begin to consolidate their position on Altis with the backing of Canton Protocol forces equipment and training.'", AAN News
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, ORBAT/Griffin Regiment/Reinforcement and Training Company, "A company comprised mainly of instructors responsible for the training of local forces over the last 12 months."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, ORBAT/Griffin Regiment, "A combat brigade tasked with counter insurgency (COIN) operations in cooperation with their AAF partners."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Drawdown 2035, "A US-led joint NATO-AAF peacekeeping force stationed on Stratis, with a strictly limited mandate and combat capacity."
↑ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, \a3\missions_f_epa\video\a_in_intro.ogv, 00:04, "Although five years have passed since bloody civil war was brought to an end in the Republic of Altis and Stratis, the impact upon civilian infrastructure remains marked.", AAN News
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Common Denominator, "MARTINEZ: Okay... For the record, I'm blaming CSAT. ADAMS: Keep driving. I'll check with MacKinnon. Broadway, Alpha 1-1 Actual. Was that what I think it was? Over. MACKINNON: Confirmed, 1-1. Just a small tremor. No cause for concern. Over. ADAMS: Copy, Broadw- AKHANTEROS: Phalanx to all units, we just experienced a light earthquake. Do not be alarmed. Return to your posts and resume your duties. Out. MACKINNON: What he said, 1-1. ADAMS: Yeah, we got it, Colonel. 1-1 out. MARTINEZ: Guess some Greenbacks must have shit themselves."
↑ 30.030.1ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Rising Tensions, "Last week, an AAF patrol responded with lethal force to aggression from locals north of Kore, reportedly in self-defense. One casualty survived but later succumbed to their wounds, bringing the official death toll to 6. Peacekeeping forces on scene confirmed the reported timeline, but the justification for the patrol's use of force remains questionable. Following the incident, the government reached out to the FIA for a sit-down in Kavala, as a gesture of goodwill. As such, security has been ramped up, with peacekeeping forces watching over the proceedings. However, an AAF security convoy en route from the AAC airfield failed to pass an AAF checkpoint east of Kavala at its scheduled arrival time, nearly 20 minutes ago, raising fears that the situation is likely to escalate. It has failed to respond to hails from AAF Command."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "Not good, 1-1. Details are still coming in, but intel suggests the sitdown went haywire. Phalanx is reporting that the FIA threw themselves at the cordon. I want you to take control of the situation at the MoD. We're getting conflicting reports left and right. I need someone on the ground. How copy?"
↑ 32.032.1ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Prologue, Damage Control, "Just under an hour ago, NATO troops were forced to engage members of the FIA in the vicinity of Kavirida. It has become clear that they were responsible for the attack on the convoy. Their motive is now apparent - the situation at the MoD rapidly deteriorated, succeeded by the FIA conducting an all-out assault on Kavala. Details are still coming in, but we are certain that the FIA's actions are a direct consequence of these events. It appears to have convinced the FIA that the sit-down at the MoD had not been conducted in good faith. The investigation is still ongoing."
↑ 33.033.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Guerrilla, "Y'see... the guerrillas there, they'd found themselves a new leader. Charismatic. Ex-military. For him, this was no 'time to surrender' - far from it. In fact, he used that time to rally his people - encouraged them to resist, build defenses. Meanwhile, the army was setting up for a major offensive. The attack on Oreokastro? It was no secret. Of course, after the leaflet drop, IDAP started to pull out of the town. So, the little I do know? Well, that brings us back to the brother. The one who disappeared..."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Guerrilla, "BISHOP: The army's offensive against the town, it seems like - well - a disaster, to be honest. MACDADE: Yeah, they never imagined the guerrillas would put up a fight, that's for sure. The mines on the road caught them off-guard. Immobilized their armor. They took heavy casualties from mortar and mg emplacements, too. Some even blamed the army command - said they gifted the enemy time to organize. BISHOP: The leaflets. MACDADE: Right. It was a tough call. Complying with the Laws of War? It's got a price."
↑ 36.036.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Redacted, "MACDADE: The army just wasn't able to capture the place. And Colonel Akhanteros? He did not tolerate failure. So... he asked foreign powers to intervene. To come in, and break the guerrillas' resolve. BISHOP: Right, and - the evidence in the commission report - doesn't it point to CSAT? MACDADE: Ahuh. But... truth can be the first casualty of war. BISHOP: Sure, but didn't somebody witness them in action? MACDADE: From a distance, yeah. Though he wasn't exactly what'd you call reliable. Guy was a goatherd - barely spoke any English. BISHOP: That... was not in the report I read. MACDADE: It never is. Still, he did say they came down by parachute. And that, at least, was corroborated by multiple sources."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Redacted, "Okay. According to my notes... several targets were identified from afar - presumably by these special forces at the castle. Once they had a handle on what was what, they called it in. A jet approached from the east and dropped a single bomb. The positions in the town were then destroyed, but the church and IDAP's camp were left untouched."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, The Peacekeeper, "Well, for one thing, the change in the peacekeeping mandate came out of the blue. We heard that pressure came down the pipe from CSAT. They had the leverage. [...] Maybe. Certainly the government had become frustrated with NATO - and vice versa. [...] But others said they just 'didn't have the guts' for it. Couldn't do what 'needed to be done'."
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "Answering a question on who he felt was responsible for the suffering in the town, MacDade talks of the Altis Armed Forces, describing how they wanted to wipe it off the map: "it's one thing fighting against a resistance. It's another to make the civilian population pay for it. As they clung to power they wound up scarring the very country they had pledged to protect."", AAN News
↑ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, "Answering a question on who he felt was responsible for the suffering in the town, MacDade is quick to accuse CSAT: "before they stepped in [and] pushed NATO out, there was a ceasefire in place, albeit a delicate one" he remembers. "And the cluster strike? It took the whole thing to the brink - and with so little to gain from such a terrifying show of force. The whole thing felt like a power-play from the get-go."", AAN News
↑ 44.044.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Lost Horizons, "Since the destruction of Oreokastro and the limitations to NATO's mandate, the Freedom and Independence Army have grown in strength. Our morale is weak. Our own people are against us. Reports of desertion and sabotage are rife. If we are to defeat this insurgency, we cannot waste our time, severing heads from the hydra. Instead, we must cauterize its wounds - drain the swamp - isolate the enemy and tighten our grip on those areas where they are strongest."
↑ 45.045.145.2ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "Somehow, I survived that final battle... Against the odds, we stood our ground. Facing death, moments before a ceasefire. All sides suffered devastating losses. But we came off the worst. Over a third of our forces were either dead or wounded. And as for those Angara tanks? We destroyed 'em, not a single one was captured. Some time later, we were rounded up and taken to an internment camp. Now - as a prisoner - I await my fate."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Paradise Found, "With Paros and Kalochori secured, the AAF are in full retreat, forced north to Ioannina. They're in a pinch - maybe looking to buy some time - and intel believes they're regrouping in preparation for a last-ditch counterattack. Command is likely to issue the order to push north within the next few hours. Last we heard, negotiations with CSAT have been proceeding unimpeded, though it's unclear exactly how successful they're proving to be. For now, CSAT forces are officially no longer actively participating in AAF operations."
↑ 47.047.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "Colonel Akhanteros is about to announce our surrender. But first we must oversee a successful rearguard action. CSAT are evacuating scientists and sensitive material via the airfield near Selakano. It's our job to ensure they leave our island safely. Exactly what it's all about, I cannot say. But the orders are clear and come from the very top. This mission is important."
↑ 48.048.1ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "The fighting that ensued was brutal. Our forces, they held out for several days, even though we had no hope of victory. The only chance we had was CSAT. Their tanks were precious but their influence at a future negotiating table was vital. They needed more time, and we promised to give it to 'em."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "Move up from Point Delta and wait for the Americans; we must delay them for as long as possible - use whatever strategy you like, Captain, just don't let them get by you. As your CO was injured earlier today, you will take charge of his Angara. It is a 'command' variant and boasts an extra turret-mounted, 30mm autocannon. But remember, like the standard model, its armor plating's top secret. CSAT made it very clear. If one of their tanks is knocked out or immobilized, we must scuttle it before our enemies can investigate. After completing your mission, you will need to use the explosives, located in your storage bins, to destroy your own. Good luck."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "APOLLO SQUAD LEADER: Apollo to Pantheon - we're overrun! Enemyarmor's broken through, we're gonna withdraw and regroup with you at Panagia, over. PANTHEON: Message received, Apollo. Slow them down, any way you can. Ares, be advised, you may be facing hostile forces from the east: watch your right flank! Out."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "ZEUS SQUAD LEADER: Zeus to Pantheon, we can't hold 'em here. I'm giving the order, we're pulling back! PANTHEON: Affirmative, we'll stop them in the pass. Retreat to the first defensive line and reassess. ZEUS SQUAD LEADER: Contact! PANTHEON: Zeus...? Acknowledge my last, over. Pantheon to all callsigns. This is it. Do only as your honor compels. Out."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "ARTEMIS SQUAD LEADER: Command, it's Artemis, we're pinned down! The Americans cut us off - we can't make - (static) PANTHEON: Artemis? Say again! Over. ARTEMIS SQUAD LEADER: My team's cut off! We're gonna make a run for the high ground. Out."
↑ARMA 3:Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Altis Requiem, Terminal Defiance, "KALOGEROS: The Angara's destroyed, we don't have anything left to throw at 'em. PANTHEON: Then surrender, Captain, it's over! You did everything you could, close down your station. KALOGEROS: Acknowledged. Closing down. See you at the roundup - Ares, out."
↑ARMA 3 2014 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., The East Wind, Paradise Found, "All units, stand down. I say again, stand down. The AAF have issued their formal surrender. Straight from Akhanteros himself. Hold your fire and prepare to receive POWs."
↑ARMA 3:Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Apex Protocol, Firestarter, \a3\missions_f_exp\video\exp_m03_vin.ogv, 00:01, "AAF DEFEAT CLEARS PATH FOR PEACE CSAT EXPRESS REGRET OVER 'MISCOMMUNICATIONS'", AAN News
↑ 56.056.1ARMA 3:Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Apex Protocol, Firestarter, \a3\missions_f_exp\video\exp_m03_vin.ogv, 00:01, "Following the defeat of forces loyal to General Akhanteros, the provisional ceasefire has held firm. With a new round of NATO-CSAT talks due imminently, strategic analysts point to encouraging signs of a lasting peace, with a shared peacekeeping deal on the table.", AAN News
↑ 57.057.1ARMA 3:Laws of War 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Remnants of War, Oreokastro Memory, \a3_\missions_f_orange\data\img\aan\aan_box_1_co.paa, "Colonel Akhanteros to be brought to trial after negotiations", AAN News
