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Arsenal of Democracy - USA Reworked
   
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Arsenal of Democracy - USA Reworked

Description
Compatible with 1.5.4

Summary
This mod reworks USA and makes it into the Arsenal of Democracy when it goes to war. It gradually enables an increase in production efficiency as the war progresses for land/sea/air vehicles and equipment. Adds several new technologies and units which I felt was lacking in the base game. Reworks the national focus tree adding many new focuses while also adding flavor names and equipment.

It is not made with balance as a primary focus, but to reflect the industrial might of the US after its entry into WW2, while also adding units which I found lacking in the base game. It also adds flavor and changes the dynamic of the game. As the balance haven't been a primary focus when creating the mod, your feedback on the new units is greatly appreciated!

Link to a mod with only the focus tree: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1350128527

If you have any suggestions or feedback leave a comment and I will reply when I see it!
If you like the mod leave a like and subscribe!
Happy gaming!


New Technologies/units

Motorized Artillery
Motorized Anti-Air
Motorized Anti-Tank
Armored Cars/Recon Armored Car Company
  • Combat Battalion
  • Support Recon Company
Rangers/Commandos
  • Parachutable
  • Long training time but has the best all-round terrain bonuses
  • The most versatile infantry in-game
Amphibious Armor (Increase terrain bonuses for rivers, amphibious and marsh terrain)
  • Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVT) Battalion
  • Support Company
Amphibious Tanks (Amphibious Stuart Tank & Sherman DD)
  • Combat Battalion
  • Increase offensive and defensive abilities in marsh, amphibious and river terrain
Pack Artillery/support pack artillery
  • Compact howitzers with less firepower than regular artillery battalions but with better terrain stats
  • Parachutable

New Focuses

  • Increased production efficiency for all types of vehicles and equipment when going to war, research bonuses
  • One more research slot can be obtained
  • Focus on the Superior Firepower Doctrine (Improved combat stats when complete & Improved research time on the superior firepower doctrine)
  • Expanded infrastructure focuses
  • Increased decryption and encryption research bonuses, research bonuses
  • Increased production efficiency for capital and escort vessels, research bonuses
  • Focuses for Amphibious Armor
  • Women's Army Corps focus increases the recruitable population by 1%

Compatibility

The mod changes many of the files directly related to USAs national focus tree, ideas and starting technology. It also adds technology to the armor, infantry, and artillery branches. While many of them don’t modify the original files, some do so other mods who directly add or modify the same files may cause compatibility problems.

If you find any bugs or problems leave a comment and I will do what I can to fix or correct the problem.
60 Comments
DJR1300 May 11, 2024 @ 3:02pm 
does this mod still work?
Colonizer of continents Jan 14, 2023 @ 6:12am 
i need nostalgia
Colonizer of continents Jan 14, 2023 @ 6:12am 
update
Neon Nov 22, 2020 @ 8:12am 
well we're actually on 1.10. the mod still works perfectly fine, just the communist & fascist tree are missing. i guess i'll have a look into it. maybe i'll take it over.

maybe
Bahlen94  [author] Nov 22, 2020 @ 7:33am 
Hi, glad you like the mod @Neon! I'm sorry but no, I have no plans to update it. The last compatible version was 1.5.4, and since we're now on 1.9.x I think, it would take some time to get it compatible and tested with all the new things which have been added since into the game by Paradox.

As noted below, I don't have the energy to put into this or my other mods anymore. Real life happens and I work a lot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

If anyone want's to update it and take ownership of the mod they are free to do so :)
Neon Nov 20, 2020 @ 8:07am 
jesus fucking christ, this mod is awesome!
quick question: do you plan to ever update it? i mean, the US got a great focus extension with MtG. will you ever implement these alt-political paths in the mod as well?
or is it really the arsenal of DEMOCRACY
Error404 Sep 8, 2020 @ 10:44am 
update please
KingFloppa Aug 11, 2020 @ 3:10am 
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Bahlen94  [author] Feb 4, 2019 @ 9:21am 
@Gabdur Yes there is a focus tree version only named "Arsenal Of Democracy - Focus Tree". And to the others who have asked questions about fixes for the mod. I'm sorry, I don't have the time or energy to put into this or my other mods anymore. Real life happens ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Gabadur Feb 3, 2019 @ 1:33pm 
Is there a focus only version of the mod that makes the usa stronger without adding the new technologies