World War III: Black Gold is a real-time strategy game set in a near-future where global oil reserves are projected to run dry within a decade. After a UN commission's findings trigger worldwide economic collapse and mass protests, the major powers declare war over the remaining petroleum. You command one nation's military forces in resource-driven conflicts, managing extraction operations while fighting for control of oil fields. The campaign centers on securing fuel supplies through tactical combat and base management. Expect territory control mechanics tied directly to resource scarcity rather than traditional conquest objectives. The scenario explores how energy desperation reshapes geopolitical alliances and military priorities when alternative power sources can't scale fast enough.
