Extraction

Game Mode Type: Objective-Based Close Quarters Combat
Player Count: 16v16 (32 players)
Match Duration: 20-30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate - Focus on CQC tactics and coordination

Overview

Extraction represents BattleSpace’s high-intensity, objective-focused game mode emphasizing close quarters combat, rapid decision-making, and tactical coordination. Teams compete in asymmetric scenarios where attackers must secure and extract high-value targets or intelligence while defenders prevent mission success through area denial and tactical positioning.

The mode’s compact map design and focused objectives create intense firefights in urban environments, building interiors, and confined operational zones. Success requires precise communication, role specialization, and adaptability as mission parameters evolve throughout the match.

Core Gameplay

Asymmetric Teams

Attacking Team (Extraction Force):

Primary Objective: Locate, secure, and extract assigned target
Secondary Objective: Minimize casualties and equipment loss
Respawn Limit: 5 respawns per player (30-second delay)
Time Pressure: Must complete extraction within match timer

Defending Team (Denial Force):

Primary Objective: Prevent successful extraction
Secondary Objective: Eliminate attackers or run out the clock
Respawn Limit: 8 respawns per player (20-second delay)
Defensive Advantage: Knowledge of map and objective locations

Objective Types

Extraction missions vary by tactical scenario, each requiring different approaches:

VIP Escort (High-Value Target):

Locate VIP in designated building/compound
Escort VIP to extraction point within 500 meters
VIP Movement Speed: 60% of normal player speed
VIP Health: 150 HP (can be incapacitated, requires revive)
Extraction Zone: 20-meter radius marked zone
Hold Time: 30 seconds uncontested in extraction zone

Intelligence Recovery:

Breach target facility and locate intelligence package
Intel Location: Randomized among 3-5 possible locations
Carry Speed: 75% of normal player speed (one-handed weapon only)
Intel Carrier: Marked on defender minimaps after 15 seconds
Extraction Zone: Vehicle pickup requiring 20-second hold time

Asset Seizure:

Capture physical asset (equipment case, prototype, documents)
Asset Weight: Heavy (reduces movement to 65% speed, no sprinting)
Requires 2 players to carry efficiently (one player = slow, two players = moderate speed)
Asset Durability: Can withstand 500 damage before mission failure
Multiple Extraction Points: Attackers choose from 2-3 locations

Hostage Rescue:

Locate and free hostages from fortified position
Hostage Count: 2-4 hostages (mission succeeds with 50%+ extracted)
Free Time: 10 seconds per hostage to release restraints
Hostage Movement: 50% player speed, cannot use weapons
Escort Requirement: At least 1 attacker per hostage for safe movement

Map Design Philosophy

Environmental Characteristics

Urban CQC Focus:

Map Size: 400m x 400m compact operational area
Building Density: High concentration of multi-story structures
Engagement Range: Predominantly 10-50 meters
Vertical Gameplay: Multiple floors, rooftops, and underground areas

Key Features:

Breach Points:

Doors: Wooden (300 HP), Reinforced (800 HP), Steel (1,500 HP)
Windows: Accessible via breach or rappel
Walls: Select breachable sections (explosive required)
Floors/Ceilings: No destruction (technical/balance limitations)

Defender Advantages:

Pre-placed defensive equipment (razor wire, barricades)
Elevated positions with sightlines to approaches
Interior fortification capabilities
Proximity to objective locations

Attacker Advantages:

Multiple approach vectors (3-5 entry points per objective)
Element of surprise via varied breach timing
Superior mobility equipment (rappel, breaching charges)
Offensive equipment loadouts

Role Specialization

Recommended Team Composition (16 players)

Attack Force:

Squad Leaders (2): Coordinate breach timing, mark objectives
Breachers (4): Door/wall breaching, explosive entry specialists
Riflemen (6): Standard assault infantry, flexible engagement
Medics (2): Emergency healing, VIP/hostage medical support
Marksmen (2): Overwatch positions, distant threat elimination

Defense Force:

Squad Leaders (2): Coordinate defensive positions, fallback points
Automatic Riflemen (4): Area denial, high-volume suppression
Riflemen (6): Flexible response, objective security
Engineers (2): Fortification placement, breach point reinforcement
Medics (2): Casualty recovery, sustained defense capability

Match Flow

Phase Breakdown

Preparation Phase (60 seconds):

Attackers:

Review objective location (revealed at phase start)
Plan breach vectors and team assignments
Distribute specialized equipment
Position at designated spawn point 300-500m from objective

Defenders:

Fortify objective building and surrounding area
Deploy razor wire, barricades, traps
Establish defensive positions and killzones
Assign roving patrols vs. static defenders

Assault Phase (15-20 minutes):

Initial Contact (0-5 minutes):

Attackers approach objective compound
Reconnaissance and breach point identification
Initial defender contact and probe engagements
Attacker adapts to defender positioning

Breach & Clear (5-12 minutes):

Coordinated multi-point breach execution
Intense CQC firefights within structures
Objective location secured by attackers
Defenders execute counterattacks or tactical retreats

Extraction Phase (Final 3-8 minutes):

Attackers escort objective to extraction zone
Defenders establish ambush positions along egress routes
High-casualty engagements during vulnerable escort
Time pressure intensifies as match timer depletes

Resolution:

Attacker Victory: Objective reaches extraction zone within time limit
Defender Victory: Time expires or all attackers eliminated
Draw: Objective secured but extraction incomplete (rare)

Tactical Considerations

Attacker Strategy

Reconnaissance:

Deploy forward scouts to identify defender positions
Use drones/cameras if available to map interior
Identify primary and alternate breach points
Assess defender fortification strength

Breach Execution:

Simultaneous multi-point entry to divide defender attention
Flashbangs and smoke preceding entry teams
Rapid room clearing with lethal efficiency
Immediate establishment of secure perimeter

Extraction Coordination:

Designate security team vs. escort team
Clear egress routes before moving objective
Use suppression to protect vulnerable asset
Maintain communication throughout extraction

Common Mistakes:

Single breach point (easily defended killzone)
Slow methodical clearing (time runs out)
Abandoning wounded (depletes respawn pool)
Poor objective protection during extraction

Defender Strategy

Fortification Priorities:

Reinforce breach points near objective
Create interlocking fields of fire
Establish fallback positions for layered defense
Deploy traps at likely attack vectors

Defensive Posture:

Maintain 60% static defenders on objective
Deploy 40% roving rapid-response force
Avoid full commitment to initial breach points
Preserve respawns for critical late-game defense

Extraction Denial:

Pre-position ambush sites along extraction routes
Focus fire on objective carrier (VIP/intel/asset)
Force attackers to choose between speed and security
Exploit attacker vulnerability during escort

Common Mistakes:

Over-fortifying one breach point (attackers go elsewhere)
Aggressive counterattacks (waste respawns early)
Ignoring extraction routes (late-game surprise)
Poor communication leading to undefended areas

Victory Conditions & Scoring

Primary Victory Conditions

Attacker Victory:

Objective extracted within match time limit
Score: +1000 points base victory bonus
Bonus Points: Remaining time (10 points per second remaining)

Defender Victory:

Match timer expires without successful extraction
All attackers eliminated (respawns depleted)
Score: +800 points base victory bonus
Bonus Points: Remaining respawns (50 points each)

Secondary Scoring

Team Performance Metrics:

Objective Secured: +500 points (attackers)
Defender Casualties: +25 points per kill
Attacker Casualties: +35 points per kill (higher value)
Respawn Efficiency: Bonus for minimal respawn usage

Individual Scoring:

Objective Carrier: +100 points
Successful Revives: +50 points
Breach Kills: +40 points (within 5 seconds of breach)
Final Extraction Escort: +75 points

Equipment & Loadouts

Attacker Equipment

Standard Issue:

Flashbang Grenades: 2 per Breacher, 1 per other roles
Smoke Grenades: 2 per Squad Leader/Rifleman
Breaching Charges: 2 per Breacher (door/wall destruction)

Specialized:

Rappel Kit: Breacher/Marksman (vertical insertion)
Bolt Cutters: Engineer (fence/chain breach)
Medical Kit: Medic (advanced healing)

Defender Equipment

Standard Issue:

Frag Grenades: 1 per player
Razor Wire: 2 deployments per Engineer
Barricades: 3 wooden, 1 metal per Engineer

Specialized:

Claymore Mines: 1 per Engineer (placed defensive explosive)
Motion Sensors: Squad Leader (enemy detection)
Reinforced Barriers: Engineer (breach point hardening)

Map Examples

Urban Compound - “District 7”

Environment: Mixed commercial/residential urban block Objective Locations: Bank vault, apartment complex, underground parking Size: 350m x 350m Elevation: 3-story maximum building height Key Features: Multiple alleyways, rooftop access, underground connections

Tactical Notes:

Tight corners favor CQC weapons
Vertical control essential for attackers
Defenders can create chokepoints at stairwells

Industrial Facility - “Ironworks”

Environment: Active industrial manufacturing plant Objective Locations: Control room, warehouse floor, administrative offices Size: 400m x 300m (elongated) Elevation: Catwalks, gantries, 5-story office building Key Features: Heavy machinery cover, ambient noise (affects audio cues)

Tactical Notes:

Long sightlines in warehouse sections
Vertical gameplay via catwalk system
Environmental hazards (steam, moving equipment)

Coastal Villa - “Seabreeze”

Environment: Luxury oceanfront estate Objective Locations: Main house, guest house, yacht at private dock Size: 300m x 400m (includes beach/dock area) Elevation: 2-story main structure, elevated cliff position Key Features: Open grounds, limited cover, water extraction option

Tactical Notes:

Exposed approach forces attacker speed
Multiple extraction points (helicopter/boat)
Defender overwatch from elevated positions

Advanced Tactics

Breaching Techniques

Dynamic Entry:

Flashbang through window/door
Immediate breach 1-2 seconds after detonation
First man clears immediate threat sector
Subsequent entries clear remaining sectors
Establish 360° security before advancing

Slow Methodical Clear:

Pre-breach reconnaissance (cameras/drones)
Identify defender positions before entry
Suppression fire to fix defenders
Alternate entry point breach during suppression
Room-by-room clearance with security halts

Explosive Breach:

Place breaching charge on door/wall
Stack team on hinges side (away from breach)
Detonate charge
Wait 1-2 seconds for debris/smoke
Simultaneous entry from multiple teams

Defender Counter-Tactics

Ambush Positioning:

Avoid standing directly behind breach points (explosive danger)
Position at angles to breach (crossfire killzone)
Maintain communication with adjacent defenders
Fallback trigger: 50% defender casualties in area

Delaying Actions:

Use grenades to deny entry temporarily
Reposition during enemy suppression/smoke
Force attackers to clear same room twice
Waste attacker time without wasting defender lives

Extraction Ambush:

Identify likely extraction routes early
Pre-place defenders in concealed positions
Allow objective to pass initial checkpoints
Ambush during vulnerable escort phase

Developer Notes

Design Pillars

Fast-Paced CQC: Engagements conclude in seconds, reward quick reflexes
Asymmetric Balance: Different advantages create varied tactical approaches
Objective Focus: Combat serves mission goals, not pure elimination
Team Dependency: Solo play ineffective, coordination essential
High Replayability: Randomized elements and multiple tactics

Balance Testing Focus

Metrics to Monitor:

Win rate balance (target: 50-55% attacker advantage)
Average match duration (target: 20-25 minutes)
Extraction phase engagement rate (should be high-intensity)
Role utilization (ensure all roles relevant)
Spawn point exploitation (prevent camping)

Adjustment Vectors:

Objective location randomization
Respawn count per team
Extraction zone hold times
Defender fortification strength
Map approach vectors

Future Expansion

Post-Launch Additions

New Objective Types:

Demolition: Plant explosive on target, defend timer
Data Exfiltration: Upload data from location before extraction
Asset Denial: Destroy asset to prevent enemy recovery

Map Variations:

Desert compound
Airport terminal
Underground bunker complex
Maritime oil rig

Equipment Expansion:

Riot shields for breachers
Deployable cameras
Smoke screen launchers
Non-lethal options (flashbangs, tasers)

Conclusion

Extraction delivers focused, high-stakes combat where every decision impacts mission outcome. The mode’s emphasis on objective-based gameplay, tactical coordination, and close quarters engagement creates intense matches where attackers must balance speed with caution, and defenders must balance aggression with preservation.

Unlike large-scale territorial modes, Extraction condenses BattleSpace’s tactical depth into compact 20-30 minute engagements. Every player matters, every breach point counts, and every second on the clock creates pressure. This is BattleSpace at its most focused: small teams, tight spaces, critical objectives.

Extraction is precision tactical combat: fast, lethal, unforgiving.

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: November 2025
Status: Post-MVP Expansion - Design Complete
Target Implementation: Month 18+