INITIATING PROTOCOL // OPERATIONAL WINDOW ACTIVE
THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
The books are only the beginning. Back the series to unlock classified intel, exclusive C2A content, limited rewards, and a deeper look inside the world and the war. This ain't your usual digital tip jar. Back the series and get something worth having.
EXCLUSIVE INTEL · BACKER-ONLY REWARDS · DIRECT AUTHOR ACCESS
OPERATIONAL BRIEFING // CORE THEMATIC PILLARS
FAITH UNDER FIRE
Most modern fiction divorces high-octane military science fiction from spiritual reality. Countdown to Armageddon shatters the divide: fusing rigorous tactical realism, unwavering patriotism, and unapologetic Christian conviction that inform actions into a story forged for this precise hour. When Christian values and beliefs are under attack.
The characters are not perfect. Neither is the United States of America. But it is the greatest nation the world has ever known. And these books are for those who believe in that idea. For the defenders of freedom, first responders, and unsung heroes that protect those rights.
READER BENEFIT 01 // SPIRITUAL RESISTANCE
A WAR FOR THE SOUL
Faith isn't a convenient plot device in Countdown to Armageddon. It isn't plot armor. But it is the moral foundation beneath a world where evil is real, good men make terrible mistakes, and there is only one road to salvation: Jesus.
Just like real life.
These aren't stories about perfect Christian heroes or a perfect United States. They're about flawed soldiers, unlikely allies, and people forced to confront what they believe when their world falls apart. Their convictions are tested through sacrifice, loyalty, loss, and decisions that carry consequences beyond the battlefield and for their immortal souls.
Backing C2A Books helps to keep these stories coming without compromising the convictions behind them. This series rejects secularism and the organized demonizing of Christianity, conservative values, the U.S. Constitution, and patriotism. So you gain a deeper connection to the characters, their struggles, and the world you're helping to bring to life.
READER BENEFIT 02 // COMBAT AUTHENTICITY
TACTICAL PRECISION
Forget invincible heroes, bottomless magazines, and battles won simply because of "the plot." In Countdown to Armageddon, weapons have limitations, equipment fails, commanders make mistakes, and even the best-trained soldiers pay for bad decisions.
This isn't Hollyweird.
Military authenticity runs deeper than the hardware. Wounds are ugly, life is hard, the mud doesn't get any less muddier, and the dirt of life doesn't get sanitized. Instead, it's woven into everything. Camaraderie, gallows humor, conflicting personalities, impossible decisions, and the sacrifices of people fighting to keep their brothers alive.
Backing C2A Books takes you beyond the novels. Explore expanded military intelligence, classified personnel files, equipment dossiers, and additional exclusives. Such as the characters, technology, and operations behind the story. You will have a hand in the research, writing, and development that keeps this expanding universe grounded, supplied, and marching forward.
PROJECT: CHIMERA BACKING ALLOCATION // CLEARANCE LEVEL DELTA-4
CHOOSE YOUR RANK
Authorize direct field deployment to secure classified intelligence codices, authenticated physical relics, and mission-critical assets.
ENLISTED
SUPPORTER // TIER 01 - 04
PRIVATE (T01) $5
Q: What does five buck do?
A: Honestly, not much. But it buys a coffee for the war effort and helps C2A move forward. You won't get physical loot, but you will have my sincere thanks and your name listed with the other mission supporters.
- Name on the Wall of Known Supporters.
- Group acknowledgement as a C2A supporter in the books, etc.
PFC (T02) $10
Q: What does PFC add?
A: Same mission, slightly more ammo in the magazine. Still a simple support tier, but appreciated nonetheless. Plus, Private First Class is slightly higher in the food chain - you're moving up the corporate ladder!
- Includes Private benefits.
- Higher on the food chain (listed ABOVE those peasant privates).
- Look at you growing!
Corporal (T03) $25
Q: What does Corporal get me?
A: Think of this as field rations, MREs for the campaign. You're helping sustain the mission at a more serious level, with stronger recognition for backing the series.
- Includes all lower level benefits.
- Increased rank recognition because you're higher ranked and stuff.
- Distinctly removed from those unclean privates below you.
Sergeant (T04) $50
Q: Why step up to Sergeant?
A: Bro, if you ONLY knew what it was like in the "T-4 Mafia!" This is the "sweet spot" - a little authority, not much responsibility, and just enough rank to mess with lower lifeforms.. er, I mean privates.
- Includes all previous benefits.
- Upper-echelon recognition and listed above all other lower lifeforms.
- You're smoother than the aftershave on a Drill's freshly-shaved visage!
WARRANT OFFICER
SUPPORTER // TIER 05 - 08
WARRANT (T05) $100
Q: What do I get for making Warrant Officer?
A: Congratulations! You are no longer one of the enlisted heathen hordes. You hail from the mystical realm that exists in the nether regions between officers and the enlisted. No one really knows what you do, but apparently you're a specialist and that makes you rarer than bottled unicorn farts.
- Whole new classification above the "lesser" recognition benefits.
- Free EPUB of The Book of Daniel.
- Patron-list recognition.
CW2 (T06) $250
Limited to 100 slots
Q: What's so special about a Chief Warrant Officer?
A: For starters, you're even more special than the specialist Warrant Officers - because you're now a CHIEF Warrant Officer. You're an even rarer magical and mystical beast than the pedestrians below. You may even know a few things about something important. So that makes you a special specialist. Welcome to the adulting thing.
- Includes all previous benefits.
- Higher recognition on the supporter/patron lists.
- Early access to new merch.
- Exclusive T6+ project updates
CW3 (T07) $500
Limited to 50 slots
Q: Five hundred bucks? Have you lost your damn mind?
A: Depends who you ask. Ann will definitely tell you that I'm "crazy!" But this is where your support funds some serious shiznit. I may even remember your name. If you're a female, Ann will most certainly remember your name.
- Includes all previous bonuses and warm fuzzies.
- Even higher-tier supporter recognition, because you're like, more awesomer!
- PIRDD 5th SOG patch eligibility, subject to the milestone unlocks.
CW4 (T08) $1,000
Limited to 25 slots
Q: What! A thousand dollars?
A: You're either exceptionally dedicated, perhaps dangerously generous, or a Chief Warrant Officer with mad skills at getting paid while being incredibly hard to find. Whatever the case may be, you'll earn some serious respect around C2A.
- Includes all previous bonuses, accolades, and dating rizz.
- Transcendence to a whole new tier of financial malfeasance in one of the best ways possible.
- C2A Challenge Coin eligibility subject to milestone unlocks.
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
SUPPORTER // TIER 09 - 12
LIEUTENANT (T09) $2,500
Limited to 10 slots
Q: Why should I consider becoming an officer?
A: Because. Seriously, super sweet, you're an officer now. That means people (some with more experience than you) are looking up to you. To keep them alive, to get them home, and to do so in one piece. Foolish mortals. Fortunately, your support of Project Chimera is doing something far more useful.
- All T01 - 08 benefits, including applicable unlocked rewards.
- Personally signed paperback of The Book of Daniel.
- Commissioned Officer recognition on the supporter wall and named in book acknowledgments.
- Digital Art Packs 1 & 2
- Guaranteed 5th SOG unit patch!!
CAPTAIN (T10) $5,000
Limited to 5 slots
Q: What's better about being a Captain?
A: Instead of one bar, you now have two. Twice the bars. Twice the authority. Double the questionable confidence. Marginally better results. You're no longer a complete menace to military society. Meanwhile, the Sergeant Major remains unconvinced.
- Includes all previous bonuses.
- Personally signed paperback editions of Book I & II.
- More recognition than those butter-bars, shifty warrants, and enlisted goblins lower than your lofty station.
- Guaranteed Book I Challenge Coin!!
MAJOR (T11) $10,000
Limited to 3 slots
Q: Do you want more than everything lower than this tier?
A: Here you step into a whole new realm of experience beyond anything available at lower tiers. Yes, rank comes with more paperwork and headaches, but this level of backer has a unique opportunity to have something that few C2A fans will ever have: a chance to join in on the conversation WITH the author.
- All previous groovy bonuses.
- Personally signed hardcover edition of available C2A books, REPLACING the paperback editions of T10.
- VERY prominent recognition among major C2A patrons (including a signed Certificate of appreciation).
- Patch challenge coin, and all applicable digital benefits.
- Guest appearance on an AAR video episode/interview with Charles.
C2A KING (T12) $25,000
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!
MAXIMUS GROOVICUS PATRONUS
You are a blessing. Your blatant fiscal goblinry exceeds all monetary good judgment. This is the absolute summit of financially questionable decisions. Your accountant will shed many tears. Your spouse may consider a family intervention. Somewhere, Sergeant Major Cox is nodding with approval. But you are a magnificent bastard and your name will live for eternity in C2A!
- Every single bonus from every single tier below your royalness.
- Exclusive recognition as the ONLY Maximus Groovicus Patronus. There is only one.
- Featured guest in recorded AAR podcast or interview-style video.
- A major character or villains in a future C2A book named in the backer's honor.
- Top-most placement on the supporter wall and dedicated book acknowledgements.
- The honorary title Sofa-King Awesome, because apparently even fictional military bureaucracy recognizes momentary monetary acts of insanity.
THESE ARE NOT SUBSCRIPTIONS // NO RECURRING BILLING // ONE-TIME ONLY
TACTICAL ARCHIVE // EYES ONLY
THE ARSENAL REVEALED
Go beyond the books and claim a piece of C2A history. From cinematic battlefield artwork and personally signed editions to limited-run PIRDD patches and challenge coins, these aren't ordinary souvenirs. Some rewards can be purchased. Other s must be earned through your backing rank. And once the limited runs are claimed, they're gone.
Every contribution brings Project Chimera closer to unlocking exclusive C2A collectibles. When the combined backing reaches a mission milestone, the corresponding reward becomes available to eligible supporters. And yes, one sufficiently generous lunatic can unlock the whole damned arsenal. The Quartermaster appreciates your questionable financial judgment.
DIGITAL ART PACKS
SELECT CINEMATIC SCENES FROM EACH BOOK // 4K ULTRA
The battlefield, brought to life. You've read the battles. Now see them in ultra high-resolution. Own hand-selected C2A scenes rendered in stunning 4K, suitable for desktop and mobile device displays (each pack contains desktop and mobile versions). These aren't generic sci-fi wallpapers. They're moments from the books, brought to life as cinematic artwork.
Available now through the C2A Merch Store. Digital Art Packs 1 & 2 are included with all the Commissioned Officer Tiers 09 backers / supporters and above. All direct sales count for unlocks.
AUTHOR-SIGNED PRODUCTION PROOFS
ONLY FIVE COPIES OF EACH BOOK // NEVER OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE // EXCLUSIVE
Own one of the rarest pieces of C2A publishing history. These personally signed pre-production proofs represent the books, warts and all, before their final release editions.
Reserved exclusively for Major (T11) and C2A King (T12) supporters. When these copies are allocated, there won't be another chance to claim one from this limited run.
These are in addition to the signed hardcover copies.
UNLOCK #1
UNIT PATCH
PIRDD 5TH SOG UNIT PATCH // ONLY 250 WILL BE MADE // ONE PRODUCTION RUN
Officially, the Paranormal Investigation and Research Defense Division doesn't exist. Black budget. Classified. Denied at every level.
Now you can wear the insignia of C2A's Fifth Special Operations Group.
The $2,500 collective funding milestone unlocks patch eligibility for T07 supporters and above. Lieutenant (T09) and higher contributors qualify automatically through their generous backing. But once they're gone, they're gone.
UNLOCK #2
CHALLENGE COIN
MINTED CHALLENGE COINS // VERY LIMITED FIRST RUNS // ONE UNIQUE RUN PER BOOK
Two sides. One mission. A tangible piece of C2A history.
This specially commissioned challenge coin celebrates the world and warriors of Countdown to Armageddon. It's a collector's piece for supporters who helped turn Project Chimera into something more than mere words on a page.
The $5,000 collective funding milestone unlocks coin eligibility for T08 and above. Captain (T10) and higher contributions meet the milestone instantly. Unclaimed coins will be offered through the C2A Merch Store.
QUARTERMASTER'S NOTICE: These aren't disposable promotional trinkets. These are also not cheaply made garbage. They are physical artifacts being developed as lasting C2A collectibles. Limited production means limited production. Once a designated run is exhausted, don't expect the Sergeant Major to requisition more.
CHIEF C. SNYDER (RET.)
Author & Lead · C2A PROJECT CHIMERA
AUTHOR STATEMENT
MESSAGE FROM THE
FIRE CHIEF
Why I created C2A. This is a series I've invested years in developing, with an expanding fictional universe, complex characters, military influences, dark humor, and a faith-driven foundation. I'm not asking people to finance a pipedream that I might get around to writing someday never. The first book exists. The second book will be available on 11 November 2026. And I'm already working on Book III!
What financial backing makes possible. Contributions can fund original artwork, promotion, production expenses, additional digital packs, special collector's editions, and development of the books. They also help to offset ordinary living expenses, giving me greater freedom to write and create. Because let's face it, even medically retired firefighters still have bills to pay.
Why your support matters. A backer isn't just buying a collectible. They're helping me continue creating and get these books in front of more eyeballs. And they're also helping me to say 'NO' to the corporate shills that want God and the USA taken out of everything. Backers are voting with their wallets and supporting the movement.
FINAL TRANSMISSION // TACTICAL CLOSING
THIS IS YOUR CALL TO ARMS
The books are written. The war is underway. And Project Chimera is just getting started.
Whether you're throwing five bucks into the war chest or claiming a place among the C2A elite, your backing helps bring more of this world to life. More books. More original artwork. More classified intel. More ways to drag unsuspecting readers into the madness.
No subscriptions. No recurring nonsense. No editors, censors, or publishers with agendas deciding God and the USA do not appeal to red-blooded Americans. Just a one-time contribution, the rewards that come with your rank, the satisfaction of helping build something worth a damn, and of course, my thanks.
Higher tiered ranks have limited slots. Certain collectibles have limited quantities. So when those backer slots and merch are gone, they're gone. Choose your rank. Claim your rewards. Marinate in your awesome magnificence.
CLASSIFIED DISPATCH // PERMANENT ROSTER RECOGNITION // PRIORITY TIER ACCESS
QUARTERMASTER'S NOTICE // FUNDING INTELLIGENCE
Mission milestones are calculated from qualifying purchases and contributions made directly through the official C2A Merch Store, including Project Chimera backing allocations. Purchases through Amazon, Google Play, or other third-party retailers do not count toward these unlocks.
Every qualifying dollar moves the mission forward. When a funding threshold is reached, the corresponding reward is unlocked for eligible backers. Future milestones remain classified until officially revealed.
Buy direct. Advance the mission. Unlock the arsenal.
MISSION MILESTONE TRACKER
Every qualifying dollar advances the mission. Each milestone brings new possibilities. Future rewards remain classified.
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