Forward Command

Experience Tactical Command in Hearts of Iron IV with Forward Command

Elevate your Hearts of Iron IV gameplay with Forward Command, a revolutionary mod that introduces a deep, battalion-level tactical layer to your strategic campaigns. Step off the grand strategic map and take direct control of your units in intense, turn-based battles played out on a 3D hex grid. Every engagement becomes an opportunity for you to showcase your tactical prowess, with the results seamlessly integrated back into your main Hearts of Iron IV game.

Engage in Micro-Level Warfare

Forward Command transforms contested provinces into detailed hex-grid battlefields. Your divisions are represented by individual battalions, and each hour of in-game time translates into six tactical turns. This allows for intricate maneuvering and precise command. You can issue orders directly to battalions or delegate control to the AI by notifying your divisional headquarters. The mod meticulously reads crucial data from your Hearts of Iron IV game, including division composition, equipment, organization, strength, and even research doctrines, ensuring that your tactical decisions are based on accurate battlefield conditions.

Key Features of Forward Command

• Province to Hex Board Transformation: The terrain and features of a Hearts of Iron IV province are faithfully recreated as a 3D hex board, with cities, rivers, and coastlines rendered to scale.
• Turn-Based Tactical Combat: Engage in a detailed tactical simulation where each player turn represents a segment of in-game time, allowing for careful planning and execution of maneuvers.
• AI-Driven Opposition: Face an AI opponent that understands Hearts of Iron IV tactics and can effectively counter your strategies.
• Seamless Integration: Combat resolution is based on Lanchester’s equations, and all battle outcomes, including losses and remaining strength, are automatically synchronized back to your Hearts of Iron IV campaign.

How it Works

When your divisions engage in combat within a frontline province, a “Tactical Command” decision will appear in Hearts of Iron IV. Selecting this decision allows you to choose the province and initiate the tactical battle. The external Forward Command program then analyzes your save file to generate the 3D hex map and populate it with your forces. Once the battle concludes or is synchronized, the impacts on your divisions’ organization and strength are automatically applied back to the strategic map, providing a truly dynamic and engaging experience.