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Anbar Hive, Objective 09
Formed in 1984. Located in central Iraq, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. The hordes from this Hive most often attack towards the defenses at the Suez Canal. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Bhopal Hive, Objective 13
Erected in 1990. Positioned in central India, this is a Class 5 structure and is capable of generating Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Blagoveshchensk Hive, Objective 19
Erected in 1997. Located in Manchurian Russia, this Hive is a Class 3 structure, which means it is not capable of creating Laser class strains. BETA hordes from this Hive merge with those of other nearby Hives to attack the Kamchatka Defense Line. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Budapest Hive, Objective 11
Erected in 1985. Located in Hungary, the Budapest Hive is a Class 5 structure and can produce Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Cairo, Egypt
Near the site of the great pyramids of Giza, but more importantly one of the largest garrisons close to the Suez Canal. In the event of a large BETA movement on the canal, 28 different flights of TSFs can be mustered to reinforce in a matter of minutes. The city still has a civilian populace and trade and business is conducted mostly unimpeded by the ongoings of the war, though there are the occasional riots over water rationing. Cairo benefits from an intricate net of long range missile defense systems, some of which were brought all the way from Israel.
Charon Listening Station
A small detection and communications outpost in Antartica, using a combination of satellites, seismic analysis, and radar to form a clear detection envelope. This station serves as a far removed seismic detection system for any subterraineous BETA movement throughout the southern hemisphere.
Cheorwon Hive, Objective 20
Erected in 1997. The Cheorwon Hive is located centrally in South Korea. It's a Class 4 Hive structure and therefore able to produce Laser class. The BETA force that nearly overtook Japan in 1998 originated from here, and attacks to the island nation periodically continue from here. BETA often travel along the sea floor to attack Japan. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Chofu Base
A garrison just outside of Tokyo and Yokohama, this base is shared by both standard IJA troops and the Imperial Royal Guard. Both branches have training facilities here, though the base is mostly populated by Army forces. Chofu has, on occasion, been a skunkworks proving ground for testing various weapons technology, working closely with the Ministry of Defense. A unit of note here is the White Fang Squadron, a group of exceptional Royal Guard pilots lead by First Lieutenant Mariko Amemiya.
Chongqing Hive, Objective 16
Formed in 1993. Located in southeast China, this is a Class 4 structure, meaning it can produce Laser class. The hordes from this Hive often move south to attack Taiwan, or follow the coast to attack into Veitnam. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Defense Line at Ceuta
Across the Spanish channel from Gibraltar, there is a defense line setup in the ruins of Ceuta, Morocco. A grand display of tanks, artillery, and entrenched shore positions, these forces are comprised of both African Union troops and remnants of the Spanish military not folded into UN ranks. There are only a handful of TSF squadrons here, but given its close proximity to the European mainland, shore based artillery can intercept some of the BETA from even across the channel. An intricate web of undersea mines are laced throughout the channel as well, further thinning any incoming BETA hordes. Morale often fluctuates here, as supplies are hard to come by and the sand makes maintenance a nightmare. Unofficially, the African Union periodically contracts paramilitary forces to reinforce this area, and to conduct raids across the channel.
Dublin
The coastal capital of Ireland, Dublin has a usable naval port, and limited commodeties for soldiers and UN troops. Only a token population remains here, volunteering to maintain the docks and amenity services. This is considered the backline on this particular front of the war, where troops still have an area for liberty, while still being close enough for recall.
Dunhuang Hive, Objective 14
Formed in 1992. Positioned in middle China, Dunhuang is a Class 4 Hive, meaning it can produce Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Ekibastuz Hive, Objective 06
Erected in 1977. Located in Kazakhstan, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can generate Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
English Channel Defense Line
With the entirety of mainland Europe gone, the United Kingdom has become an entrenched, defensive bastion. Just along the southern coast they've set an absolute defense line. Through combined use of sea mines, naval firepower, shore based artillery, rapid deployment of the RAF, and the mandatory conscription of men and unmarried women, the UK has created an effective killzone.
Evensk Hive, Objective 26
Formed early 2000. Located in far east Russia, this is a relatively new Hive and only has a Class 2 structure. While its capacity for replenishing the BETA numbers is severely limited due to it's early stage as a Class 2 Hive, the hordes of many other Hives tend to pass through Evensk to attack the human forces at the Kamchatka Defense Line. This means there can be a chance of encountering larger BETA strains or Laser Class BETA here. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Everwinter Resaearch Outpost
Situated in isolated Antarctica, this outpost carries out numerous projects in relation to the BETA, weapons testing, communication, dissections. They have a secure pen where they keep live BETA specimens for their experiments. They are deliberately isolated in the event of a containment failure, with explosive contingencies in such an event.
Kamchatka Defense Line
This is the Soviet frontline. Due to internal politics, the only troops here are non-Russian Soviets, which has led to an open animosity to ethnic-Russians when they do appear on the front. These "other" Soviet races justly feel they are being thrown to the fire as cannon fodder, as if to add insult to the losses of their own countries. Despite being Soviet themselves, many on this particular frontline harbor strong anti Soviet sentiments, from nearly a decade and a half of biased treatment and fighting in the wastes of old Kamchatka. There is a large makeshift slum town built around the operations base, all the refugees who either can't fight, or are pregnant or nursing, had to stay somewhere, unable to flee the area in a Soviet ran territory. Mercenaries are rare here due to the poor quality of maintenance facilities and the gross lack of support from many Soviet units who only value their own strength.
Kashgar Hive, Objective 01
Located in western China, the Kashgar Hive is the "original" Hive. It landed in the mountains of Kashgar Province in 1973 and is, even today, considered to be the "headquarters" of the BETA on Earth and is believed to be responsible for all adaptive strategies by the BETA. It is a Class 6 structure and is capable of making any form of BETA. The Kashgar Hive is considered Humanity's most strategically important target. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Khatanga Hive, Objective 24
Formed in 1999. Located in the polar region of Russia, this is a relatively new Hive and only has a Class 2 structure. There will be significantly less numbers of large BETA strains here. It is hypothesized that the Khatanga Hive will be a staging point for BETA attacks towards Greenland and potentially Canada in the future, but as of yet there have been no incursions originating from this Hive. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Krasnoyarsk Hive, Objective 15
Formed in 1992. Located in central Russia, a comparable distance from both Kazakhstan and Mongolia. It's a Class 4 Hive structure and therefore able to produce Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Kyoto
Kyoto is one of the largest historical Japanese cities and is the seat of the Shogunate. From here, the Shogun and all the decending clans that serve it, coordinate to work in defense and guidance of the Empire of Japan. The Imperial Japanese Royal Guard largely operate from this area too, their sworn duties to protect and serve the Shogun and the Emperor. Unease has been sweeping through the ranks of the IJA, feeling that Japan has lost it's way and that the current government is nothing but a puppet state of the United States. Sentiments that could have one killed if spoken aloud.
Lockweed Mardin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockweed Mardin Corporation is an American aerospace, arms, and technology corporation. It is a major contractor to the US Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It was formed by the merger of Lockweed Corporation with Mardin Errata in March 1995. Since the late-70s, Lockweed, and their Skunk Works division, earned a name for themselves for delivering in record time and under budget in procurement programs. Their lines of manufacture are as follows: F-16 Fighting Falcon - This 2nd generation lightweight TSF is heavily exported to several nations. F-22A Raptor - Their most well-known TSF design, the (in)famous F-22A Raptor represents the technological and military might of the USA. Suspicions have arrisen internationally of America's intentions in fielding a TSF that is just as geared towards human combat as it is with the BETA.
London
Formerly the seat of governing power in the United Kingdom, London was largely evacuated once mainland Europe fell to the BETA, the politicians and beaurecrats fleeing across the Atlantic, into Canada and the New England territories of the United States. London's urban sprawl has been heavily fortified, a key defensive position should the English Channel Defense Line fail to hold back the BETA. UN forces gather here as a sort of staging area in support of the Defense Line.
Lyon Hive, Objective 12
Erected in 1986. Located in south central France, the Lyon Hive is a Class 5 structure capable of producing Heavy Laser class. The site of a largely unsuccessful operation in the early 90's, dropping TSFs from orbit through an Anti-Laser smokescreen in efforts to destroy the hive. It serves as the first major target on the European front to resecure a foothold on the continent. Alternates in attacking north towards the United Kingdom and south towards North Africa. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
MCAS Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is located in Havelock, North Carolina. It serves as garrison for all Marine air and TSF units under the command envelope of the 2nd Marine Air Wing, the air and TSF element of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force. When on deployment cycles, they often serve around mainland Europe out of US Navy vessels for either probing actions or emergency response to different points of conflict. US Marine TSF pilots will always pilot F-18 Hornets.
MCAS Miramar, California
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is the command hub for all west coast Marine Squadrons. When not in active deployment cycles or aboard Navy vessels, this is the standard garrison assignment for all Marines falling under command of the 3rd Marine Air Wing, the aviation and TSF element of the 1st Marine Expiditionary Force. US Marine TSF pilots will always be piloting F-18 Hornets. Most expiditionary force orders send them into the Far East, supporting the nation of Japan and the small island nations of the Indonesian Archepeligo.
Malaysian Peninsula
The Malysian Peninsula is one of only two slivers of mainland Asia that the BETA hasn't clawed away from us. Much of Indonesia doesn't have a significant enough force to field, so they instead hire mercenaries and paramilitary groups. While the assistance of these groups have slowed the BETA's advance, it is the remaining Asian forces fighting in this bottlenecked position, that has successfully halted them. Many smaller navies move in and out of Singapore to refuel, so there is usually a sizeble naval contingent on hand at all times. This area is one of the most likely to run into mercenary factions, with Singapore being a major operating front for cartels, mafias, and illicit traffickers.
Manchester
While most of the UK has evacuated, Manchester, and Liverpool just to the southwest, still stands as a warehousing and manufacturing point withing the UK borders. Housing stockpiles of munitions and TSF parts, as well as limited manufacturing facilities for continued TSF production, mostly the newer 3rd Generation EF-2000s.
Mandalay Hive, Objective 17
Formed in 1995. Located in Burma, this is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can generate Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Mashhad Hive, Objective 02
Formed in 1974. Located in central Iran, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. This Hive pushes BETA units towards the Suez Canal. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
McDaell-Doglam Corporate Headquarters
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company devolved into severe financial pressure as a result of its involvment with the HI-MAERF, A-12 Avenger and YF-23 Black Widow II. Its merger with Boening came about as the purchasing of military craft was curtailed from the late 1980s, following the practical realisation of the G-Bomb. McDaell was responsible for the design and construction of the very first TSF: the F-4 Phantom. This one design was so prolific that even in the modern day, worldwide forces still use it in sizable number. They also produce several well-known military craft such as the highly succesful F-15 Eagle and, in collaboration with Northrock, the lightweight F-18 Hornet which has since replaced American F-14 Tomcats in Naval service.
Minsk Hive, Objective 05
Erected in 1976. Located in Belarus, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, capable of producing Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Noginsk Hive, Objective 10
Formed in 1984. Located in Russia, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Northrock Grunnan Corporation.
Out in the American state of Utah stands the headquarters and main manufacturing plant of Northrock Grunnan. Northrock Corporation was an American aerospace, arms and TSF manufacturer, until it merged with Grunnan in April 1994. The company was responsible for developing the F-5 Freedom Fighter, the first TSF to emphasise affordability, easier maintenance, and manoeuvrability, and precursor to the 2nd generation of fighters. Through some of its earlier programs in the 1980s, Northrock acquired a reputation of requiring exorbitant costs, and having sloppy quality control and poor management. Manufacture history: F-5 Freedom Fighter - Northrock's first production TSF, the F-5 and its derivatives would prove to be a huge success on the European Front. F-5F Mirage III - A French F-5 refurbishment, developed by Dass-Ault with assistance from Northrock. F-18 Hornet - Joint development project with McDaell-Doglam.
Olyokminsk Hive, Objective 23
Formed in 1999. Located in Russia, the Olyokminsk Hive is a relatively new Hive growth and is only a Class 2 structure. There will be significantly less large BETA strains here. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is used to move freight, personnel, and material between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. While not in any real danger from the BETA, the canal does garrison a token force. Purely because of its strategic importance, the United States periodically cycles two Marine Corps TSF squadrons on regular rotations. Rumors abound about paramilitary forces engaging in antigovernment activity all throughout Panama.
Raven's Nest
Situated around the southern coasts of the Phillipines, Raven's Nest is the headquarters of the Guppers Paramilitary Group. There are a collection of facilities to include barracks, hangars, and training grounds, and there is a trawler platform just off the sandbar that serves as a communications center.
Red Shift Final Defense Line
Red Shift is a final defence line, to be activated as a last resort if the territory of Alaska has been deemed lost to the BETA advance. If the number of large BETA strains crossing the line reach a certain limit, over two hundred buried hydrogen bombs, each described as "the size of the Tsar Bomba" will detonate. This will destroy the invading BETA and create an artificial strait that will be used as a new defense line. If this ever came to be, the likely outcome would be the total annihilation of the communist supernation, the USSR, as an organization. The existance of the Red Shift protocol is so highly classified, only a handful of high ranking people in Yukon Base know of it.
Rovaniemi Hive, Objective 08
Erected in 1981. Located in northern Finland, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Sadogashima Defense Line
The main defensive front on the Japanese mainland, the line covers the entirety of the coasts of Niigata all the way down to Joetsu, with tiertiary lines set up in a three tier fallback system. The defenses consist of several tall duracrete walls, with slots for tractored artillery or tanks and some with repurposed naval guns and missle systems. All to create a superfiring arsenal on the bay out towards the Sadogashima Hive miles to the northwest. The water has been laced with mines and sonar boueys to detect any BETA crossings along the sea floor. This is the site of all major offensives by the BETA on the Japanese mainland, originating from the Sadogashima Hive. The line is 90% consisted of troops from the IJA with limited Royal Guard participation, but the UN often sends troops from Yokohama to reinforce the frontline in dire circumstances or when requested.
Sadogashima Hive, Objective 21
Formed in 1998, following the BETA invasion of Japan. Sadogashima Hive is a Class 4 Hive structure, therefore capable of Laser class production. Located just off the coast of mainland Japan, on the island of Sado, towards the Sea of Japan. 90% of all BETA offensives on the nation of Japan originate from this Hive and it is considered the nation's priority target. BETA will often travel along the sea floor, or through subterranean tunnels surfacing near the coastlines, to reach the mainland of Japan. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Seattle, Washington
In the event that Alternative IV fails and moves on to V, the remainders of humanity will launch an all out offensive using G-bombs. While exceedingly effective, it will fail to wipe out all the BETA, and the after effects from these "Graviton Bombs" irreparably damage the world. With crazy happenings like the entirety of Australia being sank beneath the waves and large swaths of the Pacific Ocean becoming salt flats. 500,000 of humanity's elites (and likely their families) will flee into space in migrant ships. In this Doomsday level event, Seattle becomes the new bastion of humanity's survivors, uniting the remnants of the USA, the UN, and the Japanese IJA/MDF, though they struggle to maintain rations and civic order. If Alternative V never happens, Seattle is just another untouched American city; of no real importance.
Suez Canal
The Suez canal was originally built to expedite the shipping of goods bewteen the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, instead of sailing around the whole African continent. In the time since the BETA invasion, the Suez is used for hasty repositioning and response to various BETA movements. Heavily fortified, the African Union and the Middle-Eastern Coalition share joint responsibility for the defense of the area. Most TSFs from this area will be one of 4 things: an American exported F-14 (2nd Gen), an American exported F-15 (2nd Gen), a French made Mirage III (1st Gen), or an older model Soviet Mig (1.5 Gen). There's a large group of forces always on standby at the canal, forming an absolute defense line. Noteworthy is the precsence of Iranian test flight, Azriel Test Flight, a prolific squadron using modified F-14x Super Tomcats, often patroling north of the Tigris-Euphrates river systems. On reserve, out of Cairo, Egypt is the African Union's Duma Flight, equiped with Mirage 2000s.
Surgut Hive, Objective 07
Erected in 1978. Located in central Russia, the Surgut Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can generate Heavy Laser class. As one of the first Hives raised on the Soviet Russian mainland, it was the focus of many targeted nuclear strikes by Russian forces. These nuclear rush tactics with TSFs would be attempted for five years before the USSR would ultimately abandon them, feeling the rapid costs of attrition amid unsuccessful attempts. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Taiwanese Frontline
The island of Taiwan, having taken in the remains of the Chinese government and its citizens is suffering from overcrowding due to the influx of refugees, even with the extreme conscription practices that come with living on an active war front. Chinese forces almost exclusively use Soviet derived TSFs. They've been undergoing a force wide rearmament to their new J-10s and J-11s (Su-27Cs). Both Taiwan and Chinese forces work with the UN to make raid-style culling attacks into mainland Asia.
Tunis, Tunisia
An old city, converted into a fortified defensive position overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, watching for threats from the European mainland. Because the avenue into the Mediterranean is often a contentious area, forces here often must make do without naval support. This area is heavily fielded by mercenary units, filling the gaps in the ranks of the African Union.
Ulan Bator Hive, Objective 18
Formed in 1996. Centered in Mongolia, this Hive is a Class 3 structure, meaning it does not have the capability to create Laser class BETA. The hordes from this Hive often meet and merge with hordes from other nearby Hives to pressure the defenders to the east at the Kamchatka Defense Line. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Ural Hive, Objective 03
Formed in 1975. Located in western Kazakhstan, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Velsk Hive, Objective 04
Formed in 1976. Located in northwestern Russia, this Hive is a Class 5 structure, meaning it can produce Heavy Laser class. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Verkhoyansk Hive, Objective 25
Erected in early 2000. Located in the polar northeast of Russia, this is a relatively new Hive at only a Class 2 structure. There will be significantly reduced numbers of large BETA strains here. BETA Hives must be eliminated in one of three ways: G-bomb detonation, infiltration and deployment of S-11 SD-SYSTEMs in the Hive Core, completion and deployment of Alternative IV and the XG-70 Susanoo.
Washington D.C.
The District of Columbia is the national capital of the United States. Here you have the major hubs of all 3 branches of government: the Executive branch headed by the President, the Legislative branch comprised of Congress and the Senate, and the Judicial branch lead by the Supreme Court. To the southwest of DC is the Pentagon, the hub of all Department of Defense affairs.
Wedge's Weasels Indoc Camp
This is a training location for the mercenary group Wedge's Weasels. Based out of Southern Madegascar, it offers the benefit of being hot and humid almost year round. Aside from the cutthroat instructors, it's the second thing potential recruits complain about. The facilities possess everything needed to train proper soldiers, even including a maintenance bay for the TSFs. The Weasels operate secondhand, heavily modified F-4E Phantoms, with slow burn fuel and custom tooled 40mm bofors, replacing the 36mm of the autocannons. They have a reputation of being reckless throttlejockeys, charging Laser Class BETA in the backlines under constant pressure, and in hybrid 1.5 generation TSFs.
Yokohama Base
Prior to the BETA Invasion of Japan, Yokohama Base was a military complex staffed by the Imperial Army, and was also the home base for Unit 90, an anti-BETA bioweapons research group. This base was lost and became Objective 22, the Yokohama Hive. In 1999, Objective 22 was captured in Operation Lucifer, involving the first time use of G-bombs. Weapon deployment was successful along with capturing the Hive Reactor intact. A new base was constructed atop the bones of the BETA Hive in order to study and protect the reactor. While all the lower levels are restricted to the highest clearance, the surface facilities have training facilities and maintenance bays, two large scale runways with mass drivers, a mess hall and galley, and even a base exchange. The base has numerous static defenses and many security shunts spread through the remains of the Hive which can be acitvated to prevent entry, though they will likely be unable to be reopenned again for six months.
Yokohama Base, Sublevel B13
Basment level 13 is one of the more secure and secretive locations on Yokohama. It houses a couple labs, a conference room, and the personal office of Vice-Commander Yuuko Kousuki. Yuuko's office is always piled with messes of papers and books, taking up even the meeting couches and table, all further fueling her work on Alternative IV. The far wall has a display screen and a small command prompt terminal. Across the hall from her office is a server room assembled around a mysterious disembodied human brain in a tube (a remnant of the Yokohama Hive), Kasumi Yashiro often stays in this room, using her telepathy to try and communicate with the brain, to work towards the completion of the Alternative IV program.
Yukon Base
Yukon Base was originally intended to be an American military installation, but after the fall of most of Asia, a significant part of Alaska was leased to the Soviet Union. All "pureblood (Russian)" Soviets were evacuated and resettled in Alaska, while their remaining "impure" comrades held the line in Soviet Manchuria. The base was then handed to the UN in order to better foster international relations, while simultaneously being able to spy on their Soviet rivals. Yukon Base has become an international testbed for new TSF designs seeing test pilots from nearly every known nation.There are strict regulations in Yukon, UN troops are not permited whatsoever in Soviet areas unless they themselves are Soviets. There is a sizable town outside the base as well, where many troops take leave and liberty. Around the town are rumblings of the RLF, the Refugee Liberation Front, a terrorist organization whose goal is to improve living conditions for refugees that have escaped the BETA advance...