WW3
The Shadow Exchange
Season - Underworld Protocol is here and a new Force has entered the battlefield. This mysterious faction operates in the shadows, offering you deals that could turn the tide of war. Not all power is earned on the battlefield. Some of it is bought… quietly, discreetly, and far from prying eyes.
Introducing the Shadow Exchange, a hidden network of black market deals and high stakes trades, where opportunity and danger go hand in hand. Here, resources flow differently, rules are bent, and those willing to take risks can gain a powerful advantage over their enemies.
Whether you're desperate for critical supplies or looking to accelerate your war machine, the Shadow Exchange offers deals that could change everything… if you’re willing to face the consequences.
Power comes at a price… Are you willing to take the risk?
How it works
- Every day, you’ll receive 3 exclusive trade offers via the Diplomacy screen
- Offers are randomized daily, giving you different opportunities each time
- Once the day ends, the offers disappear… and new ones take their place
Trade anything, gain everything
Exchange resources in ways you normally couldn’t:
- Convert surplus into what your war machine really needs
- Get a chance to acquire powerful items like Warheads and Munitions
Risk vs Reward
Not all deals are clean… Every Black Market transaction carries a chance of exposure:
- If caught, your nation suffers a morale drop of -3 across all cities
- This can lead to unrest… even insurgencies
- Your actions will be publicly exposed in the news, damaging your reputation
- The better the deal… the higher the risk.
Strategic Depth
- Commanders can use the Black Market to recover from shortages
- Aggressive players can push their advantage further
- But careless use might destabilize your entire nation
WW3: Underworld Protocol
This scenario is a global-scale 64-player available in both 1x and 4x, featuring the Shadow Exchange with coalitions limited to 5 players. Designed for both coordinated alliances and solo strategists, this scenario emphasizes early positioning, strong capital setups, and large scale warfare.
At the beginning of each game, players receive:
Player Capital Units & Upgrades:
- 1 Air Superiority Fighter (Level 1)
- 4 Mercenaries (Level 1)
- Air Base (Level 1)
- Underground Bunkers (Level 1)
Player City Units:
- 2 Motorized Infantry (Level 1) per city
AI Suburban Cities:
- 2 Motorized Infantry (Level 1)
Victory Point Requirements
- 1 Player: 1850 VPs
- 2 Players: 2960 VPs
- 3 Players: 4255 VPs
- 4 Players: 5365 VPs
- 5 Players: 5920 VPs
The additions don’t stop here. This season unveils a new Officer! Introducing Narawit “Krait” Sornchai, a modern mercenary operator shaped by urban warfare and asymmetric conflicts, Krait brings a specialized approach to ground combat, rewarding players who embrace focused unit compositions over generalist strategies.
Will you play it safe or embrace the shadows for ultimate power?
