Democratic Front of San Esperito (Just Cause Rebooted)

The **Democratic Front of San Esperito** (Frente democrático de San Esperito, abbreviated to FDSE, colloquially referred to as "El Frente", "the Democratic Front", or just "the Front"), is the leading protagonist faction of Just Cause Rebooted. Their objective is to overthrow Mendoza's military dictatorship and reintroduce democracy to San Esperito.

## History

In the days following the referendum that allowed Mendoza full control over the military with no government oversight in an ostensible attempt to take down the "terrorist group" behind the attacks on various government buildings, Medina and his colleague Garcia established a small organization consisting of some 20 men in secret to monitor troop movements. Through a variety of sources, as well as a handful of anonymous informants who came forward, Medina and Garcia found out the terrorist group was bogus, that Mendoza was using the attacks as a cover for his true plans, and Medina feared the worst. As a result, he called for the help of the United States government and NATO, who sent a handful of advisors and a small shipment of ammunition.

With the majority of the members being combat veterans who had seen action in Guatemala, Grenada, Cuba, Panama, they were trained to operate weapons and even have some insider information regarding the San Esperito Armed Forces. However, the group was caught off-guard when Mendoza's forces had raided and taken control of the capital. With very little in the way of outside help, and with Garcia seized by government forces, they were approached by the Agency, with Rico Rodriguez in tow, the resident dictator removal specialist.

## Objectives and Methods

The Democratic Front of San Esperito is a democratic and populist movement by nature. However, in the wake of the coup that gave Mendoza unhindered and absolute control, the Democratic Front had to first remove Mendoza's military dictatorship through the help of Rico Rodriguez. The Democratic Front also seeks to provide humanitarian aid and relief as part of its mission to win over the support of the people of San Esperito and to sway public opinion against Mendoza's actions.

## Weapons and Equipment

### Infantry equipment

* SIG P226 handgun (most common handgun).
* FN FNX handgun (issued to vehicle crews).
* IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX handgun (seldom found in safehouse armories).
* MP7 submachine gun.
* UMP 45 submachine gun.
* AUG A3 assault rifle (sometimes found in safehouse armories, occasionally wielded by some members).
* HK416 assault rifle.
* M4A1 assault rifle.
* SIG SG550 assault rifle/ marksman rifle (wielded by some marksmen, sometimes found in safehouse armories).
* FN SCAR battle rifle (wielded by some members).
* MK14 EBR marksman rifle (wielded by most marksmen).
* AWM precision rifle.
* Barrett M82 anti-material rifle.
* M870 shotgun.
* USAS automatic shotgun.
* IMI Negev NG7 machine gun.
* PKP machine gun.
* Mk 153 SMAW anti-tank rocket launcher.
* RPG-7 anti-tank rocket launcher.
* BGM-71 anti-tank missile launcher.
* FIM-92 anti-aircraft missile launcher.

### Vehicles

* 2016 Chevrolet Suburban SUVs.
* Toyota Hilux gun trucks.
* Cougar HE armored trucks.
* MB Unimog armored logistic trucks.
* LAV-25 wheeled and amphibious IFV.
* Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks.
* UH-72 light utility helicopter.
* AW101 medium transport helicopter.
* CH-47 heavy-lift helicopter.
* V-22 specialized tiltrotor aircraft.
* EC665 Tiger attack helicopter.
* AV8B Harrier VTOL ground attack aircraft.
* Dassault Rafale multirole fighter jet.
* F-15E Strike Eagle multirole fighter jet.
* F-16V Block 72 multirole fighter jet.
* Airbus A330 MRTT cargo jet.
* Boeing 757-200 passenger jet.
* C-130H Hercules transport plane.
* C-17 Globemaster transport jet.
* Damen RHIB 1050.