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This is a map related to the map Fortress, and uses the same gametype.

Gametype is HERE

The map! HERE

The Forge Hub post of Fortress (Check out for a better description of the gametype) can be found HERE

If the "A Fortress Map" in the title is bad, it can be changed. I just felt that the name invasion didn't seem to have much to do with a fortress, so I put that in.

OK, this map is designed for a special type of 1 sided VIP variant. This is designed to be a type of medieval styled "King in a castle" type of gameplay. Swords are swords (go figure) the sniper rifles are something like bows (something) and the gravity hammers will break down the gates. The attackers must invade the castle by taking down the gates and climb into the keep, killing the VIP (the king). If you are looking for a fuller and better description of the gametype, check out the Fortress post too! Both use the same gametype and have much the same gameplay, this is just a newer and larger map.

A brief description of the action...

This is a fortress map that uses a 1 sided VIP variant (essentially king in the castle) in which the attackers attempt to kill the vip, and the defenders protect him. The attackers must break through a pair of barrier gates, and invade the keep, to kill the VIP. The defenders will be shooting at the attackers, and will be jumping down on them. The defenders and attackers each have 4 sniper rifles, and the attackers have 8 gravity hammers to break down the gates.

First, the attackers spawn, and must pick up the sniper rifles and gravity hammers, to go with their already provided energy swords. They use the snipers to fend off the defenders, while they also use the gravity hammers to break through a simply crate fence. After a couple whacks, the crates (on a 60 second respawn) will be down, and the attackers can directly attack the barrier wall. It will take a short period of time to break this down, and this gives the defenders time to gather and attack the people destroying the gate. They can use their sniper rifles to assault the snipers, and jump down to energy sword the gravity hammerers.

If the attackers do not have sufficient numbers to properly destroy the gate, or they need to kill the snipers more directly, they can use the gravity hammers to jump onto the walls and kill the snipers, or even attack the VIP!

After the attackers break through the first gate, the move on into the first courtyard, and begin to attack the second barrier gate. The second gate is a bit tougher than the first, but it will go down in due time. If they have not broken it down in three minutes, a pair of grav lifts will spawn to help them along, along with a flamethrower to help kill any people in the way.

Once they are in the final courtyard, the real battle begins. The attacks must climb up the steep ramps to kill the VIP, and the defenders must use their swords and snipers to keep them away. This continues for a good period of time, in which the attackers will either kill the VIP, or the defenders will successfully protect him. The ramps are fairly easy to get up, but a VIP with a grav hammer can cause a problem, so use your own as well, along with the flamethrower (hopefully still in your hands!)

Some overview pics...

Looking up at the base.
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The first gate
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First courtyard
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The second courtyard
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The Keep
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The attacker base
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And some action pics!

Invading the Fortress
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Climbing to kill the VIP
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Assassinating a VIP
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They're In!
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A sword duel in the courtyard
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Me getting a killtrocity in front of the gate! (Only thing over an overkill we ever got)
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Hunting the VIP
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Thanks for the DL's, and please leave comments! Also, check out the first fortress too! (I consider this one to be a bit better.)

NOTE: There is a newer fortress, named "Fortress: Revelation!" You can DL it HERE!