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 * [[#Game Types|Game Types]]
 ** [[#Game Eras|Game Eras]]
 * [[#Class System|Class System]]
 ** [[#Command|Command]]

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 === Frontlines WW1 ===
 A World War I–themed experience within Holdfast. Players take on the role of early 20th-century soldiers with bolt-action rifles, pistols, machine guns, and artillery. The gameplay emphasizes trench warfare, attrition, and combined arms tactics.
 == Class System ==

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 === Nations At War ===
-The original Napoleonic-era setting for Holdfast. Players fight as 18th–19th century armies and navies using muskets, bayonets, cannons, and sailing ships. Nations at War features classic line battles, sieges, naval engagements, and conquest modes.
+The original Napoleonic-era setting for Holdfast. Players fight as 18th–19th century armies and navies using muskets, bayonets, cannons, and sailing ships. Nations At War features classic line battles, sieges, naval engagements, and conquest modes.
 === Frontlines WW1 ===
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 * Left-click to attack.
 * The mouse direction when attacking determines strike direction (e.g., moving the mouse up performs an overhead strike).
-* Attacks can be canceled early by blocking, allowing faster follow-up swings. (You can cancel after hearing the “whoosh” sound mid-swing.)
+* Attacks can be cancelled early by blocking, allowing faster follow-up swings. (You can cancel after hearing the “whoosh” sound mid-swing.)
 === Blocking ===

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 == Game Types ==
-=== Nations at War ===
+=== Nations At War ===
 The original Napoleonic-era setting for Holdfast. Players fight as 18th–19th century armies and navies using muskets, bayonets, cannons, and sailing ships. Nations at War features classic line battles, sieges, naval engagements, and conquest modes.

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 * [[#Game Types|Game Types]]
-** [[#Nations at War|Nations at War]]
+** [[#Nations At War|Nations at War]]
 ** [[#Frontlines WW1|Frontlines WW1]]
 * [[#Class System|Class System]]

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 === Command ===
 ==== Army Infantry Officer ====
-The Infantry Officer directs the battle on land, issuing orders, forming lines, and providing buffs to nearby soldiers.
+'''Leads infantry lines on land.'''
 ==== Naval Captain ====
-The Naval Captain commands a ship and its crew. They steer the vessel, set sail orders, and coordinate the crew in naval engagements.
+'''Commands an entire ship.'''
 === Rank & File ===
 ==== Line Infantry ====
-The backbone of the army. Armed with a musket and bayonet, they follow officer commands and form disciplined firing lines.
+'''The backbone of the army.'''
 ==== Guards ====
-Elite infantry tasked with protecting officers and key positions. They excel in melee combat and survivability.
+'''Elite frontline fighters.'''
 ==== Grenadiers ====
-Large, powerful infantry who specialize in melee combat and can absorb more damage than regular soldiers.
+'''Heavy melee specialists.'''
 === Skirmisher ===
 ==== Light Infantry ====
-Fast-moving troops who can reach key positions quickly. Effective at harassing the enemy with mobility and firepower.
+'''Fast-moving harassers.'''
 ==== Rifleman ====
-Sharpshooters with superior accuracy compared to musket-armed soldiers. Deadly at long range but fewer in number.
+'''Long-range sharpshooters.'''
 ==== Customs ====
-Naval light infantry who can swim, move quickly, and harass enemies from advantageous positions.
+'''Naval skirmishers.'''
 === Support ===
 ==== Artillery ====
-Specialists in cannons, mortars, and rockets. They deal devastating damage but require coordination and experience.
+'''Masters of cannons, mortars, and rockets.'''
 ==== Cavalry ====
-Horse-mounted soldiers skilled with swords and carbines. Cavalry charges can break lines and turn the tide of battle.
+'''Shock troops on horseback.'''
 ==== Crewman ====
-Experienced sailors capable of swimming long distances and excelling in naval melee combat with cutlasses or pikes.
+'''Experienced sailors.'''
 == Aiming ==

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   | welcome          = [[File:Forum Logo.png|link=|left|alt=Beginners Guide]]
-  | blurb            = Core modes, classes, and combat basics
+  | blurb            = Core game types, classes, and combat basics
   | sections_title   = On this page
   | sections_content =
-* [[#Game Modes|Game Modes]]
+* [[#Game Types|Game Types]]
-** [[#Army Battlefield|Army Battlefield]]
+** [[#Nations at War|Nations at War]]
-** [[#Army Siege|Army Siege]]
+** [[#Frontlines WW1|Frontlines WW1]]
 * [[#Class System|Class System]]
 ** [[#Command|Command]]
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-== Game Modes ==
+== Game Types ==
-=== Army Battlefield ===
+=== Nations at War ===
-Army Battlefield is a Team Deathmatch game mode. Players choose between two nations and fight until one side runs out of respawn tickets or is completely eliminated. Victory can also be achieved by securing the highest number of kills when the round timer ends.
+The original Napoleonic-era setting for Holdfast. Players fight as 18th–19th century armies and navies using muskets, bayonets, cannons, and sailing ships. Nations at War features classic line battles, sieges, naval engagements, and conquest modes.
-=== Army Siege ===
+=== Frontlines WW1 ===
-Army Siege is an attackers vs. defenders game mode. The defenders start with control of several capture points. The attackers must capture all points before the round timer runs out, while defenders must hold at least one until the end of the round.
+A World War I–themed experience within Holdfast. Players take on the role of early 20th-century soldiers with bolt-action rifles, pistols, machine guns, and artillery. The gameplay emphasizes trench warfare, attrition, and combined arms tactics.
 == Class System ==