Sometimes, friends can unexpectedly become enemies, while enemies can surprisingly transform into friends. This all happens on a day filled with our echoes of defiance.

And so to... Humanity has changed, as loyalty to one's nation... Now switched to Loyalty International Factions, with their ideological differences.

And the Defiance Forces are one of them.

A Joint Task Force of Three Major Factions, along with numerous Minor Factions, remained loyal to the Human Race. And have vowed to fight for the Human Race, until the bitter end.

Not only that but to strike down the Traitors that have sided with the Invaders. And bring the Victory of the Human Race.

As the Defenders of Humanity, they're the First & Last line of Defense, against subjugation or extinction. Victory or Death.

New Phoenix Project.

[FREEDOM TO THE OPPRESSED, DEATH TO THE OPPRESSORS.]

As one of the last standing Faction, still sanctioned and still loyal to the long fractured UN, they have been the Vanguard and the Rearguard of the Allied Forces. Making them as reputable as the Scalpel of the Defiance Forces.

They are armed with Kinetic-Magnetic Weapons, alongside Early Versions of Laser Based Weapons. Since they integrated them into service, years before the Terra Invicta War, they have the initiative in terms of Technology, Advanced Armor, and equipment.

And despite their resemblance, to the UNSC Forces from the Halo Series... They were the most effective forces against the Invader Forces. And they vow not to fail the people of Earth, no matter the cost.

Leader: Commander in Chief Kevin 'Phoenix' Lee. (29)

"Knowledge, Speed, & Technology are keys to victory. If not... Then what is?"

Once the Jaded Sniper from 2nd Sino-Viet, and the Head of the Security of the Kreisau. Now a Leader of the NPX. His factions rely on Advanced Technology and High Tech Weapons to mitigate their limited Manpower.

Not only that, but his faction is an avid supporter of Mechanized Warfare alongside Multi-Domain Warfare, their Modern Version of Blitzkrieg. Making them very effective for Armored Assault, along with Multi-Pronged Defensive and Offensives.

Second in Commands:

- Georgina Jeanette (35, Secretary, Ex-DGSE, French)

"A little trick I've learned from the DGSE.~" (Low Profile, Puppet Master, Transparent)

- Nadia Asia Asra (27, Vice-Secretary, Argentnian Egyptian.)

(Same as the Prolouge)

"Commander! I'll always be with you to the end!" (Pollyanna, Beloved, Unifier)

- General Katsurou Derrick (41, Army, USA)

"In war, there are no rules. Only survivors and the dead. And we are not interested in humanity becoming extinct."
(Expert, Veteran)

- Admiral Martin Reinhardt (34, Navy, German)

"Land, Air, Sea, Space, und Cyber. Velcome to zhe Future Warfare. You wanna win? Adapt and Advance."
(Chief Military Scientist)

- Air Chief Marshal Lukas Alexis. (36, Air Force, British)

"Up to the skies and down to the Traitors. Show those Traitors no mercy."
(Firebrand)

- Administrator Calixto Alexandrea. (28, Global Affairs Admin, Mexican)

"The pen is always mightier than the Sword." (Ethical, Government Official)

- Major Fiona Ayouade. (38, Intelligence Officer, British. {Terra Invicta})

"Together, we're stronger. Apart, we're weaker, yeah? Sounds great on paper, love, but the trouble is there's always some bloke with a loud voice who wants to keep us apart - and a whole lot of someone else's bankrolling him."
(Inscrutable)

- CPT Demi Seong-Min. (26, Special Operations, South Korean, Half Demon [Waifu])

"Surprised to see a Cambion serving the NPX?~ Well too bad, you'll see me again on the news!"
(Famous)

In terms of Manpower, they aren't plentiful as many are from NATO, the Commonwealth, and the majority of nations that are full democracies and flawed democracies—leading to the Advancement of their Technological Arsenal and equipment, with many Military Industries.

This led them to focus more on Mechanized Warfare, Multi-Domain Operations, & Modern Blitzkrieg. But they didn't shy away from adapting their Rigs to different Environments and new Weapons.

Hence they're known as the Scapel of the Defiance Forces.

Next...

Steel Legion.

[LEGIONS OF STEEL, OUR FIGHTS NEVER END. WE SHALL FIGHT FOR THE NEW DAWN!]

A Legion, manned by a Legion of Tanks and Mechs. They are a Legion of Steel and Titanium.

Armed with Purely Armored Vehicles, as if it's Death Race, but it's used to protect humanity.

They're as fanatical as their devotion to defending the human race from the Invader Forces and Traitor Forces. With their treads and their Armored Steel to crush them underneath their tracks.

Leader: Chapter Captain Elijah Ezra.

"For the honor of the Steel Legion, I shall not rest until our enemies are nothing more but dust!"

A well-known and Controversial Tank Commander of the IDF, now Leader of the Steel Legion. His ideologies are all about Tanks, along with being supported by Armored Vehicles and repurposed civilian vehicles.

This idea of warfare allowed the Steel Legions to extend their already limited lines of logistics further. Along with the mandatory training on Engineering and Combat when joined. Those who failed can still be used as Rearguards.

Second in Commands:

- Field Marshal Nerina Malka. (28, Single, Israeli, Ground Forces.)

"They shall know the Unyielding Might of Israel's War Machine!!!" (Extremist, National Hero)

- Rear Admiral Asher Mattityahu. (40, Married, Israeli, Naval Command)

"I'll miss the day when the seas are that peaceful... Where's that manual again...?" (Inflexible, Veteran)

- General Basir Ibreheem Domingo. (35, Married, Spanish, Air Command)

"Hear that A-10, puta? You're lucky that those bullets didn't hit you." (Hard Target)

- Spymaster Erika Waltraud Veronica. (24, Single, German, Secret Operations)

"Too Slow... Friend."
(Undercover, Low Profile, Puppet Master.)

Manpower-wise, it was negated by the use of Intelligent AI I.S.A.C. (Intelligent System Analytic Computer) in their MBTs, IFVs, Light Tanks, and Mechs that helped them counter the problems of Manpower. However, their Repurposed Civilian Vehicles cannot be installed with Artificial intelligence. Hence they're used for purely their Militia or their Logistical Forces.

This makes them the Hammer of the Defiance Forces. But do not mistake that they're purely warfighters, as their Spymaster can sabotage or sway the populace against the Invaders when it's too late.

And Finally...

Crimson Rose Resistance.

[FOR OUR EARTH, WE SHALL GIVE OUR LIVES!]

If the NPX is the Scalpel of the Defiance Forces, and the Steel Legion is the Hammer of the Defiance Forces... Then the Crimson Rose Resistance is the Anvil of the Defiance Forces.

Their Massive Manpower, due to the mass numbers of refugees from Asian Nations provided the Crimson Rose the number to overwhelm the Invader Forces... However...

Their weakness is the lack of Advanced Weapons and Tactics that both the Steel Legion and the Phoenix have. Forcing them to rely on Guerilla Warfare and Asymmetric Warfare. Along with using the enemies' weapons to make sure they have enough weapons to retaliate against the Invaders.

Leader: Supreme Colonel Nadia Aminah Amel.

"Nothing can halt the Countless numbers of men and women of the Resistance! They'll fall like the enemies of Allah!"

The ever Militarist, and Elder Sister of Asra, she's more of the Warmonger. Along with her more Militarist love, and her use for her love of literally Killing those that are aren't human. Especially in her use of Mass Warfare with a bit of Deep Battle tactics.

While they are more effective on the Defense, that was what she wanted. They aren't stupid enough to unleash a Mass Assault against their enemies unless they have help from the Steel Legion or NPX. Or both.

Second in Commands:

- Field Marshal Khayrat Karim. (24, People's Army, Iraqi)

"Those Traitors may have their Honkai War Beasts, but we have our numbers and Allah on our side!" (Demagogue)

- Major General Montenegro Perez. (29, Crimson Sky Defense, Brazilian)

"I will tolerate some defeat, but any further than salvageable, I'm done." (Demanding)

- Commodore Fernanda Al Sadd. (30, Merchant Navy, Saudi)

"I'm busy checking my family's business, what is it, Lady Colonel?" (Oligarch, Corrupt, Family Ties)

- Director Fedor Ivanov. (42, Commissariat, Russian)

"Anyone who retreats will be shot on the spot! Executed as a Coward and a Traitor!"
(Suspicious, Fanatic)

While they have the Numbers, they lack the Arsenals and the equipment. Forcing them to rely on Underarmed and ill-trained Militias. While their Elite Storm Brigades, are well-armed and well-trained. And they often have to rely on the Commissariats, especially their Political Commissars to maintain discipline, often via gunpoint.

Even so, their role as the Anvil of the Defiance Forces is not to be trifled upon. Together with the rest of the Steel Legion, NPX, and other Minor Pro-Defiance Factions, they'll be able to turn the tide...

And together... Reclaim humanity, back to their rightful rulers.