LUNASTADT:

THE INVASION FROM THE MOON

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A Conceptual RTS by Black Sail Studio

Lunastadt: The Invasion from the Moon is a real-time strategy game concept in development by Black Sail Studio. Set in an alternate-history version of 2038, this ambitious RTS envisions a world where a Nazi-controlled lunar stronghold launches an invasion of Earth, marking the beginning of an apocalyptic war. Players will command either the Lunastadt forces or the American resistance, shaping the fate of the world in large-scale, AI-driven battles.

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The Story: War from the Moon

For decades, the world believed the remnants of the Nazi regime were wiped out. In reality, they fled—establishing Lunastadt, a massive industrial-military complex hidden on the dark side of the Moon. Since 1944, they have been developing advanced war machines, undead cybernetic soldiers (Schwartzenkrieger), and devastating weaponry.

In 2038, the final phase of their plan begins. A massive invasion fleet descends upon Cincinnati, Ohio, swiftly overwhelming the city and establishing a foothold on Earth. The world is caught unprepared as Schwartzenkrieger legions, space-based Luftwaffe squadrons, and experimental war technology spread across the United States.

But resistance is not futile. The U.S. military, National Guard, and civilian fighters rally together, escalating the conflict into a desperate war for survival.

 

Gameplay Overview

 

Two Distinct Playable Factions

• Lunastadt Invading Forces: Lead the Nazi war machine from the Moon, deploying reanimated soldiers, advanced armored units, and aerial supremacy through space-based bombers and fighters.

• American Resistance: Scramble to hold key locations, fortify defensive lines, and push back the invaders using conventional and experimental military tactics.

 

Large-Scale RTS Combat

• Citywide Battles: The invasion begins in Cincinnati, spreading across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky before escalating into a full-scale continental war.

• Strategic Warfare: Control major road networks, factories, and military installations to supply and reinforce your forces.

• Adaptive Frontlines: The AI ensures that no two battles unfold the same way, dynamically responding to player tactics.

 

Base-Building & Logistics

• Lunastadt War Factories: Establish military outposts on Earth, utilizing moon-harvested resources.

• U.S. Military Strongholds: Fortify cities, construct air defenses, supply lines, and guerrilla warfare outposts.

• Supply Chain Management: Controlling factories, airfields, and transportation networks is key to victory.

 

AI-Driven War Simulation

• GPT-4o-Powered Battlefield Strategy: Generate real-time, immersive dialogue between commanders and dynamically shifting battle strategies.

• Procedural War Events: Adapt to shifting war conditions as enemy forces react and evolve based on your choices.

 

Schwartzenkrieger:  Undead Super Soldiers

• AI-Reanimated Shock Troopers: Schwartzenkrieger legions are immune to fear, pain, and conventional morale effects.

• APC Crash Deployments: These units are delivered via controlled drop-pod landings, instantly reinforcing frontlines.

• Necro-Regenerative Abilities: These units recover from heavy damage unless completely annihilated.

 

The Dark Mind: A Hidden Horror Element

Beneath the strategic warfare lies a psychological horror element—the revelation that the player is not just commanding the invasion but is, in fact, the Dark Mind.

The Black Sun, a sentient force that has long guided the Lunastadt war machine, manipulates reality itself. Orders are followed without question, but the commanders and soldiers do not realize the voice in their heads is not their own. As the game progresses, eerie inconsistencies and UI distortions hint at the terrifying truth—the player is not just a strategist but the very force compelling the war forward.

 

Current Development Status

Lunastadt: The Invasion from the Moon is currently in the concept phase at Black Sail Studio. The focus is on:

• Prototyping key mechanics (base-building, large-scale battles, and AI-driven war simulation).

• Refining the alternate-history narrative.

• Exploring AI-driven storytelling and dynamic battlefield adaptation.

While still early in development, the goal is to create an immersive, large-scale RTS that blends historical fiction, sci-fi horror, and deep strategic combat.

 

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Prepare for war. The invasion has begun.