Lonestar: Texan Mercenaries (Blue Team)
Lonestar is the blue-coded faction in WARDOGS, described as the heavy-hitters of the Western paramilitary world, with roots in Texas.
Who Are Lonestar?
Lonestar is one of the three playable factions in WARDOGS. The team is colour-coded blue and is described in official faction material as "the heavy-hitters in the Western paramilitary world," with origins in Texas, USA.
GameWatcher confirms Lonestar comes from Texas and represents Western paramilitary power. The faction's identity is that of a Texan mercenary outfit, fitting the game's broader mercenary-themed multiplayer framework.
As a blue team, Lonestar is visually distinct from the red Valkyra and green Manticore on the battlefield, which matters for target identification in a three-team fight where two other factions are always present in the Control Zone.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction name | Lonestar |
| Team colour | Blue |
| Origin | Texas, USA |
| Identity | Western paramilitary heavy-hitters |
| Themed camo (Supporter Edition) | Lonestar Bushmaster M17S |
| Playstyle differences | None confirmed |
Background and Lore
Lonestar's identity is grounded in the Western private military world. The faction is presented as a heavy-hitting Texan force, which gives it a distinct cultural flavour compared to the Soviet-loyalist Valkyra and the Persian shadow-army Manticore.
Like the other two factions, Lonestar's reason for being in Kolchia is control of the region and its rare resource PV-1. The three factions are, narratively, rival mercenary armies competing for the same resource-bearing territory.
The Texan origin is reflected in the Supporter Edition's Lonestar-themed Bushmaster M17S camo, one of three faction-themed weapon camos bundled with the higher-tier version of the game.
- • Blue team for visual identification on the battlefield
- • Texan, Western paramilitary identity
- • Described as the heavy-hitters of the Western PMC world
- • Competing for Kolchia and the PV-1 resource
- • Lonestar-themed Bushmaster camo in the Supporter Edition
Lonestar in Gameplay
Mechanically, Lonestar plays identically to Valkyra and Manticore. The faction accesses the same weapon shop, the same persistent cash economy, and the same construction, destruction and vehicle systems as the other two teams.
What differs is visual: Lonestar players wear blue, making them distinguishable from red Valkyra and green Manticore players inside the Control Zone. In a three-team fight where target identification is a survival skill, the colour coding is the main gameplay-facing difference.
Choice of Lonestar is therefore a thematic and cosmetic decision. Players who want the Texan mercenary identity and the blue team colour pick Lonestar without giving up any weapons, vehicles or abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Lonestar in WARDOGS?
Lonestar is the blue team. Players on Lonestar appear in blue, distinguishing them from the red Valkyra and green Manticore players on the battlefield.
Where is Lonestar from in WARDOGS lore?
Lonestar is from Texas, USA. The faction is described as the heavy-hitters of the Western paramilitary world, a Texan mercenary outfit competing for Kolchia and PV-1.
Does Lonestar have unique weapons?
No. As of verified pre-Early Access information, Lonestar shares the same weapon shop and mechanics as the other factions. The Lonestar-themed Bushmaster camo in the Supporter Edition is cosmetic only.
Is Lonestar better than the other factions?
No faction is mechanically stronger. Lonestar, Valkyra and Manticore share the same weapons, vehicles and abilities; the difference is visual and thematic.