Rise of the Reds – or ROTR for short – improves upon the C&C Generals formula while also adding its own distinct elements to it. Most notably, the mod adds two completely new factions, the tank-heavy Russian Federation and the defence-oriented European Continental Alliance. In addition, the three original factions China, USA and GLA have been greatly expanded and redesigned in a variety of ways, with several new units, buildings, powers and abilities to explore and combine in your in-game tactics.
When the Chinese People's Liberation Army was deployed to fight the GLA in Germany during the final phase of the War on Terror, military logistics were pushed beyond their limits. Naval and aerial transport capabilities struggled to deliver sufficient amounts of ammunition, spare parts and provisions, which gave the terrorists more time to ravage the country and fortify themselves in its occupied urban centres. Despite the operation's eventual success, Chinese military planners recognised that something needed to be done.
Part of the solution to the issue of logistics was the development of a new superheavy-lift utility helicopter during the 2030s. The Z-28 is the largest, heaviest and most powerful helicopter in the world, second only to the American V-44 Starlifter in the wider category of rotary-wing aircraft. In its military service with the PLA, it can carry infantry and even vehicles, including the legendary Overlord tank. Designed with versatility in mind, it can be outfitted with specialised mission equipment, such as passenger fireports, external loudspeakers, an all-aspect Gatling cannon capable of engaging ground and air targets, or a payload of free-falling bombs.
Nicknamed the "Fat Hen" by Chinese pilots on account of its appearance and flight characteristics, the Z-28 became internationally known under its commercial moniker of "HeLiX", an homage to its two lead designers, He Heng and Li Xiulan, who received the State Technological Invention Award for their creation. The majority of Helixes serve under General Chen Hongbing of Northern Theatre Command, bordering among others the Russian Federation, whose relations with China have deteriorated to the point of hostility under President Nikolai Suvorov. As of the mid-2040s, the Helix has not yet had many opportunities to distinguish itself in combat, however it has already made outstanding contributions in earthquake relief and wildfire fighting operations within China and abroad.
THE Overlord isn't the only powerhouse.
- Helix Pilot
Looks ugly i like it
no it cute
Wait, General Chen's name has been changed to Chen Hongbing? I saw in the description of the Iron Dragon tank made by M.P that General Mau's name is Mau Fenhua. Although the description of M.P may not be applicable to the original RotR, does this mean that the full names of Chinese generals have been changed?
That is correct. I invented new given names for Chen and Mau, as their old ones were not given much thought at all when first written 10+ years ago. Their surnames remain unchanged, as they are based directly on the unrealised Alpha concept of Generals.
Ok, I see.
Toad
Looks a LOT more chubbier than the original Helix model, but at the same time i'm guessing this means more passenger/vehicle space and more durability perhaps?
Regardless, looks neat. :>
6 passengers can enter. Or one overlord/shenlong/nuke cannon
No more grenade launchers for the Helix?
The nose cannon is the grenade launcher
Reminds me of Helix from Generals 2
It is exactly inspired from that :P