The Century Bomber


Designation: Heavy Bomber/Troop Crawler
Training Headquarters: Norwell-Hucks Corp.
Country of origin: USA
Manufactured at: Allied Airfield

Key features:

• 500-pound ‘Jethro’ gravity bomb
• VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) design enabling rapid deployment
• Folding wings for optimal storage
• Armoured passenger cabin and bomb bay
• Brushed aluminium outer hull, resistant to soot and rust



As the imminent threat of another world war engulfed the Allied nations, military strategists sought to develop preventive countermeasures against a Soviet attack. Their plan: to maintain squadrons of long-range bombers in the contested airspace at all times, so as to be able to respond swiftly to any Soviet aggression by bombing their most important positions. In theory, at least, the Soviet Union would think twice before overstepping its bounds. Of course, until recently, the Allies had no aircraft suitable for this task, as they required a long-range bomber with maximum fuel efficiency and sufficient comfort to keep a crew airborne for weeks on end. And after numerous design proposals, the American-built Century Bomber B2-X emerged as the clear winner and is now in full production at Allied air bases around the world.


Shown here is one of the very first models; its engine configuration has since been revised for greater cost-effectiveness and optimal performance. The Bombardier Century Bomber B2-X is the largest and most durable combat aircraft in the Allied arsenal.

This wedge-shaped strategic bomber can carry enough bombs to raze an entire block – or a heavily fortified enemy stronghold. The Century Bomber is also robust enough to withstand fire in enemy airspace, thanks to its heavy external armour. The redundancy and fireproofing of the engine compartments ensure that this bomber can return to base in one piece. What’s more, its spacious cabin also makes it an effective troop carrier, suitable for deploying squadrons of Paradrop soldiers behind enemy lines. Another of its many advantages over older bombers is its VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) system, which facilitates operations in urban environments and speeds up the unloading of ammunition and the deployment of troops. Note, however, that it must always fly with an escort, as current models are not equipped with any defences (apart from their bombs) in order to reduce weight and cut costs.


Century Bombers excel at devastating armoured divisions or military installations, allowing Paradrop soldiers to finish the job.

The Century’s destructive potential is remarkable, although the aircraft must, of course, return to base to rearm after each bombing run. It is widely reported that the Allies have struggled with this inefficiency and are now working on a solution in the form of a highly advanced bomb designed specifically for an aircraft the size of the Century. Such a bomb, it is claimed, could cause a thousand times more devastation than a standard payload, effectively eliminating the need for multiple bombing raids against a given target. Soviet information ministers note that the Allies have probably spread this information themselves, in a ridiculous attempt to instil fear, and have recently denounced the Century Bomber and these rumours as “a pitiful and unimpressive response to our majestic fleets of Kirov Airships.” In truth, the Century bears little resemblance to the Kirov. It is a faster and more tactical aircraft. Flying a Century Bomber has quickly become a source of great pride for many Allied airmen, particularly those from Airbases in the state of the Century, Texas (where it is affectionately known as ‘the Flying Bull’). In turn, Century pilots are among the best in the world: they are known for keeping a cool head under pressure and for shouldering the burden of their responsibility with wry humour.


Reconnaissance on the battlefield has at least revealed the following facts about the Century Bomber:

• Carpet Bomb– The Century Bomber is designed for use against enemy strongholds, as its payload compensates for its lack of accuracy with exceptional firepower. A given bomber tends to drop its charge whilst flying directly towards the target coordinates, to ensure that the maximum number of bombs hits the target.

-Flying in formation– Whilst the Century Bomber is remarkably fast, it is, of course, slower than, say, a Soviet air superiority fighter. The Century is capable of withstanding a certain amount of anti-aircraft fire whilst en route to its destination, but ultimately requires support to continue operating in enemy airspace.

-Loads of parachutes- The infantry on board a Century Bomber are always ready to deploy by parachute. The paradrop personnel are, of course, vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire.

-Flying bomb - Although it is highly unlikely that the Century will explode in mid-air, this aircraft is fitted with sophisticated systems designed to detonate and ignite upon impact, should it crash. Consequently, the Soviets would still need to recover the data from the few Centuries that have been shot down.