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USIF Powered Assault Armor
USIF Powered Assault Armor is an extremely powerful and technologically advanced battle exoskeleton designed to enhance human combat performance on all scales by offering a myriad of weaponry and devices at its disposal. Developed for Section 8 soldiers and other Armored Infantry units of the... -
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Section 8 (Game)
Experience the ultimate in multiplayer combat with up to 32 players online and enlist for future warfare in the single player campaign.Description Section 8 is a first-person shooter developed by TimeGate Studios and published by SouthPeak Games for the Xbox 360 and PC platforms, and later, for... -
Arm of Orion
The Arm of Orion is a rebel group formed by rogue USIF soldiers. The Arm is a puppet organization that operates under the command of an army of powerful, genetically enhanced supersoldiers known as Orion's Spear. These supersoldiers were originally tasked with eliminating any and all threats to... -
Unlockables
There are 46 Unlockables available in Section 8: Prejudice. They are obtained by either reaching a certain level in online multiplayer matches, collecting a certain amount of stars that are earned by playing offline on specific maps or playing campaign, or by accomplishing certain feats. Once an... -
Section 8 (Group)
The 8th Armored Infantry Division, or Section 8, is an elite military unit of the United States Empire, nicknamed after the military term used to describe psychologically problematic soldiers. Prior to the division's founding, much of the Empire's frontline combat tasks were handled by an army... -
Tactical Network
The Tactical Network (or TacNet, as it is more commonly called) is a multi-purpose tactical display with several main sections, each providing the user with a wealth of battlefield information and options. The TacNet is able to be accessed by any soldier, whether they are an infantry, pilot, or... -
Operation: Black Box
Operation: Black Box is a mission that came during the United States Empire's investigation into the loss of contact with its colony on the planet New Madrid. As a result of the Arm of Orion's surprisingly effective defense against the incoming USIF forces, the USIS Utah suffered critical damage... -
Game Modes
There are several different types of game modes available in the Section 8 games. Each has a different and unique aspect which allows them to appeal to a different type of player. A game mode in which Section 8 and Arm of Orion forces battle against each other. This can take place on any... -
AR-548 Scimitar
The AR-548 Scimitar is the standard assault rifle for every USIF Armored Infantry soldier. The AR-548 is the earliest known model of the Scimitar weapon line. It is assumed to have entered service near the time the USIF Powered Assault Armor began to come into use, since the weapon is far too... -
Dean Corde
General Dean Corde is a famous officer of the 8th Armored Infantry Division and grandfather of the Section 8 franchise's main protagonist, Alexander Corde. General Corde is one of the founding members of the famed battle methods now used by the 8th Armored Infantry Division and all Armored... -
F17 Marauder
The F17 Marauder is a powerful armored planetary assault tank used by the USIF. The Marauder tank houses four seats, each controlling a different function or weapon of the tank. The first seat houses the driver of the whole vehicle, who also controls the vehicle's dual main rail cannons; the... -
Operation: Spearhead
Operation: Spearhead is a mission conducted by the United States Empire against the Arm of Orion, during the Outer Rim War. Following the Arm of Orion's crushing defeat on planet New Madrid in Operation: Liberation, Arm forces withdrew to more fortified worlds in order to defend their conquests... -
USIS Texas
The USIS Texas is a battlecruiser of the USIF. Its colossal girth is able to house numerous Sky Cranes, which ferry members of the 8th Armored Infantry Division towards the battlefield. Its armaments are unknown, although it is presumed that they are at the titanic level of leveling many... -
MA3 Kodiak
The MA3 Kodiak is a highly mobile, heavily armored mech used by the USIF. With full NUBIOCHEM support as well as a layer of titanium-reinforced synthetic muscle system underneath a tritium-alloy exoskeleton, the Kodiak Heavy Armor is the anvil of the Armored Infantry Patton-class currently in... -
Heavy Tank
The Heavy Tank, or just 'Tank' is the ultimate assault vehicle, boasting various weapons that can match almost any situation. Heavily armored, shielded, and weaponized; the Tank is the most powerful and versatile offensive resource available to infantry. The Tank supports a crew of up to four... -
Sidekick Tactical Supply Depot
Sidekick Tactical Supply Depots provide support for ground infantry, allowing them to resupply, repair, and change their Loadouts. They are used by both USIF and ARM forces, and can either be placed at control points or called in as deployables.[1] Supply depots contain multiple racks displaying... -
Pulse Cannon
The Pulse Cannon is a plasma weapon used by the USIF and its enemies. The pulse cannon is a devastating anti-shield weapon and its mods specialize its purpose. Before charging, it drains its plasma cell to create a large burst of plasma. This deals significant anti-shield damage, has a... -
Earth
Earth is the capital world of the galaxy-spanning United States Empire. As the crown jewel of the United States Empire, Earth is the most powerful world in human space. It is home to the seat of the Imperial government, and is an attractive planet in its own right, being described as a utopian... -
Passive Modules
Passive Modules are the name of armor upgrades in Section 8. There are different types of upgrades that can be integrated into nine different slots on any Powered Assault Armor, each with a maximum capacity of four modules. With each module, the effects of certain functions in the armor are... -
M05 Silverback
The M05 Silverback is the standard heavy weapons and support mech used by the Arm of Orion and its ally the Orion's Spear. Utilizing similar NUBIOCHEM and synthetic titanium muscle systems gleamed from the USIF MA3 Kodiak, the Silverback is designed to survive tremendous damage while penetrating... -
TimeGate Studios
TimeGate Studios is a video game company and the developer of the games Section 8 and its sequel Section 8: Prejudice. The following was taken from TimeGate's About Us section. TimeGate Studios, Inc. is a premier developer of innovative video games for PCs and next-generation consoles, defying... -
Spear Crisis
The Spear Crisis is a major conflict fought in the year 2535 between the forces of the United States Empire, the rebel group Arm of Orion and its sponsor, a mutated army of supersoldiers known as Orion's Spear. Two weeks following the end of the Outer Rim War, many citizens of the US Empire... -
Dynamic Combat Missions
Dynamic Combat Missions (DCMs) are playable side missions during multiplayer matches. They include various objectives from stealing enemy data, to protecting a friendly convoy. Successful missions will reward players with extra requisition points during the match. The initiating team must drive... -
Loadout
Loadouts are a feature in Section 8 and Section 8: Prejudice that allow soldiers to customize their powered armor with weapons and gear. Loadouts are a more flexible version of the "classes" mechanic that appears in similar video games. When the player starts each multiplayer match, he will see...