Thresher's Solís

The following article is not yet™ completed and some things might not be explained good enough or added entirely.

This is a fictional project by ThresherSlaps. It has almost nothing to do with any Just Cause game and is not meant to replace/remake New and Improved Solís.

Info summary

In this version of Solis, Rico's plan at overthrowing the Espinosa regime backfired and resulted in the death of Rico. Now it is an all out war between the Army of Chaos and the Black Hand. This project aims to make the civil war realistic, with the Black Hand having the upper hand, thanks to their advanced training and equipment.

For the clarity and readability of the article, only the history of Solis since the arrival of Rico is explained here, not the complete history of Solis.

The Solíno Civil War

The arrival of Rico

Rico arrived on Solis is the year 2015. Project Illapa was almost finished and he wanted to put an end to it. With the help of his long friend, Mira Morales, he snuk into the facility and tried to shut it down and to kill Oscar Espinosa. He was detected by the security system of the Black Hand however and was forced to retreat to El Abismo as Espinosa ordered to activate the machine. It was tried to keep the news of his arrival of him away from the public but media always has its ways.

The majority of Solis' population was loyal to the core and answered with an total shitstorm on social media, calling Rico and Mira "Dumb, sociopathic psychopaths". With his retreat to El Abismo, Rico alerted the Black Hand to his position. The arrival of the Black Hand was met with hatred, as El Abismo was full of rebellious unloyalists. The Black Hand landed with two helicopters, ordering the people to give away Rico's position. This request was answered with two shots from rocket launchers. These two shots triggered the Solíno civil war.

Attack on Academia Wanay

One of the first targets of the rebellion, or Army of Chaos how they called them, was Academia Wanay. This facility was a Black Hand training center and trained recruits in the arts of war. Rico and a small team of rebels were dispatched to level the entire base. The Black Hand was prepared however and somehow found out about their attack. The rebel strike team was allowed to proceed into the facility, with the doors and gates closing behind them.

As they reached their first target, a big central computer, they were ambushed by a squad of Black Hand Elites and Ghost's. This squad killed the rebels and captured Rico, bringing him to La Mazmorra. The loss of Rico was a colossal blow to the Army of Chaos but it did not stop them from rampaging through the country.

Second month of the Civil War

By this time the Black Hand was slowly gaining the upper hand. This small advance was planned however to demoralize the rebels and showing them that they had no chance. The Army of Chaos lost control of all their previously captured regions, like Hamparas. Mira Morales was killed while defending a small village in Hamparas, making Sargento the only remaining leading person. The only thing keeping the rebellion alive was their morale (and planned slow advance by the Black Hand)

Third and last month of the Civil War

In the third moth, the battle has officially ended, with only a few rebel splinter cells still actively fighting the Black Hand. Sargento has been reported missing, making the rebellion "leaderless". There is still no trace of Rico, who has been declared dead. According to Black Hand officials, he was executed in an prison, presumably La Mazmorra where he was tortured until he was killed.

After the Civil War

After the end of the civil war, the Black Hand started to reconstruct the destroyed infrastructure. All the remaining rebels were caught over time and executed and peace was once again restored. However the Black Hand started to modernize their military and to increase patrols in the areas around El Abismo. The fear of another civil war was high so they wanted to prepare for the worst. Oscar Espinosa had gotten a son from his wife Maria Espinosa, so the Espinosa regime was once again secured.

For the civilian side, almost nothing changed. People could go to work again and live their happy lives.

Republic of Solís

The republic of Solís is a medium sized island country to the east of Brazil in South America. It claims to be a democratic Republic but in reality it is a military dictatorship under the rule of Oscar Espinosa. The police and army was replaced by the Black Hand which now prevails Solíno laws with an iron fist and defends the country from threats in- and outside of Solís.

Government

The government is completely controlled by Oscar Espinosa both economically and politically. The current head of state is Antonia João, a fair, calm and loyal to the state. He was set in this position by Oscar in the year 2010, since his predecessor tried to break free from Espinosas grip.

Relations with other countries

Solís is an ally of most South American countries like Brazil and Chile. Their main export is wood but Grupo Prospero also sells weapons to most of these countries. They are neutral towards the Western countries like America and Europe. They are completely hostile toward countries like China and Russia, since they don't see a big economic win with them.

Factions

Black Hand

Their insignia, before, during and after the civil war.

The Black Hand acts as the military and police of Solis. They are equipped with the most modern equipment, ranging from Railguns all the way to Windcannons, to Electrocannons.

Recruitment

The Black Hand is a volunteer army at most times, but in times of war, like in the civil war, conscription is introduced. They advertise themselves on the radio, internet and on advertisement posters as a highly disciplined, trained and equipped fighting force. Besides the privilege of serving with the Black Hand, there are also other rewards, such as moving up a caste in the caste system or additional, free food. There are 10 official Black Hand recruitment centers to which one has to go if he is interested in joining.

Training

Upon acceptance into the armed forces, all undergo a Basic Training, in which they learn the arts of war, advanced squad tactics and discipline. Next to physical capabilities, subjects like math, Solino and Physics are also important if they want to reach higher ranks. After their Basic Training, they get to choose in which branch they want to serve: In the Army, Navy or Air Force.

If they chose to serve in the Army, their next stop is either Academia Wanay or Quacha, where they are further trained in their marksman skills and infantry tactics. They get access to more advanced firearms like the AlpTac-5S Assault Rifle, AlpTac-6 DMRs and AT-8 rocket launchers. The training to become an Infantryman usually takes around two years.

If they chose to serve in the Navy, they are trained to become sailors in Academia Navalo. Here they are thought the basics of seamanship and survival in the open sea. They are also thought the tactics of naval warfare. Usually one year is spent on land, in Academia Navalo and another half year onboard any naval vessel.

If they chose to serve in the Air Force, they are trained in an special are of Prospero Aerospacial, since an entire academy devoted to the Air Force is still under construction. Here they have to choose if they want to become pilots, or part of the Air Infiltration Platoon (AIP), which is a Special Forces unit. focusing on quick deployment behind enemy lines. The training to become a pilot is 3 years on ground and 1 year on an training airplane. The training to become part of the AIP is about three and a half years long, with one extra year spent in the harsh environments of the dessert. Pilots are also trained to pilot every helicopter in the Black Hands arsenal.

Modernization program

With the fall of Prospero, new equipment had to be developed. For this task, 4 major companies were founded to develop and manufacture the Black Hands new equipment: Alperto Tactical, Cunhamen Systems, Titan Dynamics and Armada Shipyards. By the time of late 2022, almost every old piece of equipment has been retired and replaced.

Equipment

The standard issue equipment is the same in every branch:

• AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle or AlpTac PDW Submachinegun.
• 2 AlpTac HTE Grenades.

But some branches also have access to special and advanced weapons which the others done:

• Army:
  • AlpTac-5S Assault Rifle.
  • AlpTac-6 DMR.
  • AT-8 Rocket Launchers.
  • PG-6L Grenade Launcher.
  • AlpTac-PRECRFL.
• Navy:
  • AlpTac PDW Submachinegun.
  • AlpTac PDW MAX Silenced Submachinegun.
• Air Force:
  • Pilots:
    • AlpTac PDW-P Pistol.
  • Air Infiltration Platoon:
    • AlpTac SPEC-10 Special Applications Rifle.
    • AlpTac-6 MAX Designated Marksman Rifle.

Vehicles

All branches have access to the following vehicles:

• CSV 20 Offroader.
• CSV Parajas .

All branches also have exclusive vehicles:

• Army:
  • CSV Tekera 1.
  • CSV Predator IFV.
  • CSV Hisar Light Battle Tank.
  • CSV Strongman Assault Tank.
  • CSV Kavilar Artillery Tank.
  • KV Sweeper Anti-Air tank.
• Navy:
  • Coastal Patrol Boats:
    • AS-20 Stormrider Patrol Boat.
    • AS-25 Stormrunner Patrol Boat.
    • AS-25H Stormbringer Patrol Boat.
  • Off-Shore Patrol Boats:
    • AS-30 Tiger class.
    • AS-35 Lion class.
    • AS-35H King Tiger class.
  • Aircraft Carriers:
    • Nueva Voz Aircraft Carrier.
  • Submarines:
    • AS-45/50 Seal class.
• Air Force:
  • Pilots:
    • Planes:
      • Titan Stormtalon Fighter Jet.
      • Titan Lightningstrike 2 Fighter Jet.
      • Titan Reaper Bomber Jet.
      • Titan Madox Ground Support Plane.
      • Titan HM-15 Transport Plane.
    • Helicopters:
      • Titan Seeker Scout Helicopter.
      • Titan Shadow Light Attack Helicopter.
      • Titan Nighthawk Heavy Attack Helicopter.
      • Titan CarryAll Transport Helicopter.
      • Titan Lion Utility Helicopter.
  • Air Infiltration Platoon:
    • Titan HM-15 Transport Plane.

Soldier types

Army

• Trooper
• Trooper Supremos
• Elite
• Super Elite
• Colonel
• Chief of Army
• Machine Gunner
• Sniper
• Ghost
• Riot Soldier
• Grenadier
• Titans

Troopers are the standard infantry of the Army. Carrying a wide variety of weapons into battle, they are the muscles of the Army. Highly trained but unexperienced these soldiers are willing to give their lives for their country. Female soldiers carry a smaller and weaker protective vest but wield faster firing weapons like Submachine guns. Equipment: -AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle -AlpTac-PDW-P Pistol -2x AlpTac-HTE Grenade

These guys have been serving for a mediocre amount of time and had experience in real fighting scenarios. Usually tasked with overseeing Troopers and giving them advices on how to be a good soldier, they can also be given command over small squads. Trooper Supremos are also given the chance to enlist in ARMCOM or ARMSECCOM Equipment: -AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle -AlpTac-PDW.

Elites are experienced warriors who have seen it all. Usually in the position of squad leaders they lead small to medium sized squads into battle. They carry a more advanced combat harness, compared to the Trooper and Trooper Supremos. Equipment: -AlpTac-6 DMR or AlpTac-5S Assault Rifle -2x AlpTac HTE -AlpTac-PDW.

Have you ever had enough of something? Yeah? You just take all of that and multiply it by a hundred and boom you have Super Elites. Super Elites act as secondary frontline commanders, if their Colonel superiors have been killed or are otherwise diverted. Equipment: -AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle or AlpTac-6 DMR -AlpTac-PDW -3x AlpTac HTE.

Colonels have the role of frontline commanders and lead entire platoons of soldiers into battle. If one Elite is as good as 5 Trooper Supremos, then one Super-Elite is as good as 5 Elites and then one Colonel is as skilled and dangerous as 5 Super-Elites. They are trained in every style of war imaginable. Colonels who have proven themselves multiple times in battle are given a place in their respective REGCOM. Equipment: -AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle or AlpTac-6 DMR or AlpTac-SPEC-10 Special Applications Rifle -AlpTac-PDW -3x AlpTac HTE.

The only thing outranking Colonels is the Chief or Army, who is responsible for every deployment, training or anything else of the Army. Only one Chief of Army is active at any time and the only person a COA has to report to is Oscar Espinosa himself. Equipment: AlpTac-PDW.

Machine Gunners carry a bulky, heavy combat harness with lots of ammo storage and a MG-3 Defender Machine Gun to suppress the enemy and allow the other Infantry to advance and mow everything down, they have not hit. Equipment: MG.3 Defender Machine Gun.

Army Snipers are highly trained and accurate marksman. Trained to use toe LRD-3 Sniper Rifle, they can take out key targets over long distances and support other soldiers on the ground while shooting out of Dropzone Choppers. Equipment: -AlpTac-PRECRFL -AlpTac-PDW.

Ghosts are equipped with cloaking fields which make them almost invisible. They are swift and will dodge incoming rounds, throw back grenades and jump into cover, while suppressing the enemy with their SMG-2s. They carry a suit similar to Snipers, only without the Night Vision Googles and the leaf cover. Equipment: -AlpTac PDW.

If a civilian demonstration or riot gets too hot, Riot Shielders are sent in to stabilize the situation and to suppress, but not to kill or seriously harm, the people with their ballistic shields, riot suits and electro batons. In combat they are almost useless, but they can cover friendly units from incoming fire. Equipment: -BRCDS -AlpTac PDW (if necessary).

Grenadiers are demolition experts, trained to use the PG-6L grenade launcher. They will use their weapon to flush out enemies from cover or fortified positions such as bunkers. Sometimes they are also equipped with Molotov cocktails.

Having more visual similarities with a robot than with a human, these towering beasts carry an advanced exo-suit to give them extreme strengths. They carry RG-PBA 6 Railguns into battle to annihilate enemy infantry and vehicles alike. Rumors have started to spread that they are modified with cybernetic implants to enhance their reflexes and other senses. Equipment: RG-PBA 6 Railgun.

Navy

• Sailor
• Sailor Supremos
• Captaine Minore
• Captaine Majore
• Admiral
• Chief of Navy

Sailors are the most common type of infantry aboard naval vessels. Their typical uniform is almost the same as the Trooper's uniform, the onl big difference is the Navy badge on their right arm. Equipment: -AlpTac-PDW-P.

Sailor Supremos have the same duties as Trooper Supremos, such as supervising Sailors and discipline them if necessary. Sailor Supremos also have the chance to enlist in NAVCOM or NAVSECCOM. Equipment: -AlpTac-PDW -AlpTac-PDW-P.

Captain Minore are given command over small naval vessels like AS-20 Stormrider Patrol Boats to prove that they are worthy to advance to the next rank and are capable to command larger vessels. Sometimes Captaine Minores also act as First Officers aboard bigger ships. Equipment: AlpTac-PDW -AlpTac-PDW-P

Captaine Majore are regular captains, authorized and capable to command anything between small Patrol Boats like AS-20 Stormriders or Off-Shore Patrol Boats like AS-35H King Tigers. They often act as advisors for higher ranking officers. Equipment: AlpTac-PDW -AlpTac-PDW-P

A Admiral has command over multiple naval vessels. They are experienced commanders and fighters, always knowing what to do in whatever situation they found themselves in. Similar to Colonels, Admirals who have proven themselves in battle or have shown exceptional knowledge of tactics are granted a place in their respective REGCOM Equipment: AlpTac-PDW.

Like the Chief of Army, the Chief of Navy is the supreme commander of every naval asset and personnel in Black Hand service. They also only have to report to Oscar Espinosa himself. Equipment: AlpTac-PDW -AlpTac-PDW-P -AlpTac-5 Assault Rifle.

Air Force

• Pilot
• AIP Enforcer
• AIP Major
• Pilot Supremos
• Chief of Air Force

The training that Pilots undergo makes them capable of flying anything between helicopters, planes or cargo planes. Theres nothing special about them, they are just Pilots. Equipment: -AlpTac PDW.

The Air Infiltration Platoon is a special forces unit within the Air Force. Enforcers are the "basic" unit of the AIP trained in quickly infiltrating enemy fortifications, bases or outposts, doing their job and then exfiltrating the target. They are some of the most elite soldiers in the Black Hand army Equipment: -AlpTac-5S Assault Rifle or AlpTac-SPEC-10 Special Applications Rifle or AlpTac-6 MAX DMR -AlpTac-PDW.

Majors are experienced Enforcers and are often used in the role of squad leader, leading a squad consisting of 4 Enforcers in their mission. Equipment: -AlpTac-5S Assault Rifle or AlpTac-SPEC-10 Special Applications Rifle or AlpTac-6 MAX DMR -AlpTac-PDW.

The Air Force is the only branch that puts SUpremos in a high ranking commanding position. These guys mostly work in military ATC towers or, if required, fly the same vehicles like regular pilots. Sometimes Pilot Supremos are given a place in AIRCOM, AIRSECCOM or their respective REGCOM. Equipment: -AlpTac-PDW -AlpTac-PDW-P.

The COAF is the supreme commander of every aerial asset or personnel in Black Hand service and only has to report to Oscar Espinosa himself. Equipment: AlpTac-PDW.

Combat doctrine

Base assaults

A assault on any form of enemy fortification or facility always starts of with the infiltration of it by one or two squads, consisting of Elites and Ghosts. These squads then sabotage critical systems like the power supply and assassinate high ranking officers like bade commanders.

After their mission is completed, a bigger force consisting of multiple vehicles, such as CSV Tekera 1s, Tanks and several types of infantry, like Troopers, Trooper Suoremos and support units such as Machine Gunners and Grenadiers. During this phase, the attack force might be supported by air unites such as Helicopters or Jets. After the remaining defenders have been eliminated, the base gets secured and captured.

Defending bases

Black Hand facilities are guarded by a multitude of different equipment. A relatively new addition are automated turrets, such as the BDSG-1 which is perfect against infantry or the BDSG-20 which features a small rocket launcher. Along these turrets, every base is garrisoned by a relatively small force of soldiers.

Other

(To be added)

Army of Chaos

The Army of Chaos is a rebellious faction, with the goal of overthrowing the Espinosa regime. Unlike their Black Hand counterparts, they are equipped with older equipment such as the SW-2 assault rifle. The army is split up into several smaller independent cells.

Recruitment

The Army of Chaos recruits its new members from the lower casts and the poor with no way of achieving wealth. They have social people in charge of recruiting new fighters who spread the word lies of the government and its crimes.

Training

There is no unitary training like the Black Hand has one, but rather every single cell trains their recruits in their form of warfare. Some cells even take wanted criminals who already have some experience with firearms and give them the role of squad leaders.

Equipment

Just like the training, there is no standard loadout for every single fighter but every cell once again has its own arsenal.

Below is a list with the basic equipment of every cell:

• Zello Morales:
  • SW2 Rodelero Assault Rifle.
  • SMG-2 Submachinegun.
  • Radero Machine Gun.
  • PDW-1 Pistol.
• Zello Sargento:
  • LRD-1 Sniper Rifle.
  • SW9 Assault RIfle.
  • PDW-1A Pistol.
• Zello Intelo:
  • SMG-1 Submachinegun.
  • PDW-2 Pistol.

Vehicles

All Army of Chaos vehicles are either civilian vehicles, with some armor strapped onto them or stolen Black Hand vehicles such as Warrior Offroaders. The Army of Chaos had no single aircraft in their arsenal. But there are some vehicles that every cell has:

• Puglista SUV.
• Armado Offroader.
• Dedrereo Buggy.

Below is a list with every vehicle of every cell:

• Zello Morales:
  • Warrior Offroader.
  • Dedrola Light Tank.
  • Daggershark Jetboat.
• Zello Sargento:
  • Warchief Assault Tank.
• Zello Intelo:
  • Stalker Communications Truck.

Soldier types

(To be added™)