Apocalyptic Dawn, then under the name "Military", was originally conceived in 2008, but the original release could not get a functional AI. That version of Apocalyptic Dawn was wildly different, sporting two factions with a much more futuristic twist, including robots, among others. Later that year, the creator, Omega, decided to revitalize Apocalyptic Dawn with version 2, which would bring it down to one, more realistic faction, which could promise a fun and functional experience. It worked, and Apocalyptic Dawn as it is now, was born. Over time, though, it underwent several changes to keep up with changing GAE technology, including adding water units and more effects to several units, utilizing those GAE functions. For version 3, the scope of the project was expanded and it was renamed f