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'''''Beyond The Wire''''' is a 2022 tactical team-based first-person shooter video game set in the First World War, developed by Redstone Interactive and published by Offworld Interactive, the creators of ''[[Squad]]'' and ''[[Post Scriptum]]''. Twisting trenches, roaring artillery, rattling machine guns. Beyond The Wire wants to convey to players how cruel the First World War could be. Due to the claustrophobic narrowness of the numerous trenches, the game also relies heavily on close combat. Realism is also very important to the developers: accurate uniforms and weapons as well as authentic vehicles are supposed to provide a historically tinged feeling.
'''''Beyond The Wire''''' is a 2022 tactical team-based first-person shooter video game set in the First World War, developed by Redstone Interactive and published by Offworld Interactive, the creators of ''[[Squad]]'' and ''[[Squad 44]]'' (known as ''Post Scriptum'' at the time). Twisting trenches, roaring artillery, rattling machine guns. ''Beyond The Wire'' wants to convey to players how cruel the First World War could be. Due to the claustrophobic narrowness of the numerous trenches, the game also relies heavily on close combat. Realism is also very important to the developers: accurate uniforms and weapons as well as authentic vehicles are supposed to provide a historically tinged feeling.
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==Colt M1911==
==Colt M1911==
Released with the Alpha, the Colt [[M1911]] is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' Assault Class, alongside the Harlem Hellfighters and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF).
Released with the Alpha, the Colt [[M1911]] is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' Assault Class, alongside the Harlem Hellfighters and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF).
[[File:BTWM1911Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|How to make every 1911 fan angry in one draw animation.]]
[[File:BTWM1911Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|How to make every 1911 fan angry in one draw animation.]]
[[File:BTWM1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yes, the hammer remains uncocked. And yes it bothers me as much as it bothers you.]]
[[File:BTWM1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yes, the hammer remains uncocked. And yes it bothers me as much as it bothers you.]]
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===Artillery Model===
===Artillery Model===
The [[Luger P08 Artillery Model]] is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" which appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32-round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8-round mags is used by ''actual'' artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it.
The [[Luger P08 Artillery Model]] is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" which appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32-round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8-round mags is used by ''actual'' artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it.
[[File:Luger-P08ArtilleryWDrum.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with the rare Trommelmagazin 08 snail drum magazine compatible with the Bergmann [[MP18]] submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Luger-P08ArtilleryWDrum.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with the rare ''Trommelmagazin'' 08 snail drum magazine compatible with the Bergmann [[MP18]] submachine gun - 9x19mm]]
[[File:BTWLP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artillery Luger, which shares the same basic draw animation of its smaller brother.]]
[[File:BTWLP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artillery Luger, which shares the same basic draw animation of its smaller brother.]]
[[File:BTWLP08Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irons, big and chunky mixing carbine with classic Luger.]]
[[File:BTWLP08Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Irons, big and chunky mixing carbine with classic Luger.]]
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==Mauser C96==
==Mauser C96==
The [[Mauser C96]] with the stock is as a playable sidearm.
The [[Mauser C96]] with the stock is a playable sidearm for the German Empire.
[[File:C96STOCK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser C96 fitted with holster/stock combo - 7.63x25mm Mauser]]
[[File:C96STOCK.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser C96 fitted with holster/stock combo - 7.63x25mm Mauser]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unswitching the safety when equipping the "C96 Mauser".]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unswitching the safety when equipping the "C96 Mauser".]]
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[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seperating the 7.63x25mm Mauser rounds from the stripper clip.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Seperating the 7.63x25mm Mauser rounds from the stripper clip.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the stripper clip.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the stripper clip.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moving the slide backwards during the mid reload.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MauserC7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting rid of the half reloaded stripper clip.]]
==Ruby==
==Ruby==
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==Colt M1917==
==Colt M1917==
The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class has access to the [[M1917 Revolver]], the Canadians also have access to this revolver as the "Colt New Service" although it shares the same model and in the case of the New Service incorrect moon clips.
The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class have access to the [[M1917 Revolver]], the Canadians also have access to this revolver as the "Colt New Service" although it shares the same model and in the case of the New Service incorrect moon clips.
[[File:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP]]
[[File:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-M1917Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A group of AEF troops in the intro of a trailer prepare an attack, the one in the foreground armed with...]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-M1917Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A group of AEF troops in the intro of a trailer prepare an attack, the one in the foreground armed with...]]
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==Bergmann MP18==
==Bergmann MP18==
The [[Bergmann MP18]] has been added to the game as a weapon for the late-war German faction's Veteran class.
The [[Bergmann MP18]] has been added to the game as a weapon for the late-war German faction's Veteran class. The player grasps the MP18 by its magazine with an underhand grip; this was taught as official doctrine during World War II to offset the poor balance of the weapon, but there is no evidence that it was practiced in World War I.
[[File:MP18.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18 with 32 round Drum - 9x19mm]]
[[File:MP18.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18 with 32-round ''trommelmagazin'' drum - 9x19mm]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drawing the "MP18, I".]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drawing the MP18.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the ''Grabenfeger''.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the MP18.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the Maschinenpistole.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the MP18.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moving the charging handle back.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Moving the charging handle back.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the empty snail drum.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MP18-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing the empty snail drum.]]
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==Enfield M1917==
==Enfield M1917==
The [[M1917 Enfield]] appears as the standard-issue rifle to the American Expeditionary Forces.
The [[M1917 Enfield]] appears as the standard-issue rifle to the American Expeditionary Forces.
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screenshot of a US Doughboy advancing on a night map, his M1917 illuminated by a red flare.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screenshot of a US Doughboy advancing on a night map, his M1917 illuminated by a red flare.]]
[[File:BTWM1917RifleDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the range, we have a normal non-red M1917.]]
[[File:BTWM1917RifleDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the range, we have a normal non-red M1917.]]
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==Enfield P14==
==Enfield P14==
The [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] is the scoped rifle for the British sniper class.
The [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] is the scoped rifle for the British sniper class.
[[File:Pattern1914scoped.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1914 Enfield with telescopic scope - .303 UK]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Gewehr88-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Readying a "Gewehr 88/05".]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Gewehr88-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Readying a "Gewehr 88/05".]]
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==Lee-Enfield Mk. I* CLLE==
==Lee-Enfield Mk. I* CLLE==
The [[Lee-Enfield Mk. I|Lee-Enfield Mk. I* CLLE]] is available for ANZAC soldiers, making it the standard infantry rifle for them. However, some British and Canadian units have also access to this Lee-Enfield rifle as an alternative rifle for the following No. 1 Mk. III.
The [[Lee-Enfield Mk. I|Lee-Enfield Mk. I* CLLE]] is available for ANZAC soldiers, making it the standard infantry rifle for them. However, some British and Canadian units have also access to this Lee-Enfield rifle as an alternative rifle for the following No. 1 Mk. III.
While the [[M1917 Enfield]] is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the [[Springfield M1903]] still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight.
While the [[M1917 Enfield]] is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the [[Springfield M1903]] still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight. Some classes can also use the infantry variant.
[[File:Springfield1903ScopedWarnerAndSwasey.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Springfield M1903 fitted with a WWI vintage Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[File:Springfield1903ScopedWarnerAndSwasey.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Springfield M1903 fitted with a WWI vintage Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[File:BTWM1903Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Outproduced by the M1917 but not out entirely, a Doughboy flicks the safety off of his M1903 Springfield rifle.]]
[[File:BTWM1903Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Outproduced by the M1917 but not out entirely, a Doughboy flicks the safety off of his M1903 Springfield rifle.]]
[[File:BTWM1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And there it is, the M1903 with the full Warner and Swasey scope in all of its chunky glory. Looks like a Brownie camera got screwed onto the side of it.]]
[[File:BTWM1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And there it is, the M1903 with the full Warner and Swasey scope in all of its chunky glory. Looks like a Brownie camera got screwed onto the side of it.]]
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[[File:BTWM1903Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You should know the drill from here. Clip in gun.]]
[[File:BTWM1903Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You should know the drill from here. Clip in gun.]]
[[File:BTWM1903Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bolt forward, ejecting the empty clip.]]
[[File:BTWM1903Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bolt forward, ejecting the empty clip.]]
The light machine gun for the Germans is the [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1902]] (correct German version, adopted as Model 1915), used by the German Empire's LMG team.
The light machine gun for the Germans is the [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1907]], incorrectly labeled as the "M1902" in-game. This variant was not the model used by the Germans during World War I, but is similar.
[[File:Madsen Model 1907.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen Model 1907 - 7x57mm Mauser. The German М1915 in 7.92x57mm looks similar.]]
[[File:Madsen Model 1907.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen Model 1907 - 7x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Madsen lighting up a nighttime map from a screenshot shared on the game's Steam Store page.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Madsen lighting up a nighttime map from a screenshot shared on the game's Steam Store page.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Back in daytime, our lowly gunner points his Madsen skyward so we can see the flicking of the safety. Long and lateral.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drawing the Madsen gun.]]
[[File:BTWMadsen.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Can't be surprised the controls are weird, given the Madsen's 20+ year long history. Still here it is. Look at how shiny it is.]]
[[File:BTWMadsen.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the Madsen gun from the hip.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The iron sights are big, chunky and vibrate upon firing.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Plus after 30 rounds of full auto you need to reload. So you swap mags like...]]
[[File:BTWMadsenReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Swapping out the magazine.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|This and tug the charging handle.]]
[[File:BTWMadsenReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the charging handle.]]
==Maxim MG 08==
==Maxim MG 08==
The [[Maxim MG08]] fitted with the ''Patronenkasten'' 16 belt drum and ''Panzermantel'' (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire.
The [[Maxim MG08]] fitted with the ''Patronenkasten'' 16 belt drum and ''Panzermantel'' (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire.
[[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MaximMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Page screenshot showing an MG08 firing from a trench position.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-MaximMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Page screenshot showing an MG08 firing from a trench position.]]
[[File:BTWMG08Start.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And all it takes to get that kind of chaos is a tug on the charging handle.]]
[[File:BTWMG08Start.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And all it takes to get that kind of chaos is a tug on the charging handle.]]
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==Lance-flammes type P3==
==Lance-flammes type P3==
The French Veteran Flamethrower class can use the ''Lance-flammes type P3'', the P3 portable flamethrower which incorrectly has the same name as the German counterpart.
The French Veteran Flamethrower class can use the ''Lance-flammes type P3'', the P3 portable flamethrower which incorrectly has the same name as its German counterpart.
[[File:BeyondTheWire-P3Flamethrower1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier holds the ''Lance-flammes''.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-P3Flamethrower1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier holds the ''Lance-flammes''.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-P3Flamethrower2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the flamethrower.]]
[[File:BeyondTheWire-P3Flamethrower2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the flamethrower.]]
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Beyond The Wire is a 2022 tactical team-based first-person shooter video game set in the First World War, developed by Redstone Interactive and published by Offworld Interactive, the creators of Squad and Squad 44 (known as Post Scriptum at the time). Twisting trenches, roaring artillery, rattling machine guns. Beyond The Wire wants to convey to players how cruel the First World War could be. Due to the claustrophobic narrowness of the numerous trenches, the game also relies heavily on close combat. Realism is also very important to the developers: accurate uniforms and weapons as well as authentic vehicles are supposed to provide a historically tinged feeling.
The following weapons appear in the video game Beyond The Wire:
Released with the Alpha, the Colt M1911 is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' Assault Class, alongside the Harlem Hellfighters and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF).
The Luger P08 Artillery Model is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" which appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32-round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8-round mags is used by actual artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it.
The Ruby appears in-game as the main semi-automatic sidearm of the French Republic, called the "Ruby 1915" in-game. It's also used by the Harlem Hellfighters.
The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class have access to the M1917 Revolver, the Canadians also have access to this revolver as the "Colt New Service" although it shares the same model and in the case of the New Service incorrect moon clips.
The Reichsrevolver M1883 is the only revolver available for the German Imperial Army. The in-game Reichsrevolver is erroneously shown as double-action, possibly to bring it up to par with the other factions' revolvers.
The Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector appears as a sidearm for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF) as one of their sidearm choices, primarily issued to classes like the Medic.
The Bergmann MP18 has been added to the game as a weapon for the late-war German faction's Veteran class. The player grasps the MP18 by its magazine with an underhand grip; this was taught as official doctrine during World War II to offset the poor balance of the weapon, but there is no evidence that it was practiced in World War I.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingPattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield with BSA M1918 telescopic scope - .303 UKError creating thumbnail: File missingAnd now we get its bespoke British cousin, the Pattern 1914.Error creating thumbnail: File missingMore specifically, the Pattern 1914 Mk I W (T) sniper variant. Fancy innit?Error creating thumbnail: File missingLooking down the scope view, we get a thin wire crosshair. Beyond The Wire gives all of its scoped rifles the same reticle, assuming to balance them out and this is one of those. The original Aldis scope for the (T) Pattern 14's was a heavy verticle post with a thin horizontal post that would become a trademark of British military sniper rifles for decades to come.Error creating thumbnail: File missingNot letting incorrect sighting systems stop him, we whip the bolt of this rifle open...Error creating thumbnail: File missingAnd stuff it full of .303 British ammunition.
Gewehr 1888/05
The Gewehr 1888/05 was added to the game with its full release as the third choosable rifle for some German classes.
The Lee-Enfield Mk. I* CLLE is available for ANZAC soldiers, making it the standard infantry rifle for them. However, some British and Canadian units have also access to this Lee-Enfield rifle as an alternative rifle for the following No. 1 Mk. III.
The standard infantry rifle for the BEF is the Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III. The in-game name incorrectly refers to it as a "*" model, despite the model portraying the earlier pattern. An SMLE with an Aldis M1916 scope is available for the British and Canadian Veteran Sniper classes.
The Lebel 1886, in-game name "Fusil Mle 1886/M93 Lebel", is the main rifle of the French Republic and was a placeholder for the Harlem Hellfighters until the Berthier Model 1907-15 was added. A scoped model fitting the APX Mle 1917 scope is also available to the French Empire's marksman class.
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 will be the standard rifle for the German faction and it is seen named "Gewehr 1898" in the Alpha. A scoped version will be also available with the Glasvisier 16, like in Screaming Steel: 1914-1918. The Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonet appears both as an option mounted to the rifle, and as the "Bayonet" melee weapon given out to a variety of classes.
The Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine has been added as an alternative main arm for the German faction, alongside the designated arm for the fittingly Artillery troops.
The Ross Mk. III has been added as the mainline rifle of the Canadian faction. Fittingly, it is also the sniper rifle of choice for the Canadians, equipped with an American Warner & Swasey scope.
While the M1917 Enfield is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the Springfield M1903 still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight. Some classes can also use the infantry variant.
The BAR M1918 appears as the new LMG of choice for the American faction, used by the LMG team for the AEF as well as the Assault class of the Harlem Hellfighters.
The American .30-06 American Conversion variant of the Chauchat was initially added for the AEF, now replaced by the BAR. It's currently the LMG of choice for the Harlem Hellfighters.
The Colt 1895 Automatic Machine Gun appears in-game as the HMG of choice for the Canadian military, accurately for the early CEF who used M1895/14 Colts until 1915 when they were replaced by Vickers Guns.
The light machine gun for the Germans is the Madsen M1907, incorrectly labeled as the "M1902" in-game. This variant was not the model used by the Germans during World War I, but is similar.
The Maxim MG08 fitted with the Patronenkasten 16 belt drum and Panzermantel (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire.
The Vickers Mk. I appears in-game as the dedicated HMG for both the British and AEF, the latter representing the rarely-seen Colt-Vickers M1915 machine gun.
The French Veteran Flamethrower class can use the Lance-flammes type P3, the P3 portable flamethrower which incorrectly has the same name as its German counterpart.
The Karabingranate 1917 rifle grenades are fired from the Mauser Schießbecher für Gewehrgranate 17, the German counterpart of the 1916 French Vivien-Bessière Tromblon (see below).
The Model 16 Stielhandgranate, which appears as the "M1916 Stielhandgranate", comes with an early warhead from a Model 15 which was not uncommon during WWI. A Geballte Ladung will be also available.
