What kind of training is required to wear those mammoth suits? Section 8’s protagonists probably crawl in the desert for weeks at a time with a camel strapped to their back before being deemed capable of orbital dropping in one of those metal coffins. It’s hard to find the practicality of such a cumbersome item, especially if the wearer has to run, dodge bullets, or put a knife in some dude’s neck.
Somehow, space marines always manage to steal the show with their big boots and shiny duds. That’s probably what TimeGate Studios’s was hedging their bets on when they released a new trailer for the game today. (It’s available after the break — you have to be above the age of 13 to view it.)
As the screens and sprinkling of gameplay footage in the trailer show, Section 8 is an FPS with an elaborate HUD. Details are as scarce as water in the desert these guys crawled in, but we do know that the title is due out at some point this year on the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Official Field Communiqué
From: Grand Marshall William Mulcahy, Commander – Task Force 33
To: Members of 8th Armored Infantry
Re: New Madrid Offensive
As many of you have already heard, the conflict in the Frontier Colonies has become an ever-growing threat to the empire and its people. This so-called “Arm of Orion” has already seized several imperial worlds, and has thus far gone unchallenged.
This cannot stand.
The Arm’s iron grip on New Madrid has been deemed the breaking point, and our time of action is at hand. At 0520 hours, your dropships will deploy from the Texas for the first assault on the planet. The 8th Armored will burn-in deep behind enemy lines and serve as the spearhead of our invasion forces.
You veterans know what is expected of you. There’s a reason why they refer to the 8th Armored Infantry as “Section 8” – let’s not disappoint.
For you new recruits getting a first taste of combat, remember your training and it will serve you well. Your powered armor suits are second to none, and will take the brunt of any punishment the Arm dish out. Take care of it, because that suit is the only thing between you and everything else on the battlefield.
Loadout customization is key, so remember to outfit your suit with the right weapons and support gear for the mission. You will call on your expertise in using all forms of combat arms, including explosives, firearms, tactical gear and vehicles.
For many of you, this is your first live Burn-In deployment. I have no doubt that this will be the easiest part of your mission, for once you reach the ground you will face some of the most determined fighters you have ever seen.
To aid you in this battle, Section 8 has procured several high-powered vehicles and strategic deployables that will be available to you via on-demand dropship deployment.
Remember the importance of your squad, and be aware of new mission objectives as they become available.
You are the finest this military has to offer. You are the first-in and last-out force that will set the tone of a battle from the second you touch down. The Section is nothing without the men that make up its ranks. Walk tall and walk proud, gentlemen: you are the greatest fighting force that has ever been assembled.
I don’t need to tell you the importance of this first offensive. I stand here only to address the heroes of tomorrow as they lead our people to victory.
Congratulations, soldiers – and welcome to Section 8.
