Fire from the Sky - ShackTac Arma 2

BLUFOR infantry retreat south while air units provide recon and cover for them. This includes what I'd consider to be the most epic scene I've ever participated in in the entire OFP/Arma series - you'll know it when you see it. If you like this stuff, as always, show the love through comments, likes, favorites, subscriptions, etc. Feed the machine. Use AdBlock? Take a look at this: blog.chkilroy.c...
The mission shown is a coop (vs AI) on the Celle 2 terrain.
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[@merrick3627]

7 years on, and this is still one of the coolest things I've ever seen in gaming

[@Sleeps_End]

Still holds.

[@MrRlkrl]

Even though this is 9 years old. I still come to this amazingly beautiful video.. That scene where Ugly 1 sees you go down, and they just say "We got this." Just unloading on everything threatening their crew. Amazing Teamwork there!

[@TheInfernalDawn1]

55:54 i had a similar situation where i was piloting an A-10 and took a rocket and needed to land at a hostile airbase to bandage with about 7-8 enemy vehicles within 300meters of me had two Apaches and another A-10 giving me support until i got back in the air Give the pilots of Ugly 1 some fucking props people that shit was fucking awesome

[@PixelNorse]

I always come back to this video... The joy you experience when you go down and the AH-64 and the Warthog helping you is just a beautiful thing.

[@yjfuykyil]

Still one of the best Shacktac videos ever.

[@thegreatcheese100]

The 55 minute mark made me cry of laughter and joy. The amount of firepower this close to you was insane.

[@ledenko]

BSG has taught me that whenever someone says "it's been an honor", badass shit is about to go down. And this did not disappoint! Awesome video!

[@HarrierInk]

As one of the infantry on the ground, that was hands down the most intense mission I've been a part of. The tanks spotted at 46:15 were less than 50 meters from our squad, so close the ground shook. Watching CAS come in and do their bit was incredible. The A-10 is a beautiful sound.

[@MrBasilGanglia]

1:02:36 to 1:02:39 is one of the many reasons why I would like to be part of ShackTactical. I imagine it is a big reason why most want to join your community. I see it every time I watch a mission. Teamwork, Honor and Style. You guys do it right consistently. Thank you and continued success.

[@dr80008]

Mother of god! The mayhem after the armor rolled in... that was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this video with us. It was probably the most intense AH6 mission I've seen yet.

[@landophant]

i love how he gives a satisfied little sigh when he finally gets leveled because he didn't even have to rock out of that spin (or barely at least). You go, Dslyecxi!

[@Longtimer49]

Man, thanks for that Dslyecxi. That crash landing next to that tank was one of the coolest things I've ever seen, and I wasn't even there!

[@TheBrotherKane]

Dslyecxi, I have watched every one of your videos. This is by far the most epic in terms of action, emotion, and immersion. Whoever created this mission deserves a medal. Thank you for all of the videos that allow us to play with ShackTac through your eyes.

[@Siege223Gaming]

The fact that you kept looking despite taking massive fire and shit is impressive. Not to mention I was still trying to pick my jaw up from the floor due to the beauty of that air cover they gave you while you were repairing.

[@kevinscholefield3100]

Honestly this is the most epic fire fight I've seen in the entire ArmA series. I've played this game for a long time, albeit not quite as organized/tactical as the shacktac guys, and I have to say....thoroughly impressed. Wow.

[@superharek]

This looks like a full scale invasion,its a complete chaos. And that's why its so fun watching. Cant imagine how fun it was for you guys to play that round.

[@EnDSchultz1]

I suspect folks are dying to know: did you ever find out who the lone guy in the town was? Maybe you were chasing a ghost...

[@Qarlo99]

"This includes what I'd consider to be the most epic scene I've ever participated in in the entire OFP/Arma series - you'll know it when you see it." You were right on the money on that one, Dslyecxi! Intense!

[@kerspaprogbalceram3669]

When you got shot down, i was at the climax of the song "The Blue Danube" and it was just epic. The red tracers coming down and wrecking those t-72's right in front of your face while you laughed literally sent shivers down my neck it was so awesome. The music was timed so well it was insane.

[@Orphican]

One of, If not THE best ShackTac videos you've put up all year.

[@TheStormscape]

"We're losing unit cohesion right now (on the ground)........" "We're taking care of business up here." "Everyday!" *Gets shot down* "Shit..." That was beautiful Dslyecxi!

[@Karelwolfpup]

that was a thing of beauty, I am honestly amazed by the number of times you get your rotor shot out yet manage to rtb

[@NextGen_Pants]

0:55:00 Dslyecxi, that was the coolest minute and a half I've ever seen from one of your videos. Can't believe you caught all that... and I can't believe you survived!

[@riggesriggsy9661]

I’m always telling people to invest time to learn so they can ‘experience’ ARMA, and it is like nothing you have ever experienced before, this is a perfect example of that! No amount of scripting can give this kind of intensity. I’m so glad a little mod put a lot more attention on a game that has always deserved it.

[@ValtheroPens]

54:40 is where the beauty lives. This is one of your best videos, Dslyecxi. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@MrJwmcfarlin]

It warms the cockles of my heart how you sweated looking for that guy in Winsen. DSC material right there.

[@c4blew]

God I love these full mission videos, that part where you had to land in the middle of enemy forces was just awesome! I hope Killoch and Taconic also upload the full mission from their perspective!

[@CmdrRob]

Holy crap. That was some of the best ArmA footage I've seen on your channel. One of the few 1 hours videos on youtube that's worth a full watch. Man I was sitting on the edge of my chair when you were repairing under fire!

[@jamtoast7289]

Whoever made this mission has my eternal respect.

[@Quidium]

Shot down in the middle of all that mess. Your screaming and laughing should be a ring tone. Epic.

[@jaevric]

That was amazing. I have never seen a battle anywhere near that intense in a videogame before.

[@snarfblast14]

I literally started cheering when that A-10 started heating up those tanks while you were repairing. So beast!

[@BigZiggy1629]

2020 and this is still glorious.

[@bgboe56]

This is by far the best operation I've seen yet! Can't get enough of watching this over and over. Great job on everyone's part! Awesome game play

[@Thompson8200]

Holy crap, when Ugly & Hog were providing CAS for you it was absolutely incredible.

[@jinx0044]

Amazing. At first i thought the battle vs 3 choppers was the high.. but then.. simply amazing.. between the explosions and your maniac laughter... wow. goosebumps.

[@Reginulfr]

gotta love the "shit shit shit, what do i do, what do i do." don't think I've heard those words from Dslyecxi in his videos before. I got an adrenalin rush just watching that bombardment to cover him while he was on the ground. Awesome

[@OneGenericName]

There have been many great Dyslecxi moments and videos, but Sir you were correct, this has been by far the best of the best. Don't know how you'll be able to top this one. The images during your ground repair in the midst of the fiercest action was epic. This dedicated fan would award you an Oscar if it were possible.

[@axtmann]

This was one hell of a mission, one hell of a perspective. Thanks for these uploads Dsylecxi. ShackTac forever.

[@w3rkan]

That combat repair easily the moment of the year, also shows what you can do with teamwork

[@jonrd463]

Okay, when you crash landed in the middle of the Disney Electric Light parade and repaired under the beastly protection of the Ugly, I did something I have NEVER done with ANY gameplay video. I started clapping and laughing my ass off right along with you. Fan-freaking-tastic, man! Words can't describe. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@Dagnabb1t]

Thanks for sharing this Dslyecxi, and no, you weren't overstating how thrilling that was to watch, let alone to be part of.

[@mouthforwar17]

This was one of your best videos Dslyecxi. I hope someone uploads an infantryman's perspective. Those few seconds you had on the ground repairing your little bird were amazing.

[@darthramen441]

55:25 - 57:03 That was one of the most spectacular moments I have ever witnessed in gaming.

[@emmmodz]

Loved hearing the guys on the ground as you did your flyby in the beginning.

[@s762official]

I'd like to nominate all ground platoon leads here for the ShackTac Medal of Honor. What a cinematic, long, and truly DRAMATIC mission!

[@BellHD2112]

This was incredible. I am so jealous of everyone who participates in this stuff.

[@drasleona6216]

is it just me , or does this video have better action than multi million war movies? great job Dyslexi

[@Solidarity1024]

Great flying Dslyecxi.

[@IncisalEdges]

"- you'll know it when you see it." I'll refrain from spoilers, so I'll just say that part was every bit movie worthy. Thanks for the adrenaline lol.

[@Nicholols]

54:53 That was amazing Dslyecsxi. Fantastic footage there. It looked like so much fun. This definitely sneaks it's way into my top 5 shackTac vids.

[@collinlingaitis8872]

Now, I've been flying on Arma 2 for a while now, but you make me look like a total novice... Mah Gawd... Your epic level is over 9000

[@Blood-Lord]

Everyone in Arma has a role to play. Whether it is boring or not it helps the company out tremendously.

[@mwnciboo]

42:42 - 1 Rocket - 1 Epic Kill......This is by far, the best video you have posted and that is saying something when you consider how high quality your video's are!

[@sintramdragonis4794]

Still shaking like a mad men caused by the adrenalin rush after watching this epic episode!

[@horseboyhunglow]

mate you must be proud of this video, seeing that A10 roll in was the highlight for me

[@EpicMRPancake]

I was laughing out loud alongside Dslyecxi, that was unbelievable! THis is the epitome of SHACKTAC, thats definitely going in the year in review...

[@Ltown9]

TY for putting a little callsign box! Sometimes I stop watching your vids part way through for whatever reason, and half the time I come back having forgotten whose callsign was whose.

[@LunyNephilem]

That, was absolutely, insane. And it just got more and more hectic as the video wore on too. You are also the luckiest bugger, EVER. Great videos, I know I'll be watching them regularly.

[@MrEvertV]

Holy hell. Please give that Ugly pilot and gunner a raise. That was pure epicness

[@battlefield3maniac]

Those moments when the radio's going nuts and everyone's talking at the same time and it's really tense and exciting. >:D

[@TheSkitzMACHINE]

MANN when you tried repairing the lil-bird and the havoc came to save you i had goose bumps, amazing!

[@danielviberg5]

This is amazing, the light show at 0:54 is brilliant!

[@sixclawII]

god damn! air support was NOT going to let you die among the enemy! great video

[@madmanbored]

You guys should have a TV Show, I mean this stuff is good. Keeps my appetite for war movies satisfied most of the while, kudos, especially for people who don't have enough time to invest in Arma, every now and then the 40min videos are usually perfect daily entertainment.

[@98abaile]

That scene was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a videogame.

[@Doug_R1]

By far my favorite dslyecxi video.

[@LewtheHunter]

Your avatar and your comment go so well together it's unbelievable...

[@zzirSnipzz1]

I never watched any films movies etc that are as fun to watch as You,Kilroy's and beagles shacTac vids. Keep up the good work

[@muzleflash1341]

Watching this for about the tenth time, never gets old!

[@mrblauer1]

Thanks for the adblock comment and link chkilroy. A little education is a good thing. That was... intense. Well done.

[@jamescasey3170]

Love these vids. I think those long rides back to base with the beeping would drive me up the wall though--thanks for speeding thru those.

[@ChasingTubification]

Wow that was beyond epic! Lucky that tank was far too busy to look over at ya

[@BigJKtm]

Oh My GAAAAWWWWDDDD, at that 56 Minute mark when you had to force land and repair with the Light Show, then the Warthog comes in and Cleans house, I actually clapped. HAHA

[@gthreesix]

That was fun to watch, I did not think I would watch the whole thing, but I did. Now it is 1:45 AM and I got to study Midterm tomorrow....

[@Pathologic9]

Still watching these old vids man love them

[@WalkerKlondyke]

This is the gaming video equivalent of "The Godfather". There should be an "Oscar" category for these vids and this one should win.

[@Expendable1]

This was EPIC :D It was so crazy how he landed next to the tanks and had the other air support rain down on those enemies! Dslyecxi It is so entertaining and helpful to hear you think out loud. Thanks for the awesome video

[@FakeMessiah94]

I should be revising for exams, instead I watched this. Worth it.

[@gluefrog78]

My god.. @54.50 What a badass situation! Epic stuff right there!

[@trottheblackdog]

"Don'tlookthiswaydon'tlookthiswaydon'tlookthisway"... VROOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM.... Most epic moment I've ever seen in the ArmA series

[@BamBOOZLE992]

I love how Ugly 1 and Hod swoop in just at the perfect time on that tank. That was hilarious.

[@Deathwing2]

Through the whole video I was wondering, "Is this the epic moment?" through all the minor epic moments, and then I got to the epic moment and it was incredible!

[@KornwallisTV]

Probably one of your best, most intense videos ever.

[@DJfirmware]

Watched all of it and omg best fight ever! This is making me want to play more Arma 2! I hope arma 3 would do something like this when full release. Thanks for the upload, just the best 1:11:21 minutes of my life.

[@CaptainWatson234]

This is fucking fantastic. My heart was racing, its so involving it feels like we are actually in the cockpit with you.

[@jjclark8120]

Do more. That's all I have to say. I watched the whole video just because it was that good. Last 20-30 minutes were the best.

[@McC4rthy]

Wow, this has to be the gameplay of the year. Just amazing.

[@GenWilhelm]

Hey Dslyecxi, this video was featured in PC Gamer. Grats man!

[@CapLoz]

Amazing !! How the Hog didn't frag you with his GAU while you were repairing is beyond me. The reds were too busy staying alive to get you LOL

[@tilog75]

Dslyecxi i have to say that this has to be one of the most awesome teamplay vids that i've seen so far. Love the quality stuff you put out. Man when u saw that tank after landing the little bird I thought we were gonna be turned to mincemeat. I must confess that i had to rewatch that scene. Hollywood feeling pure man. Nice job!

[@SkyCapatanio]

Oh good. It freaked me out when I thought that was him and you'd gotten that close. Great video, one of your best.

[@MusicMan57081]

OH MY GOD! Dslyecxi hope you felt the love because those AI sure as hell did I never seen such a beautiful light show.

[@joebob2299]

God damn, the intensity ramped up near the end there. Thanks for a great series of videos :P

[@Sixgun]

To me, this is still a benchmark in arma video

[@DJ_Contagion]

That part is the single most epic arma moment i have ever seen

[@Evijayl]

I would call this something like "advanced gaming" and I love watching this kind of content. Thanks!

[@FizzieWebb]

from 54:20 to 57:10 is just.. gorgeous, it's dead set something that looks like it should be a cutscene or a movie scene.

[@fighting17chicago]

Probably the coolest Shacktac video to date.... EPIC

[@kamonegix]

You certainly didn't promise too much here, holy crap. At first I thought the air battle with the HIP's was the awesome part but damn was I wrong...