A Guide to Choosing Your Place in the Human Sphere
Diving into the world of Corvus Belli’s Infinity is an awesome experience. The high-tech, anime-inspired sci-fi universe is packed with incredible lore and some of the best miniatures on the market. But with a dozen major factions – from the hyperpower PanOceania and the rebellious Nomads to the terrifying alien Combined Army – the biggest question for any new player is: where do you even begin?
Choosing your first faction can be the toughest part of getting into the game. To help you find your place, we’ve put together this quick-start guide. We’ll break down who each faction is, what they’re about, and (most importantly) what they look like on the table, all showcased with our own painted miniatures.
Choose Your Fighter: A Look at the Major Powers
Aleph: The AI Watching Over All
Meet the AI that runs the show. Aleph is the single, massive artificial intelligence that governs and protects the Human Sphere, providing technological wonders and stability. This protection comes at a cost, which is constant surveillance. Aleph is the benevolent Big Brother of the Human Sphere, and its elite forces, like the heroic Steel Phalanx, are the instruments of its will, ensuring no one threatens humanity’s fragile peace… or Aleph’s control.
Its army is a reflection of its nature: advanced, precise, and inhumanly perfect, composed of sleek androids and reborn mythological heroes who act as its avatars on the battlefield.
Ariadna: The Lost Colony That Fights Back
The descendants of the first lost colony ship, Ariadnans were stranded for centuries on a hostile world named Dawn. Life there is harsh, and it has bred people to match. Their tech is lower, but their grit is unmatched.
They are a rugged force of Cossacks, Scotsmen, and American frontiersmen fighting with gunpowder, grit, and werewolves, fueled by the valuable mineral Teseum that makes their primitive bullets surprisingly deadly.
Combined Army: The Alien Scourge (One of the most dangerous Infinity factions)
This is the great enemy. The Combined Army is a coalition of alien races, conquered and controlled by a god-like AI, the Evolved Intelligence, bent on achieving a twisted form of evolution called Transcendence.
They bring overwhelming power and terrifying alien technology to the table, leveraging the sheer martial prowess of the Morat Aggression Forces and the insidious terror tactics of the Shasvastii Continuum to achieve their aims.
Haqqislam: The Search for Knowledge
Haqqislam, the New Islam, is a faction built on knowledge, medicine, and a humanist philosophy. They see themselves as the conscience of the Human Sphere, a culture that values life above all else.
Based on the desert planet of Bourak, they are the leaders in biotechnology, and their control over the valuable substance Silk allows them to perform resurrections, making their soldiers fearless. Their military is known for its highly skilled light infantry, expert assassins, and tactical flexibility.
JSA: The Price of Independence
Once part of the Yu Jing empire, the Japanese Secessionist Army fought a bloody war for their freedom and won. Having paid that price, the JSA is fiercely independent and will never kneel again. Their culture is defined by honor and a blend of tradition and modernity.
Their fighting style is aggressive and lightning-fast, favoring close-quarters combat where their martial skill shines, fielding futuristic samurai in power armor, cybernetically enhanced ninjas, and biker gangs ready for a brawl.
NA2 / Mercenaries: For Coin and Glory (The Unaligned Infinity factions)
For those who fight for their own reasons, there are the Non-Aligned Armies. These are the soldiers of fortune, the privateers, and the small, independent outfits that thrive in the cracks between the great powers. This is a collection of mercenary companies and minor powers, each with its own unique character and style.
Choosing a mercenary company means fielding a team of specialists with unique gear and a reputation that precedes them.
Nomads: The Rebels of the Human Sphere
The rebels, outcasts, and anarchists of the galaxy. The Nomads live on three massive ships that roam the stars, free from the control of the AI Aleph and the megacorporations.
Their society is a patchwork of contradictions, split between the hard-working, blue-collar grit of Corregidor, the anything-goes data haven of Tunguska, and the bizarre, counter-culture experimentation of Bakunin. They are masters of hacking, illegal tech, and cyber warfare.
PanOceania: The Hyperpower at the Top (The leading force among Infinity factions)
PanOceania is the number one power in the Human Sphere. As the reigning hyperpower, they project an image of progress and prosperity, all while ensuring their corporate and political dominance.
The richest, biggest, and most technologically advanced, they have the best gear, elite knightly orders, and the most powerful mechs (T.A.G.s). They believe they are the best, and they have the firepower to back it up.
Tohaa: The Seekers of Allies
An ancient and highly advanced alien race fighting a desperate, ages-long war against the Combined Army. Their entire society is geared towards one goal: survival. This makes them pragmatic, cunning, and masters of misdirection.
The Tohaa are masters of biotechnology, wielding symbiotic armor and viral weapons, and often fight in versatile three-person fireteams called Triads.
Yu Jing: The Dragon’s Ascent to Power
The second great hyperpower and PanOceania’s main rival. Fueled by ambition and a powerful state-run economy, the Yu Jing empire is determined to become the new leader of the Human Sphere.
This ambition is reflected in their military, which is famous for its superb heavy infantry. They field some of the best-armored soldiers in the game, a yellow wave of steel and determination backed up by advanced technology.
Find Your Faction, Build Your Force
So there you have it – a whirlwind tour of the Human Sphere and the threats lurking just beyond it. From the hyper-tech legions of PanOceania and the rebellious Nomad motherships to the rugged survivors of Ariadna and the alien horror of the Combined Army, the world of Infinity is packed with incredible variety. Choosing a side is the first, and most exciting, step. Whether you’re drawn to the honor of the JSA, the knowledge of Haqqislam, or the sheer power of Yu Jing’s heavy infantry, you’ve found the identity that will define your battles.
But a vision is just the beginning. The next step is translating that unique identity: the cold precision of Aleph, the rebellious grit of the Nomads, into a fully-realized, cohesive army that looks as amazing on the shelf as it does on the table. That’s our specialty. We dive deep into the lore and work with you to create a paint scheme and style that is a perfect reflection of your chosen faction.
If you’re ready to build a force that is unmistakably yours, from the first trooper to the last T.A.G., we’re here to make it happen. Reach out and let’s start planning your next operation.
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