#025 GAD BA5: Overview and Narrative

I've began to make a start on my design document, listing what it needs to contain as well as sub categories for more detailed explanation. To begin I have started with the overview, as well as a small narrative which is a short version of the lore behind the Mechwarrior franchise.

Overview:
Mechwarrior: Destruction is a fast paced real time strategy game, continuing on from the game franchise of Mechwarrior. Using existing unit designs and coherently created structures, players will be able to construct and expand a base that best suits their playing style. A mixture of units and structures with specific upgrades create a dynamic and tactical game play as well as a more casual style to appeal to both casual and hard core gamers.

Narrative:
In the late 21st century, mankind was united under a singular world government. The government, known as the Terran Alliance, brought countries together causing a rapid boom in economy and most importantly, science. Mankind began to spread to the stars, called the Inner Sphere, planting colonies and outposts throughout the galaxy. Unfortunately, plagued by internal corruption, political battles between factions within the government as well as difficulties controlling and keeping order in far off colonies, the Terran Alliance collapsed. Weakened significantly, they withdrew all military and government personnel from the most of their colonies, leaving the vast majority of worlds to fend for themselves.

Much later, out of necessity, the Star League was formed (SL). A united government that incorporated the more powerful factions. Lasting for just over two hundred years it was the peak of humanity, a period of technological advancement, peace and prosperity not seen before or since. However being formed from several different independent empires it was plagued by constant diplomatic disputes and petty infighting, which would prove its ultimate downfall. This resulted in increased conflict in the areas, resulting in a drawing out of the Star Leagues forces in the Inner Sphere. The First Lord of the Star League was assassinated in a bloody coup by a rival lord and control of the star league was seized... What followed would be one of the bloodiest wars of human history. The Star League collapsed and with it so did the peace for many years.

Despite the considerable blood shed and damage done in the first three succession wars none of the houses had managed to make much headway, though borders had shifted they were largely unchanged. This changed after a young faction lord was married to an allied factions lady and toasted their wedding with a declaration of war on an enemy faction.

Embroiling the 5 main factions, as well as Mercenaries and Pirates, the war is now where it stands. Complete and utter chaos, untrustworthy allies that would sooner turn on their allies than their
enemies.

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