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As you explore Manhattan, you will meet many people, friendly civilians in need, allies and also many enemies. This chapter introduces you to the different factions that occupy Manhattan and gives you tactics how to fight them.
The Friends
The Citizens of New York City
A city without inhabitants is just a pile of concrete and a few streets. You can meet the citizens all over Manhattan, they can demand help from you and will also occupy Save-Houses and Base of Operations. The Survivors not only bring life to the decaying city, but they also reflect the job you’re doing. When you have successfully cleared all threats in an area you’ll be able to tell in part because of how the civilians react to you. Sometimes, when you meet a survivor in the streets, they will ask you for help. When you give them a Med-Kit or some food, they will give you weapons and sometimes even weapon-skins or cosmetic items as a thank you.
The Joint Task Force
Identifiers: Uniformed, US Flag
Location: Base of Operations
Goal: Protect and Serve
Role: Ally
The JTF is your biggest ally in New York. When you arrive on Manhattan they are fighting a loosing battle – pushed into a corner and under constant attack from enemy factions.
But what exactly is the JTF? The JTF is a group consisting of the National Guard, police and fire services, and medical personnel. You will meet the JTF-Soldiers in the streets of New York, fighting a war against the new gangsters of New York and in the different Safe-Zones, where they guard the base and give you situation-reports about what is going on and what missions and encounters you can expect in the area.
When you meet them, they are unable to effectively coordinate and manage the response and this is why the JTF puts their hope in the members of the Division to lead the way. As such, all Division agents are strongly encouraged to assist the JTF, wherever possible, whether it’s protecting supply drops or aiding civilians in need.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
The Enemies
But the good guys are always outnumbered and outgunned, because there are many more enemies in the streets of New York than there are allies. These are the factions we know about and what you can expect from them.
The Rioters
Identifiers: No unique identifiers; Members wear mixed tactical gear and clothing.
Location: Hudson Yards, Hell´s Kitchen, Chelsea
Goal: Survival by any means
Role: Low-life thugs who took advantage of the situation to steal and kill.
Favorite weapon: Handgun, baseball bat
Leader: Rioters are unorganized pockets of criminals and looters.
When you arrive on Manhattan Island, this is the first faction that you are going to meet, and also the first opponent you have to conquer to establish a foothold in Midtown and activate the Base of Operation.
Beyond the organized factions, thugs and outlaws are roaming through the city – rioting, looting and assaulting anyone who comes near them. Unafraid to wound or kill, they survive by prey on on the weak, they roam in packs, hunting down easy targets and lashing out at authorities when they get the chance. Volatile and dangerous, they are a constant thorn in the side of the JTF and a steady drain of resources. When you see random graffiti on the walls, that is usually a good sign, that Rioters are near.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
Rioters are easy targets. They have no real coordination and rarely flank. Just keep an eye on the Rushers with the baseball-bats. They tend to storm your position to attack you head on, while the others are closing in. Usually it is best to focus-fire on the rushers, while you suppress the other attackers.
The Cleaners
Identifiers: Hazmat Suit, Reflector Vest, Flamethrower, Full Mask
Location: Garment District
Goal: Cleanse the City with Fire
Role: High Level Threat
Favorite weapon: Flamethrower, submachinegun
Leader: Joe Ferro
A roaming faction. The Cleaners can appear in many districts and all agents should proceed with extra caution, especially in Cleaner-occupied territories.
This faction is made up of blue-collar sanitation workers who have taken it upon themselves to clean up New York City. In essence, they have the same motivation as the Agents – to reclaim the streets and rid the city of disease – but they are going about it in a horrifying way: They travel throughout the city, burning the dead and anyone who could be sick – without hesitation or remorse. The Cleaners are attracted to areas of high contagion and are extremely aggressive, so if you want to track them down, (or if you want to know what signs to avoid) look for the flames and trails of charred bodies.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
Cleaners usually travel in groups that combine normal weapons with flamethrowers. While the normal gun-carrying cleaners can be processed like the normal Rioters, the big flame-throwing cleaners need a more tactical approach. While they have only a limited range, they do a lot of damage when they reach you. So keep your distance and focus your fire on the big tanks on their backs. Once they are damaged, it takes only a few seconds and they explode.
The Riker
Identifiers: Prison wear, tattoos
Location: Clinton, Flatiron District, Stuyvesant, Kips Bay
Goal: Power & Greed
Role: Destructive Chaotic Threat
Favorite weapon: Shotgun, submachinegun
Leader: LaRae Barrett is the leader of the Rikers and an escaped convict.
A Destructive criminal faction that has surfaced as result of an organized prison break from Ryker’s Island. The Rikers faction fill the power vacuum left by retreating JTF personnel and now rule like kings in a lawless land. Their first objective: enact, revenge on authorities and kill everyone with an uniform, especially the JTF.
With many members from local New York gangs, their ranks quickly grew as they drew in more local followers. But their rapid growth has also lead to occasional in-fighting and rivalry. This, however, is kept at bay by LaRae Barrett. She is known as much for her ruthlessness as her ability to plan, organize and lead. Barrett´s powerful leadership over her members show that the Rikers Gang is not to be trifled with.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
The Rikers are veteran criminals and have fought many battles in their time. This also shows in their attack pattern, that are – in comparison to Rioters and Cleaners – coordinated and aggressive. Watch your back for flankers and coordinate with your team in encounters. More details will follow.
The Last Man Battalion
Identifiers: Distorted US Flag, stylized fascist symbols
Location: Undetermined
Goal: Fascist Rule
Role: Occupying force
Favorite weapon: Assault rifles, sniper rifles
Leader: Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bliss
U.S. Army Colonel Charles Bliss, who has recently returned from Afghanistan, was ordered to New York and stated that "We will ensure order with any means at our disposal. Under my watch, this city will not fall" To protect the not infected residents of New York the Soldiers got the order to create a gigantic quarantine zone, where they could gather the sick, keep them contained and search for a cure. To ensure, that nobody would get out, they built a huge wall and checkpoints around it, but as it turned out, that was only a short-term-solution: When the power went out, they lost control and evacuated the dangerous area.
With their request for transfer gone unheeded and extraction not an option, the LMB has become trapped far from home in the worst area of the pandemic. Tired of indecisive local authorities, their commander, Charles Bliss, took matters into his own hands: He disobeyed direct orders and executed a JTF official - effectively turning his entire company and himself into mutineers.
The Last Man Battalion is now a private military company hired by Wall Street companies to protect assets during the outbreak. They consist primarily of veteran soldiers with extensive combat experience overseas. They are now taking advantage of their superior weaponry and training to take control of New York City through military force. They are equipped with the best gear, tanks and got the best training to defend themselves against anybody.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
The LMB are trained veteran soldiers, that have come directly from a combat zone. So expect very tight coordination and heavy and very aggressive resistance when you meet them. The high-end gear makes them very dangerous opponents. More details will follow.
Enemy Archetypes
When you encounter groups you will soon notice, that there are different classes in each group. This gives you a clear information, what you can expect from the fight ahead. Since we have not met all the factions in combat, this list will be completed as we get more Intel. You will see the icon next to their health-bar – so take moment to profile the groups you meet and work out the kill-order before you engage.
Rusher
Leader
Assault
Controller
Sniper
Support
Tank
Thrower
As you explore Manhattan, you will meet many people, friendly civilians in need, allies and also many enemies. This chapter introduces you to the different factions that occupy Manhattan and gives you tactics how to fight them.
The Friends
The Citizens of New York City
A city without inhabitants is just a pile of concrete and a few streets. You can meet the citizens all over Manhattan, they can demand help from you and will also occupy Save-Houses and Base of Operations. The Survivors not only bring life to the decaying city, but they also reflect the job you’re doing. When you have successfully cleared all threats in an area you’ll be able to tell in part because of how the civilians react to you. Sometimes, when you meet a survivor in the streets, they will ask you for help. When you give them a Med-Kit or some food, they will give you weapons and sometimes even weapon-skins or cosmetic items as a thank you.
The Joint Task Force
Identifiers: Uniformed, US Flag
Location: Base of Operations
Goal: Protect and Serve
Role: Ally
The JTF is your biggest ally in New York. When you arrive on Manhattan they are fighting a loosing battle – pushed into a corner and under constant attack from enemy factions.
But what exactly is the JTF? The JTF is a group consisting of the National Guard, police and fire services, and medical personnel. You will meet the JTF-Soldiers in the streets of New York, fighting a war against the new gangsters of New York and in the different Safe-Zones, where they guard the base and give you situation-reports about what is going on and what missions and encounters you can expect in the area.
When you meet them, they are unable to effectively coordinate and manage the response and this is why the JTF puts their hope in the members of the Division to lead the way. As such, all Division agents are strongly encouraged to assist the JTF, wherever possible, whether it’s protecting supply drops or aiding civilians in need.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
The Enemies
But the good guys are always outnumbered and outgunned, because there are many more enemies in the streets of New York than there are allies. These are the factions we know about and what you can expect from them.
The Rioters
Identifiers: No unique identifiers; Members wear mixed tactical gear and clothing.
Location: Hudson Yards, Hell´s Kitchen, Chelsea
Goal: Survival by any means
Role: Low-life thugs who took advantage of the situation to steal and kill.
Favorite weapon: Handgun, baseball bat
Leader: Rioters are unorganized pockets of criminals and looters.
When you arrive on Manhattan Island, this is the first faction that you are going to meet, and also the first opponent you have to conquer to establish a foothold in Midtown and activate the Base of Operation.
Beyond the organized factions, thugs and outlaws are roaming through the city – rioting, looting and assaulting anyone who comes near them. Unafraid to wound or kill, they survive by prey on on the weak, they roam in packs, hunting down easy targets and lashing out at authorities when they get the chance. Volatile and dangerous, they are a constant thorn in the side of the JTF and a steady drain of resources. When you see random graffiti on the walls, that is usually a good sign, that Rioters are near.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
Rioters are easy targets. They have no real coordination and rarely flank. Just keep an eye on the Rushers with the baseball-bats. They tend to storm your position to attack you head on, while the others are closing in. Usually it is best to focus-fire on the rushers, while you suppress the other attackers.
The Cleaners
Identifiers: Hazmat Suit, Reflector Vest, Flamethrower, Full Mask
Location: Garment District
Goal: Cleanse the City with Fire
Role: High Level Threat
Favorite weapon: Flamethrower, submachinegun
Leader: Joe Ferro
A roaming faction. The Cleaners can appear in many districts and all agents should proceed with extra caution, especially in Cleaner-occupied territories.
This faction is made up of blue-collar sanitation workers who have taken it upon themselves to clean up New York City. In essence, they have the same motivation as the Agents – to reclaim the streets and rid the city of disease – but they are going about it in a horrifying way: They travel throughout the city, burning the dead and anyone who could be sick – without hesitation or remorse. The Cleaners are attracted to areas of high contagion and are extremely aggressive, so if you want to track them down, (or if you want to know what signs to avoid) look for the flames and trails of charred bodies.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
Cleaners usually travel in groups that combine normal weapons with flamethrowers. While the normal gun-carrying cleaners can be processed like the normal Rioters, the big flame-throwing cleaners need a more tactical approach. While they have only a limited range, they do a lot of damage when they reach you. So keep your distance and focus your fire on the big tanks on their backs. Once they are damaged, it takes only a few seconds and they explode.
The Riker
Identifiers: Prison wear, tattoos
Location: Clinton, Flatiron District, Stuyvesant, Kips Bay
Goal: Power & Greed
Role: Destructive Chaotic Threat
Favorite weapon: Shotgun, submachinegun
Leader: LaRae Barrett is the leader of the Rikers and an escaped convict.
A Destructive criminal faction that has surfaced as result of an organized prison break from Ryker’s Island. The Rikers faction fill the power vacuum left by retreating JTF personnel and now rule like kings in a lawless land. Their first objective: enact, revenge on authorities and kill everyone with an uniform, especially the JTF.
With many members from local New York gangs, their ranks quickly grew as they drew in more local followers. But their rapid growth has also lead to occasional in-fighting and rivalry. This, however, is kept at bay by LaRae Barrett. She is known as much for her ruthlessness as her ability to plan, organize and lead. Barrett´s powerful leadership over her members show that the Rikers Gang is not to be trifled with.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
The Rikers are veteran criminals and have fought many battles in their time. This also shows in their attack pattern, that are – in comparison to Rioters and Cleaners – coordinated and aggressive. Watch your back for flankers and coordinate with your team in encounters. More details will follow.
The Last Man Battalion
Identifiers: Distorted US Flag, stylized fascist symbols
Location: Undetermined
Goal: Fascist Rule
Role: Occupying force
Favorite weapon: Assault rifles, sniper rifles
Leader: Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bliss
U.S. Army Colonel Charles Bliss, who has recently returned from Afghanistan, was ordered to New York and stated that "We will ensure order with any means at our disposal. Under my watch, this city will not fall" To protect the not infected residents of New York the Soldiers got the order to create a gigantic quarantine zone, where they could gather the sick, keep them contained and search for a cure. To ensure, that nobody would get out, they built a huge wall and checkpoints around it, but as it turned out, that was only a short-term-solution: When the power went out, they lost control and evacuated the dangerous area.
With their request for transfer gone unheeded and extraction not an option, the LMB has become trapped far from home in the worst area of the pandemic. Tired of indecisive local authorities, their commander, Charles Bliss, took matters into his own hands: He disobeyed direct orders and executed a JTF official - effectively turning his entire company and himself into mutineers.
The Last Man Battalion is now a private military company hired by Wall Street companies to protect assets during the outbreak. They consist primarily of veteran soldiers with extensive combat experience overseas. They are now taking advantage of their superior weaponry and training to take control of New York City through military force. They are equipped with the best gear, tanks and got the best training to defend themselves against anybody.
Check out their official Intelligence Brief
Tactics
The LMB are trained veteran soldiers, that have come directly from a combat zone. So expect very tight coordination and heavy and very aggressive resistance when you meet them. The high-end gear makes them very dangerous opponents. More details will follow.
Enemy Archetypes
When you encounter groups you will soon notice, that there are different classes in each group. This gives you a clear information, what you can expect from the fight ahead. Since we have not met all the factions in combat, this list will be completed as we get more Intel. You will see the icon next to their health-bar – so take moment to profile the groups you meet and work out the kill-order before you engage.
Rusher
- Rioters and Cleaners are usually equipped with melee weapons / shields. They will rush you and try to get you out of your cover, while the rest of the group attacks. So focus on them when they start their run to neutralize them, before they reach you.
Leader
- The Leader of a group - more part of a quest to clear out a enemy stronghold than actual tactical aspect.
Assault
- Normal trooper of a group. Prioritize only if there are no snipers or other special units around.
Controller
- Equipped with a turret that supports him with damage. Focus on the turret when it is activated or use the EMP grenade to cancel the skill.
- Usually very stationary and equipped with a heavy machine gun. They have a huge ammo pack on their backs, that is also their weak-spot. So coordinate with the team and flank from behind.
- Equipped with a turret that supports him with damage. Focus on the turret when it is activated or use the EMP grenade to cancel the skill.
- Equipped with medium to long range weapons and provides lookout detail.
Sniper
- Equipped with sniper rifles and usually stationed on elevated positions. Their scopes give them away, so look for light-reflections when you approach a group.
Support
- The healer of the group. When you approach a group of enemies with a healer – focus on the healer first and leave it to the tank, to keep the attention of the rest of the group. Once the healer is dead, follow the normal kill-order.
Tank
- Usually slow and bulky enemy that can eat a lot of damage. The tank of the group should keep this unit busy until the rest of the group is dealt with. They have a weak spot on their backpack, so try to get behind them and shoot this, then they are usually dead fast.
Thrower
- Equipped with different grenades. You see a very clear countdown, when they try to throw the grenade. When you time your attack right, they will drop the grenade and damage themselves and those around them. The Rikers have a grenade bag, this is their weak spot.
- Very dangerous enemy that can dish out a lot of damage and uses his own set of tactics. Never lose him out of sight in battle and use focus fire to bring him down as fast as possible, when he starts his attack run.