Fate of a Nation is getting some welcome new toys.
However, this update is more than simple unit padding. It expands Jordanian and Egyptian options with historically grounded equipment. Meanwhile, it gives players fresh ways to build unusual Cold War forces. This is a summary of a community article found here.
Jordanian and Egyptian Forces Gain New Formations and Battlefield Flavor
The update adds several miniatures and formations to Fate of a Nation, drawing from kits also used in Team Yankee, Clash of Steel, and Flames of War. That is smart product use, but it also makes historical sense. Egypt and Jordan both fielded some strange, interesting, and very characterful equipment during the 1967 and 1973 conflicts. For Egypt, the biggest addition is the OT-64 Mech Company. Egypt operated around 200 Czechoslovak-built OT-64A wheeled APCs during the October War. These 8×8 amphibious carriers brought road speed, reliability, and mobility across Sinai fighting. Therefore, they should give Egyptian infantry a faster and more flexible feel.
Egypt also gains the 3M6 Shmel Anti-tank Company, using the Soviet AT-1 Snapper. Since this first-generation missile was too bulky for infantry, it appears mounted on specialized vehicles like modified GAZ light trucks. On the table, that sounds like an awkward but flavorful anti-tank tool.
Jordan gets even more variety. The Charioteer Armoured Squadron brings British-built tank destroyers based on Cromwell hulls with 20-pounder guns. However, their thin turret armor means they want hull-down positions and long-range support roles, not brawling.
The Saracen Mechanised Company adds Jordanian elite infantry transport, reflecting Saracen use in the Six-Day War and later Golan support during 1973.
Meanwhile, the Saladin Armoured Car Troop adds mobile reconnaissance with Saladins and Ferrets. The Saladin brings a 76mm gun, while the Ferret offers compact scout mobility.
Finally, the Archer Anti-tank Troop adds ex-British 17-pounder self-propelled guns, giving Jordan another old but nasty defensive piece.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Overall, these new Fate of a Nation armies add exactly the kind of oddball detail that makes the period fun. They are not just stronger tools. Instead, they make Egypt and Jordan feel more distinct on the table. Better yet, the updated Formation Diagram and new units are available free, including on the Forces website
