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The Takistani Republican Militia (often simply referred to as the Militia) is a REDFOR faction in ArmA 2. It was added with the release of the Operation Arrowhead expansion pack.

Background[]

Essentially a fanatical paramilitary wing of the Army, Republican Militias consist of pro-government supporters from tribes all across Takistan. They answer to no one other than their great leader: hero of the Takistani Socialists, Colonel Aziz, who brought them victory in the revolution against the Royalist monarchy.[1][2]

Under Aziz' direction, the Republican Militias enforce his government's rule throughout the remote regions of the country. Royalist remnants are constantly hunted down, and intellectuals who dare to question Aziz are quickly imprisoned for their defiance.[2][3][4]

Post-Operation Arrowhead[]

Despite the Socialist regime's downfall, Republican Militias have continued to rally under their former leader and back remnants of the Army in their fight against the foreign invaders.[5][6]

Though the militiamen are no longer as formidable as they once were under Aziz, Republican Militias continue to terrorise the country's citizens with numerous IED attacks against both New Takistani Army (NTA) troops and foreigners.[6][7]

Equipment[]

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Republican Militia camouflages (ArmA 2: OA)

Logistically backed by the government, the Republican Militias are equipped with a myriad of imported and pre-civil war equipment ranging from Belgian FAL rifles, Russian AK-74s, and even American-made M16A2s.

Whilst similar at first sight, militiamen always wear dark grey/black-coloured turbans, bandannas and camouflaged uniforms in stark contrast to their Royalist counterparts. On occasion, some bear symbols or markings to denote their rank and personal display of loyalty to Aziz.

Militias rely exclusively on the Army for air transportation and lack aviation assets of their own. Most groups also do not possess heavy vehicles and utilise all-terrain trucks, surplus armoured personnel carriers and motorbikes to patrol the countryside.

Armed vehicles are usually outfitted with either American or Russian 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, though some militia teams also utilise automatic grenade launchers to suppress hostile forces.

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Trivia[]

References[]

  1. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, History Of Takistan, Arma 2, viewed 29 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-oa-takistan/a-2-oa-history>.
  2. 2.0 2.1 ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Arrowhead, Coltan Blues, "ARMED TAKISTANI LOCAL GROUPS Several armed groups operate amongst the local populace, the Takistani Militia, which support and uphold the ideals of the current regime, and the local Guerilla, who strongly reject this pretentious government. Of these groups, the Guerilla are supportive of the US operation, and have provided assistance to our forces on several occasions. It is important to be able to distinguish between these two factions, especially considering the civilian populace sides with the Guerilla."
  3. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Military Installations, Arma 2, viewed 29 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-oa-takistan/a-2-oa-military>.
  4. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, People of Takistan, Arma 2, viewed 29 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-oa-factions/a-2-oa-takistanian-locals>.
  5. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Arma 2: British Armed Forces Features, Arma 2, viewed 29 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/game-features/baf>.
  6. 6.0 6.1 ARMA 2: British Armed Forces 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Crimson Lance, Blue Jam, "Despite the effort of both the NATO contingent and newly formed Takistani Police Forces, hardened followers of the old regime have mounted a powerful insurgency movement. The insurgent's power base is rooted in the central Takistan, where they pose a real threat to the oil and mining industries - vital assets for the redeveloment of this fledgling nation."
  7. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Shapur's Silent Suffering, Arma 2, viewed 29 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-baf-shapur/shapurs-silent-suffering>.

See also[]

Factions of ArmA 2
BLUFOR USMCCDFU.S. ArmyKSKACRBritish Army
REDFOR Russian Armed ForcesChDKZTakistani ArmyTakistani Militia
INDFOR NAPATakistani RebelsUnited NationsION
Operation Arrowhead | British Armed Forces
Factions - REDFOR (ArmA 2)
Russian Armed ForcesChDKZTakistani ArmyTakistani Militia
Operation Arrowhead
Sub-factions
ArmA: Armed Assault Black ElementResistanceUSMC
ArmA 2 Bystrican MilitiaTakistani Militia
ArmA 3 CTRGIDAPTask Force AegisThe Visitors*Viper
ArmA: Mobile Ops Attidan GuerrillasTask Force
* this sub-faction does not canonically exist within the main Armaverse timeline.
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