Night and Fog (Transnapastain: Everything you need to know)

by **Transnapastain** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:54 am

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OOC: ~~Still~~ Apparently forever under construction, questions may be ~~posted here~~ TG'd

I want to note here and now that the majority of the images were not created by me. Everything is is borrowed from the internet, and hosted on my photobucket. Obviously, I intentionally stole no copyrighted material, and will remove anything if contacted by the rightful owner of the image. I have no altered the images in any way. (aside from removing some swastika armbands from one uniform picture)

IC:

“Good morning class” the high school professor stated as the entered the room. In her late twenties, clad in a white blouse and knee length skirt, she was the perfect vision of a teacher. Laying the books she carried under her arm gently on the desk, she looked up at the group assembled before her. 15 students seated at their desks, the epitome of uniformity. White dress shirts, black ties, black dress pants, shined dress shoes, each one of them looking like the next. All were quiet, attentive, as good children should be. Everything was in order. “Good morning Professional Landis” they greeted her in perfect unison.

With a curt not, Professor Landis acknowledged the classes greeting, and began her lesson. “As you know, today we are having an oral exam regarding the hierarchy of government within Transnapastain. This is worth 25% of the randomly selected student’s grade. Students not selected will submit a research paper on any of the three councils by 0800 tomorrow, minimum length is 8 pages. Questions?

There were none

“We shall begin with Mr. Dexter, then” Professor Landis stated, a young man stood from his chair, standing at rigid attention. “Mr. Dexter, please name for the three ruling councils, and their primary duties.”

“Very well, Professor. The three councils are the Synod, responsible for reviewing and passing legislation submitted by the General Assembly of the People. The Executer, head of the Synod, is the head of government for Transnapastain. The Synod makes foreign policy and trade decisions as well. Both Councilmen and the Executer serve for life.”

“Where are the Councilmen drawn from?” snapped the professor

“The GAP, ma’am, at the recommendation of the Executer and a ¾ vote of the Synod. The Council responsible for the judiciary, as well as the direction of the National Intelligence Office and the Office for Public Order is the Magisterium, headed by the Chief Provost. Acting as the Supreme Court, they handle all matters involving criminal and civil trials, and appeals, as well as administering law enforcement at the local, state and federal level.” Mr. Dexter paused “Finally, the Curia, headed by the Proctor of the Lord-“ with this statement, Mr. Dexter crossed himself, as did the rest of the class. “-deals with all religious matters, establishing and marinating religious doctrine. Further, it is the Curia’s mandate to oversee all government activities to ensure they are in line with god’s will. A member of the Curia sits on the Magisterium and Synod at all times, and has the right to block any legislation that he deems to be outside the will of the Lord. Each council has 14 positions, but only 13 positions are filled.”

“Why?”

“Because the final position, at the head of council, is reserved for the Lord, as he is always with us, and leads us in all that we do, no man may come before God in anything. That is all ma’am.”

“Be seated” stated the professor. Mr. Dexter did so at once.

“Ms. Heisman?” The young woman looked towards the professor “Yes, ma’am?”

“Explain the General Assembly of the People for the class.”

“Ma’am, the General Assembly of the People, or the GAP, is the legislative body of the nation, reporting to the Executer and Synod. Assemblymen are appointed by the elected Prefect of each military district.”

“How many military districts exist, how many assemblymen server in the GAP, and explain the reasoning for appoint to representatives for each district” asked the professor, rapid fire

“Ma’am, there are 25 military districts, meaning there are 50 Assemblymen. The Prefect appoints one representative from the local Dioceses, and another from the municipal government in the area. This is to ensure both God’s will, and laws necessary to the survival of the State, are proposed. That is all ma’am.”

“Very well, sit” commanded the professor. Ms. Heisman did so at once.

“Mr. Loxley, explain the procedures undertaken if a member of the Curia blocked proposed legislation.”

“Ma’am, in the event that a learned member of the Curia feels it necessary to enact is executive power, the Proctor will conceive the Council of the Elders, consisting of all 39 members of the Synod, Curia, and Magisterium. The opposing member will present his case, explaining why he felt a veto was necessary, and the burden of defense of the proposal falls to the Executer. After the facts are heard, the Council of Elders will vote on the proposal. The Council’s decision is final. That is all, ma’am.”

“Sit” the professor ordered.

“Final question, Mr. Brady.” The professor considered for a moment “Explain the Protectorate.”

“Ma’am the protectorate functions as the personal guards of the Proctor. The Protectorate reports directly to the Curia and the Proctor, and is personally loyal to him, and, by extension, to God. The Protectorate is divided into 3 distinct formations, consisting of elite military formations, police forces, and personal guards of the Proctor and high Church officials.”

“Very well.” The professor consulted her notes “That will be all class, non-selected students are dismissed to begin work on their research papers. That is all. God Bless…”

OOC:

Transnapastain’s government is convoluted and sprawling by design. When questioned, the nation will respond that it is a moralistic democracy, dedicated to bringing God’s will into existence on Earth. Its people are educated, happy, and utterly loyal to God and Government.

This is a lie, one the government works well to disguise. In reality, the nation is run by corporations and members of the Church. Religion is not an option, it’s the law and its mandates are strictly enforced. Tolerances have sprung up in over the years, and gone are the mass purges of “disloyal heretics”. Gone are the witch hunts, both figurative and literal. An utterance of “God damn” will not, in general, result in a trip to the gallows, but instead in a fine, and maybe a night in jail, maybe even being sentenced to community service. It all depends on who you are, who you know, and how many zero and comas can be found in your bank accounts. For a price, salvation can be bought, and any sin can be forgiven, with the proper application of currency. There is no government sanctioned, or secretly supported racial intolerance, bigotry, or sexism. Those things are not good for the State, and do not help maintain order. Your place in society is not determined by your racial heritage, but by your financial heritage, and the people you meet along the way.

Other religions are not tolerated, and practicing anything but the national religion is surest way to end up arrested, exiled, or executed. No criticism of the government, or the church, is tolerated, and disinters dimply disappear “under night and fog”. There are no thug policemen beating the average working man in the streets, no soldiers raping and looting as they see fit. No, none of that here, here there is order, always order. Order maintained, and kept, by the watchful eye of the nation, by the Office of Public Order, the Protectorate and the Transnapastaini National Intelligence Service (TNIS)

There is, of course, a guiding hand behind the scene. A secret, selective group, an Order, a fraternal Society, shaping, changing, maintaining, always maintaining, order and the status qua from behind the scenes. Almost every high-ranking businessman, Councilmen, Magistrate, General, and even Clergyman belong to it. They are the watchers and the keepers. No internal action occurs without their knowledge, no events go unnoticed, and no one is moved into a position of power without their assistance.

Their philosophy is simple. Loyalty to the State and the order it brings is way of the world, and that loyalty and order must be maintained, at any cost. They are the Order of the Rose, or simply "The Order." Their symbol, the Windrose, taking their name for that which has dictated direction for centuries. They are Transnapastain’s Windrose. For them, God is simply a tool used to impose order on the masses. Every tool of society, media, industry, research, military, they wield in the name of order.

For Transnapastain, God is the State, and “God’s” is in Order.

by **Transnapastain** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:02 pm

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The Theocratic Republic of Transnapastain

Flag by me, and made awesome by Milograd

Official Motto
The Lord bless us and keep us, the Lord make His face shine on us, And be gracious to us.

Unofficial Motto
~~But who'd suspect the military intelligence?~~ (retired)
~~Transnapastain...the personification of "...Why the hell not?"~~
If God is for us, who can be against us?

Official State Seal (Credit for the touch up goes to Imagey Nation)

Map by me, made all pretty by Sucrati

Various statistics

Transnapastain is ranked in the top 1% of nations most avoided by...pretty much anyone. (We have no idea why.)
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 1% of the world regarding its citizens lifespans, or lack thereof.
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 1% of the world regarding the rudeness of its citizens.
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 5% of the world regarding the healthiness of its citizenry
Transnapastaini is ranked in the top 5% of the world regarding its culture
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 10% of the world for most "average"
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 10% of the world regarding the vastness of its public transit system

Government

Transnapastain is ranked in the top 5% of the world for most corrupt governments (This is of course completely false)

Current government officials and structure
Head of Government, Chairman of the Synod: Executer Ryan Alwin
The following positions also make up the () positions of the Synod Council.

Director of the Office of Military Affairs: General Erin Carriage
Director of Transnapastaini Intelligence and Security: Director James Schmidt
Director of Foreign Affairs: Director Nicholas Friedman
Chief Provost of the Magisterium: Chief Provost Heinrich Berkman
- Director of the Office of Public Order: Commissioner Jennifer Eldred
Director of the Office of the Treasury: Director: Director Anton Cote
Director of the Office of Agricultural Planning: Director Erik Palleschi
Director of the Office of Commerce and Industry: Director Jeannot Blotner
Director of the Office of Interior Planning: Director Sabah Holton
Director of the Office of Transportation: Director Lycus Palke
Director of the Office of Energy: Director Selby Cantwell
Director of the Office of Educational Service: Director Didi Radde

Government System: Legislative/Executive

- The Executer

The Executer functions as Head of Government for the nation, and has supreme authority over the Armed Forces, Synod, and Magisterium. Only the Curia remains separated and autonomous from the government proper. An Executer is appointed on the recommendation of the current Executer and the Synod Council. Appointment is for life. The Curia may make a recommendation to remove the Executer with a 3/4th vote, and the Synod can remove an Executer with a unanimous vote. (Excluding the Executer). The Executer can veto any resolution put forth by the Synod.

- The Synod

The Synod handles the governmental administration of the nation, exacting legislation, addressing internal concerns such as health and human services, transportation, security, dictating foreign policy and trade, both internal and abroad.

The Synod is a 12 member council (only 11 positions are filled) which enacts or rejects laws proposed by the General Assembly of the People (GAP) in addition to policies and proposals put forth by the sitting members of the Synod. Members of the Synod also function as the Executer's cabinet and advisers and are appointed by the Executer. Appointments are for life, insofar as there are no established terms. A councilmen can be removed by proposal of the Executer, and a ¾ council vote, or by a unanimous council vote, excluding the councilmen being removed.

- The General Assembly of the People

The General Assembly of the People (GAP) functions as a mock House of Representatives inside the legislative branch. Assemblymen are appointed by the Prefect of the Prefecture/military district they represent. Again, these appointments are for life, however, the Executer of the Synod has the power to dismiss an assemblyman at any time, for any reason. There are approximately 100 assemblymen, two for each Prefecture in Transnapstain. The GAP act as a “demonstration of democracy” for the outside world, and their primary purpose is to propose laws to the Synod for consideration.

Governmental System: Religions Oversight

- The Lord Proctor

Current Lord Proctor: Julian Harris

The head of the Curia, known as the Proctor of the Lord, or simply Lord Proctor, is also the head of The Church of God’s Will, and Head of State. He serves to guide the nation in its spirituality, and ensure that laws [passed and enacted by the Synod conform with "the will of the Lord." In function, the Lord Proctor is a figurehead and representative of the government to the people and the world.

It is permissible for the Curia to elect any person to the position of Lord Proctor; so long as they are a confirmed member of the Church of God's Will. However, in practice, a Lord Proctor is generally chosen from the sitting members of the Curia, with the recombination of the current Lord Proctor. The Curia must reach an agreement involving 3/4th of the sitting members to elect a new Lord Proctor.

The Lord Proctor has the power to form a Holy Tribunal at any time. This Tribunal consists of the Executer, Proctor, and Chief Provost. The purpose of this Tribunal is to investigate accusations of Hersey against high-ranking government officials or Clergymen. In the case that the Proctor, Executer, or Chief Provost is the target of the accusations, then another member of the council of the accused will be selected. There is a permanent Tribunal established by the Church, maintained by the Protectorate, to handle all other charges of Hersey. The Tribunal remains largely ceremonial and has not actively trued a charge of Hersey since the 1700's.

- The Curia

The Curia is a 14 member council (only 13 positions are filled) which consist of high-ranking clergymen of the Church. The Curia s the only council that is not directly subordinate to the Synod, but also has no actual executive powers or official government standing. The Curia acts as governing body of the Church, handling matters of doctrine and worship. The Curia’s mandate in the government is to insure that all government operations are in accordance with “God’s Will, as mandated by the Lord Proctor.

Governmental Systems: Judiciary

The Magisterium is a council of 10 (only 9 positions are filled) that deals with the judiciary functions of government as well as administering law enforcement agencies at the city, prefecture, and national level. The nine members of the Magisterium functions as a Supreme Court, interpreting laws and hearing appeals in criminal and civil cases from lesser courts.

According to Transnapastaini law, a criminal has forfeited their rights as a citizen for the duration of their sentence. Conversely, after a subjects sentenced is served, he is forgiven, by the grace of God himself, and his past transgressions can not be used against him, or so the law states. (The Office of Public Order, and the Church maintain records of offenders regardless, as “historical achieves”).

In accordance with this belief, the death penalty is not employed by the Transnapastaini government. Furthermore, no subject can be sentenced to life in prison, however, there is no limit on the number of years a subject can be sentenced to. Therefor, it is not uncommon to see a subject convicted or rape, murder, or treason convicted to 1,000 years or more of incarceration.

History

- Overview

Transnapastain, located in the north-central Pacific Ocean, was settled in the late 1500's by settlers fleeing from their homelands, namely central and western Europe. These settlers were dissatisfied with the inept monarchs of their homeland, and believed that the plaques and conquests that had befallen their nation were a direct result of non-adherence to religion and a lack of devotion to God. Supporters of the Protestant Reformation, they sought to expand upon the ideals of the reformation to create a powerful, secure state. where devotion to God was the norm, not just encouraged or tolerated.

The settlers landed on the northern part of the mainland, and established the city of Boreas, which stands to this day. However, the climate in the northern part of the landmass, bitterly cold and snowy, was not favorable and settlers began to travel across the Curtz mountains in search of better lands. Across the mountains, they discovered rolling plains, and, further south, warmer, more tropical climate. The City of Subrosa was established as the capital in 1619 due to its central location, and access to the ocean via the large bay to the north.

The nation operated as a loose confederacy centered in Subrosa for several hundred years, and gradually lost focus on its spirituality. In 1981 the nation was unified under a central government following the Blade Crisis,. The Church o God's Will was the only organization with national roots able to maintain cohesion and possessing the resources to coordinate assistance for those displaced during this epidemic. As such, the people of Transnapastain recognized the necessity of a unified, strong central government. Seeing the Church as a savior, the people, again, realized that devotion to God was the only way to ensure the safety and stability of the nation.

Geography:

The nation is rather large, consisting of a central landmass, and several outlying islands ( not including the Seabelt holdings and overseas territories). The terrain varies, form plains to rugged mountains and snowfields, and also an area of inhospitable, and barely inhabited badlands on the northern peninsula of the landmass. There is no real significant tropical terrain, or jungle.

In addition to a multitude of small villages and hamlets, there are several major cities across 50 military districts or Prefectures. The capital city, Subrosa, is located near the center of the nation. The central region of the nation is prone to spectacular thunder storms. The cold air blowing in off the bay will often meet up with warmer air coming form the southren, more tropical regions of the nation to create a fantastic display of light and thunder. Subrosa, Green River, Springfield, and Fleetwood are the main cities that are constantly stormy. It tends to give the cities a gloomy, rainy, and sullen atmosphere, but, as stated, the thunderstorms it produces are amazing

The ancient city of Boreas, where Transnapastaini settlers first established themselves, is located on the extreme north coast. Boreas is quite cold, and has snow on the ground from around September to March or April. It is also the best example of older architecture in the nation. Fittingly, the nations premier engineering and architecture university is located in Boreas. Located in the Curz Mountains southwest of Boreas is the Minerva Command Center, headquarters for the Transnapastaini Intelligence Service, and more recently home to several important military commands, such as the Transnapastaini Combined Military Command, Air Fleet Strategic Reconnaissance Command, Military Chemical and Biological Ordinance Command and Project Preservation, a massive undertaking to accumulate knowledge and technology in case of global disaster.

Livas and Cestra Heights are home to many naval warships of the Transnapastaini Fleet, in addition to being hubs for trade and commerce. Both cities are temperate, if not a bit windy. Cestra Heights is the second oldest city in the nation, and was one of the hardest hit during the Blade Crisis, suffering hundreds of thousands dead and trillions of Credits in damages.

Zephyrus, to the west, is known as one of the best vacation spots in the entire region, with its warm water, and warmer climate, it’s a tourist dream. In the southern farm country lies the city of Auster, where the majority of Transnapastain's foodstuffs are grown and processed. Auster also boats one of the largest convention centers in the nation and was the site of the 2016 Directorate Anti-Terrorism Summit¹⁶

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:38 pm

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Military and law enforcement:

- Military

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Ranked 954^th in the world (top 5%) for largest defense force.

Branches: Army, Air Fleet, Navy, Protectorate, and Directorate Defense Forces (Not considered a separate branch of service).

In general, the military of Transnapastain comprises no more than 1% of the population, including active duty and reserves. A draft can be instituted, if necessary, by the Synod for any reason. During a regular draft, those between the ages of 18 and 40, and who are not in a position of providing skilled labor vital to the defense of the nation, can be called to service. If such a time arises that an emergency draft were needed, the age would be lowered to 16 years of age.

Army

The Transnapastaini Army is the primarily ground force of the Transnapastaini military, operating a variety of equipment and vehicles, including rotary wing aircraft, armored vehicles and surface to surface cruise missiles.

The Transnapastaini Army is divided into 53 active Corps, one for each of the 50 military districts within Transnapastain, one to cover commitments to overseas territories and holdings, one to cover the Seabelt and a final one for the Capital District of Subrosa. Each Crop varies in size and strength and consists of armor, calvary, air calvary, artillery, and infantry.

Standard formations:
- Infantry

Platoon: 43 personal, Split into three squads of 36, and 1 weapons squad of 7
Company: 4 platoons to a company for 172 total personal
Battalion: 5 company's to a battalion, for a total of 860 personal
Brigade: 4 battalions to a brigade for a total of 3,440 personal
Division: 2 brigades to a division, for a total of 6,880 personal. This number represent "trigger pullers" and should be doubled to get the "tail" elements (13,760). Though not technically part of a division, when support elements are attached, they are counted in the divisions total population
Corp: The highest standing formation within the Transnapastaini Army. 10 – 20 mixed formations of armor, calvary, artillery, engineers and infantry. All administration takes place at the Corps level (payroll, civil services). If units within a Corp deploy, the elements which administer it will not deploy with it.
Army: Whenever 2 or more crops are gathered together and deployed, they come an Army. If more than one Army are deployed at the same time, they are sequentially numbered, and are collectively refereed to as an Army Group
Army Group: An Army Group is tow or more Army's operating in the same theater of operations. Army Groups are generally denoted by their geographic location. Such as “Army Group North”, or “Army Group Central”. When not advancing, bu still under arms, an Army Group would be denoted by its command center or the region it is occupying. For example, an Army Group operating in Cintano, Brazul would be “Army Group Cintano”. An Army Group operating in Transnapastain, headquarters in Subrosa would be “Army Group Subrosa"

Air Fleet:

Transnapastain subscribes to a speed > everything else doctrine when dealing with air craft. As such, the I-4 Meteor, for example, is basically a rocket with wings. Our aircraft do not employ true stealth, but instead rely upon speed for survivability, in addition to the ECM aboard both the fighters and operating form the support craft with which the fighters operate in tandem with.

Further, in history, there was a major obsession with dueling among the aristocracy. The idea of a Gentlemen’s war, then being symbolized by Knights, gradually shifted into air combat as the centuries moved forward. Fighter pilots became Transnapastains new Knights. This left the Air fleet with several problems. While the pilots of the Interceptor and fighter squadrons tend to be extremely skilled, very well trained and highly competitive, they see aircraft engaging in anything other than air war as “beneath them”, leaving positions in bomber, electronic command, transport, and attack craft desirable. As such, officers who have reached the end of their career, who have received too much in the way of disciplinary action and are considered “screw ups”, and transferees form the Army and Navy tend to be assigned these postings. Finding officers willing to serve as “staff officers”, who are needed for the efficient operation of bases, and squadrons, is difficult, and many such positions go to officers from other branches, or reserve/national guard officers. Also, officer and crew spaces aboard AWACS and other planes go to enlisted personal, and reserve/guard officers, or officers form other branches. Further, Warrant officers are authorized to operate bombers, attack craft and cargo craft, to alleviate the shortage of officers qualified to fly. Junior officers are sometimes assigned to attacker squadrons, or assigned to serve aboard a command craft, but only if they didn’t not perform highly in OCS and flight school. An officer would never be assigned to a bomber or cargo craft, and often times, non-flight personal serving as flight crew are enlisted. Junior officers are assigned to multirole fighters, and resent when they are loaded out with air to ground munitions, seeing it as an insult. Only senior officers are allowed to fly interceptor and fighter craft…This does, sometimes, result in officers as high as colonel or even general taking part in combat operations. Worse, squadron commanders are often times seen “leading from the front” and flying into battle with their squadron. Being a fighter pilot is a great distinction in Transnapastaini society. Further, though it is very rare, arcane law does allow an officer to challenge another officer to a duel in the air…to the death. This is generally discouraged by Command.

Maybe worst of all, tradition and bitter political maneuvering on the part of the Air Fleet has seen Navy Aviation units absorbed into the Air Fleet. As such, Air Fleet personal are stationed on Transnapastaini carriers. No other branch of the service operates fixed-wing air craft.

At least one Air Group is assigned to each of the 50 military districts in Transnapastain, with an additional 3 air groups assigned to the Seabelt, and a final air group held in reserve to ensure commitments to overseas holdings, territories and allies are met.

Navy

The Transnapastain Navy, which also includes the coast guard, perates all surface and undersea warfare vessels in the Transnapastaini Military, and is primarily responsible for ensuring that Transnapastain, Directorate, and Seabelt waters remains safe for commerce, and free of enemy warships. In addition, the Navy is responsible for transporting amphibious assault forces tot heir destinations and providing them with fire support once operations have begun.

The Naval Infantry are a subordinate command under the Navy, but are not considered a separate branch. Naval Infantry are generally responsible for ships security, as well as port security. Select units are trained in boarding tactics and shipboard combat.

Directorate Defense Force

The military of Transnapastain is the largest contributor of men and material to the Directorate Defense Initiative, and in support of the Oceanic Security and Prosperity Operation. Transnapastain has 4 fleets deployed to the "Seabelt" at any given time (2 on patrol and 2 in port. One is in port at Taupran, in the Western operational area of the Seabelt, and the other is anchored at Salvacion in the eastern operational area. The fleets regular deployed to the Seabelt are the 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^thfleet. With 4 of them being present in the Seabelt at any given time, with the remaining two being anchored at port in Transnapastain.

Forces allotted to the DDF operate under a separate, unified command structure, consisting of enlisted men and officers from various Directorate nations. In general, Transnapastain supplies the majority of ground forces to occupy island and fortified atolls around the EEZ established by the Directorate Council commonly known as “The Seabelt”, as well as the majority of naval surface ships to patrol the vast stretches of oceans included in the Seabelt EEZ.

All branches of the Transnapastaini Military use US ranks.

- Law enforcement

Transnapastain is ranked in the top 10% of the world regarding safety.
Transnapastain is tanked in the top 5% of the world for lowest crime rates
Transnapastain is ranked in the top 5% of the world for highest police/citizen ratios

Transnapastaini Police Forces are maintained under the Office of Public Order and administered by the Magisterium. Police Forces are maintained at the city (or equivalent, IE Village, Township, ect) level, the County level and the Prefecture level. Uniforms, color schemes and equipment vary from department to department, based largely on style and department budget. However, all police departments within Transnapastain use standard issue 800 MHz radios. This allows officers form all jurisdictions to communicate with one another during emergencies or special events.

Efforts have been made by the Office of Public Order to standardize sidearm and patrol rifle calibers, however, no strict policies regarding standardization have been exacted or enforced

All levels of law enforcement have access to the Directorate-wide computer database for departmental intelligence sharing, as well as warrant confirmation and prior look ups. This database is know as the National Enforcement Intelligence Database (NEID) internally or Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) abroad.

All police officers must attend a six month in house training program know as the Transnapastaini Peace Officer Training Academy (TPOTA). The requirements to become a police officer within Transnapastain are set at the national level by the Office of Public Order and taught only at TPOTA training centers. Nationalizing the standards to join a police department allowing for a uniform education level for Transnapastaini officers, ensuring competent and well trained officers are operating across the nation.

- City level agency's

City police enforce laws within the city limits. All major cities and most smaller cities townships, and villages maintain independent police departments. Equipment and uniforms vary from city to city. The highest ranking peace officer in a city' jurisdiction is the chief of police. Police chief's are often chosen from within the ranks of the city's police department by the Mayor and city council. City police have jurisdiction within the city limits as well as across the county in which their city is located. A departments size will vary depending on the size of the city it serves. In addition, some large cities will maintain an Crisis Response Unit and other specialty units, such as detectives, K9 officers, or evidence technician apart from those maintained at the County or Prefecture level.

- County level agency's

County level policing is carried out by a sheriff's department. The Sheriff of a given county is appointed to his position by the governing Prefect. The Sheriff is responsible for administering law enforcement on the county level and is the highest ranking law enforcement officer in the county. As such, his orders will take precedence over those of the city police, which often causes friction between the departments. As such, the Sheriff and his officers, refereed as deputies, patrol outlying areas around major cities and smaller communities which can not afford or choose not to have a dedicated police force. The sheriff and his deputies have jurisdiction inside the county they are assigned to, as well as across the Prefecture.

Each county maintains one, or more, Crisis Response Units (CRU) These units are trained in special tactics and weapons handling and are deployed to situations too dangerous or advanced for ordinary patrol officers to handle. In addition to advanced weapons and tactical training, CRU team members are trained in hostage negotiation and psychology, and have a mandate to focus on resolving situations with a less-lethal solution whenever possible. Often these teams are the only one of its kind within a county, though they sometimes operate in conjunction with the teams maintained by larger urban police departments.

The county sheriff's office handles most detective duties from smaller communities. Special trained deputies will investigate crimes such as homicides, kidnapping, rape, and theft, as well as maintain proactive detective units concerning curtailing narcotics and other vices. Finally, the sheriff's office is responsible for providing evidence technician and crime scene processing for communities. Larger cities main administer their own investigative and CSI units, though they will often rely on assistance and equipment from the Sheriff's office. As well, the Sheriff's Department will always maintain several K9 officers for use in tracking fleeing criminals, as well as search and rescue. While it is mandatory that the Sheriff's Department maintain a K9 Corps, they will often operate in conjunction with K9 units from the local level (provided the department can afford a K9 officer) or the Prefecture level.

- Prefecture level agency's

Police employed at the Prefecture level are responsible for investigations involving the theft or misuse of Prefecture assets or property, and also have the jurisdiction to enforce the law in any county, city or community located within the Prefecture. Additionally, Prefecture level officers are tasked with patrolling and enforcing laws on the international roadways and railways which run through their jurisdiction.

The Prefect is officially the highest ranking law enforcement officer in the Prefecture, though the day to day administration is handled by the Prefecture Police Superintendent.

Prefecture police also provide investigative unit and crime scene processing assistance to the local and county level agencies, and maintain a Prefecture level Crisis Response Unit. Also, it is not uncommon for local or agency level officers to be tapped and drafted into special Prefecture level task forces.

- National level agency's

- Transnapastaini National Intelligence Service (TNIS)

TNIS focuses on investigation of crimes, as opposed to the actual execration of law enforcement. These units are subsidiary to the Transnapastaini Intelligence Service, and not the Office of Public Order, though TNIS often works closely with the Transnapastaini Office of Investigations, involving TOI agent in their investigations. TNIS agents have free reign across the nation pursuant to their investigations and have the least amount of oversight due to their mandate to ensure national security and because they report to the Director of Intelligence and Security, as opposed to the Office of Public Order.

Although TFIS's primary concern is investigation, they Maritain several Direct Action teams which are comparable to a well equipped and trained CRU team.

- Transnapastaini Office of Investigation (TOI)

The TOI maintains officers in most major cities and assists local law enforcement with high profile cases, as well as national and extra-national investigation. They also preform the majority of undercover operations within Transnapastain on behest of other national agency's, as well as for local, county and Prefecture level departments. Although TOI's primary concern is investigation, they maintain several direct action teams which are comparable to a well equipped and trained CRU team.

- Transnapastaini Marshal's Service

TMS, more commonly just refereed to as the Marshal's Service, is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation and is primarily responsible for the security and protection of political figures and visiting dignitaries, as well as heading up security for political and national events. Additionally,the Marshal's Service provides escort, transport and security for fugitives who are being extradited to another jurisdictional to face trial. Additionally, The TMS also maintains several direct action teams, and is the primary national level agency to utilize CRU personal. These tams are often used to execute high profile warrants against dangers criminals, criminals who have fled form the jurisdiction of the agency that issues the warrant, or international fugitives. Often, these teams will operate at the request of other national level services.

- Anti-Counter-fitting and Piracy Agency (ACPA)

The Transnapastaini Treasury maintains a separate law enforcement force dedicated to combating counter fitting and piracy. Tthey are tasked with curtailing currency counter fitting, and piracy of all kinds. The ACPA utilizes both field agents and an extensive cyber crimes unit and has a field office in most major cities, maintains several direct action teams which are comparable to a well equipped and trained CRU team.

- Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA)

Another national level agency is the Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA) which is tasked with combating the proliferation of narcotics within Transnapastain. NEA agents work closely with Customs Enforcement to stop narcotics form being brought into the nation, and also with local, county and Prefecture level agency's to combat the sale and distribution of narcotics within the nation. Aside from the Marshal's Service, the NEA controls and utilizes the greatest number of national level CRU personal, and are responsible for execution of all narcotics related warrants and raids.

- Customs Enforcement and Immigration Agency (CEIA)

Customs Enforcement and Immigration Agency is tasked with combating international smuggling of illicit substances, a duty it preforms in conjunction with the NEA. Additionally, CEIA processes all requests for citizenship and is tasked with finding and removing visitors who have overstayed their visa's or entered the nation under illegal means. As travel across the Directorate is unregulated, this job takes a second seat to their duties assisting the NEA in stopping contraband from being smuggled into the nation. CEIA agents mainly concentrate their efforts in port facilities, which is how the majority of illicit narcotics and other contraband enter the nation.

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:50 pm

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Economy:

Transnapastain is ranked with in the top 1% of nations regarding lowest unemployment rate

As with most nations, the economy is fairly self-sufficient, and the economy is not dependent upon trade with other nations (outside of the Directorate). Transnapastain is has an abundance of uranium, and is willing to export, and is also the leading producer of high-speed, high performance aircraft in the Directorate, supplying the DDF with most of its combat air power.

An income tax is currently not imposed on citizens, though the Synod does retain the right to impose taxes for the welfare of the State. There is a flat national consumption tax of 25%. Further, religious tithing is considered a form of taxation, and all citizens are "encouraged" (read guilt-ed) into tithing weekly. Thanks to the generosity of the citizenry, and their dedication to the Church and the Lord, the government can receives funding for necessary programs without the need of an income tax, or supplemental of an income tax, if imposed.

Transnapastain has a very powerful economy. Transnapastain, at present, also maintains NO public sector businesses, with everything in the nation owned and operated by the private sector. We pride ourselves on our ever-expanding markets, and our adherence to capitalism. More detailed economic information can be found here

According to the WA world census, Transnapastain is within the top 1% of all nations surveyed worldwide in regards to the following:

Manufacturing (OOC Date 11-11-2011, at 466^th in the world at time of census. Up from 498^th according to the 2-7-2011 world census.)
Insurance industry (OOC Date 3-12-2011 at 590^nd in the world at time of census. Up from at 592^nd in the world according to the 3-10-2011 world census)
Automobile manufacturing (OOC Date 2-27-2011, at 395^th in the world at time of census.)
Furniture restoration (OOC Date 11-12-2011, at 581^st in the world at time of census. Up from 622^nd in the world according to the 3-9-2011 world census)
Mining (OOC Date 3-22-2011, at 389^th in the world at time of census.)
Retail industry (OOC Date 1-04-2012, at 472^nd in the world at time of census, up from 799^th in the world according to the 6-3-2011 world census)
Gamboling (OOC: Date 1-12-2012, at 704^th in the world at time of census, up from 713^th in the world according to the 6-5-2011 world census)
Basket weaving (OOC: Date 1-23-2012, at 537^th in the world at time of census, up from 560^th in the world according to the 5-10-2011 world census)
Arms manufacturing (OOC Date 5-19-2011, at 689^th in the world at time of census)
Pizza delivery (OOC Date 11-16-2011, at 795^th in the world at time of census, up from 804^th in the world according to the 5-28-2011 world census)
Woodchippibng (OOC Date 1-02-2012, at 462^nd in the world at time of census, up from 491^st in the world according to the 6-3-2011 world census)
Cheese exports (OOC Date 3-11-2011 at 874^th in the world at time of census. Up from 884^th in the world according to the 2-10-2010 world census)
Information technology (OOC Date 4-7-2012, the 966^th world at time of census.) Up from 920^th in the world according to the 4-3-2011 world census)

According to the WA world census, Transnapastain is within the top 5% of all nations surveyed worldwide in regards to the following:

Trout fishing (OOC Date 4-10-2011, at 1,000^th in the world at time of census)
Publishing (OOC Date 4-13-2011, at 3,316^th in the world at time of census)
Agriculture (OOC Date 4-30-2011 at 1,316^th in the world at time of census)
Soda pop sector (OOC date 1-12-2012 at 1,269^th in the world at time of census)
Lowest unemployment rate (OOC Date 5-1-2011 at 1,358^th in the world at time of census)
Fastest growing economy (OOC Date 5-22-2011 at 1,180^th at time of census, up from 1,563^rd in the world according to the 3-13-2011 world census.)
Most subsidized Industry (OOC Date 12-23-2011 at 951^st in the world at time of census. Up from 1,115^th in the world according to the 5-14-2011 world census)

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:51 pm

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Oceanic Security and Prosperity Operation (Understanding the Directorate Seabelt Operation)

The Directorate Alliance is pleased to announce the continued success of "Oceanic Security and Prosperity Operation" underway in the Central and Northern Pacific Ocean.

The Directorate Alliance is committed to ensuring that all ships, flying under any, non-hostile, flag are free from harassment from terrorists, pirates and other nations while traversing the areas patrolled by Directorate forces. By allowing all, non-hostile, ships access to the convenient port facility, harbors and drydock facility within the Directorate boundaries, the Directorate seeks to facilitate ease of trade and ensure the flow of merchandise is not interrupted by acts of crime on the high seas. This safety and security is provided to any nation entering these waters with non-hostile intent, for a low toll, merely to cover the overhead and operating costs of these convenient facilities. No acts of piracy will be tolerated, and violators of regional law are subject to prosecution by Directorate authority before being returned to their nation of origin.

While these faculties are available to a variety of interests, such as national, NGO, IGO, corporate, or private vessels, the Directorate has established, and will enforce, a strict “mandatory case fire” for all warships, merchants vessels, and private contract vessels who may find themselves within proximity of non-aligned or even hostile vessels while operating in the region. The “Seabelt” is a neutral territory, devoted to economic prosperity. Any violators of policy will be forced to leave the Seabelt, and forfeit their right to make use of the faculties and safe-guarded routes within the Seabelt indefinitely. Also, to protect the lives and property of Directorate citizens, and non-involved third parties, Directorate law enforcement and military patrol personal are authorized to use the minimum amount of force necessary to end hostilities. The Directorate is not accountable for loss of life or property if a violation of the cease fire policy occurs. In short, got a grudge? Take it outside.

The Directorate Seabelt has facilities designed specifically for the hosting of international conferences which need to be located in neutral territory, such as peace talks, economic summits, weddings, or any other national event. Of course, facilities are also for rent to private citizens of any non-hostile nation. All security will be provided by the Directorate and the safety of all visiting dignitaries is guaranteed. Our scenic tropical paradise islands are the perfect setting for your next national event, check it out!

We wish to reassure all nations that, at no times, will Directorate Seabelt policy be enforced on any vessels traveling outside the boundaries established by the Directorate, unless that vessel has first committed a felony violation while inside the Seabelt, and is fleeing for Directorate law enforcement. All waters patrolled by the Directorate Alliance are part of the member nation’s territorial waters, from either the homeland, or form various islands (natural and constructed), claimed by member nations or part of a member nations Exclusive Economic Zone.

In closing, I’d merely like to reiterate what Kaukolastan. “Stop on by, its better here!”

OOC: What you have here is the use of international law shenanigans to lay claim to a vast area of the Pacific for the purpose of a military buffer zone between the home islands and the outside world, in addition to creating revenue from the use of trade routes and port facilities by other nations. We do have the combined military presence to back up these claims. That being said, this is not designed to suffocate any Pacific nations trade and shipping, or infringe upon their territorial of EEZ waters, nor is it an attempt to place a stranglehold or monopoly on Pacific shipping lanes. Further, it is not an attempt to make the nations with in the region invulnerable to land invasion. If you want to RP that it does, fine, TG myself or Kaukolastan, and we’ll set up an RP. It goes without saying that if you don’t want to acknowledge this in terms of commerce, that’s fine. However, in the unfortunate event of war, the faculties and defenses exist, and must be factored into any RP occurring. Again, if you don’t like it, fire those ignore cannons.

Further, the RP possibilities for nations warring or unfriendly with one another are abundant, as this provides a large, neutral, civilized area for clandestine operations and meetings among unfriendly, or even hostile nations. We’re providing a “safe” haven for spies, or defectors from other nations. What goes on here is between you and the other nation(s) in question, and, so long as it isn’t in direct violation to Directorate interests, or support hostile actions against the Directorate, we wont interfere.

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:52 pm

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The Telford Exclusion Zone

Recomended listening: City of Lost Angels

The Tramuntana Plains are a peninsula in northern Transnapastain covered by thick forest in the foot hills, emptying into icy tundra, and completely cut off from the mainland by the daunting, and aptly named, Eis Mountains, one of the coldest regions in the entire Directorate. This desolate region was, and remains, the lest populated region of the entire nation, with no major cities, and, until the discovery of an abundance of natural resources, no major outposts of humanity what so ever. The region is covered by featureless, hard pack tundra, and has a large lake situated near the center. While some roads into the region had been made during expansion across the nation, crossing the mountains, due to the extreme cold and unpredictable weather, is hazardous at best. The region was left alone for the most part by the governments of Transnapastain through out the centuries, focusing on expansion to the warmer and more hospitable south and west, and onto the outlying tropical islands.

Even more modern road building and blasting techniques yielded no easy way into the icy northern region. However, the mountains were full of natural resources, desperately wanted by the various mining and manufacturing companies operating within Transnapastain and the Directorate. However, after several attempts of setting up large scale camps in the mountains failed, resulting in loss of life and profit, most companies decided to base their operations out of the closest city, Mistaria, with subsidiary camps located in the foothills of the Eis Mountains. The area, while chilly and snowy for most of the year, is far more hospitable than the mountains themselves, or, worse, actual sites on the Plains. Mining towns and cities of various sizes dot the foothills to this day.

In 1959, a large deposit of valuable natural resources was unearthed by an archeology expedition operating on the eastern part of the Tramuntana Plains. Several companies immediately sought to exploit these abundant resources, however, the site was located far away from the logistical hub of Mistaria, and the city of Engel, only marginally closer, did not have the infrastructure to support a large scale mining operation. Drilling through the mountains to the location of the resources would be costly, and hazardous. It was decided that, to efficiently exploit the discovered resources, a permanent establishment must be established on the far side of the Eis Mountains.

In 1961, the government assisted in funding an expedition into the Plains, and offered to assist the companies attempting to set up in the area by establishing infrastructure. The first major problem to overcome was electricity. It would be highly costly and dangerous to run and maintain electrical lines across the Eis Mountains and link the area into the existing power grid.

Faced with this daunting task, it was decided by the government of Transnapastain to construct a nuclear reactor on the Tramuntana Plains. The central lake would be used to supply water for the cooling of the plant, as well as to provide fresh water for the faculties in the area. In 1962, the Telford Nuclear Power Plant, located near the proposed site for the town of Telford, was finished, and was able to supply power for the construction of the mining camps, and industrial processing facilities. The plant itself, consisting of seven completed reactors, was designed to be nearly automated in operation and only required a staff of approximately 45 persons per reactor, to oversee systems and maintain the equipment. The extreme automation of the plant was designed to reduce the risk of radiation exposure upon the workers, and to be more cost effective. The plant was provided with an incredible amount of nuclear fuel, thanks to Transnapastain’s vast uranium mining industry. Refueling the plants was costly and time consuming, and the energy company responsible for administering the plants wanted to do it as infrequently as possible. However, the plant was completely refueled in 1975, mostly to do something with the vast amount of uranium being produced in the nation.

Industrial build up got into full swing, with numerous mines, refineries, processing faculties, and factories springing up across the eastern part of the region.

In 1963, Telford, home to about 75,000 people, was completed. The town was located on the Eastern shore of the Plains and at the base of the Eis Mountains, with the power plant almost dead west of it, near the shore of the lake, now referred to as Lake Telford. The town is located about 750 miles northwest of Engel, and almost 1800 miles northeast of Mistaria. It is geographically located nearly due north from Subrosa. This town was meant to serve as the logistical hub for the region, bringing in needed food, equipment and luxury goods to the population, and exporting raw materials and finished products from the industrial facilities. Though it remains bitterly cold, life was bearable, and could even be enjoyable, for the residents of Telford, most of whom were employed in the surrounding factories, the mines, or the power plant itself.

Life was not so enjoyable for the “residents” of Gingensfield Federal Prison. Established in 1968, Gingensfield was home to some of the most vile criminals of Transnapastain, in addition to political prisoners, and other undesirable rabble within Transnapastain. The large facility was situated on the northern shore of Lake Telford. In addition to the barracks and administration facilities, large green houses were erected to supply the prison with food, and were tended by the inmates. In addition, several small factories to produce winter clothing and other necessities were made. While much of the produced good supplied the prison with essentials, much of it was exported.

Life continued as usual until 1976, when an accident at the Telford Nuclear Plant reactor number two caused catastrophic failure of the reactors safety systems. A power output surge caused the reactor to attempt an emergency shutdown. However, during the shutdown procedure, a second extreme power spike caused the reactor to rupture, and set of a chain of explosions. These explosions gutted the reactor, and exposed the graphite moderator components of the reactor to air causing them to ignite. The resulting fire sent plumes of radioactive smoke into the air, and threw hot, both literally and figuratively, graphite across the area, in addition to more dangerous radioactive material such as caesium-137, iodine-131, and strontium-90 The winds, running, (thankfully) east to west at the time, carried most of the fallout across the Plains, blanketing a large geographic area. Telford, however, was not spared from being saturated by radioactive fallout. In effect, the entire Tramuntana Plains region was contaminated. Most of the workers on duty at the Telford Plant number 2 reactor were killed in the blasts or fire.

Unfortunately, the Telford Plants automation worked too well, and was its undoing.

The computers were able to determine that a catastrophic event had occurred. However, the systems were designed to remain online even after a catastrophe. The idea behind this measure was to keep the plant operational if the country was suddenly struck by an attack, or the plant itself the target of limited sabotage. The result forced the reactors to lock themselves into “:automatic” mode, and deny access to the systems. The reactors would continue to run until heir fuel was spent, or until a mechanical fault appeared which disallowed their continued safe operation. At such time, an controlled shut down would be initiated, and the reactor would take itself off line.

While it may be physically possible to shut down the reactors, perhaps by entering the reactor chamber itself and preventing the mechanical operation. The computers were programmed to determine such methods as sabotage, and to combat sabotage by a number of means, including irradiating the reactor chamber, or by flooding it with scalding steam.

In effect, the remaining reactors would continue to function until their fuel was spent, or the fell into disrepair and initiated a shut down.

Emergency workers responded to the scene as soon a possible and, clad in protective radiation gear, attempted to douse the fire by pumping water into the reactor. The radiation levels in the area reached around 5/6 R/s, and, while the emergency workers were protected, many of the reactor technicians who did not die in the blast or the fire were victims of radiation sickness weeks after the accident.

The small fires sparked by the burning graphite hurtled through the air were extinguished in short order, and fire fighters continued to fight the graphite fire in the number two reactor defensively. At no time were firefighters ordered or allowed to enter the reactor building on control facility to fight the fire, the danger was considered too great, even in their radiation suits. The worry of the fire, and smoldering graphite, which was burring through the concrete and becoming a lava-like substance known as corium, burring through the reactor casing and coming into contact with the water tanks under the reactor was neutralized when the automated systems opened the sluice gates, and drained the water contained in the emergency cooling pools into the lake. Sand, lead, clay, boron and even injections of liquid nitrogen were used to combat the fire, most of it being delivered by helicopter. Again, even with precautions begin taken, many air crews fell victim in radiation poisoning.

It was finally extinguished two weeks after the accident, it is estimated that the majority of the graphite inside the reactor building was consumed in the fire. Despite the precautions taken, several firefighters died from radiation sickness following the events.

Evacuation of the region began at once. The Transnapastaini Navy sent several carriers and other surface combat ships to aid in whisking people away from the region, as only 2 main highways from the Plains and into the mainland had been completed through the Eis Mountains. Objects carried by citizens were checked for contamination, and most automobiles and equipment used by the industrial operations had to be abandoned. The mass exodus from the Plains caused strain on the nation as refugees flooded into other cities, many of whom were dealing with a mounting crisis of their own (see: Blade Crisis). Several small mining towns on the Tramuntana side of the Eis Mountains remained in operation as well.

Gingensfield Federal Prison was not evacuated. Atomic Energy Commission officials determined the radiation levels at Gingensfield were “acceptable to continue operations.”, but, many guards requested transfer. What was once considered a bad posting, was not considered a deadly one. Aside from workers attempting to clean up the accident around the Telford reactor number two, the inmates and guards at Gingensfield were the some of the only humans still living in the Tramuntana Plains. Aside from the prison and the mining towns in the foothills of the mountains, and Tramuntana Plains were ordered quarantined, and an exclusion zone, encompassing almost the entire peninsula, was declared. Checkpoints were set up along the to highways that run through the mountains and people attempting to enter without official business related to either Gingensfield or the nuclear plant were turned away. Not surprisingly, traffic into the area was light, nearly non-existent at times.

Clean up of the reactor area began 3 days after the fire was extinguished. Workers clad in radiation suits entered the ruined reactor and began to remove the still-smoldering graphite. Their intention was to remove all of the contaminated material, the graphite, concrete and other bits of nuclear fuel, to abandoned mines located in the Eis Mountains, and then seal the mines. Again, even with precautions taken, workers took sick and died from radiation sickness within weeks of the operation.

The operation was, however, successful, and all radioactive objects and debris that could be moved, were entombed in the abandoned mines. The mine entrances were collapsed. Warnings of dangerous radioactive materials were posted, and the workers, exhausted from their heroic efforts, finally returned home.

All seemed well until late 1978, when citizens of several mining’s towns reported seeing smoke rising from the ground. In addition, doctors were reporting rising cases of radiation sickness, though the cases were light, and, even more strangely, users of well water were reporting that, often times, their well water was unusually warm, and had a strange taste to it. In addition, several people were lost when the ground they were standing on suddenly gave way, causing them to fall into the earth. Generally thereafter, plumes of noxious chemicals would spout from these holes and rise into the sky.

Inspection of the area, and re-opening of the sealed mines confirmed what everyone suspected. The smoldering graphite entombed within the mines had burned its way through the mines and managed to come into contact with seems of coal, causing an underground coal fire to erupt. Coal fires will burn for years, and are extremely difficult to combat, combined with the radiation hazard, this one was particularly nightmarish.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the fire raging underground, which could spew toxic and radioactive gases at any time, or cause the ground to collapse beneath workers feet, the mines were closed, and the towns along the foothills evacuated. Aside from Gingensfield Prison, there were no other humans legally living inside the Telford Zone. The exclusion zone was enlarged to encompass all of the Plains, excepting on Gingensfield. No new prisoners were sent to Gingensfield after mid-1978, however.

In 1979, the Blade Crisis got into full swing. The entire nation descended into a near-civil war, and huge swaths of destruction were cut across the nation shattering small towns and large cities alike. The Office of Internal Security, forerunner of the Office of Public Order and the Transnapastaini National Intelligence Service, was in dire need of personal, and the guards form Gingensfield were rotated out, and not replaced. Eventually, the prisoners, were able to cease control of the facility, and the OIS and military were unable to respond, due to more pressing issues. The radiation levels around the prison, and in the area, were continuing to rise, possibly due in part to the fires burning in the south and being carried by the wind, and also due to leakage of radioactive materials from the operational power plant into Lake Telford. Infra-red imagery of the lake shows a large thermal plume under the lake, lending credence to this theory.

When the Blade Crises was resolved in 1981, reconnaissance of area showed no signs of life around Gingensfield Federal Prison, and it is assumed that the rioting prisoners died out of starvation or radiation sickness. No expedition to confirm this theory has been mounted.

Transnapastain still desired access to the vast expanse of resources still located beneath the Eis Mountains, however. It was theorized that plugging the gaping holes in the foothills would eventually deny the coal fire oxygen, and thus extinguish it. However, no sane man would volunteer for sure a deadly and hellish job, contending with radiation, toxic fumes, and underground fires was dangerous work, and all the pay in the world couldn’t convince any company to take the contract.

Prisoners didn’t have a choice.

A new penal institution, Telford Federal Prison, was opened in 1984 in the far southeast of the Tramuntana Plains, where the radiation was lest prevalent, but still within proximity to easily access the foothills and combat the mine fire. Prisoners work 16 hours a day attempting to plug vent holes from the fire, and spray firefighting substances such as liquid nitrogen into the mines to halt the spreading fires. Many see it as a forlorn hope. The prisoners and supplies are delivered by boat. Water is pumped from Lake Telford, through a purifier, to supply the prison wit drinking water. Again, like at Gingensfield, hydroponics and green houses provide the facility with food, and small factories provide it with other necessities.

The area is like a scene form hell. It is continually foggy, a result of the ash form the raging fires, and, often times, visibility is almost zero. Dead trees and grass, dead buildings and skeletal structures dot the landscape. It appears to be perpetually snowing. Sometimes it’s real snow, more often that not, it’s radioactive ash that falls from the sky.

Attrition is high, and deaths occur every day. The guards are not always safe either and more than one corrections officer, glad in his radiation suit and gasmasks, have been lost to the fires as well. The prisoners work unprotected. Sometimes, the prisoners abandon their work gangs. No real effort to find them is mounted. The checkpoints along the two major highways have been destroyed, and the valleys demolished, burying the roads under hundreds of feet of rubble and ice, making them impassable. With no way out to the south, and a radioactive wasteland to the north, prisoners tend to remains, because death is assured no matter what one does in the Telford Zone. Besides, no man who has wandered away, or “escaped” from Telford Prison has ever been seen again…alive, that is.

There is…another reason prisoners do not wander far from their comrades. Little word of the occurrences in the Telford Zone reaches the mainland, and whatever does comes in the form of wild tales and is generally dismissed by the populace.. Prisoners speak of apparitions, hulking men in hazard suits, wielding pickaxes and other bludgeons, sometimes guns, stalking through the hellish ash. Sometimes, they take a man who ahs wandered off from his group, sometimes, they take a guard. No one taken is seen alive again. Sometimes, their flayed and crucified bodies are found by work gangs who enter the old towns, nailed to telephone poles within the husks of the dead mining towns.

Prisoners and guards report strange hallucinations regularly, both while within the camp, and while working in the field. No cause for these hallucinations has been discovered. It is theorized that the noxious and radioactive smoke from the mine fires could be causing them, but no conclusive evidence has been uncovered. These hallucinations have caused violent outbursts among both the staff and the prisoners, with prisoners lashing out seemingly randomly at each other, the guards, or both.

Mutated animals have been spotted, as well, and they attack without mercy. Sometimes, the tore bodies of inmates who have “escape” from Telford are found, ripped to bloody shreds by the mutated dogs, boars, or pigs which used to inhabit the area. Not all of the creatures are aggressive 100% of the time, and some images have been captured. They are, however, extremely territorial, and difficult to track or capture. Scientific expeditions to capture these mutated animals alive are largely failures, for many of the "animals" have grown accustomed to dominating the landscape, and see humans as their pray. Entire work gangs, and their escorts have been lost to attacks, and a guard never goes far without his rifle. The howls and screeches that fill the hellish nights chill the blood of even the most hardened criminals.

No images of the less benign animals are available...

Undercities

One, darker, part of life in Transnapastain society are the Undercities. After centuries of buildup in the major urban areas, and massive landscaping projects, entire sections of cities were built over top of, resulting in some portions of cites to become “buried” and “forgotten” under urban sprawl. (Think A much smaller version of Coruscant, or more like the slums of Midgar) These dark, dirty, and defunct parts of some major cities are home to entire groups of people. Generally home to the poor, criminals, outcasts, and those who needed, or wanted, to disappear from the government, these areas are lawless, and decadent. The majority of Transnapastaini citizens aren’t even aware of the existence of the labyrinth of tunnels and structures under their feet. The government is aware of the denizens of the Undercities, and it is one unpleasant factor of life in Transnapastain urban centers the government does everything it can to hide. The access, when found, and sealed by engineers, and, if a series of exits are located in a particular area. Members of the Protectorate will conduct operations to…remove…the subjects attempting to gain exit from the underworld.

There are no utility services, such as electricity, water, natural gas, in the area, officially. Unofficially, no government utility service in the nation can confirm that all service to the buried areas has been cut off, such is the state of urban sprawl that entire substations, water facilities and gas lines may have been lost over the centuries. Further, no man aware of their existence wants to enter these areas. The Undercities themselves are very dangerous. Its assumed that a large portion of the residents are part of the criminal element of Transnapastain, and no official law enforcement is in place. In addition, the landscape itself can be hostile. It would not be uncommon for dangerous waste form industry and cities to be pumped in abandoned piping systems, which could in turn, lead into the Undercities. Garbage, and even human waste is routinely dumped into systems have may eventually land it in the Undercities (we surely don;t know where t goes...but its gone, out of sight, out of mind is out motto)Further, entire industrial facilities may have bee lost in the urban sprawl, leaving many dangerous machines in the labyrinth, not to mention open pits, ventilation shafts with rusting, eroding fan blades inside, or other physical hazards. Further, due to the uneven and unplanned construction, its assured that large vertical shafts are present, along with cramped tunnels, the possibility of collapse remains a constant concern. Refuse, rust and graffiti cover every surface. There are no food services, and its doubtful that much grows in these hellish places without direct sunlight. Logic systems the denizens survival on the stagnant water and refuse form the surface dwellers, but, again, no one really knows for sure.

Unbeknownst to the world, and, indeed, even unbeknownst to the government and peoples of Transnapastain, an entire culture has emerged in these cities without a sun. The government has chosen to ignore those areas of the cities, insofar as those areas remain under the radar, and out of the public eye.

OOC: It occurs to me that this may be hard to imagine, so, some of these pictures may help envision what I'm going for here.

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:53 pm

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The Church of God’s Will

Transnapastain is ranked in the top 5% of the world for most devout citizens

Some would ask, how could a perfect God create a universe filled with so much that is evil. They have missed a greater conundrum: why would a perfect God create a universe at all?

The Church of God’s Will was established in Transnapastain in the latter part of the 16th century. The predominate religion among the settlers of Transnapastain was Catholicism, with the second most common religion being Christian Lutheranism. However, as time went on, infrequent and inconvenient communication between the Catholic Church, and a large portion of modern nations attempting to claim the papacy, the settlers on Transnapastain lead to a schism from the proper church, and the establishment of Transnapastain’s own sec of Christianity, heavily influenced by the teachings of both the Church and Martin Luther.

The Church draws its doctrine from the teachings of Jesus as found in the King James Bible, and from edicts issued by the Church prior to 1550 CE. The basic tenements of Christianity are held dear by the Church, and the Ten Commandments from the basis of most secular laws within Transnapastain, even before the Church of God’s will attended its pseudo-governmental status.

The Church, unlike the ancient organization it traces its roots to, has abandoned its loathing of science and innovation. This excerpt from an edict issued by the Church, clarifies its position;

The righteous need not cower before the drumbeat of human progress. Though the song of yesterday fades into the challenge of tomorrow, God still watches and judges us. Evil lurks in science, as it lurked in the streets of yesteryear. But it was never the streets that were evil.

Church proceedings, referred to as Mass, reflect Catholic masses. However, over time, the Church has moved away from conducting services in Latin, to make the religion more accusable to the people.

The Church is responsible for almost every for of social welfare and charity within the nation. There are little to no government sponsored programs to assist the “less fortunate”. The Church is also exempt from taxes within Transnapastain, and its wealth comes from the tithing of its members (as well as some grants from the government, accounting for approximately 3% o the national budget, about 501 billion Credits per year). Being the only recognized religion within Transnapastain, and its teachings being mandatory in educational institutions, including public, private, and home school, its membership rate approaching 100% of the population. Levels of devoutness vary, privately, among citizens, but it is “heavily encouraged (read guilted) that church goers tithe at least 10% of their monthly earnings to the Church.

The Church has not taken root in many foreign nations, and has only minimal presence in nations in the Directorate. Pockets of worshippers can be found in Kaukolastan, and, more commonly, in the Confederacy of Armed Lumberjacks. No known worshippers are present in Nailiak, aside from Transnapastaini military units and ambassadorial staff. As religion is frowned upon by the Nailiakian government. This has, in the past caused friction between the two allied nations, however, the secular governments of both nations have long ago adopted a “live and let live.” Or, as the Church refers to it, a “live and let them go to Hell.” policy.

Regardless, Missionary programs have been established by the Church, and have taken hold in some third world nation in the Pacific. Most notably is the nation of Brazul. Government forces sought to repress a rebellion by a separatist group in the southern province of the country. That province is home to a large contingent of followers of the Church of God’s Will, prompting Transnapastain’s military intervention in the conflict.

The Protectorate

The Protectorate is a paramilitary organization loyal directly to the Proctor. These soldiers serve as bodyguards for the Proctor and other high-ranking Church officials. They are sere as “Inquisitorial” police forces, allowing them to function as a pseudo “secret police” within the nation. Also, there are elite military formations for Protectorate soldiers. These particular soldiers, several divisions in strength, report directly to the Proctor and the Curia, and, on the battlefield, regular army commanders have only minimal authority over these units. These units often spearhead assaults, as part of their elite training, or are used in “special actions” authorized by the Curia.

The Protectorate is divided into two different divisions. The "Spear" and the "Shield."

The Spear:
These units are the elite combat formations of the Protectorate. Often used to spearhead assaults or inn tasked with special assignments that require solider with specialized training, or who exhibit excessive gallantry. Spear military units are mostly ground based, consisting of mechanized infantry, artillery, and armored units. There is one squadron of Protectorate flyers, they are skilled pilots, and would preform well in combat, but preform mostly ceremonial duties, and are not active duty.

Another function of the Protectorate Spear units is to follow in the wake of an advancing regular army unit. The job of these follow-on units, which are sometimes refereed to as "Sword" units, is to secure government offices and buildings, and the capture, integration and temporary imprisonment of government employees, as well as to secure documents which may be of interest to Army Intelligence. Also, these units are to facilitate compliance of the local populace with occupation forces, are are tasked in a wide range of compliance techniques. There are to standing formations of Spear units dedicated to "sword" missions. Sword units tend to be ad-hoc formations from various Spear units and, once their mission is complete, these ad-hoc units are disbanded and the various components return to their regular units and duties.

In battle, an officer of the Protectorate Spear does have nominal command over a regular military officer of equal rank. It is possible for an officer to old an active regular army rank, and a reserve Protectorate rank, or vice versa. Protectorate units will operate in the same area as regular army units, and may call upon them for assistance as needed, but, in general, a Protectorate unit will not be subordinate to a regular army officer.

The Shield:

The second division of the Protectorate, the "Shield" unit, serve as special investigators and police forces for the Curia. These investigators work with police at the local, prefecture, and federal level. The officers of the Shield serve as a national law enforcement and intelligence organization, and have jurisdiction anywhere in the nation, the Seabelt, and even have limited jurisdiction in allied nations. The Shield does maintain several Direct Acton Teams to handle a variety of national emergency, and has the right to execute warrants and raids. Further, any officer of the Shield can request assistance from the local or prefecture police, and that department is compelled to oblige the request.

A special subject of the Protectorate, known as the Defenders, also exists. These soldiers are drawn from the best of both the Spear and the Shield divisions, and serve as guards for important government officials and instillation.

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:57 pm

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The Order of the Rose

(Credit for the image goes to Imagey Nation)

The Order of the Rose, or simply, the Order, is a secret society operating within Transnapastain and several every Directorate nation. Its membership is made up almost entirely of Transnapastaini citizens, but members from Kaukolastan, Nailiak and the Confederacy have been included. While it is present in every nation of the Directorate, in general, the only government it has thoroughly gained control of is the Transnapastaini government. In some way shape or form, the Order directs many of the actions of allied governments, but does not outright puppeteer them

The Order draws its name, and symbol from the ancient Wind Rose, a tool used by meteorologists to give a view of how wind speed and direction are disturbed at a particular location. Wind Roses predate more modern Compass Roses. The Wind Rose was printed on ancient maps to give the reader the directions the 8 major winds blew. In addition, this allowed the reader to determine cardinal directions. Just as the Wind Roses of yesteryears maps assisted sailors in guiding their ships, the Order of the Rose gives guidance to the nation of Transnapastain.

It is unclear exactly when the Order was established, though it does predate the modern government of any Directorate nation, and the establishment of the Church of God’s Will. Members are generally always made up of well-to-do members of Directorate nations, such as lawyers, bakers, and other high-ranking members of corporations, as well as high-ranking military officers, politicians, and, though not commonly, high ranking clergy from the Church of God’s Will. Generally speaking, a member of the Order also holds considerable power within Transnapastain or the Directorate.

There is a council of elders that govern the Order. There are 12 members of the council, and each of those 12 members is responsible for operations within a particular area, organized into chapters, of Transnapastain, other Directorate nations, or the Seabelt.

The exact number of members of the Order is unknown, though it estimated to in the mid hundreds, certainly no more than five hundred members. Word of meetings are passed via code phrases or gestures from member to member. Generally, meetings are only held at the chapter level, as mass meetings are impractical, and jeopardize the security of the Order. Generally speaking, a member of the Order will have no way of recognizing another member who is not of his or her chapter, though phrases and gestures to identify oneself are in place.

During meetings, ceremonial robes and masks are worn by all present. The masks include electronic voice altering mouthpieces, and the robes are designed to disguise the form of the wearer to disallow and observer from determine the wearers gender. Though many members are aware of the identity of other Order members within their chapter, there is no rank among members of the order (aside from the distinction between the chapter leader and his followers) This anonymous approached is used to allow members to speak freely without fear of backlash on their personal or professional lives, should they anger a member who has a higher social or political standing.

Though there are rarely mass meetings of the Order, the Elders do meet to discuss matters of importance to the Order at large. There are no regular meetings, meetings are called when one of the members feels it is necessary, Often these meetings precede major policy shifts, or activates undertaken by the Transnapastaini government

by **Transnapastain** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:37 pm

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Man has killed man from the beginning of time, and each new frontier has brought new ways and new places to die. Why should the future be different?

PLEASE NOTE: The photographs provided are of real-word weapons, which my equipment is based on. Changes to stats have been made. The pictures I used were the closet to what I envisioned for my weapons. I'm aware that the M270 MLRS has a capacity of 12 rockets or 2 missiles, not 16 and 4, as my LRRA-300 is listed. Don't post/TG me to tell me I misquoted stats, because I didn't. If you think something is wrong, as in, impossible, feel free to let me know. I'm not saying I'm not open to advice, I just merely don't want to deal with "HEY! In that picture that's a X...but you have these stats wrong."

All that being said, believe it or not, constructive criticism is always welcome, send a TG with any concerns.

M-12 MCR

The M-12 MCR (Modular Combat Rifle) is the standard issue service rifle for all branches of the Transnapastaini military, law enforcement, and is also in service with all nations belonging to the directorate Defense Force. This rifle replaced the capable, but aging, BR-4 battle rifle, as well as the newer AR-19 assault rifle. While the AR-19 was adopted into service only 12 years before the acceptance of the M-12 by Directorate nations, it is being phased out and replaced with the M-12 MCR due to logistical concerns among Directorate nations.

All metal parts are cryo-treated during production, ensuring lasting durability under combat conditions. Further, the frame is made from high-tech, super-slick polymers. These super slick polymers help increase the durability of the polymer parts, and also assist somewhat with lubrication of the weapon. The surface areas of the weapon are textured for ease of griping by soldiers in the field.

The M-12 MCR is available in different configurations. The short carbine/PDW versions are often issued to rear-area support personal, vehicle crews, and paratroopers, if desired. The PDW and regular assault rifle come chambered in 6.8mm DSC. This round allows for superb stopping power and accuracy in close-medium range engagements. Due to the 6.8mm DSC's subpar performance at longer ranges, the DMR and LMG versions of the weapons systems are chambered in the more capable 7.62x51 (.308) DSC round. This allows operators to engage and pacify targets at greater range.

The universal rail system allows for a wide variety of attachments on all variants, and all variants include a built-in holographic sight, powered by lithium-ion batteries. The holo sight also contains an internal laser-range finder. The holo sight will provide a grenade targeting reticule when the grenade launcher is attached, the user is able to toggle between the standard holosgiht and the grenade ladder sight. Flip up iron sights are mounted on all versions of the weapons system. Utilizing the laser range finder, an under-barrel, air-burst grenade launcher is in development at this time.

The M-12D MCR features an integrated laser designation deice, as well as a CIMS interface chip. While original intended for every rifle to contain the LDD and CIMS chip, cost concerns as well as efficiency reports indicated that target designation was better left in the hands of officer and non-commissioned officers at the squad and platoon level. As such, select members of an infantry platoon, such as the commanding officer and platoon sergeant, are issued M-12D MCR's.

Original posts regarding the M-12 MCR can be found here and here

M-12 MCR

M-12 MCR shown optional attachments

M-12 MCR Carbine/PDW

M-12 DMR with optional attachments

M-12 LMG with optional attachments

M-17 CSP

The M-17 CSP (Combat Service Pistol) is the standard side arm for the Transnapastaini military, and is generally carried by all law enforcement agencies. In addition, it is the standard side arm of the Directorate Defense Force. The metal parts of the hand gun are cryo-treated for durability. The handgun comes standard with a built-in laser aiming device, which is located just below the barrel, and is attached to the recoil spring. A universal mount built into the frame allows for the attachment of standard tactical lights. The weapons is capable of mounting a suppressor. The CSP-17 is available in compact, subcompact, and full size versions. While copies of the pistol in multiple calibers exist, the Transnapastaini military and police forces only authorize its use in .40 Directorate.

AMP-7 Automatic Pistol

The AMP-7 (AutoMatic Pistol) is carried exclusively by members of the Protectorate. The AMP-7 is not, technically, an automatic pistol, but does include a three-round burst setting. The pistol is designed to give the user rapid fire in a small package. Investigative officers within the Shield, and many combat officers in the Spear can be seen carrying these rapid-firing hand guns.

MP-82 Special Operations Submachine gun

The MP-82 is blowback-operated select-fire submachine gun, being fired from the closed bolt. The receiver is made from high strength, super slick polymers, which allow for ease of gripping by the operator, and also aid in some self-lubrication of the gun. The MP-82 also has bolt hold-open device, which traps the bolt in the open position when the last round from magazine had been fired. The weapon was specifically designed to be operated with a suppressor. The suppressor attachment screws easily into the threaded barrel. A small flash headed screwed onto the barrel when a suppressor is not in use. The stock is a telescoping, 6-position stock. Its safety selector and magazine release are ambidextrous. The charging handle comes factory-standard for right-handed users, but, the mechanism and handle can be swapped to a left handed configuration, as the weapon features ejection ports on both sides of the weapon (a plug is used to project the unused ejection port from dirt and grit when not in use.) The weapon features topside picatinny rails running the length of the weapon (From butt stock to barrel) to accommodate a variety of optical devices. (standard flip sights are factory mounted on the weapon). In addition the hand guard features bottom and side rails for further devices (fore grip, a flip-up grip is commonly used.) On the front of the weapon, below the barrel, is an unconventional bayonet lug. The o-ring on the bayonet (specially designed for this weapon, not standard Directorate issue), slides over the nub, and locks into place. To remove, the operator squeezes the the piece, and pulls the bayonet off. The rear of the bayonet featured a rail-lock mechanism to hold it flush to the rail. The bayonet is rarely used, and operators have complained of the lack of space on the hand guard when mounting the bayonet, as it is some what uncomfortable to hold. The MP-82 is designed as a "wetworks" sub machine gun. It is not designed to be issued to vehicle crews or airborne forces, as the M-12 MCR carbine covers that role. The MP-82 is issued to special forces operators for sure in covert operations in which close-quarters battles are anticipated. The .45 Guardian round was selected for the MP-82 as it is prevalent in most nations being a common pistol caliber, and due to the fact that the round is inherently subsonic, making it a natural choice for a suppressed weapon. Using the common .45 caliber round, as opposed to a specially loaded sub-sonic 9x19mm, allows the operator to use scrounged ammunition is necessary, without decreasing the performance of the weapon, as a suppressor decreases the velocity of standard supersonic round such as 9.19mm Parabellum.

SG-100

The SG-100 is the mainstay shotgun of both the Transnapastaini Army and most major police forces in Transnapastain. It is a modern, streamlined, rugged, reliable, and relatively inexpensive shotgun. It features a bottom-loading, side ejecting receiver, tubular magazine under the barrel, dual action bars, internal hammer, and a bolt which locks into an extension in the barrel. Also, new screw in chokes are available to replace the factory standard choke. Most models are made from blued or parkerized steel with satin walnut, stained hardwood, or synthetic stocks. The shotguns with wood furniture are being phased out, as wood is no longer used in the construction of fire arms. Action parts are heavy-duty and these models receive extra care and inspections during assembly. A marine variant exists, which features nickel plaiting with a synthetic stock, also, a new variant is being introduced which includes TriNyte coated external metal and nickel plated internals with speedfeed stocks. Further, though rarely used, a version which chambers 3½" 12 gauge shotshells is produced. An under-barrel mounted version has been produced, and is issued to combat troops. It can chamber and fire a variety of loads, from rubber ball, bean bag, OC/CS, and taser less-lethal rounds, standard shot, slug and flechette rounds, and also Frag12 rounds, such as high explosive blast, fragmentation, and HEAP grenades, Disintegrator breeching rounds, Bolo rounds consisting of are made of two or more slugs molded onto steel wire. When fired, the slugs separate, pulling the wire taut creating a flying blade, Dragon's Breath usually refers to a zirconium-based pyrotechnic shotgun round. When fired, a gout of flame erupts from the barrel of the gun and finally, Flare rounds are sometimes carried for rescue purposes. They are available in low and high altitude versions. Some brands claim they can reach a height of up to 200 m

ASG-120

The ASG-120 Assault Shotgun is in service with several different branches of the Transnapastaini military and police forces, mostly used by CRU Teams. The drum fed, bull-pup, gas-operated, automatic shotgun boasts a high rate of fire, but has little felt recoil due to its design. High strength plastics were used in the construction of the ASG-120 (excluding the barrel) to reduce overall weight. The floating barrel is driven forward by gas pressure from the fired round. The barrel is then returned by a spring and moves the drum operating rod, breaking the tight seal between the barrel and the drum and allowing the drum to revolve to offer the next round. On the return stroke the barrel and drum are re-sealed, allowing the round to be fired without loss of gas. Cartridges remain inside the drum after firing and are not ejected. Drums can be reloaded in the field, or returned to the factory for reloading, but new rounds can not be inserted into a drum already inside the gun, disallowing soldiers in the field to "top off" their magazines. An interesting additional feature, it is possible to take the drum magazine off the firearm, attach a detonator, and use it as an anti-personnel mine that fires all of the cartridges at once when tripped. The ASG-120 can fire a variety of rounds, ranging from rubber ball, bean bag, OC/CS, and Taser less-lethal rounds, standard shot, slug and flechette rounds, and also Frag12 rounds, such as high explosive blast, fragmentation, and HEAP grenades

PMR-6

The PMR-6 is the long range sniper rifle of the Transnapastaini military, and is also in use by various police agencies across the nation. The PMR-6 is deployed to sniper teams operating at the battalion level, with designated marksmen being issued the M-12 DMR. It has the distinct advantage as being the only standard caliber bolt-action weapon still in use by the Transnapastaini military. While this does reduce the rate of fire, the accuracy of the weapon makes up for this deficiency in the eyes of the military. The rifle is tapped for a standard 10 x 42mm fixed power scope, and does have back up iron sights in case of an emergency, though these sights are also detachable. While its stated range is 850m, recorded shorts as far out as 1,000m have been recorded, and the standard sight takes those record-breaking shots into consideration. The weapon is equipped with rails which will allow for a variety of optics to be attached, such as night vision or thermal sights. The weapon is capable of being fitted with a sound suppressor.

In 2009, the Transnapastaini Army requested that an upgrade to the existing PMR-6's in inventory be preformed. Army snipers requested a round able to reach targets at greater rangers than the currently available .308 DSC round. Guardian Arms was contacted to provide a new round in addition to a new rifle, dubbed the XPMR-6. An 8.58x70mm (.338) magnum round was developed, and adopted by the Army after combat trials in Brazul as the PMR-6-338. Snipers reported reliably achieving hits on man sized targets at ranges of over 1 kilometer away.

PMR-9

The PMR-9 is a semi-automatic, box-feed weapon deployed by the Transnapastaini military. The PMR-9 is to be deployed in dense forest, jungle, or urban combat when ammunition capacity, and the ability for rapid target acquisition and elimination becomes necessary. It comes standard with a variable 2-9x power scope, and back up iron sights, which are not detachable. Its rail system, like the PMR-6, allows the attachment of a wide variety of optics. The weapon accepts a standard sound suppressor, and is able to share ammunition with both the PMR-6 and the M-12 DMR. The rifle comes with both synthetic and, in limited numbers, wood furniture. Synthetic is preferred by military snipers.

AMR-3

The AMR-3 is one of the largest rifles in the Transnapastaini inventory, generally transported by 2 man teams, it is intended to engage light armored vehicles, and stationary, hard targets at great range. It is, not, in general, intended for use against infantry. It is actually a smoothbore weapon, and not a true rifle. It fires a massive 20gram (308 grain) 15.2 x 169 mm solid tungsten flechette APFSDS round at 4,750 fps, and is similar in design to the APFSDS round used in the MBT-1. The recoil system employed by this rifle helps the operator deal with the massive recoil when firing. This mechanism, usually found in shotguns, helps manage the heavy recoil forces of the APFSDS round due to its damping effect that allows for force distribution over a longer period of time. After firing, the barrel recoils into a shock-absorbing hydro-pneumatic sleeve. The AMR-3 also uses a multi-baffle muzzle brake to distribute muzzle energy and further reduce recoil. Due to these recoil-reducing methods, operators have reported that the felt recoil from the AMR-3 is similar to the recoil felt by a large-caliber sporting rifle The entire rifle body is made up of a of high-tension plastics and superlight polymers cut down on weight, though the rifle is still extremely heavy. The barrel is easily detached and intended to be transported separately from the rifle. The five-round box magazine is inserted on the right of the rifle at a 45-degree downward angle. The rifle is equipped with bipod and a rear leg under the buttstock. It is also equipped with 10X telescope as a standard, though the rail system allows for other optics to be attached. The projectile is a 15.2 mm fin-stabilized discarding-sabot type with armor-piercing capability. it contains a rod-shaped penetrator of tungsten carbide capable of piercing 70 mm of rolled homogeneous armor at a range of 1,000 m, and causing secondary fragmentation. The cartridge comprises a plastic case, a steel head, and a plastic sabot shell around the penetrator. The trajectory is very flat and does not rise higher than 800 mm above the line of sight when fired to 1000 meters.

MG-12

The MG-12 has one of the highest firing rates of any weapon in the Transnapastaini arsenal. This machine gun was designed to give soldiers unprecedented rate of fire on the battlefield. Due to its high firing speed, it excels at suppression. The MG-3 is maintains as a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) by the military, and can be found mounted on vehicles and can also be pressed into anti-aircraft duty, if necessary. Training doctrine specifies that the weapon should be fired in “short bursts of no more than 3 seconds” to conserve ammunition and reduce overheating issues. The MG-12 is available with a lighter bolt to allow the weapon to fire at his highest rate, or, more commonly, a heaver bolt is used, which reduces the firing rate. While typically belt fed, there is also available a 50 round drum magazine. A number of optical devices can be attached to the weapon, which comes standard with open iron sights.

Other variants of the MG-12 include:
- MG-12C: Coaxial mounted
- MG-12H: Mounted on helicopters, such as the TH-101 or MRH-4 series.
- MG-12P: Pintle mounted on vehicles
- MG-12V: Vehicle mounted
- MG-12R: Mounted on the RWS-3 remote weapons station

HMG-16

The HMG-16 is a tried and true heavy machine gun, which ahs served Transnapastain well through many armed conflicts. The simple, yet robust design has allowed this weapon to remain in service for many years, and it is expected to continue its service for many more. The weapon has been slightly modernized over the years, including the addition of quick change barrels. The weapon uses a standard sighting system, but different optical and electronic sights can be mounted if needed. This crew-served weapon can be found in defensive positions and on vehicles and vessels through the military and DDF. Vast improvements in the materials used have allowed the newer models of the HGM-16 do be significantly lighter than its predecessors. Also, new systems of recoil reductions allow the barrel to reciprocate as rounds are fired, softening recoil, and reducing the length when charged.

Other variants of the HMG-16 include:
- HMG-16C: Coaxial mounted
- HMG-16H: Mounted on helicopters, such as the TH-101 or MRH-4 series.
- HMG-16P: Pintle mounted on vehicles
- HMG-16V: Vehicle mounted
- HMG-16R: Mounted on the RWS-3 remote weapons station

M-7 Minigun

The M-7 is a 7.62 mm, multi-barrel heavy machine gun with a high rate of fire (2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute), employing Gatling-style rotating barrels with an external power source. The m-7 is used my infantry in static defense, as well as on several vehicles and aircraft within the Transnapastaini military. The M-7's multi-barrel design helps prevent overheating, but also serves other functions. Multiple barrels allow for a greater capacity for a high firing rate, since the serial process of firing/extraction/loading is taking place in all barrels simultaneously. Thus, as one barrel fires, two others are in different stages of shell extraction and another three are being loaded. Generally, the weapon is capable of linked ammunition feeding, though it requires a delinking feeder to strip the links as the rounds are introduced to the chambers, using this ammunition type does not slow the guns rate of fire.

Other variants of the M-7 include:
- M-7V: Vehicle mounted, not often seen
- M-7H: Mounted on helicopters, such as the TH-101 or MRH-4 series.
- M-7R: Mounted on the RWS-3 remote weapons station

by **Transnapastain** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:44 pm

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OG-10 Offensive Hand Grenade

The OG-10 is the primary offensive hand grenade of the Transnapastaini military. It is designed to disperse shrapnel upon exploding. The body is made of hard plastic or steel. They inside is filled with small metal flechettes, and they, along with remnants of the case, cause fragmentation damage to targets within the blast radius. It was discovered that grenades landing on their sides yield less blast fragments when detonating. Therefore, the grenade is designed to “self-right” itself when it lands if possible, allowing more of the fragments to explode outward upon detonation. This is achieved by making the button end heavier, so it tends to land upright, or will naturally roll to an upright position.

CG-18 Concussion Grenade

The CG-18 is designed to kill targets by explosive power alone. It is designed to fragment as little as possible, and instead seeks to injury targets by the overpressure created. It is ideal for use in enclosed spaces such as bunkers or underground, as the overpressure effect is minimized the further the targets are away from the grenade, and its power drops more rapidly with range as well.

SG-14 Smoke Grenade

The BG-14 grenade (the SG designation not to be confused with shotgun) is designed to conceal the movements of maneuvering troops, or to signal other friendly forces. The SG-10 is available in a wide variety of colors, along with the IR screening grayish black. Before a mission, a smoke color is arbitrarily designated for target marking, and a second color is selected for unit identification and landing zone marking. This information is passed along in the briefing, and the correct grenade are issued. A rim around the top of the grenade denotes the color to the user, with screening grenades having no color ring. The IR screening smoke is used to cover the movement of ground forces. In colored smoke grenades, the filler consists of 250 to 350 grams of colored smoke mixture (mostly potassium chlorate, lactose and a dye). For masking grenades, usually contain HC (hexachloroethane/zinc) smoke mixture or TA (terephthalic acid) smoke mixture. HC smoke is harmful to breathe, since it contains hydrochloric acid and is being phased out. Whilst not intended as a primary effect, these grenades can generate enough heat to scald or burn unprotected skin and the spent casing should not be touched until it has cooled.

AG-8

The AG-8 (not to be confused with the aircraft designation) is short for “aerosol” grenade. The AG-8 has multiple different filler materials, such as ChemCon glass dust, CN, CS, OC, or even chemical nerve agents such as Sarin or Soman. These weapons are general deployed in crowd control functions or used offensive during raids. The nerve agent grenades have never been combat deployed. A colored band and writing on the body of the grenade denotes its contents.

IG-16 incendiary grenade

The IG-16 is an incendiary grenade used by the Transnapastaini military for demolitions and has some limited offensive use. The filler is 600 to 800 grams of thermate or white phosphorus. In the case of thermate, the reaction between powdered aluminium metal and iron oxide produces a stream of molten iron and aluminium oxide. This reaction produces a tremendous amount of heat, burning at 2,200 °C (3,992 °F). For white phosphorus. The temperate can reach up to 2,200 ° C and cause some of the worst and most painful bur injuries because they burn so quickly and at such a high temperature. In addition, white phosphorus is very poisonous: a dose of 50-100 milligrams is lethal to the average human. This makes incendiary grenades useful for destroying weapons caches, artillery, and vehicles. Other advantages include its ability to function without an external oxygen source, allowing it to burn underwater.

FG-15 Flash Grenade

These are the primary stun grenades in use by the Transnapastaini military and police. These grenades are used to temporarily neutralize the combat effectiveness of enemies by usually disorienting their senses. The flash of light momentarily activates all light sensitive cells in the eye, making vision impossible for approximately five seconds until the eye restores itself to its normal, unstimulated state. The incredibly loud blast produced by the grenade adds to its incapacitating properties by disturbing the fluid in the ear. When detonated, the fuse/grenade body assembly remains intact. The body is a tube with holes along the sides that emit the light and sound of the explosion. This avoids shrapnel injury, but can still burn. The concussive blast of the detonation can injure and the heat created can ignite flammable materials such as fuel. The filler consists of about 4.5 grams of a pyrotechnic metal-oxidant mix of magnesium or aluminium and an oxidizer such as ammonium perchlorate or potassium perchlorate.

CDAM-3 Command Detonated Anti-personal Mine

The CDAM-3 is a command detonated, directional, anti-personal mine, firing its contents of metal balls into the kill zone like a shotgun. The CDAM-3 fires steel balls, out to about 100 meters within a 60° arc in front of the device. Generally, it is used by infantry when setting up ambushes, or as a perimeter defense weapon, though it can be deployed against unarmed vehicles. The mine consists of a horizontally convex green plastic case, the design having been determine din testing to provide an optimal amount of fragmentation and contents dispersal. The top of the mien as a simple sight for “aiming” the mine, and two sets of spiked V-shaped legs are attached to the bottom, allowing it to be firmly planted into the ground, or to simply stand on concrete. On both sides of the sight are fuse wells set at 45 degrees. The explosive charge is provided by C4, which, when detonated, hurls the approximately 700 steel balls contained inside towards the target zone at 3,937 ft/s (1,200 m/s). The target zone is a 60 degree arc in front of the mine, and ranges to about 6.5 ft (1.9 m) in height. The mines can be detonated by an electrical fire-control board, or by the non-electrical “clacker” provided with every mine. When the mines are “daisy chained” together (or, set to detonate in sequence), one clacker can control all involved mines) They are carried inside of a bandoleer, which has helpfully printed instructions sewn into it. Further, the words “Point Towards Enemy” are humorously printed on the face of the mine. When detonating the mine, it is common practice to squeeze the ”clacker” three times. The reason is unknown, but assumed to be a paranoid “just in case” measure. The mines are able to detonated by trip wire, or rarely, timed delay.

PDM-14 Pursuit Deterrence Mine

The PDM-14 functions like a hand grenade, and is sued by infantry to deter purist while maneuvering, or retreating from a position. Once the pin is pulled and the lever has been ejected a timer is started. After 25 seconds seven tripwires are launched from the mine to a maximum distance of 19.6 ft (6 m). The mine is fully active and ready to detonate 25 seconds after deployment. If any of the tripwires is touched, the mine activates, and launches the mine 3.2 ft (1 m) to 6.5 ft (2 m) in the air. The fragmentation warhead detonates - breaking the mine into fragments. The mine self destructs after four hours, or after the battery reaches a certain level. If it fails to detonate, the battery will discharge over approximately 14 days, rendering the mine inactive.

APM-87 Anti Personal Mine

The APM-87 is designed to injure (as opposed to killing) as many victims as possible in order to increase the logistical (mostly medical) support required by such an enemy force. In addition, the APM-87 has shown the ability to damage unarmed vehicles, by shredding their tires or penetrating their soft skin and injuring passengers. The APM-87 is a “bounding” mine, meaning it leaps into the air before detonating, causing severe injuries, usually detonating at about chest height on an average human. When the mine detonates it send shrapnel in a 360 degree pattern around the mine. A small time delay is used to allow the subject who stripped the mine to step off of it before it “leaps”. A secondary version of the mine replaces the blast fragmentation warhead of the mine with white phosphorous, dubbed the APIM-87 (Anti-Personal Incendiary Mine)

ATM-64 Anti Tank Mine

The ATM-64 is the primary mine used by Transnapastaini forces to kill, or deter, enemy armor. The ATM-64 consists of a HEAT shaped charge which fires into the underside of the passing vehicle when activated. The mines casings are made of plastic, and have magnetic detection systems in addition to heavy pressure sensors, so only a vehicle will set the mine off.

DATM-19 Directed Anti-Tank Mine

The DATM-19 is an “off route” mien firing a shaped HEAT charge at armored vehicles The DATM-19 uses both seismic and acoustic sensors to track and identify potential targets. Once the mine detects the target in range, the mine turns to face the target and elevates the submunition launcher to the correct angle. The submunition is then fired in the direction of the target using a gas generator. An infra-red sensor on the submunition scans the ground as it travels, searching for the target. When the target is detected the submunition triggers a warhead that projects a 450 gram tantalum HEAT (T-HEAT) slug, along with a number of smaller fragments downwards towards the target in a top attack.

CAM-10 Chemical Aerosol Mine

The CAM-10 has never been deployed by Transnapastaini forces but remains in the inventory. It bares a resemblance to the ATM-64 mine, but, instead of contain a IHE charge, it is filled with ChemCon or Vx nerve agent. Upon activation the bursting charge breaks the thin steel casing open, heating and spraying the VX nerve agent to form an aerosol.

ADM-9 Air Dispersed Mines

The ADM-19 are simple, small mines dispersed by cluster bombs fired from the LRRA-300 rocket artillery unit, or dropped from Air Fleet craft. Depending on the delivery methods, the dispenser releases the mines at altitudes ranging from 295 ft (90 m) to 2,952 ft (900 m). After reaching the ground, the mains can take from 1 and 1/2 to 10 seconds to arm. Their arming sequence begins when they are released from the dispersal unit. ADM-9's have a pre-set self destruct timer, set between 4 hours to a staggering 15 days. The timer is set just prior to release from the dispersal unit, at the same time the battery is activated. However, if the auto-destruct fails, the battery life on the mines is not rated past 40 days, and, when the batteries expire, the mine will not be able to detonate. General, the dispenser contains a mixture of anti-personal and anti-vehicle mines (sometimes called minelets due tot heir small size.) A typical ADM-9 minefield consists of 564 mines (432 AT mines and 132 AP mines) and is approximately 656 ft (200 m) wide. After landing the anti-personal minelets deploy 8 trip wires and any tension on the wires triggers the mine. After the anti-armor mine lands, a small bursting charge clears any debris that may be on top of the mine, and a second, more powerful charge activates. The mines charge is said to be able to penetrate the soft underarmor of any armored vehicle.

TAD-1 and TAD-3 Tactical Atomic Device

Another weapon that has never been deployed by Transnapastaini forces, the TAD-1 is a tactical nuclear weapon intended for sure as a land mine, or other tactical purposes. The TAD-1 features a “low” atomic variable yield of 1 kt to 15 kt at most. The entire unit weights less than 400 lbs.

The TAD-3 is a larger unit issued to special operations troops who are tasked with infiltrating (usually through air borne insertion) enemy occupied territory and using these devices to destroy infrastructure targets such as bridges, rail tunnels, power stations and river dams. In addition, the device was designed to be carried by two man naval special operation troops into an enemy harbor and be detonated among enemy warships moored in the harbor. It has a varied yield of 15 – 25 kt

UGL-7 Underslung grenade launcher

The UGL-7 is a single shot grenade launcher capable of being mounted under the M-12 MCR family of combat rifles. It uses 40x51mm grenades. The UGL-17 does share ammunition with the RGL-17 rotary grenade launcher, and is capable of firing a wide array of grenade types, from IHE to White Phosphorus, and less-lethal rounds such as OC/CS, flexible baton rounds or even ILLUM (flare) rounds. It is constructed of high strength polymers, akin to the M-12.

The swing out loading design allows the longer 40mm grenade rounds to be loaded. In addition, recoil buffers on the M-12 assist the operator in withstanding the somewhat increased recoil associated with the longer, more powerful 40x51mm grenades. Aiming can be conducted using the integrated ladder sights on the right of the weapon (loading hatch is on the left). However, the M-12’s integrated sight detects when the grenade launcher is switched from “safe” to “fire” mode and activates a grenade sight for the operators sue. It has been found that the provided computer-aided targeting sight is superior to the traditional ladder sights.

The UGL-7 can be used as a stand alone weapon, with attached stock and laser aiming device, as well. Using the new GR-4051AB rounds, the UGL-7 can fire air bursting grenades akin tot hose fired by the ABGL-26. Though they can be used as standard impact rounds, the air burst capability gives the individual soldier more effective means of combating enemy targets in cover. The weapon uses information from the rifles laser range finder to calculate distance to the desired target, and passes that information to the projectile, and determines the length of time the projectile should be in flight before it detonates. The projectile is programmed to self-destruct if it exceeds its maximum range without detonating. The round consists of 330 tungsten ball bearings, with an effective range of 984 ft (300 m) and a maximum range of 1,312 ft (400 m), After detonation, the ball bearings strike targets within the blast zone at high velocity, and can penetrate up to .4 in (12 mm) of armor, with a lethal blast radius of 26 ft (8 m).

RGL-17 Rotary Grenade Launcher

The 40mm RGL-17 is used by the Transnapastaini Army and police forces. While its primary mission is crowd control, and features a wide range of less-lethal mentions, its applications on the battlefield can not be ignored. The AGL-17 shares grenades with the underslung UGL-7 used on the M-12 MCR, allowing ti to fire a wide range of battlefield applicable munitions.

The RGL-17 has been tested in extremely rugged and harsh conditions, and has proven reliable. The weapon system will not fire if accidently dropped or struck. It uses the tried and true revolver principal to achieve its high fire rate and maintain is rugged abilities. The weapon consists of a rifled steel barrel,, sight assembly and frame, and includes a folding stock. The fire selection switch, located behind the pistol grip is ambidextrous. The AGL-17’s sight, while not computerized in any way, features a simple and intuitive range finding method and aimpoint. The shooter is instructed to fire with both eyes open, and simply superimposes the aimpoint over the intended target. The sights battery provides constant illumination to the aimpoint and is rated for approximately 10 years of life.

Grenade options include standard IHE (Insensitive High Explosive) and HEAT. In addition, Glass dust, OC/CS and anti-riot baton low pressure rounds can be fired without adjustment to the weapon.

ABGL-26

The ABGL-26 (air bursting grenade launcher) is in service with the Transnapastaini military at the squad level. The 25mm grenade launcher has a built in, computer aided sight and laser range finder. The product of urban combat, the ABGL-26 seeks to deny enemies cover by giving the operator the choice of when to detonate the projectile. The operator seeks a target using the computer-aided sight. The enemy is sported and the range marked. Then, the operator can instruct the projectile to detonate at a particular length before, at, or after, the target. This allows the user to detonate a grenade above, or beside the targets cover. The ABGL-26 will function with standard point detonating 25mm grenades as well, but not the 25mm rounds used in the IFV-3's cannon. This grenade launcher is not meant to replace the under barrel grenade launchers for the M-12, and is instead designed to supplement firepower at the squad level. The solider carrying the ABGL-26 is generally also outfitted with an M-12 PDW for personal defense. The ABGL-26 projectile must travel a minimum of 50m before it will detonate.

The targeting computer includes a an optical sight allowing for 2x zoom, and an integrated day/night thermal sight allowing for 4x zoom. In addition to the laser range finder, the weapon features digital campus, and environmental sensors, allowing it to compensate for wind, dew point, and a variety of other factors.

The ABGL-26 utilizes several different ammunition types types, to include HE-I, HEAB, HEAT, HEDP, ILLUM, flechette, and thermobaric.

AGL-14 Automatic Grenade Launcher

The AGL-14 Automatic Grenade Launcher is in service with military units within Transnapastain, and with the DDF. The AGL-14 was designed to be placed at defensives positions, on vehicles, or on vessels, to provide soldiers a higher level of fire support to ground troops. The AGL-14 fires 40mm IHE grenades , and is excellent at anti-personal work, and is capable of destroying light vehicles as well. The AGL-14 includes a ballistic computer, and laser range finder, as well as a television-like sight providing some magnification to the operator, as well as night-vision and forward-looking infrared. The weapon is capable of being locked into place on its tripod, allowing it to deliver pin—point shots on a specific target. Acceptable ammunition types include 40mm smoke, IHE, and HEDP

Other vraints of the AGL-14 include:
- AGL-14C: Coaxial mounted
- AG-14-14H: Mounted on helicopters, such as the TH-101 or MRH-4 series.
- AGL-14P: Pintle mounted on vehicles
- AGL-14V: Vehicle mounted
- AGL-14R: Mounted on the RWS-3 remote weapons station

by **Transnapastain** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:08 am

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M-3 IPAT

The m-3 IPAT (Infantry Portable Anti-Tank) weapon is a simple, shoulder-fired, disposable, rocket. Finding itself in need of cheap, man portable anti-tank weaponry, developers set to work designing a single shot, tube launched device that was light-weight and compact. The M-3 IPAT consists of a rocket packed inside of a dual-tube launcher, one tube inside of the other. When in the closed position, the outer tube acts as a water-tight container for the rocket. When the IPAT is extended, the detent levels moved under the trigger, locking the inner tube in the extended position, and arming the weapon. The weapon is considered to be recoilless, as the operator feels little to no recoil when the rocket is launched. The rocket is stabilized in flight by 6 fins that extend from the body after launcher. To reduce risk to the operator, the M-3 IPAT is designed to be fired from an enclosed position.

While not overly effective against modern armor, unless engaged from the top, or striking vital areas of the sides or rear of the target, the 66 mm warhead is capable of destroy light vehicles and fortifications. Newer versions, such as the IPAT-HE contain different warheads for various uses. While the outer appearance of the weapon is not changed, simple designations allow soldiers to easily identify the warhead contained in the launcher. Consitant with Transnapastaini regulation, all variants of the M-3 IPAT comply with Insensitive Munitions standards.

The IPAT is almost entirely removed from Transnapastaini arsenals and is not in general issue at this time, having been replaced by the IPAT II, and more recently by the IPAT III and IV.

M-6 IPAT II

Recognizing the need for a more modern anti-tank weapon, yet wanting to retain the portability an d ease of use of the M-3 IPAT, the M-6 IPAT was designed and introduced into service. Like the M-3, the M-6 is a single short, disposable unguided rocket. Also like the M-3, the weapon is designed to be fired from enclosed spaces, and as required by Transnapastaini regulation, complies with Insensitive Munition requirements.

Unlike the M-3, the M-6 is not a dual-tube system, and, thus, does not have to be extended to activate. Operators simply remove a safety pin from the device, and align it on the target while continuing to hold down on the safety button. The rockets back blast is countered by a saltwater counter mass, which adsorbs the force of the rockets ignition, allowing it be fired form an enclosed space. As a safety precaution, both the red safety lever and firing button must be pressed down at the same time to fire the weapon. The firing button has resistance similar to the trigger pull of an assault rifle, so the gunner does not have to jab at the firing button which could throw his aim off. Upon striking the target, the warhead is capable of penetrating nearly 24 in of RHA.

While the M-3 has only iron sights for aiming, the M-6 does allow for the attachment of a night-time optical device, giving it more versatility in night-time operations. In addition, more variations of the M-6 are available to units. Unfortunately, the M-6 is still not capable of a guaranteed kill on a main battle tank, but, as with its M-3, it is capable of wrecking light vehicles. Due to tis larger, more modern warhead, enhanced capabilities, and existing variants, the M-6 is slowing replacing the M-3 IPAT in Transnapastaini arsenals, however, with the introduction of the IPAT III and IPAT IV, existing stockpiles of IPAT II's are being sold as surplus.¹²

M-9 IPAT III

The M-9 IPAT (Infantry Portable Anti-Tank) III is the latest in Transnapastaini single-fire, non-crewed anti-tank weaponry. Due to the increasing size and armor of military vehicles, the IPAT III utilizes a larger sharped-charge tandem HEAT warhead than either of its predecessors.

The IPAT III is a portable, one-shot 112 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon, with the warhead contained in an aramid fibre launcher tube with a retractable sight. Aside from the enlarged warhead, the IPAT III is not statistically better than the 84mm IPAT II, and suffers from reduced range, but it was determined that the 84mm warhead was insufficient against armored vehicles excepting extremely light vehicles. The 112mm tandem HEAT shaped charge warhead is electrically fused and will detonate at impact angles up to 80 degrees.

Even with its more powerful warhead, the IPAT II still lacks sufficient penetration power to destroy a main battle tank or other heavier armor with a frontal hit, but does have a chance of successively damaging the vehicle with side or rear shots.

Several variants of the IPAT III have been produced to replace the IPAT II variants going out of service.

M-13 IPAT IV

The IPAT-IV is the next generation of top down, fire and forget anti-tank missiles in use by Transnapastain. Able to be carried and fired by one solider and capable of self-guidance after launch, the IPAT IV is ore comparable to the TDAM-3 than the previous incarnation of the IPAT series. Though, due to the TDAM-3's unique guidance system and superior range, the IPAT IV will enter service alongside it and the IPAT III.

The IPAT IV features the same soft-launch capability offered by the TDAM-3 and previous IPAT series weapons. The rocket is first launched out of launcher using a low powered ignition. After the rocket travels several meters into flight, its main rocket ignition occurs which propels to rocket from there on, to the target, allowing the weapon to be fired form inside an enclosed position. Also, the weapon retained the TDAM-3's direct fire capability.

As with the TDAM-3, and unlike any previous IPAT produced, the IPAT IV uses the top down attack configuration to engage and defeat its targets. The weapon is capable of "fire and forget" use, using predicted line of sight and inertial guidance. The gunner tracks a target within a 45 degree angle for three seconds before launch and the internal system measures target speed and direction and is used in conjunction with known missile flight performance to predict where the target will be when the missile is in a position to intercept. Further, the missiles internal guidance system compensates for crosswind and launcher motion, thereby allowing the weapon to be fired from a moving vehicle, or even mounted directly to a vehicle.

The IPAT IV is unique in that it deviates from the standard naming scheme of the IPAT series. The actual designation should be the M-12 IPAT IV but logistics planners felt this designation may lead to confusion between the IPAT IV and the M-12 Modular Combat Rifle.

ATM-2 Wired Guided Anti-Tank Missile

The ATM-2 is in use in a variety of launch platforms in the Transnapastaini military. From tripod mounted versions, to vehicle and even aircraft launched missiles, the ATM-2 is one of the most common anti-tank missiles in service. The system is comprised of a missile in a sealed tube, and a launcher. The missile is clipped to the launcher prior to use, once the target is acquired and the missile fired, a booster is fired form the midpoint of the missile, which propels the missile form the launch tube, after exiting the tube, four wings located just forward of the boost motor extend at 45 degree angles form the missile and four rear control surfaces extend rearward to stabilize it in flight. In addition, a long probe extends from the nose of the missiles, the probe, about 15 in long, strikes the target first, trigger the warhead, and providing better armor penetration than a direct strike. Sustained flight is provided by the propulsion motor. An optical sensor on the sight continuously monitors the position of a light source on the missile relative to the line-of-sight, and then corrects the trajectory of the missile by generating electrical signals that are passed down two wires to command the control surface actuators. Currently the missile is programmed to attempt to achieve “top down attack” patterns whenever possible for maximum penetration.

The ATM-2 is not fire and forget and requires the gunner to keep the target in sight during the missiles flight. The ATM-2 features a T-HEAT warhead. Currently, vehicle versions of the Air Fleet's AVM-220 are being adapted for vehicle use. The AVM-220 features a millimeter wave radar seeker which would allow fire and forget capability. As a stop-gap solution, a version of the ATM-2, the ATM-2RF is a wireless ATM-2 being produced until field testing on vehicle born AVM-220's is complete. It uses a one way "stealth" radio frequency to guide the missile, but is, obviously susceptible to RF jamming, should the frequency be discovered.

A second variant of the ATM-2 is the ATM-2B. The ATM-2B is designed to be used against stationary hardened targets such as bunkers or other fortifications. The ATM-2B uses a integrated blast-fragmentation sleeve to penetrate hardened targets before exploding, making it ideal against bunkers and other hard targets.

With testing of the AVM-220 as a ground based attack missile completed and the remaining missiles being phased out and replaced by the ATM-5, Transnapastaini stockpiles of ATM-2 missiles are being sold as surplus.¹²

ATM-5 Anti tank missile

Following the successful adaptation of the Air Fleet's AVM-220 to a ground-launch role, the Transnapastaini Army set about replacing its last remaining ATM-2 wire guided missiles in service, which had been relegated to static defense roles.

The ATM-5 is a laser-beam riding anti-tank guided missile. The ATM-5 is capable of day or night operation, but is not capable of "fire and forget" target. Like the ATM-2, the ATM-5 requires the gunner to keep the intended target in the weapons sight picture until the missile impacts the target. However, unlike the ATM-2, the ATM-5 has no trailing wire, and instead uses a day/night vision ready optical sight with a laser targeting device slaved to its axis and a rear facing sensor attached to the missile which detects the movements of the laser targeting device and adjusts according. This system allows for it to be operated over water, either from ships, or against naval targets and disallowing the potential of jamming present in the ATM-2RF variant. In addition, the weapons improved elevation allows it to engage low flying aircraft, such as close air support fighters or, more commonly, helicopters. The missile itself is packed in a factory sealed glass fibre launch and storage tube and is assembled to the launching unit prior to firing and is discarded after launch.

The entire system can be set up and ready to fire within one minute, and includes an internal self test device for the laser targeting device and launch system. Beam intensity on the target is initially very low, increasing as the missile approaches. Like the ATM-2, the ATM-5 features a tandem-HEAT warhead, or a anti-bunker IBFS warhead, designated the ATM-5B. Further, another version, the ATM-5T features a thermobaric warhead.

The ATM-5 is in limited service as of 2011, mostly due to complaints from infantry regarding is weight when compared to the ATM-2 it replaced. Also, it was extremely difficult to deploy with Airborne forces, reducing an Airborne units ability to combat enemy armor. The ATM-5 has been replaced in front line units with the newer ATM-8, but remains in service with other reserve and national guard units.

ATM-8 guided anti-tank missile

The ATM-8 missile is the next generation of Transnapastaini anti-tank missiles, designed to be used along side of, as opposed to supplementing or replacing the vehicle and air launched AVM-220.

The ATM-8 is a fire and forget weapon using lock on before launch technology, along the same lines as the TDAM-3 and IPAT IV. The missile is equipped with a Electro-optical/IR seeker head for locating and tracking targets. The missile's soft launch capability allow it to be fired safely from enclosed spaces, making it ideal for static defense roles from fortifications, or in urban environments.

As with most infantry portable and operated anti-tank weapons, the ATM-8 utilizes a tandem HEAT warhead for defeating reactive armor. Additionally, alternate warheads mirroring those produced for the ATM-5 will be available for the ATM-8, including an IBFS warhead for anti-personal use, and a thermobaric warhead for anti-bunker and cavern operations. The warhead can be deactivated in-flight, offering the user to pursue a 'low collateral damage' precision attack employing kinetic only, rather than kinetic-explosive effect, when low-signature effect is required or to eliminate the risk of hitting no-combatants. The CLU can be used stand-alone for observation and target acquisition. It features a number of useful operating modes, including video recording and playback

The system consists of a the launching tripod with its fire control unit and the missile. It is transportable by the crew, and can be set up, and ready to fire, within 30 seconds. Reload time is approximately 15 seconds. The ATM-8 is also considerably lighter than the ATM-5, which allows it to be deployed with Airborne forces, with parts of the weapon being carried among a weapons squad. The ATM-5 was much more difficult to deploy with Airborne forces due to its extreme weight.

The ATM-8 actually uses technology similar to the now disissued ATM-2 missile. The missile retains its dual CCD/IR seeker head, and the lock on before launch, but remains connected to the launch unit via a thin, fiber optic wire. The wire is not present to allow the missile to be tracked onto targets, as it was with the ATM-2, though that capability is retained should the electro-optical IR seeker fail to track the target due to malfunction or countermeasures. The fiber-optic wire allows the ATM-8 to preform in the "Fire, Observe and Update" operating mode, giving the missile added flexibility, allowing the operator to obtain a target if it is not in the line of sight of the operator at launch and even switch targets in flight, if desired. The "Fire, Observe and Update" allows the missile to be fired speculatively to search for a target of opportunity, or to provide observation on the other side of an obstacle. When engaged n the "Fire, Obverse and Update" mode, the mission will automatically assume a "top down" attack pattern.

- ATM-8V

The ATM-8V is a vehicle mounted version of the infantry portable ATM-8. The ATM-8V was designed and produced to meet the requirements for the ABT-6 Stingray light airborne tank. The vehicle required a guided anti-tank missile system in addition to its gun launched GLATM-3 and GLATM-6. The AVM-220MR was considered and rejected as being too heavy to be loaded by a single individuals, and the vehicles design did not allow for mounting roof racks or a similar launching system.

The missiles operated in the same way as the infantry portable ATM-8, but its CLU and other components are integrated into the vehicle mounted launcher and powered by the vehicles engine and battery. The weapon can be used with battery's if required. It is capable of remote operation from inside the turret, and is generally utilized by the commander. However, the missile launcher can be operated manually is desired, and retains its CLU and multi-function displays. The same fiber-optic datalink technology used by the ATM-8 serves the ATM-8V, allowing the missile to be fired prior to lock on a target. The gunner can choose a target after launch, or steer the missile towards a desired target.

The ATM-8V is capable of firing all versions of missiles available to the ATM-8, with loads being completely interchangeable. Missile types include thermobaric, tandem HEAT and IBFS. Missiles are contacted in sealed fiberglass tubes with contents clearly marked. After firing, the tubes are discarded.

- ATM-8R

The ATM-8R is used on the RWS-3 remote weapons station, and is otherwise the same as the ATM-8V launcher. The ATM-8R is capable of firing all versions of missiles available to the ATM-8, with loads being completely interchangeable. Missile types include thermobaric, tandem HEAT and IBFS. Missiles are contacted in sealed fiberglass tubes with contents clearly marked. After firing, the tubes are discarded.

TDAM-3

The TDAM-3 (Top Down anti-Armor Missile) is a high-tech answer to the main battle tank. This unit uses advanced technology to lock onto, and track its target, further, its arching flight path allows the projectile to impact on the tanks weaker armored turret top. The TDAM-3 utilizes a two-stage HEAT warhead to defeat modern explosive-reactive armor (ERA). The first HEAT charge erupts the ERA, clearing the way for the second, larger HEAT warhead to impact upon the exposed armor. Electronic safety features make the missile nearly idiot proof, and drastically reduce the chance of accidental discharge, Further, thanks to the electronic fire control system, the missile can be safely fired from an indoor location, assuming the operating accounts for the projectiles arch, or uses the “direct fire” setting, which allows the weapon to function as a standard, albeit expensive, rocket launcher. Firing the weapon triggers a smaller, less powerful motor to clear the missile from the tube. After the missile as traveled a pre-programmed distance, the second, more powerful rocket ignites, accelerating the missile towards its target. The missile is able to track by using its onboard IR processor. The operator uses the launchers onboard CPU to designate a target, and switches control to the onboard CPU after launch. The warhead is also able to seek a target painted by a laser designator. The projectile is able to sustain flight for about 19 seconds after ignition.

GLAM-10

The GLAM-10 ((Guided shoulder Launchered Anti air Missile)) is a older, man portable, guided, shoulder launched anti-aircraft missile. The units are deployed into the field with the missiles pre-loaded, and can not be re-loaded in the field. The device itself can be reloaded up to 5 times before being discarded. The GLAM-10 uses passive IR tracking to seek its target. When engaging a target, the operator can bring the trigger to “half-cock” to begin toe track process. If the IR sensor can track the targets IR signature, the launcher will indicate a lock with a green light and a tone, if not there will be no tone, and the red light will instruct the operator to re-aim. This mode is used to engage slow moving targets or targets approaching the operating from directly ahead. After achieving lock, the operator fully depresses the trigger, releasing the missile. After middle is clear of the tube, the rocket motor engages, propelling the missile towards the target. The GLAM-10 utilizes an IHE warhead. Although not commonly done so, the GLAM-10 can be founded on several vehicles and helicopters. Doctrine says a solider should be able to remove the missile from its place on his back, remove the protective caps, sight, lock, and fire, within 13 seconds of seeing a target. Results may vary.

GLAM-13

The GLAM-13 (Guided shoulder Launchered Anti air Missile) is the newest, shoulder-fired, guided anti-aircraft launcher to enter Transnapastaini service. The GLAM-13 improves upon the GSAM-10’s preformed by adding better optics, and tracking ability, improved range, IFF compatibility, and supersonic speeds. The GLAM-13 also uses passive IR detection, like GSAM-10. In order to fire the missile, a battery coolant unit must be inserted into the missile, this shoots a stream of argon gas into the system, as well as a chemical energy charge that enables the acquisition indicators and missile to get power. The batteries are somewhat sensitive to abuse, and only hold so much gas in them. The seeker ranges in both u\UV and IR, improving the GSAM-1’s ability to distinguish between countermeasures and the actual target. The GLAM-13 is able to be mounted on vehicles, and some helicopters.

by **Transnapastain** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:47 pm

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- Ammunition

9x19mm EAP

9x19 EAP (Executer Auto Pistol) is used in the AMP-7 machine pistol, carried by Protectorate Sword personal and Shield officers. When produced under government contract, 9x19 EAP is designated PC-919. In addition to its government use, the 9x19 round is popular among civilians for target shooting and personal defense.

PC-919F: 9x19 EAP full metal jacket round.
PC-919HP: 9x19 EAP hollow point round, used by civilians for personal defense, and sometimes for completion shooting among the military, hence the designation.
PC-919S: Special ammo, cold loaded ammo for use in suppressed weapons.

10×22mm Directorate(.40 caliber Directorate)

Designed and produced under contract by Guardian Arms, .40 caliber Directorate is the standard sidearm round for all Directorate nations. It is also used by various police and other law enforcement agencies throughout the region. Military index number is PC-1022

PC-1022F: Full metal jacket round
PC-1022HP: Hollow point round
PC-1022I: Incendiary round
PC-1022S: Special, cold loaded ammo for use in suppressed weapons

11.43×23mm Guardian (.45 Guardian)

While standard .45 ammunition is available for civilian use in Transnapastain, the MP-87 is the only military wepaon in service using the ihernetly subsonic .45 round. The only round produced under government contract is the PC-1143. It is an inherently subsonic round, which lends itself well to firing form a suppressed weapon like the MP-87.

6.8x45 Directorate Standard Cartridge

6/8x43mm DSC, designated the RC-68 in Transnapastaini inventory and produced by Guardian Arms on government contract, and Executer Defense for civilian and export markets, has been the standard rifle round for all Directorate nations for several decades, due to its superior ballistic performance and close and medium ranges.

There are several varaints of the RC-68 in use by Transnapastain

RC-68F: Full-metal jack round, and is used for target shooting and training by the Transnapastaini military. Used in the M-12 MCR and PDW. Is unpainted
RC-68T: Tracer, red painted tip
RC-68HP: Hollow point RC-68 round, has a blue painted tip
RC-68S: Cold loaded ammo for use in suppressed weapons, has a cyan painted tip

7.62x51mm DSC or .308 DSC

As with 6.8x43 DSC, 7.62x51mm DSC is the standard cartridge for Directorate forces. It is categorized with the inventory ID number RC-762 in Transnapastaini inventories. While the RC designation denotes it as a rifle cartridge ,the RC-762 is used in a variety of infantry and vehicle mounted machine guns, as well. This ammunition is produced by Guardian Arms on government contract, and Executer Defense for civilian and export markets.

RC-762F: Standard full-metal jack round, and is used for target shooting and training by the Transnapastaini military. Unpainted
RC-762T: Tracer, red painted tip. Often used in the MG-12 GPMG and M-7 minigun.
RC-762TD: FMJ dim tracer: Dim trace reduces the possibility of the weapon being located during night fire and is visible with night vision devices only. Has an unpainted tip with a red and violet band.
RC-762HP: Hollow point, painted blue tip
RC-762I: Incendiary round, yellow painted tip
RC-762S: Cold loaded round for suppressed weapons. Has a cyan painted tip
RC-762M: Match grade ammunition for use in sniper and marksmen rifles. Has a white painted tip
RC-762SAP: Saboted Armor Penetrator, designed to break up at the muzzle to release the penetrator, the round has a heavy tungsten penetrator. Has a green sabot jacket

12.7×99mm or .50 DSC

.50 DSC is the standard heavy machine gun round for Directorate forces. It is one of the longest-serving rounds in the Transnapastaini arsenal. It carries the designation MGC-127 in Transnapastaini inventory systems.

MGC-127F: Full metal jacet, or ball. Used for engaging infantry and unarmored targets. Is a standard issue round. Unpainted tip
MGC-127T: FMJ tracer. General 1 in 5 rounds on a machine gun belt is a tracer. Red painted tip
MGC-127TD: FMJ dim tracer: Dim trace reduces the possibility of the weapon being located during night fire and is visible with night vision devices only. Has an unpainted tip with a red and violet band.
MGC-127I: Incendiary, used against flammable targets. Has a yellow tip
MGC-127IT: Incendiary tracer. 1 in 5 rounds is generally a tracer on a machine gun belt. Has a yellow tip with a red band.
MGC-127ITD: Incendiary dim tracer, Dim trace reduces the possibility of the weapon being located during night fire and is visible with night vision devices only. Has a red tip with a violet band.
MGC-127SAP: Saboted Armor Penetrator, designed to break up at the muzzle to release the penetrator, the round has a heavy tungsten penetrator. Has a green sabot jacket
MGC-127SAPT: Same as the MGC-198SAP, with a tracer effect, has a red sabot jacket.
MGC-127SAPTD: Sabot light amror peicering dim tracer. Dim trace reduces the possibility of the weapon being located during night fire and is visible with night vision devices only. Has a red sabot jacket with a violet band
MGC-127API: Armor-piercing incendiary, uses a tungsten penetrator, zirconium powder, and FOX-7 explosive. Has a green painted tip with red band. Sometimes called "the Christmas round" due to its coloring.
MGC-127APIT: Armor piercing incendiary with tracer effect, green tip with red band.
MGC-127APITD: Armor piercing sabot with dim tracer, Dim trace reduces the possibility of the weapon being located during night fire and is visible with night vision devices only. Has a green tip with a red and violet band.

.338 Guardian Magnum

..338 Guardian Magnum, often called Gar-mag, is used in the PMR-6 marksmen rifle. Produced under contract by Guardian Arms as the RC-338

RC-338: Full metal jacket round used for target training, unpainted tip
RC-338HP: Hollow point, used for target compition shooting. Blue painted tip
RC-338M: Match grade ammunition, issued to snipers and other marksmen. Has a white painted tip.

15.2x169mm Tungsten carbide APFSDS flechette

Used only by the AMR-3 anti-material rifle, the 20 gram (308 grain) 15.2 x 169 mm solid tungsten flechette APFSDS round at 4,750 fps, and is similar in design to the APFSDS round used in the MBT-1. Military index is the LCR-152.

12 Gauge

Belfast Munitions produces a variety of 12 gauge ammunition for use in the SG-100 and ASG-120 shotguns. Has the military designation SC-12.

SC-12B: Buckshot, generally double-ought buck. Red plastic casing
SC-12S: Slug, gray plastic casing
SC-12SS: Sabot slug. This "sabot" jacket seals the barrel, increasing pressure and acceleration, while also inducing spin on the projectile in a rifled barrel. Once the projectile clears the barrel, the sabot material falls away, leaving an unmarked, aerodynamic bullet to continue toward the target. The advantages over a traditional slug are increased shot power, increased bullet velocity due to the lighter-mass bullet, and increased accuracy due to the velocity and the reduction in deformation of the slug itself. gray plastic casing with violet band.
SC-12F: Flechette. Flechette rounds contain aerodynamic darts, typically from 8 to 20 in number. The flechette provide greatly extended range due to their aerodynamic shape, and improved penetration of light armor. green plastic casing
SC-12FG: Frag 12. Shotgun rounds are a series of special purpose shotgun grenades, uses high explosive blast, fragmentation to be fired from any 12-ga shotgun. Black plastic casing
SC-12FB: Flexible baton round. Fabric bag filled with birdshot or a similar loose, dense substance. The 'punch' effect of the bag is useful for knocking down targets; the rounds are used by police to subdue violent suspects. Blue plastic casing with red band
SC-12G: Gas shells spray a cone of gas for several meters. These are primarily used by riot police. They normally contain pepper gas or tear gas. Blue casing with yellow band
SC-12X: Electro-Muscular Disruption shell. contains a small electroshock weapon unit in a carrier that can be fired from a standard 12 gauge shotgun. The SC-12X projectile is fin stabilized, and travels at an initial velocity of 100 m/s (300 ft/s). Barbs on the front attach the electroshock unit to the target, with a tassel deploying from the rear to widen the circuit. A twenty second burst of electrical energy is delivered to the target.
SC-12H: Hatton, or breaching, round, are designed to destroy door locking mechanisms without risking lives.

25x40 mm gernade

Produced by Belfast Munitions for the ABGL-25 grenade launcher. Produced under contract as the GR-25.

GR-25HEAB: High explosive air burst variant, uses a yellow casing with a orange band
GR-25HEI: High explosive incendiary variant, uses a yellow casing.
GR-25WP: White Pohosphorus. Uses a red casing
GR-25T: Thermobaric round, uses a red casing with a yellow band
GR-25AT: High Explosive Anti Tank, uses a green casing
GR-25F: Flare illumination round, uses a violet casing
GR-25IR: Infrared illumination roind, uses a violet casing with a red band
GR-25O: Obscurement round, uses a brown casing
GR-25M: Marker round, uses a brown casing with a band to denote color, such as red, blue, purple, white, or green
GR:40F: Flechette round, uses a orange casing
GR-25GF: Lethal gas round, contains binary cyclosarin nerve agent. Black casing
GR-25G: Less lethal gas round, uses a blue casing with a yellow band
GR-25FB: Flexible baton round, uses a blue casing with a red band
GR-25CH: Glass dust, uses a pink casing
GR-25P: Practice round, gray casing

40x51mm grenade

The 40x51mm grenade is the standard grenade round for infantry weapons in Transnapastain. Produced by Belfast Munitions under contract as the GR-4051

GR-4051HE: High explosive, uses a yellow casing.
GR-4051WP: White Pohosphorus. Uses a red casing
GR-4051HEDP: High Explosive dual purpose, uses a yellow casing with a green band
GR-4015AB: Air bursting round, receives electronic programming instructions from a fire control device mounted to the weapon. Will self-destruct if it reaches maximum range. The round consists of 330 tungsten ball bearings, with an effective range of 984 ft (300 m) and a maximum range of 1,312 ft (400 m), After detonation, the ball bearings strike targets within the blast zone at high velocity, and can penetrate up to .4 in (12 mm) of armor, with a lethal blast radius of 26 ft (8 m). Uses a yellow casing with an orange band
GR-4051F: Flare illumination round, uses a violet casing
GR-4051IR: Infrared illumination roind, uses a violet casing with a red band
GR-4051O: Obscurement round, uses a brown casing
GR-4051M: Marker round, uses a brown casing with a bad to denote color, such as red, blue, purple, white, or green
GR:4051C: Canister round, uses a orange casing
GR-4051CS: Less lethal gas round, uses a blue casing with a yellow band
GR-4051FB: Flexible baton round, uses a blue casing with a red band
GR-4051CH: Glass dust, uses a pink casing
GR-4051P: Practice round, gray casing

40x53 mm grenades

For use in the AGL-14 automatic grenade launcher. Produced by Belfast Munitions under contract as the GR-4053

GR-4053HE: High explosive, uses a yellow casing.
GR-4053HEDP: High Explosive dual purpose, uses a yellow casing with a green band
GR-4053AB: Air bursting round, receives electronic programming instructions from a muzzle device mounted to the weapon. Will self-destruct if it reaches maximum range. The round consists of 330 tungsten ball bearings, with an effective range of 984 ft (300 m) and a maximum range of 1,312 ft (400 m), After detonation, the ball bearings strike targets within the blast zone at high velocity, and can penetrate up to .4 in (12 mm) of armor, with a lethal blast radius of 26 ft (8 m). Uses a yellow casing with an orange band
GR-4053O: Obscurement round, uses a brown casing
GR-4053M: Marker round, uses a brown casing with a bad to denote color, such as red, blue, purple, white, or green
GR-4053CS: Less lethal gas round, uses a blue casing with a yellow band.
GR-4053FB: Flexible baton round, uses a blue casing with a red band. Uses a muzzle break device to reduce velocity, preserving the rounds less-lethal effects.
GR-4053P: Practice round, gray casing

ATM-2 152/147 mm anti-tank missiles serise

The ATM-5 missiles series is used by the infantry portable anti-tank missile launcher of the same name.

ATM-2: Standard tandem HEAT, green band on the casing
ATM-2B: Anti-personal, uses an intergrated blast fragmentation sleeve. Denoted by a yellow band.

ATM-5 156 mm anti-tank missiles serise

The ATM-5 missiles series is used by the infantry portable anti-tank missile launcher of the same name.

ATM-5: Standard tandem HEAT, green band on the casing
ATM-5B: Anti-personal, uses an intergrated blast fragmentation sleeve. Denoted by a yellow band.
ATM-5T: Thermobaric round, uses a red and yellow band on the casing

ATM-8 130 mm anti-tank missiles serise

The ATM-8 missiles series is used by the infantry portable anti-tank missile launcher of the same name. These are interchangeable with the VATM-8 series missiles.

ATM-8: Standard tandem HEAT, green band on the casing
ATM-8T: Thermobaric round, uses a red and yellow band on the casing
ATM-8B: Anti-personal, uses an intergrated blast fragmentation sleeve. Denoted by a yellow band.

- Uniform equipment

Rugged Infantry Load carrying Equipment (RILE)

(see Uniforms of the Transnapastaini Military for more details)

Advanced Cranium Armored Protection System (ACAPS)

(see Uniforms of the Transnapastaini Military for more details)

- FPM-50 Field Protection Mask

The FPM-50 is used by Transnapastaini soldiers to protect themselves in a nuclear. biological and chemical environment. It i a lightweight solution to battlefield protection, weighing in at only 1.9 lbs.

The FPM-50 is the first mask in Transnapastaini service which uses a reinforce, one-piece vision visor to allow the user an exceptional field of view while wearing the mask. The mask features a vision correction system which allows the user to place prescription lens into it prior to use, thereby allowing the user to shed glasses prior to use. Several different "outserts" have been produced to aide the masks user in a variety of situation, including high intensity light, such as daylight use r use in snow or desert interments, as well as outserts designed to block certain light wavelengths, there by providing a sharper image to the user.

The mask draws air from two PMAF-50 conformal air filters which reduces breathing resistance by 50%. The PMAF-50 filter provides the user with 24 hours of continuous protection, and has a visual indicator to alert the user when the filter needs to be replaced.

The mask features a a high flow hydration connector which will allow the soldier to consume water from his protected water bladder, as well as a electronics port for attaching a radio microphone and earpiece.

The mask also provides protection against, OC, CN and CS gas, as well as hydrogen cyanide. It is rated against all G and V series weapons and in testing, the mask was capable of up to 36 hours of operation against Sarin (GB), Soman (GD, VX and mustard agents after they were introduced into the environmental in battlefield lethality quantities.

- Electronics

Rylon Defense LR-220 laser designation module

The LR-220 is a small laser designation device used to guide laser guided munitions to their targets. Not used as a stand alone device, the LR-220 is fitted into the M-12 Modular Combat Rifle in Transnapastaini service. The system runs on standard sized batteries, which can be replaced in the field, and has a maximum range of 1,500 feet.

Guardian Arms LAD-201 infrared illumination device

The M-201 is an rugged, waterproof, infrared illumination device which attached to the Directorate standard rails on most firearms in Transnapastaini service. Acting as a laser sight, or IR spotlight, the beam emitted by the M-201 can only be seen by users with appropriate eye pieces. The M-201 has two infrared laser emitters—one narrow beam used for aiming the rifle, and one wide beam used for illuminating targets, like a flashlight. Each beam can be zeroed independently, and the illuminator's radius is adjustable. In addition to the standard psychical on/off switch located on the device, an extra pressure switch can be plugged into the rear of the device and then placed virtually anywhere, limited only by the length of the pressure switch's cord; typically one to two feet. As with most military equipment used by Transnapastain, proprietary batteries are not required.

Guardian Arms PIRD-901 Enhanced Night Vision Device

The M-901 is a handheld, rifle or helmet mounted, passive night vision device in use by the Transnapastaini military. It fuses image-intensifying and thermal-imaging technologies, enabling vision in conditions with very little light. The M-901 can provide vision through thermal imaging even in situations where there isn't enough ambient light for the image intensifiers, thus eliminating the need for active infra-red illumination, and can also see through battlefield obscurants such as smoke and fog. The two methods can be used simultaneously or individually. In addition, the M-901 has the capabilities to locally transmit digital images observed through the viewfinder to command and control elements, allowing for rapid acquisition and distribution of reconnaissance material. It is powered by standard civilian batteries with approximately 7.5 hours of continuous use.

Rylon Defense RPOD-8 Remote Portable Observation Device

The Rylon Defense RPOD-8 is designed for both dug-in position surveillance, enemy staging area or route monitoring, as well as units operating on the move, and can even operate from vehicles such as the AMPV or CT-51. It is usable both day and night under any weather or battlefield condition. It is designed to detect and localize threats for both stationary checkpoints and on-the-move missions. The system can rotate 360 degrees, giving all around coverage of a position, with the ability to elevate from -30 to +80 degrees. The system consists of a dynamically-stabilized, remotely operated pointing system mounting multiple cameras to provide continuous circle coverage. The stabilized system assists the system in providing accurate readings even if used in areas where they are high winds or other turbulent weather factors. The systems high resolution optical camera is capable of displaying in full color, and uses its 156x magnification lens to zoom in on targets to allow for visual identification without risk to the operator.

It features an uncooled, long-wave infrared sensor, a visible color camera, and an eye-safe laser rangefinder. The laser range finder can be sued to providing rnagng data, as well as targeting for a variety of laser guided weapons, and has a range of 9.3 mi (15 km). It is designed to easily operate under any weather condition, from -35 degrees C to 60 degrees C, and able to look through smoke and other battlefield obscurants.

RadioStar GRS/HF-1 survival radio

Issued to Transnapastaini Air Fleet pilots for use if shot downed over enemy territory, the GRS-1 combines selective availability GPS, UHF line of sight and UHF satellite communications along with a beacon transmitting on the international 406.025 MHz GUARD frequency. Each 406 MHz beacon has a unique digital ID code which is recorded and subscribed to the issued radio, allowing for identification of the transmitting pilot...or at least identification of his issued radio . It can send predefined messages digitally along with the user's location. The radio set uses standard civilian batteries. In addition to its beacon transmission mode, the GRS-1 allows the user to send messages in Morse code via a tone emitter.

RadioStar GRH/AMFM-18 hand-held tactical radio

The GRH-18 is the most widely issued and used handheld multiband, tactical software-defined radio in the Directorate, operating in the 30 to 512 MHz frequency range. The radios use frequency hopping technology to help resist jamming and ease dropping. Capable of actively transmitting and receiving form the the Army's command radio, the GRC-9, and the Air Fleets various RadioStar transmitters. Able to be used via the psychical PTT button, or with connected helmet mounted microphones. the GRH-18 allows for clear and secure voice data communications across the battlefield.

RadioStar GRV/HFFM-9 vehicle radio

The GRV/HFFM-9, simply refereed to as the GRV-9 is standard in all Transnapastaini military vehicles, and allows commanders and crew to communicate with infantry, mechanized and air forces on the battlefield. The GRV-9, which handle voice and data communications, are designed to be reliable, secure and easily maintained. with both vehicle-mounted and backpack versions. The GRV-9 is designed to allow easily communication between both ground and air forces across a single channel, thus, they are able to interface with the Air Fleets RadioStar ART/UAM-10 UHF and RadioStar ART/HR-7 HF radios.

The GRV-9 uses 25 kHz channels in the VHF FM band, from 30 to 87.975 MHz. It has single-frequency and frequency hopping modes. The frequency-hopping mode hops 111 times a second. While the GRV-9 replaced the older GRV-8 radios, those still in service with reserve and guard units, as well as in use by allied nations, can receive and transmit to the newer GRV-9.

RadioStar CDT-67 communications terminal

The CDT-67 terminal, which can be configured for ground, shipboard, and airborne platforms, provides virtual circuit and datagram service, and guarantees reliable, simultaneous, multichannel voice, data, imagery, and video transmission.

The CDT-67 is used by command elements to track dispersed units across a wide area, and, as stated allows for a variety of communications formats. The unit has selectable power settings, allowing it to broadcast across only local area, or long range. It has built-in high security encryption on all forms of communication and provides frequancy hopping coverage between 1300 to 2000 MHz, using user-selectable burst rate of 625 kbps to 10 Mbps, with the option for fully adaptive operation Further, it can act as a network hub for command centers via Ethernet, or the unit can act as a wireless local-area-network for lone of sight, and even BLOS, data links. The unit is jam resistant, and its transmission have a low-probability of intercept and detection, due to the transit power control feature.

RadioStar GPSR-1

The GPSR-1 is a GPs receiver in use by the Transnapastaini military. It is an extremely lightweight and compact, dual-band, jam-resistant, 12 channel tactical GPS unit which allows for rapid determining and transmission of the users position via secure datalink while fitting inside a standard ammunition pouch. The GPSR-1 graphic user interface allows for color maps to be viewed by the user and is able to determine its position within 100 seconds of activation. It is rated for 5,000 hours of service before maintenance, and has a 14 hour battery life.

- Miscellaneous

UAV-11 Skyeye

The UAV-11 is a simple, hand deployed unmanned aerial vehicle intended to provide infantry with instantaneous reconnaissance and surveillance data, as well as target marking for support assets under all weather, day or night condition. The UAV-11 is powered by an electric motor and is capable of both remote control via a ground terminal and antonymous navigation provided by GPS way point instruction, and is progrmaed to reutnr to its launch point with a simple one-touch command. The UAV-11 is equipped with a FLIR camera, and a charge-coupled color video camera.

The UAV-11 is launched by hand, thrown into the air like a free flight model airplane. The Skyeye lands itself by auto-piloting to a pre-defined landing point and then performing a 45° slope (1 foot down for every 1 foot forward) descent.

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IM-51 Individual Mortar system

The IM-51, developed by Belfast Munitions, was designed to provide infantry units with easy to carry, lightweight fire support assets. The IM-51 is designed to provide close support to infantry units, and is capable of being operated by a single individual.

The mortar uses an ingenious propulsion system in which a closed combustion chambered is used to capture gases expelled during firing. Prior to firing, a propellant charge is inserted into the round's stabilizing tail. The weapon transmits an ignition pulse to the rounds via an internal, enclosed system. This design effectively eliminates the weapons muzzle flash and smoke upon firing, and also reduce the weapons chance of being observed by thermal devices. Finally, the weapons firing sound is a mere 52 dB at 328 ft (100 m), making it hard to detect the launching point and high rates of sustained fire are possible as the weapon does not heat up.

While the weapon is rated at 30 rounds per minute, the unique design of the IM-51 allows for rounds to be fired as fast as the shooter can load the. As such the rate of fire is only limited by the skill of the shooter, as there is no mechanical impediment to sustained fire.

M-60 60mm mortar

The M-60 mortar is designed to provide airborne units, or light infantry units, with fire support. Light enough to be carried by a unit into combat (parts generally shared among 2 or more squad mates), the M-60 provides units in the field with near-instant fire support. The weapon can be fired in a traditional, mounted configuration, or in “handheld” mode. The M-60 is a smoothbore weapon, and can fire HE, ILLUM, glass dust, smoke, IR, and WP rounds. Most rounds can be set to function as proximity burst, near-surface burst, impact burst, or delay burst.

M-81 81mm mortar

The M-81 is the medium mortar of the Transnapastaini armor. It Is used by airborne and air assault troops for long-range, indirect fire support. Generally, this weapon is deployed at the battalion level. This smooth bore weapon is capable of firing HE, ILLUM, ChemCon, smoke, IR, and WP rounds. Most rounds can be set to function as proximity burst, near-surface burst, impact burst, or delay burst.

M-120 120mm mortar and TMV-120

The M-120 is the largest mortar in the Transnapastaini arsenal, designed to provide heavy fire support to units in the field. Generally employed by mechanized and light infantry units, the mortar does require a vehicle, or tracked carrier to be moved. The M-120 is capable of being set up and fired without the carrier, but, again, is easily man portable. Also, the M-120 has a specially designed insert, allowing it to fire 81mm mortar rounds as well.

This smooth bore weapon is capable of firing HE, ILLUM, ChemCon, smoke, IR, and WP rounds, however, unlike its smaller brethren, the tail fins on the 120mm round are not canted, and, thus, do not produce spin. In addition to the above rounds, the M120 is the smallest artillery piece capable of delivering chemical or nerve agent canisters.

The mortar carrier tasked for this system is the TMV-120. Both the M-60 and the M-81 can be used inside of the TMV-120, but its primary purpose is to transport the weapon and crew for the M-120. It is a tracked vehicle, capable of light amphibious crossings with tracks. It has a diesel engine and automatic transmission. The vehicle is generally tracked, but can also use road wheels.

SPM-10 20mm mortar carrier

Built on the same chassis designated for the MCV project, the SPM-10 is intended to replace the TMV-120. The SPM-10 is a turreted, self-propelled mortar vehicle with a three person crew. The SPM-10 had a breech-loaded 120mm mortar that fires a variety of rounds including HE, ILLUM, ChemCon, smoke, IR, and WP rounds. In addition, it has the ability to fire laser-guided mortar rounds, which can be guided in by soldiers in the field, or any vehicle equipped with a laser designator. The SPM-10 is linked into CIMS and is the only mortar system in the arsenal to be able to target using CATS. The vehicle is protected from small arms fire up to 14.5mm, and utilizes the AMPS active missile defense system. It had a fully automated firing control system and a manually-assisted, semi-automated ammunition loading system. The SPM-10 is designed to operate within close proximity to advancing infantry units, and will utilize a variety of counter-measures, such as chaff and flares, found on other fighting vehicles. It will be armed with a mounted HMG-16 in the commander copula, and also a forward facing MG-12.

G-105 105mm howitzer

The G-105 is the lightest field artillery piece in the Transnapastaini inventory. It can be easily transported by helicopter, and even parachuted with airborne forces. The G-105 uses a digital fire-control system similar to that found on self propelled howitzers such as the SPAV-60 to provide navigation, pointing and self-location, allowing it to be put into action more quickly than earlier towed and air-transported howitzers. The new fire control computer operates similarly to standard commercial PCs, which facilitates the training and operation of the computer.

LG-105 105 mm light gun

The LG-105 is one of the oldest artillery pieces still in service in Transnapastain. It is primarily used by Airborne and Mountain light infantry battalions to provide fire support to light infantry operating out of range from larger support assets. In addition, it retains direct fire ability for use against enemy vehicles and armor. It is constructed of lightweight titanium alloys to reduce its weight. allowing the weapon to be light enough for the crew to move it short distances and reposition it for firing, though, for transport, it generally towed, or broken down into pieces and carried by vehicle. The weapon can be quickly taken apart, trained crews accomplish this task in three minutes, and can have their weapon ready to fire in four minutes.

The vehicle is easily deployed by parachute or helicopter, and, once on the ground, is towable, usually by the LUV, predecessor to the AMPV, which remains in service with many Airborne and Mountain infantry formations due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it easier to transport by air, and maneuver in cramped terrain. The LG-105 can also be broken down into 12 different pieces, the heaviest of which is 48 lbs (122 kg) for transport aboard the LUV, or by pack animal, or even by man, if necessary.

The weapons profile can be lowered by folding the road wheels under the weapon which facilitates its use as an anti-tank gun. It is the only 105 mm artillery piece in the arsenal to fire the AR-105AT round, which is a high explosive, anti tank round designed for direct fire engagements. The weapon has been fitted with a direct fire sight to the right of the gun shield, with the manual indirect sight being located to the left. Generally, aiming is conducted using the fire control computer, but a back up sight is traditionally maintained on all artillery pieces.

G-155 155mm howitzer

The G-155 towed howitzer is the most common cannon in the Transnapastaini inventory. While it is technically classified as a towed howitzer, the weapon has the ability to slowly move itself over short distances using its own auxiliary power unit. The G-155 is extremely lightweight, able to be transported via CH-121 or CH-91 helicopter. The weapons lightweight is mostly due to the extensive use of titanium in its construction. The G-155 uses a CIMS capable digital fire-control system similar to that found on self propelled howitzers such as the SPAV-60 to provide navigation, pointing and self-location, allowing it to be put into action more quickly than earlier towed and air-transported howitzers. The new fire control computer operates similarly to standard commercial PCs, which facilitates the training and operation of the computer. In addition, it features a combination laser range finder and designater, which can guide shells from its own cannon, or other friendly units, to a target. A muzzle velocity and temperate system allow for safe operation of the weapon overextended periods of time. The G-155 standard radio communications system allows for inter-battery communication to a range of 3 mi (5 km).

The G-155 is capable of executing the same 3-round burst "MRSI" firing as the SPAV-60, giving it greater engagement ability against dug in targets. Much of the G-155's operation has been automated by the new computer, including the indreict laying of the guns, and exectuion of MRSI missions when directed by fire support processing computers and CIMS. The automation will improve speed, accuracy and safety when firing. The operator also will have access to manuals stored in the computer.

G-203 203mm towed howitzer

The G-203 howitzer is one of the largest towed howitzers in the inventory. Transnapastaini doctrine generally neglects the use of towed weapons systems, as they are not able to be brought to bear, fired and redeployed fast enough to keep up with advancing forces. However, defensive doctrine makes great use of towed guns in defensive positions, as well as man portable howitzers in use by Airborne forces. Also, occupation and siege doctrine calls for, when possible, the placement of towed long range artillery pieces via helicopter in mountainous areas, which are otherwise inaccessible by land routes, and resupplying them via air. This is not as perilous as attempting to build an entire fire base in inaccessible terrain, and resupplying it by air. The G-203 is rated to fire standard munitions, as well as binary chemical rounds, and also tactical nuclear artillery, though the last is rarely deployed to the battlefield. The towing vehicle for any towed weapon, generally an AMPV, has been reconfigured as a fire direction control vehicle, and has computerized equipment to assist gunners in aiming more precisely. Computers inputs on the gun augment the manual sighting apparatus, though the gun can be sighted manually if necessary. The command vehicle contains the CIMS link, and can receive targets.

SPAV-30

The SPAV-30 (Self-Propelled Artillery Vehicle) is the main self-propelled cannon of the Transnapastaini Army. It is a armored artillery piece armed with 155 mm main gun, and used for artillery support at the divisional level and above.

The SPAV-30 was designed with high rate of fire in mind, allowing it to quickly and accurately respond to fire support requests with minimal lag time. The vehicle is protected from enemy small arms fire up to 14.5 mm. The SPAV-20 makes sue of an autoloading system, reducing the number of required crew, and contributing to its high fire rate, though manual loading is still an option if the autoloading system fails. The autoloader can be refilled to capacity by two loading technicians in just under 11 minutes.

The vehicle is capable of easily determining its position using its on board artillery positions and GPS systems, and a digital fire control computer easily calculates shots, using information from CIMS regarding friendly unit locations and enemy positions if available. When operating in group, one vehicle can easily act as a coordinating vehicle for the other elements in the battery or battalion.

One of the advantages of the SPAV-30 is the introduction of a 5-round “burst” system known as the Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact mission or MRSI (pronounced mercy) feature. MRSI firing allows the cannon to fire several rounds at different trajectories allowing the rounds to impact on the same target at the same time, resulting in little or no reaction time for the enemy to adjust its position.

LRRA-300

The LRRA-300 is the only multiple rocket launch system in service with the Transnapastaini Army, and is primarily used for support missions, counter-battery operations, and mine deployment. While mot strategic missile duties and handled by the TCM-53 TEL system, the LRRA-300 maintains the ability to launch guided surface to surface missiles.

LRRA-300 units are often equipped with counter-battery radar units, and are designed to fire, and move to avoid being struck by counter-battery fire from the enemy. The systems longer range gives it the ability to track and destroy conventional artillery assets deployed by enemy forces. Th vehicle contains a digital position finding device, as well ass targeting computer to calculate precision strikes, which can be carried out by both guided and unguided munitions. When operating in tandem, one LRRA-300 will act as a controller of the others, coordinating fire via CIMS, removing the necessity of a command vehicle.

TCM-53 Transporter erector-launcher vehicle

The TCM-53 is a tactical surface to surface missile in service with the Transnapastaini Army. It is the ground launched version of the Air Fleet's ALCM-53, and the Navy's SLAM-53.

The TCM-53 has its own dedicated erector-launcher for ground fire. The missile itself uses a two-stage propulsion system, with a solid-propellant rocket for initial acceleration and a liquid-fueled ramjet responsible for sustained supersonic cruise. Air-breathing ramjet propulsion is much more fuel-efficient than rocket propulsion, giving the ALCM-53 a longer range than a pure rocket-powered missile would achieve. The missile can approach its targets reliable flying at altitudes as low as 32 ft (10 m), and uses standard GPS/INS guidance with CIMS datalink for mid-course updates. An elecro-optical seeker head allows the missile to "see" its pre-loaded targets, giving it the ability to distinguish its intended target from look-alike, decoys, or other clutter in the target zone. Further, the seeker determines the proper time to activate the warhead, when tracking targets with active radar, it can detect and lock the target up to 46 mi (75 km) away, allowing it to achieve target lock, and then "dive" closer to the ground, decreasing the missiles chance of interception. The missile will fly pre-programmed or randomized courses to the target zone, further decreasing its probability of intercept.

The increased speed also decreases the missiles interception possibility allowing it to circumvent some missile defenses systems. In testing the missile was able to correct identify and destroy a land target among a cluster of similar looking objects. Also, the missile achieved a Transnapastaini record for being the first missile capable of completing a supersonic dive.

The TCM-35 TEL has its own, built-in radar array, allowing it to be deployed without a command vehicle. One TCM-10 TEL can be selected to act as a command and control vehicle for a battery of vehicles, using CIMS to transfer firing data between the vehicles. The Rylon Defense multi-band GR/MFC-53 X/L/S-band radar as a detection range of 74 mi (120 km), which allows it to fire from the TCM-10's maximum range.

A hypersonic missile is currently under development, and meant to replace the TCM-53 in service. The missile must retain all aspects of the TCM-53, and be able to achieve a speed of Mach 7 or greater. Recently, a land-based missile, designated the TCM-X was developed and is ready for testing.

by **Transnapastain** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:20 am

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OOC: Thanks go to Lyras and Licana for ther assistance with the MBT-1 and MBT-1A1 systems

RV-86 Badger

Like the ACEV-86 engineering vehicle, the RV-86 is based on the now retired T-86 main battle tank. Its primary purpose is battlefield repair of damage armored fighting vehicles in combat or to tow them to safety, where more extensive repairs can be completed.

The RV-86 is capable of recovering even the heaviest vehicles in Transnapastaini service, such as the MBT-2A1 main battle tank. Its winch is capable of a 70 ton, single line recovery, and a 140 ton 2:1 recovery when used with the 140 ton pulley.Its A-frame crane is capable of lifting up to 35 tons, and is equipped with a space for light earth moving. The vehicles tools draw power from the engine, but can be used in conjunction with an APU, allowing them to function even if the main engine is not running. It can also be used to slave start other vehicles, provide power for the hydraulic impact wrench, as well as the means to refuel or de-fuel vehicles as required.

The RV-86 is capable of all weather operation, including inside of a nuclear, biological, chemical contamination area. The vehicle is protected on all sides against small arms fire, and artillery air burst. Portions of the vehicle are capable of defeating 30 mm projectiles.

CT-47 Packmule

The CT-47 Transport truck is a 2 and a half ton truck used for transporting troops and equipment. The CT-47 is one of the largest trucks in military service. While the basic CT-47 cargo truck are rated to carry 5000 pounds across country or 10,000 pounds over roads, they have been known to haul twice as much as rated. All variants include a winch. It can be fitted with a wide range of trailers, such as 1,000-gallon fuel tanks or water tanks, with internal baffles to combat weight transfer during motion, flat beds, which can be open or closed top. There are tractor variants designed to haul semi-truck trailers, and it can be fitted with a portable water supply and used a s a firefighting vehicle. All variants are armed with a pintle mounted HMG-16 or MG-12 machine guns, and the AGL-14 can be, but rarely is, mounted on the pintle mount. In addition, an MG-12 can be fitted to a coaxial mount for the passenger. A gun truck variant exists, which mounts HMG-16’s, or MG-12’s in various configurations. It can also mount the AGL-14 or the M-7 Gatling gun, or even a 20mm cannon.

The CT-47 acts as a transport vehicle for a variety of electronic systems.

CT-56 Superhauler

The CT-56 was designed and procured by the Transnapastaini Army in response to complaints regarding the CT-47, namely to being undersized and lacking the carrying capacity require by artillery and logistical units.

The primary purpose of the CT-56 is to tow heavy artillery pieces, such as the G-203 203mm cannon, and to carry ammunition to front line forces. However, it has the ability to transport more than two full squads of troops, up to 30 total combat equipped infantry can be transported in the rear of the CT-56. In addition, numerous electronic and weapons systems have been adapted to function in the transports rear flat bed area.

CT-71 Buffalo

The CT-71 Buffalo is a wheeled transport vehicle designed to safely transport infantry in zones where enemy contact or hostile activity is possible, but where the use of armored vehicles such as the IFV-3 is undesired, or impossible. Development of the CT-71 begin in late 2011, when the occupation of Brazul was fully underway. Military planners were stunned by the susceptibility of the AMPV and CT-47 two and a half ton, open top, truck, to enemy insurgent activity, namely mines and thrown incendiary weapons. An enclosed, armored transport solution was sought to immediately rectify the situation, and an advanced development and procurement cycle initiated by the Army. The new CT-71, designed by ArmorCorp, with Road King Automotive, provides an effective combination of interior capacity, tactical mobility, operator comfort and survivability. In addition, the design plan called for the vehicle to be able to utilized a scaled down active protection system, such as the system utilized by the IFV-3 and MBT-1 series of armroed vehicles.

Its interior is spacious enough for user comfort and large material transport, but armored enough to withstand mine blasts and some light anti-tank weapons in addition to small arms fire. Its survivability is assured through the use of an enhanced monolithic floor, a strengthened chassis frame and highly effective blast absorbing seats. It features an independent transmission on a full-time all wheel drive 6x6 wheeled frame, allowing it all-terrain mobility, including in soft-soil and inclimate environments. The Buffalo can carry up to 10 combat ready soldiers in its air-conditioned, fully enclosed interior, or be configured as an ambulance, carrying liters, ambulatory patients and attendants.

The CT-71 can be made to operated in a radioactive enviorment with the sintilaltion of a closed-cycle air filtration system, and lead-lined interiors. This is not common practice, but was done to accommodate a group of researchers embarking on a expedition into the northern Telford Exclusion Zone, on the Tramuntana Plains.¹⁷

AAC-6 Puma

The AAC-6 is an armored ammunition carrier used by both logistical supply formations and artillery battalions to move ammunition safely to combat troops and artillery battery's in the field. The AAC-6 can easily keep up with the SPAV-30 units it is designed to support, and carries over 12,000 lbs (5,454 kg) of ammunition, and is able to carry 96 rounds of 155 mm artillery ammunition. When reloading the SPAV-30, the vehicles rear door is designed to provide overhead ballistic protection between the vehicles, safeguarding the rounds from attack.

The AAC-6 has a hydraulic powered conveyor for single-round transfer of ammunition, which can be run either by the vehicles engine, or an on-board 115 hp APU; a diesel powered auxiliary power unit used to drive the hydraulic system and recharge vehicle batteries; In addition to ammunition handling equipment, the AAC-6 features projectile rack assemblies and storage compartments; and an automatic fire extinguisher system. Though it is not intended to do so, the vehicle is capable of towing the G-105, LG-105 and G-155 cannons at its maximum speed if necessary. In addition, the AAC-6 is often seen towing trailers loaded with extra ammunition and spare parts.

HET-6 Rhino

The HET-6 heavy transport is primarily used for transporting the MBT-1 series of tanks, although it is used to transport a variety of heavy military equipment. It is capable of operating on highways, secondary roads, and cross-country. The HET-6 tractor has front- and rear-axle steering, a central tire-inflation system, and cab space for six personnel to accommodate the two operators and four tank crewmen. The semi-trailer has automatically steerable axles and a load-leveling hydraulic suspension. It is air-transportable by both C-24 Griffin and C-187 Mammoth aircraft.

ABLV-1 Bridger

The ABLV-1 gives advancing Transnapastain armored units tactical flexibility in choosing a point to cross a river or ravine, and mitigates the effectiveness of enemy destruction of bridges. The ABV-1 is estimably a MBT-1 with bridge laying gear instead of a turret. Due to this it shares virtually all of the parent vehicle's speed, mobility, survivability, and automotive components. This commonality was a key design factor in the vehicles development allowing the cost of training, and maintenance to be reduced. The two crewmen are stationed within the vehicles hull, and both have access to the bridges controls. The bridge itself is carried in two sections above the hull. While deploying the bridge, the vehicle is anchored in place. The two sections of the bridge are joined together, and then the entire bridge is extended across the obstacle and dropped into place. During launch the crewmen have the ability to make minor corrections if needed. Once operations are complete the vehicle drives across the bridge and retrieves it from the other side simply by reversing the process. The bridge can be launched in under 5 minutes or retrieved in less than 10, all without the crewmen ever leaving the safety of their vehicle. The bridge is 85 feet (26 m) in span, and can support a 70 ton vehicle moving at 9.9 mph (16 kph). As such, it can easily support all armored units in use by Transnapastain, including the heavy MBT-1 and somewhat lighter MBT-1A1.

ACEV-86 Ace-Vee

The ACEV-86 or, sometimes called the “Ace-Vee”, is the oldest class of vehicle in service with the Transnapastaini military. Based on the chassis used by the outdated T-86 main battle tank, it is a combat engineering vehicle that serves multiple roles. As it was and still is, not expected to keep up with advancing armored units, no replacement has been sought. The ACEV-86 features a hydraulically operated dozer blade mounted on the front, an A-frame crane hinged on each side of the turret and a winch. The vehicle can also be equipped with a mine clearing rake. Further, it is equipped with a 165mm short-barreled cannon for demolitions work. The cannon fires a unique high explosive (plastic) munitions, due to is exceptional power against unarmored, solid objects, such as buildings. It can be used against armored targets, such as tanks, but is not overly effective.

MCV-1

The MCV-1, like the ABLV-1, based on the MBT-1 chassis and systems, giving it similar performance and parts communality to the MBT-1. Its main weapon has been replaced with line-charge firing cannon used for clearing paths through mine fields to allow armored advances and infantry to cross. The line-breeching cannon is effective against conventionally fuzed land mines and, when detonated, it provides a lane 26.2 ft (8 m) by 328 ft (100 m) lane for vehicles and infantry to utilize. The lien charge is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and contains 5 lbs of C4 explosive per every foot. If the line fails to detonate it can be triggered by time delay fuzes which are manually activated. Since this requires personal to enter a live mine field, it is not a duty relished by combat engineers, and is jokingly referred to as the “Executers Cross run”

Light Utility Transport

The LUV is newest incarnation of one of the oldest transport vehicles in service in Transnapastain, and has been largely replaced in regular duty by the AMPV. Regardless, LUV's remain in active service with several Airborne Artillery Battalions, due to their lighter weight, and ease of maneuvering in tight terrain.

LUV's have proven to be extremely adaptable to extreme climates and conditions, which is why many remain in service with Special Operations battalions. For example, many units possessing winterized versions, specifically those tasked to deploy with Mountain infantry battalions. The vehicle is capable of immersing itself in water up to its windscreen without stalling, due to a snorkel system used to keep the engine running, with specialized versions being able to be fully submerged, though the use of a 'periscope' snorkel, waterproofed electrical systems and instruments, and prepared with grease and graphite lubricant on practically every moving part.

The vehicles are generally used to tow the LG-105 cannon used by Airborne Artillery Battalions, though, due to their assortment of available armaments, provide security for artillery forces, and can also be used for reconnaissance and light fire support.

Agile Multiple Purpose Vehicle

The AMPV serves as the backbone of the Transnapastaini military. Serving in every role from transport to anti-air duty. The light, agile vehicle is capable of transporting troops, towing other vehicles, performing as an ambulance, and mounting a variety of weapons, and comes in a multitude of configurations, such as open top, enclosed, or light truck. Some variants are more armored than others, and add-on armor kits are available. The durable road wheels can be replaced with small tracks in unfavorable weather, such as snow, or excessive mud.

There are a plethora of variants of the AMPV, shown by a letter or number at the end of the designation.

AMPV(2) - Two door transport variant, can be armed with a variety of weapons on the pintle mount, in addition to the co-axial MG-12V. Holds 4 troops, plus driver.
AMPV(4) - Four door transport version, can be armed with a variety of weapons on the pintle mount, in addition to the co-axial MG-12V. Holds 4 troops, plus driver.
AMPV(AA) - Anti-aircraft version armed with 4 GSAM-13 missiles and a fire control computer/radar. Mounts 4 GLAM-13V missiles and a Rylon Defense VR/PSA-56 X-band search radar
AMPV(AM) - Anti-mine variant. Uses a 10 kW solid-sate laser to destroy surface land mines and unexploded ordinance from up to 300m away.
AMPV(AT) - Version of the AMPV armed with the AVM-220V or ATM-2V wired guided missile launcher.
AMPV(AT-L) - Anti-tank variant armed with VATM-12 LOSAT 5-round weapons system, armed with a MG-12V
AMPV(C) - Command variant. Contains computer equipment utilized by commanders to direct combat operations. Includes high-level radio and other communication gear, UHF SATCOM transponder, and UAV controls. Only holds 2 crewmen. armed with a MG-12V
AMPV(M) - Medical variant, used for causality evacuation. Unarmed, closed top, pained to represent its medical status. Can hold 2 patients, plus 3 medical staff.
AMPV(T) - Closed top transport variant, armed with a co-axial machine MG-12 machine gun. Can carry 8 armed combat troops or cargo

ADV-4 Snake

The ADV-4 is designed to ensure Transnapastaini air dominance over the battlefield by protecting ground formations from air assault and helicopter gunships. While air defense is the primary responsibility of the Air Fleet, aircraft sometimes have difficulty engaging helicopters flying low to the ground, or inside urban environments. The ADV-4 is designed to destroy those thread, and can also be employed in an anti-tank role with limited success. The ADV-4 features a large fully rotating turret carrying the armament—a pair of 35 mm autocannons and the two radar dishes—a general search radar at the rear of the turret and the tracking radar with a range of 9 mi (15 km), and a laser rangefinder, at the front between the guns. Each gun has a firing rate of 4,700 ft/s, and fires FAPDS ammunition, giving an effective range of 5,500 m. The autocannon can take two different ammunition types, and the usual loading is a mix of 320 AA and 20 AP rounds per gun. Combined rate of fire is 1,100 rounds/min. It is not uncommon to find SAM teams equipped with GLAM-13 rockets deployed with the ADV-4, or to find an AMPV in air defense mode traveling in tandem with the vehicle. An add-on pack allows tubes of 4 GSAM-13 missiles to be attached to the autocannon and slaved into the vehicles firing computer. The vehicle is linked into CIMS, giving it the ability to quickly acquire incoming hostile craft, and is also protected by AMPS and ELDS.

ADV-8 Thunderhorse

The ADV-8 was developed to replace the existing, and aging ADV-4 air defense vehicle. It is a is a combined short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system intended for ground formation protection, as well as defense of high value point and area targets, as well as defense of higher-ranking air defense assets, like the SAM-41 Grouper and MSAM-77 Spiker mobile missile launchers. The mobile platform for the ADV-8 is the same one used for the TCM-53 transporter-erector-launcher, modified to accept the ADV-8's weapons systems. The TCM-53 TEL was chosen due t its design already incorporating a built in radar system.

The system is operated by tow to three operators and consists of two Guardian Arms AC-335A1 35mm automatic anti-aircraft guns and 12 Aerotech SAM-8 surface-to-air-missiles with radar or optical target-tracking and radio-command guidance. The ADV-8 can target aerial targets with a minimum radar-cross-section of 2 cm² to 3 cm², with an engagement range of 12 mi (20 km), up to heights of 49,000 ft (15,000 m). In testing the vehicle has been able to find, track and intercept all types of aircraft, helicopters, UAV, missiles, and even some larger precision guided weapons. It has had some success in engaging aircraft with stealth characteristics. The ADV-8 is able to fire both its guns and missiles while in motion. The interior features 2 LCD displays for combat operations, as well as on board computers for signal processing and integrated IFF recognition. The ADV-8 a modified version of the Rylon Defense GR/PSA-99 X-band radar. The ADV-8's radar, the VR/AMSTA-1, is a actively scanned array, multi-band radar set, operating in the UHF/EHF frequency ranges, which can easily acquire targets out to 46 mi (75 km) and engage them at 24 mi (40 km), which is well inside the SAM-9's engagement range. As well as radar, the fire control system also has an electro-optic channel with long-wave thermal imager and infrared direction finder, including digital signal processing and automatic target tracking. The two independent guidance channels—radar and electro-optic—allow up to 4 targets to be engaged simultaneously. Maximum engagement rate is up to 10 targets per minute. The ADV-8 has an unparalleled reaction time, able to move form target identification to firing in 4-6 seconds.

The Guardian Arms AC-335A1 35mm cannons are a further development of the cannons used on the ADV-4. The maximum fire rate of the cannons is 2,500 rounds per minute. Multiple types of ammunition exist for the weapon, but, as with the ADV-4, the ACR-35A FADPS rounds are generally used to engage aircraft. Each gun is able to hold 700 rounds of ammunition, for a total of 1,400 rounds on board the vehicle. The AC-335A1 is able to engage targets out 70 (4 km) from the vehicle, and is able to target incoming targets at altitudes as high as 1.8 mi (3 km) to as low as 0 AGL.

The SAM-9 is a two stage, radio controlled surface to air missile, which lacks its own seeker head. The first stage is a booster, providing rapid acceleration within the first 2 second of flight, after it is separated from the sustainer-stage. The sustainer is the highly agile part of the missile and contains the high explosive multiple continuous rod and fragmentation warhead. Due to the lack of its own seeker head, a decision made to cut costs on the system, a high-precision target and missile tracking is provided via the systems multiband sensor system and guidance data is submitted via radio link for up to four missiles in flight. The missiles, in testing, had a hit potability between 70 and 95 percent. While up to 4 targets can be engaged at a time, missiles are generally fired in salvos of two per target.

The ADV-8 is configured to operated in a variety of methods. The ADV-8 is perfectly capable of operating on its own, using its own radar and systems for engagement. However, when operating as part of a unit, 3 to 5 ADV-8's will act in conjunction, with one vehicle acting as the "master", and the other its "slaves". The commanding vehicle will send targeting data to the others via CIMS. Further, the ADV-8 is capable of receiving data from other radar and early warning systems, such as the GR/PSA-99, allowing it to achieve firing solutions before targets pass into its own detection threshold.

MSAM-77 Spiker

The MSAM-77 is designed for strategic air defense of military formations at the Army level, as well as area defense for area targets across a wide expanse of terrain. In addition, like the stationary SAM-38 area defense system, the MSAM-77 is capable of ballistic missile interception. This is particularly useful when the MSAM-77 is providing protection to an Army Group forward deployed outside the range of the SAM-38 system, or if SAM-38 batteries have not, or can not, be established.

The MSAM-77's VR/AST-9000 radar is a capable of tracking over 100 targets, and engaging any 12 of those targets at a time. The VR/AST-9000 can track and engage targets out to 250 mi (400 km) away. Generally, MSAM-77's are deployed in groups of 8 with one command vehicle. When deployed in this configuration, the formation has 32 air to air missiles to expend on target attacking.

The MSAM-77 has a two missiles at its disposal

- The SAM-1000SR is used for engaging fighters and other nimble targets which come within range of the MSAM-77's engagement range. The missile has a much shorter range than the SAM-1000, which is the missile used for the MSAM-77's primary mission. The SAM-1000SR is only issued in limited number, and used only if the ADA units assigned to protect the MSAM-77's position are defeated or compromised.
- The SAM-1000 is an extreme long range missile which is used for strategic targets such as bombers. It is the primary missile used my the MSAM-77, as it allows the weapon to easily fulfill its intended mission of strategic air defense.

AAV-21 Rhino

The AAV-21 is in use by the Transnapastaini Army for amphibious assault operations. It is designed to ferry combat troops and their equipment form an amphibious assault ship beyond the horizon to the shore, and conduct support operations after arriving. The AAV-21 shares many parts with the IFV-3, allowing for ease of maintenance and cross-training. All vehicles are capable of carrying the MCLC, or Mine Clearance Line Charge. It is designed to be able to maneuver cross-country once making land fall, and is comparable to the maneuverability of the MBT-1. The engine is diesel with two modes of operation; a high power mode for planing over the sea, and a low power mode for land travel. It has a crew of three and can transport 17 Marines and their equipment. The vehicle is able to operate in a NBC environment, and is resistant to mine and IED attacks in addition to being protected by AMPS and ELDS passive defense systems.

IFV-3 and IFV-3E1 Fullback

The IFV-3 is the main armored transport of the Transnapastaini military. Is is capable of protecting soldiers as they are driven into the combat zone, and supporting them with firepower once they have disembarked. It is protected from all small arms fire and anti-tank rounds. Only medium or heavy anti-tank weapons will pierce its armor. It is generally rated to withstand hits from rounds as large as 30mm. In addition, the AMPS active protection system assist the vehicle in defeating incoming ATGM’s, or anti-tank weapons fired at close proximity, such as RPG’s. In addition, the passive defensive ELDS system protects the vehicle. It is armed with a dual-feed 25mm cannon, and a coaxial MG-12. In addition, the ATM-2 wire-guided missile system allows it to take on armored vehicles much heavier than itself. The dual feed allows the gunner to rapid switch between ammunition types. Most commonly used are HE-I and APFSDS rounds. Older munitions such as APDS and AP-DU, as well as API can be loaded. All rounds are equipped with tracers. Its computerized sight, and computer-assisted aiming assists the gunning in delivering pin-point fire at maximum range. The sight is also usable at night and posses thermal capability. A laser designator has been mounted on the turret of the IFV-3 to allow it to guide in rockets from the , TDAM-3, LRRA-300, or from aircraft. It is able to receive targeting instructions from CIMS, but does not relay target information to other units. The ATGM-2 can only be fired while the vehicle is at a standstill. A fire suppression system helps to control fires after damage or accidents The vehicle is rated to operate in an NBC environment, and is hardened against EMP. also equipped with two four-barreled smoke grenade launchers on the front of the turret for creating defensive smoke screens, and can also be loaded with chaff and flares. It is capable of fording most crossings, but is not amphibious.

The new IFV-3E1 incorporates a small upgrade to the vehicles weapons systems. Due to advancements with the AVM-220 anti-vehicle missile, armored vehicles are having their somewhat outdated ATM-2 anti-tank missiles launcher replaced with a vehicle mourned version of the AVM-220. The AVM-220 launchers will be mounted on either side of the vehicles turret, in similar configuration to the current mounting of the ATM-2. However, instead of 2 missiles side by side in a fold-out box launcher, the AVM-220's will be mounted on either side, one atop the other, giving the vehicle a total of 4 missiles to be fired before reload is required. Reloading can be preformed in the field, as each tube is re-loadable separately.

CSV-3 and CSV-3E1 Fullback Scout

The CSV-3 (Calvary Scout Vehicle) is nearly identical to the IFV-3, but preforms the role of armored and armed reconnaissance for armormed units in the field. The CSV-3 carries only 2 Calvary scouts in its passenger compartment. Often times, those scouts are armed with a GSAM-13, to destroy incoming hostile aircraft form concealed positions. The CSV-3 carries more ammunition than the IFV-3 for its main weapon and missile tubes.

The new CSV-3E1 incorporates a small upgrade to the vehicles weapons systems. Due to advancements with the AVM-220 anti-vehicle missile, armored vehicles are having their somewhat outdated ATM-2 anti-tank missiles launcher replaced with a vehicle mourned version of the AVM-220. The AVM-220 launchers will be mounted on either side of the vehicles turret, in similar configuration to the current mounting of the ATM-2. However, instead of 2 missiles side by side in a fold-out box launcher, the AVM-220's will be mounted on either side, one atop the other, giving the vehicle a total of 4 missiles to be fired before reload is required. Reloading can be preformed in the field, as each tube is re-loadable separately.

by **Transnapastain** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:46 pm

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IFV-7 Lancer

The IFV-7 was designed by ArmaCorp and Road King Automotive to replace the aging IFV-3 and IFV-3E1 in service since 1981. The IFV-7 posses superior firepower, load capacity, and countermeasures, as well as surviveability over the IFV-3 and is also the basis for an entire line of variants, many of which may replace independent vehicles currently in service.

The main armaments of the IFV-7 is a domestically produced model of the HAC-12 autocannon produced by LDI of Licana. The HAC-12 fires a 30x250 mm caseless round at 1280 m/s and was chosen due to it already being in service as the coaxial armament of the MBT-2A1. The HAC-12 is extremely effective against lightly fortified positions, infantry in the open, lightly armored target and even some slow moving aircraft. Its dual-feed system, similar to the AC-325 25mm chain gun used on the IFV-3, allows the gunner to quickly switch between ammunition types. The weapons features a variable rate of fire, ranging form semi-automatic, low and high. The weapons high penetration values ensure it can penetrate many modern vehicle and main battle tanks, having proven capable of defeating older main battle tanks such as the T-72 and M-60 along its frontal arc, and many newer tanks with side and rear shots.

Though Army Command had originally intended to scrape the vehicles ATGM system in the interest of weight saving when presented with the awesome penetration values of the LDI manufactured HAC-12, more modern threats, such as super heavy tanks and heavy infantry fighting vehicles fielded by many nations argued for the the retention of an ATGM system for the IFV-7. It was suggested that a box-launched version of the AVM-330, the stand alone version of the gun launched GLATM-7, which itself is a domestically produced 120 mm version of the 125 mm gun launched Rapier anti-tank missile also developed and produced by LDI and used on the MBT-2A1, be used as the IFV-7's anti-tank missile system. The AVM-330 offered improved performance in defeating ECM and hard kill countermeasures as well as improved target acquisition and tracking. Finally, the AVM-330 would offer a slight increase in range over the AVM-220 missiles already in service. The AVM-220, however, posses a larger warhead and greater speed than the AVM-330. Finally, in testing, it was shown that he AVM-220 offers significantly better penetration against armored targets than the AVM-330. In the end, the AVM-220 was retained as the IFV-7's guided anti-tank missile system.

The IFV-7 features all around protection against up to 14.5 mm projectiles, and can easily defeat 30 mm armor piercing projectiles against its frontal arc. Kevlar spall liners protect infantry and crew against small arms, shrpanel and artillery fragments. In addition, unlike the IFV-3, the IFV-7 can be fitted with advanced ceramic appliqué armor, increasing its all around projection to withstand 30 mm armor piercing projectiles and explosively formed penetrators.

Cage armor to defeat tandem HEAT charges is also available. Finally, the vehicle has been designed with IED and mine resistance in mind, and in testing, was shown to resist blasts from mines with explosive charges as large as 22 lbs (10 kg)

Active protection is provided by the CM-191L AMPS system, a hard kill countermeasure capable of accurately targeting and engaging incoming enemy projectiles with accuracy and precision. The CM-191L is well suited to lighter vehicles, and was an obvious choice over the more advanced, but cumbersome, Licanan Goalkeeper APS used by the MBT-2A1.

The IFV-7 was designed to produce a very low and very compact structure to minimize radar and IR-signatures and also uses heat-absorbing filters to provide temporary protection against various forms of IR detection, such as thermal imaging, image intensifier and infrared camera.

The vehicle is powered by a 810 horsepower V8 diesel engine by Road King automotive and can reach road speeds of 43 miles per hour. The IFV-7 is capable of fording over 4 feet of water, and, with preparation, can operate as an amphibious vehicle.

- IFV-7T

The IFV-7T is, in actuality, closer to a light tank than an infantry fighting vehicle. However, due to its use of a modified IFV-7 hull and chassis, Transnapastaini Army Training and Doctrine Command refused the initial designated of LT-7 in favor of a version naming it as a variant of the IFV-7 series. The main goal was to meet the firepower of modern main battle tanks, but with greater tactical and strategic mobility.

The IFV-7T's main difference from the baseline IFV>-7 is the removal of the passenger compartment and instillation of a compact 120 mm high pressure tank gun. The TG-280 is a modified version of the TG-276 originally used on the MBT-1. The weapon makes use of several innovative recoil compensation techniques, such as a vertical sliding breech mechanism, pepperpot muzzle brake, thermal sleeve and fume extractor, to allow its use on a vehicle in a 20 ton weight class, though it weighs significantly more than the TG-276 is derived from. The weapons makes use of all standard TR-120 series 120 mm cannon rounds currently in use by Transnapastaini forces.

The vehicle, unlike other Transnapastaini tanks, does not make use of an auto loading system. Instead, the tank uses a semi-automatic loading system, making use of two 5 round revolver style magazines. A purposed upgrade currently in testing would feature an fully automatic loading system integrated into the turret bustle, as the magazines currently are, and feature an unnamed turret, affording extra protection to the crew. Designated the IFV-7TA1, the vehicle is undergoing testing and evaluation at this time.

As with the IFV-7, the IFV-7T is protected against 14.5 mm projectiles on all sides, and 30mm APDS rounds along the frontal arc. while advanced ceramic appliqué armor, increasing its all around projection to withstand 30 mm armor piercing projectiles and explosively formed penetrators. It also makes use of the CM-191L active protection system and IR signature reduction techniques. While the IFV-7T is not used to transport infantry, it retains the single large rear door of the IFV-7 and can accommodate 4 infantry soldiers in the rear compartment. Generally, this space is occupied by additional ammunition for the TG-280.

- IFV-7AT

The IFV-7AT was designed to engage and destroy enemy armor vehicles from extreme range using the improved VATM-12 Line of Sight Anti Tank (LOSAT) projectile. The VATM-12 launcher is situated on the roof of the vehicles hull and does not rotate, meaning the vehicle must traverse to engage targets. The VATM-12 has been deployed with success on the smaller lighter AMPV chassis, though several shortcomings contributed to the development of a superior projectile for the IFV-7AT

Notably, the original VATM-12 was designed to strike its target within several seconds after launch, using laser guidance to allow it to strike targets within 20 to 30 degrees of the vehicle and infrared guidance to track a moving target and allowing the missile to track its target with an infrared seeker. The VATM-12 is a KE projectile which can reach speeds of over 5,000 fps (1,500 m/s) allowing it to hit and penetrate any known armored vehicle at ranges exceeding 13,000 ft (4,000 m).

It should be noted that the TR-120KE projectile used by the IFV-7T and MBT-1/2 series tanks are based of the VATM-12's design and actually out-preform the VATM-12 series in several categories. The IFV-7AT, as such, is only deployed in limited numbers ad intended to be utilized when IFV-7T units or main battle tanks are not available.

- IFV-7AA

The IFV-7AA was developed as a battlefield alternative to the ADV-8 Thunderhorse self propelled AA vehicle. While the ADV-8 was useful when deployed in secured areas, its lack of armor and defensive weaponry made it impractical to deploy with advancing armored units.

Army Command believed it was imperative to the vehicles survival that the weaponry it carried be able to engage aircraft at extreme ranges, and if needed, be used to engage ground targets to defend itself, as well as be a serious threat to aircraft, mainly rotary wing enemy assets, but also low-flying attack craft, and even low RCS aircraft such as UAV's. While there was no shortage of surface to air missiles to fit this task, some consideration had to be given to the vehicles main cannon.

It was eventually decided to use a new weapon designated the AC-161, modified version of the G-161 76 mm naval cannon used on the decommissioned Hornet class patrol vessels. The turret is larger than any other IFV-7 series vehicles, and is nearly as long as the vehicles hull, making the IFV-7AA the longest, and heaviest, of the IFV-7 series vehicles.

The AC-161's fire rate was increased to 120 rounds per minute, and it generally fires in short, six round bursts for maximum accuracy. As with the IFV-7T, the IFV-7AA makes use of a revolving style automatic loading system to feed the cannon, holding 12 rounds in each magazine, and extra ammunition inside the rear compartment. The gunner can change between magazines as will, and the IFV-7AA usually carries a mix of 76 mm APFSDS and FAPDS ammunition types.

This weapon is capable of accurately engaging helicopters out to 5.5 mi (9 km), though the actually projectile range is around 16 mi (30 km) when fired at a 45 degree angle. The effective engagement range is outside of many air to ground attack missiles carried by helicopter gunships. Further, the IFV-7 can engage ground targets at 1.8 mi (3 km) and fixed wing aircraft at 3.1 (5 km)

While the IFV-7AA's primary missile is supression of enemy rotary wing asets, it carries a four pack (two box launched missiles set to eitehr side of the turret) of SAM-41 anti-aircraft missiles. The SAM-41 is simply a ground based, box launched version of the AAM-20 air to air missiles in use by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet.

The IFV-7AA uses the same radar array in use by the ADV-8. The Rylon Defense VR/AMSTA-1 multi-band ASEA radar is a actively scanned array, multi-band radar set, operating in the UHF/EHF frequency ranges, which can easily acquire targets out to 46 mi (75 km) and engage them at 24 mi (40 km). In addtion, it can acquire targets with a minimum radar-cross-section of 2 cm² to 3 cm², with an engagement range of 12 mi (20 km) While this is outside the engorgement range of the AC-161, it is easily inside the engagement range of the IFV-7AA's four SAM-41 anti-aircraft missiles.

Unlike the IFV-7 and IFV-7T, the IFV-7AA is not protected against against 14.5 mm projectiles on all sides, it enjoys protection from infantry small arms and artillery fragments only. An aappliqué armor suite is in production for this vehicle, though its sue increases the vehicles weight to a massive 48 tons, but does allow for all around protection on par with other IFV-7 series vehicles. It also makes use of the CM-191L active protection system and IR signature reduction techniques.

- IFV-7M

The IFV-7M is a self-propelled mortar carry utilizing twin 120 mm breech loaded mortars, which is intended to replace the SPMC-12 mortar carries currently in service.

The IFV-7M turret contains two 120 mm breech loading mortars which are capable of firing all AR-120 series 120 mm mortar rounds in service, including the AR-120AT guided anti-tank munition. The vehicle uses an automatic ammunition handling system for maximum firepower, resulting in a rate of fire of 24 rounds per minute. The IFV-7M is capable of preforming multiple rounds, simultaneous impact missions, allowing it to fire 14 rounds and more form its firing position before the first rounds impact on the target.

The IFV-7M has in incredibly brief reaction time, able to stop and fire its weapons within 30 seconds, and move to a new location within 10 seconds of firing its last round. The vehicle can engage in direct fire missions at targets up to 1,640 yards (.9 mi, 1.5 km) away.

Like the IFV-7AA, the IFV-7M is not protected against 14.5 mm projectiles on all sides, it enjoys protection from infantry small arms and artillery fragments only. It also makes use of the CM-191L active protection system and IR signature reduction techniques to assist in concealing itself against hostile forces.

The VMS-120 is currently being tested for mounting on the Navy's Orion class coastal patrol vessels.

- IFV-7RV

The IFV-7RV is an armored recovery vehicle intended to supplement, and not supplant, the lager, and decidedly older, RV-90 Badger ARV's, which have been in service since the early 1960's.

The IFV-7RV is fitted with two hydraulic wenches, a hydraulic crane, and front mounted dozer blades. The winch is capable of pulling up to 72 tons with a single line, allowing it to preform a single line pull on par with the RV-90.

ABT-6 Stingray

The ABT-6 is a light assault vehicle, sometimes refereed to as a light tank, or even tank destroyer, in use by Transnapastain's Airborne forces. It is designed to be deployed with Airborne forces when enemy armor is expected and entered service as a result of the airborne fiasco during the Battle of Cintano, in southern Brazul, when Transnapastaini Airborne forces were pinned down by enemy light armor, and paid a bloody price to claim a Brazullain He³ processing pant.

The ABT-6 is light enough to be easily deployed by air assault forces, and offers its crew and passengers a reasonable amount of protection, defending the frontal arc from weapons fire up to 30mm, and the entire vehicle is able to defeat 7.62mm rounds. As far as armored vehicles go, the armor is light, though this is due to necessity, as its mission requires it to be light in order to be air deplorable. The vehicle is also able to operate in a nuclear/biological/chemical environment. The vehicle is fully amphibious as well, though no plans to integrate them into amphibious assault units are in place at this time.

The ABT-6 is one of the most heavily armed light vehicles in the Directorate, and its intended that its heavy, long range engagement ability will make up for its armor deficiency. The vehicle is armed with a Guardian Arms TG-978 105mm main gun capable of destroying, or at least severally damaging most armored vehicles. In addition, a dual feeding AC-325 autocannon used on the IFV-3 series is mounted coxailly to the main cannon.

Further, a vehicle mounted version of the ATM-8, designated the VATM-8 was fitted to the turret roof. The VATM-8 is capable of remote operation, or can be manually operated from the commander's station,. the launcher itself is offset from the commanders station, so as to not interfere with the operation of the MG-12 machine gun

The main cannon is capable of firing the new GLATM-3 gun launched anti-tank missile. The GLATM-3 can be reloaded and fired in four t six seconds. In addition, a bow mounted AGL-14 40x53 mm grenade launcher provides protection along the frontal arc against enemy infantry and light vehicles. The combined firepower of the ABT-6 gives it good offensive ability when deployed, and contributes greatly to its surviveability in combat.

- ABT-6E1

The ABT-6E1 is a simple modification to the ABT-6 vehicle which replaces the commanders pintle mounted MG-12 and single shot VATM-8 launcher with an RWS-3 remote weapons station, which can mount both removed weapons simultaneously. The remote weapons station increases crew safety and surviveability, allowing them to remain safely inside the vehicle during operation of the commanders weapon.

- ABT-6AT

The ABT-6 was further developed into the ABT-6AT, which is, in effect a modern tank destroyer. The ABT-6AT was developed to give the vehicle further offensive ability against enemy armor when deployed as part of an airborne landing force, and functions well as a light amphibious tank by rapid deployment forces, and is capable of operation, including firing in a limited traverse, in conditions up to sea state 3. As such, suggestions of fielding it with Army Landing units has been considered, whereas it was not considered for the standard ABT-6.

The 105 mm TG-978 cannon has been replaced with a purpose-built, low-pressure TG-233 125 mm cannon. The ABT-6 can fire the 100 mm GLATM-3 gun launched anti-tank missiles from its 125 mm gun, with the missile encased in a sleeve prior to launch, much like a armor-piercing sabot round or the new VATM-6 gun launched anti-tank missiles, which are a domestically produced version of the 125mm Rapier GLATM produced by LDI of Licana. A total of 44 rounds, in addition to includes the gun launched missiles, can be carried by the vehicle, its auto loader is capable of holding 34 ready rounds.

The ABT-6AT features the same protection and other characteristics as the standard ABT-6, which includes frontal protection against 30mm APDS rounds, and all around protection against small arm and artillery shrapnel.

MBT-1 Drederick Main Battle Tank

The MBT-1 Drederick Main Battle Tank, named for the first leader of the first group of colonist to settle Transnapastain. It replaced the aging T-86 main battle tank in Transnapastaini service, and is the first main battle tank designed from the ground up with modern tank combat in mind.

The MBT-1 uses powerful boron carbide composite armor, with layers of ceramic tiles and a titanium carbide layer under the ally metal matrix to defend itself from attacks, in the form of both ATGM’s and rounds fired from opposing enemy armor. The armor consists of tiny ceramic tiles enclosed in a metal matrix and bonded to a rear backing plate. The ceramic tiles are placed isostatically into the lightweight titanium alloy metal matrix, after the matrix has been heated. The entire system is attacked to a steel back plate to reinforce it, as well as to extend the life of the brittle ceramics by protecting them for the vibrations of the vehicle. Testing has shown that the tiles do demonstrate a “multiple hit” problem where successive hits will quickly wear down the armors protective ability, and thus case a round to breach the tank. To combat this, the tiles are made as small as possible, generally about 10cm thick.

The ceramic armor is able to defend against shaped charges by using their own energy against them. Due to the brittle nature of ceramic armor and the use of an internal layer inside each ceramic tile, the entrance hole made by the shaped charge is jagged, (as opposed to the smooth entrance created when a shaped charge strikes metal armor) The jet of molten copper disgorged by the HEAT rounds strike does not function well when attempted to penetrate through the jagged breech. In the end, the jet from the HEAT round is defeated by burning itself out attempted to negotiate through the jagged and cracked ceramic tiles.

The ceramic armor has demonstrated the ability to simply shatter long rod penetrators. When a KE penetrator strikes the tank, the (then pulverized) ceramic armor has a abrasive effect on the penetrator. Slower traveling penetrators are not able penetrate the armor, and, to a certain degree, the faster a KE rod is traveling when it strikes, the more strong is abrasive effect is against the round.

The backing plate is designed to reflect the energy of the strike away for itself in a wider cone. The dissipation of the energy lessons the cracking of the ceramic armor, but causes wider area of the tank to be damaged. Spalling is prevented by the placement of a thin, malleable layer of graphite on the face of the backing plate. The whole is placed within the shell formed by the outer and inner wall of the tank turret or hull, the inner wall being the thicker.

The tank my also be fitted with non-explosive reactive armor is desired, generally in urban combat situations. Also, slat armor can be added over portions of the tank, such as the fuel storage tank, to protect it from ATGM strikes. In excesses, and friendly fire accidents, even the APFSDS rounds fired by MBT-1 failed to destroys, or even penetrate, the front or side armor of the tank. In trials, tanks were seen to survive direct hits from modern ATGM’s.

The tank is equipped with a fire suppression system to minimize fire in the event of a penetration, or accident. Also, the ammunition is stored in a separated, armored compare, to reduce the chance of a catastrophic “cook off” seriously injuring, or killing, the crew. The tank does not utilize an autoloader, because autoloaders do not allow for separate ammunition storage in the turret. Ammunition is passed from the compartment to the loader by a conveyer.

The MBT-1 uses a multi-fuel gas turbine engine. The turbine runs on the same fuel in use in Transnapastaini aircraft. The engine allows for greater speeds on and off road, and has the added benefit of running on multiple fuels types, including diesel, kerosene, and many grades of gasoline. The turbine engine has proven extremely reliable, if not somewhat rancorous in fuel consumption. Also, the engine is remarkably quiet for an armored vehicle.

MBT-1A1

In an effort to consciously modernize the fighting vehicles of the Transnapastaini Army, researchers at Belfast Munitions, in conjunction with ArmaCorp and Road King, have unveiled the new upgrade m dubbed the MBT-1A1 2 Drederick Main Battle Tank.

Seeing that the turbine engine was extremely inefficient in the area of fuel consumption, it has been replaced with a Road King designed liquid cooled diesel engine. While the turbine engine provides better acceleration, but takes twice as much fuel as a comparable diesel engine. This change has reduced the tanks over all speed and horsepower, but the reduction was considered negligible, as the tank is still able to easily keep up with advancing mechanized forces. As such the MBT-1A1 utilizes a powerful liquid cooled turbo-charged diesel engine, giving it considerable speed in most terrain, and also reducing its overall IR signature. To further reduce the tanks IR signature, the exhaust ports have been moved from the standard position on the rear of the tank to the lower position under the tracks, reducing the exposure of the hot exhaust tip, thereby decreasing its detectability by IR systems. Further, a longer, vented exhaust muffler was added, along with air inlets to allow cool air to mix with the exhaust gas before t is vented, further cooling it before it exists the nozzle

A simple upgrade to the MBT-1A1's already formidable ability is the removal of the standard transmission, and the instillation redesigned transmission utilizing a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission. Using a variable displacement pump and a hydraulic motor, the new Road King engine's main advantage is allowing the tank to travel at its top speed in reverse, as well as in drive. The new engine provides more torque than the previous model, and all power is transmitted by hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic motor is mounted directly to the wheel hub, allowing a more flexible suspension system and eliminating efficiency losses from friction in the drive shaft and differential components. Driver retraining is expected to be minimal, thanks to the systems extreme ease of use and all forward and reverse speeds can be accessed using a single lever.

An autoloader system designer by Belfast Munitions has been placed into the tank. While it is feasible that a well-trained crew could load rounds as quickly as an autoloader, the combat experience in Brazul showed that most crews were not up to that level of training. as such, it was decided to include an auto-loader. The auto-loader is able to fire between 10 and 12 rounds per minute. Human loaders have been observed to reach 15 rounds per minute in training, but only for short periods of time. Sustained combat reduced that speed to 7-8 round per minute due to stress, and more aptly, fatigue of the loader. Obviously, an autoloader does not suffer form fatigue. While manual loading is possible if the auto-loader fails, it is awkward due to the machine being in the way. Further, because of the crew reduction, having to resort to manual loading will cause the tanks combat ability to suffer greatly, as it will pull the driver or commander from their station, both of which are considering detrimental to the tanks operational ability and survivability while in combat. In all likelihood, a tank suffering an autoloader failure will attempt with withdraw from combat with all possible haste and correct the problem, or return to base for maintenance. Maintenance on the autoloader under fire is not advisable. The system is able to select and load a variety of shells stored within the tank. The gunner has the controls for the auto-loader at the gunnery station, and can select the type of round desired, which is then loaded by the system into the weapon. If desired, the round can be removed by the system, though it does not return to the queue, it is discarded, as the methoid to return it to storage was deemed to complex to impliment. Commanders are encouraged to think carefully before ordering a round loaded. Typical rounds carried include T-HEAT warheads, HVKE rounds, and a small amount of anti-personal rounds. (Load out varies and is assigned based on mission profile)

The loader position has been effectively eliminated. loaders are being pulled form tanks and retrained as gunners, drivers or commanders, allowing more tanks to be crewed, and an ability to increase the size of tank platoons by one tank (From 3 to 4 tanks per platoon)

Rounds for the autoloader continue to be carried in an isolated compartment in the turret bustle, with blow off panels on top and the ramming mechanism underneath or in the middle. This caused the number of carried to be reduce when compared to an autoloader system storing ready due to the loading mechanisms being present in the turret bustle (by necessity) but the added protection to the crew in the case of a catastrophic hit and subsequent cook off of ammunition was deemed more important than ammunition capacity. As such, the former ammunition storage compartment, while reduced in sized, continues to safely store "non-ready" rounds, and the covneyer system was retained. Instead of conveying rounds to the gunner, it moves them into the queue lines for the autoloader. The rounds are sorted by type, so as not to mix types of rounds in the queue.

The main change to the MBT-1A1 is the replacement of the TG-276 conventional smoothbore 120mm main gun with an electrothermal-chemical design known as the TG-455. An electrothermal-chemical gun uses a plasma cartridge to ignite and control the ammunition's propellant, using electrical energy as a catalyst to begin the process. The conversion to an the TG-455 ETC cannon has given the MBT-1A1 a muzzle velocity on par with a convention 140mm cannon. The pressure exerted on the barrel of the weapon of the MBT-1A1’s cannon is less than the amount of pressure placed on the barrel of alternative technologies that offer the same muzzle energy given the fact that ETC gun systems spread the propellant's gas much more smoothly during ignition. Also, the effects of temperature on the gun has been reduced, allowing for more advanced, higher density propellants to be used.

To compliment the new main cannon, several new rounds have been designed. For information on new rounds developed for the TG-455, please see artillery and ground vehicle munitions

MBT-2 Quasar

The MBT-2 is a domestically produced version of the LDI designed and produced MBT-86-120 main battle tank. No changes have been made to the original design set force by LDI, aside from the addition of CIMS network modules as well as some electronics replaced with domestically produced versions of comparable quality.

MBT-2A1

In service, waiting on Licana to do a write up. Features more advanced electronics and armor technology.

by **Transnapastain** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:44 pm

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- Artillery rounds

51 mm mortar rounds

AR-51HE: High explosive, denoted by a yellow band
AR-51IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-51IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-51O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band.
AR-51P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

60mm mortar rounds

Conventional rounds:

AR-60HE: High explosive, denoted by a yellow band
AR-60IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-60IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-60CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-60O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-60WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-60P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Non-lethal battlefield rounds

AR-60CR: Tactical chemical round containing a mixture of Capsaicin (OC) and 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) All blue warhead with white stripe

81mm mortar rounds

Conventional rounds:

AR-81HE: High explosive, denoted by a yellow band
AR-81IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-81IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-81CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-81O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-81WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-81P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Non-lethal battlefield rounds

AR-81CR: Tactical chemical round containing a mixture of Capsaicin (OC) and 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) All blue warhead with white stripe

120mm mortar rounds

Conventional rounds

AR-120HE: High explosive, denoted by a yellow band
AR-120IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet ] band
AR-120IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-120CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-120O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-120WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-120P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Unconventional rounds

AR-120G: Guided 120mm mortar which is able to identify armored vehicles and tanks within in impact zone, and guides itself onto them. It is able to be fired from the M-120 mortar, or the mortar mounted on the SPM-10, and will be comparable with future automortar systems.

With the use of a sustainer motor, the AR-120G has a round of 4.4 mi (7.2 km). Te AR-120G is easily programmed in the field to set its time of flight. Using autonomous terminal guidance and a passive IR seeker, coupled with an advanced signal processing unit, the AR-120G uses embedded thrusters to maneuver itself into position to strike its chosen target. Its sharped charge warhead has proven able to penetrate many armored vehicles in testing. and with CEP of about 3.2 ft (1 m), the AR-120G is extremely accurate and deadly against armored vehicles. Denoted by an entirely green casing

Non-lethal battlefield rounds

AR-120CR: Tactical chemical round containing a mixture of Capsaicin (OC) and 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) All blue warhead with white stripe

Tactical chemical weapons

AR-120GF: Tactical chemical round containing Cyclosarin, binary agent, mixes in flight. All black warhead and blue stripe
AR-120GD: Tactical chemical round containing Soman binary nerve agent, mixes in flight, All black warhead and green stripe
AR-120HD: Tactical chemical round containing sulfur mustard gas. All black warhead and yellow stripe

105mm artillery cannon rounds

AR-105HE: High explosive, body is optimized for maximum fragmentation effect denoted by a yellow band
AR-105IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-105IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-105CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-105O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-105WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-105P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Unconventional rounds

AR-105AT: 105 mm high explosive anti tank round specifically for the LG-105, for use in direct fire applications. Entirely green warhead. Being removed from service and replaced with AR-105ATE1

AR-105ATE1: Enhanced 105 mm HEAT for use in direct fire applications designed to defeat modern armor. Utilizes a A triple tandem copper-Gold-DU charge. The copper and cold increase the penetration effects of the round, allowing to achieve 1200+ mm penetration of RHA in laboratory conditions. The DU backing charge is used for its increased after-armor effects and lethality against the interior of the vehicle. Entirely green warhead

AR-105ER: 105mm guided artillery round produced in conjunction by Rylon Defense and Belfast Munitions. The AR-105ER is a rocket assisted, GPS-guided munition capable of being used in close support situations within 490 ft (150 m) of friendly troops. The AR-105ER can reach targets out to 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away, with a circular error probability of 66 ft (20 m). Range and accuracy are provided by the shells use of folding glide fins, which deploy after the round has reached the top of its ballistic arc, and allow it to glide towards the target, and its own internal GPS guidance system.

In testing, the AR-105ER proved extremely accurate and successful, with 98% of all rounds fired falling within 13 ft (4 m) of their intended targets. Uses an entirely yellow warhead

Tactical chemical weapons

AR-105HD: Tactical chemical round containing sulfur mustard gas. All black warhead and yellow stripe
AR-105GF-B: Tactical chemical round containing Cyclosarin, binary agent, mixes in flight. All black warhead and blue stripe
AR-105GD-B: Tactical chemical round containing Soman binary nerve agent, mixes in flight, All black warhead and green stripe
AR-105GFHD-T: Tactical chemical round containing cyclosarin nerve agent in binary form and sulfur mustard gas. Considered a "trinary" round. All black warhead withyellow and blue stripes

155mm artillery cannon rounds

Conventional rounds

AR-155HE: High explosive, body is optimized for maximum fragmentation effect denoted by a yellow band
AR-155IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-155IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-155CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-155O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-155WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-155P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Unconventional rounds

AR-155ER: 155mm guided artillery round produced in conjunction by Rylon Defense and Belfast Munitions. The AR-155ER is a rocket assisted, GPS-guided munition capable of being used in close support situations within 490 ft (150 m) of friendly troops. The AR-155ER can reach targets out to 25 mi (40 km) away, with a circular error probability of 66 ft (20 m). Range and accuracy are provided by the shells use of folding glide fins, which deploy after the round has reached the top of its ballistic arc, and allow it to glide towards the target, and its own internal GPS guidance system.

In testing, the AR-155ER proved extremely accurate and successful, with 98% of all rounds fired falling within 13 ft (4 m) of their intended targets. Uses an entirely yellow warhead. Being phased out and replaced with AR-133ERE1.

AR-155ERE1: Further development of the AR-155ER has resulted in developed of an AR-155ERE1, offering extended range to the already versatile AR-155ER round, while retaining the features and attributes of the AR-155ER, the AR-155ERE1 is capable of hitting targets out to 35 mi (57 km) Entirely yellow warhead

AR:155LG: Another round developed for the G-155 is the AR-155ER developed by Belfast Munitions, armed with an integrated blast fragmentation sleeve (IBFS) warhead. This extended range round was developed to allow accurate engagement and destruction of point targets, such as structures, or armored vehicle. Like the AR-201, the AR-155LG is fin stabilized in flight, but lacks the GPS guidance carried by the AR-155G. The AR-155LG is a laser guided munitions, capable of receiving data from a variety of sources, including UAV's, friendly armored vehicles, or regular infantry spotters. Once the laser signal is detected, the on-board guidance system will operate the steering vanes to maneuver the projectile onto the target. The targeting system is designed to ensure that the optical system will always be able to detect the target, and that once the target has been detected there will be sufficient time and velocity to maneuver to hit the target. The AR-155LG has a minimum range of 1.8 mi (3 km), and is able to engage targets out to 10 mi (16 km) away.

During testing, it was found that the standard AR-155LG firing method could be defeated by low cloud cover. When cloud cover interferes with the rounds ability to visual acquire its target, gunners will fire the AR-155LG in "glide mode". A glide mode trajectory consists of two phases: a ballistic phase and a glide phase. At a predetermined point along the trajectory, the guidance vanes extend and there is a transition from ballistic phase to glide phase. Glide phase targeting logic is designed to ensure the largest possible angle of fall permitted by the cloud cover and the visibility. The target is acquired when the projectile is close enough to detect the laser illumination or when the projectile emerges from the cloud cover, which ever event occurs later in the trajectory. Has a completely yellowwarhead with red band

AR-155AT: Dedicated anti-tank round for the G-155. Warhead contains two sensor fused weapons utilized on the Air Fleets CBU-64AT. The two SFW's will search a target area of 656 ft (200 m) for targets. Targets are detected through a combination fo profile matching and an IR seeker. By measuring the profile, and matching it against IR images, the AR-155AT can easily identify targets within its engagement parameters, and discard false targets. In addition, due to the combination of detection methods, the AR-155AT has success against targets with both active and passive countermeasures, and, due to its high angle of descent, is difficult to detect. When a target is detected, the SFW engages, striking the top of the vehicle, The AG-155AT utilizes an explosively formed penetrator warhead to achieve maximum penetration. The AR-155AT has a range of 21 mi (35 km) Entirely green warhead

Tactical chemical weapons

AR-155HD: Tactical chemical round containing sulfur mustard gas. All black warhead and yellow stripe
AR-155GF-B: Tactical chemical round containing Cyclosarin, -B denotes binary agent, mixes in flight. All black warhead and blue stripe
AR-155GD-B: Tactical chemical round containing Soman, -B denotes binary nerve agent, mixes in flight, All black warhead and green stripe
AR-155GFHD-T: Tactical chemical round containing cyclosarin nerve agent in binary form and sulfur mustard gas. -T denotes "trinary" round. All black warhead withyellow and blue stripes

Tactical nuclear rounds

AR-155ERN: Extended range tactical nuclear round with a 5 kt nuclear warhead and toggleable "enhanced radiation" option. Like the AR-155ER, the round is rocket assisted and GPS guided. Blue warhead with violet band

AR-155ERNE1: AR-155ERE1 round with standard warhead replaced with a 5 kt tactical nuclear warhead. Blue warhead with violet band

203mm artillery cannon shells

Conventional shells

AR-203HE: High explosive, denoted by a yellow band
AR-203IL: Illumination, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. Denoted by a violet band
AR-203IR: Infrared illumination round, provides 30 seconds of uniform light intensity, designed to achieve maximum brightness quickly, with a distinct burnout. For use with night vision devices. Denoted by a violet and red band
AR-203CH: Glass dust, denoted by a pink band
AR-203O: Obscurement round, contains four smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum. Denoted by a brown band
AR-203WP: White phosphorous: Denoted by a red band
AR-203P: Practice round, denoted by a gray band

Unconventional shells

AR-203N: Tactical nuclear shell. Variable yield, .5 kt to 5 kt, selectable "enhanced radiation effect" option.. Black and violet stripe
AR-203HD: Tactical chemical round containing sulfur mustard gas. All black warhead and yellow stripe
AR-203GF-B: Tactical chemical round containing Cyclosarin, -B denotes binary round, mixes in flight. All black warhead and blue stripe
AR-203GD-B: Tactical chemical round containing Soman -B denotes binary round, mixes in flight All black warhead and green stripe
AR-203VX-B: Tactical chemical shell containing VX nerve agent, -B denotes binary round, mixes in flight. All black warhead and orange stripe
AR-203GFHD-T: Tactical chemical round containing cyclosarin nerve agent in binary form and sulfur mustard gas. -T denotes "trinary" round. All black warhead withyellow and blue stripes

277mm rocket artillery round

Conventional rocket rounds

RAR-277HE: Standard high explosive round, 644 HE submunitions.
RAR-277O: Obscurement smoke round, contains smoke canisters designed to offer a high level of concealment, both visually and in the IR spectrum.

Unconventional rocket rounds
RAR-277M: Mine dispersing round, disperses 40 anti-personal or anti-tank mines across a selected area.
RAR:277L: Laser guided rocket with 404 HE submunitions.

Unconventional tactical missiles

TAM-277HE: Standard missile with 950 antipersonnel and antimateriel grenades.
TAM-277AT: Missiles containing 48 submunitions using an acoustic sensors to identify its intended targets, and an Infra-Red (IR) terminal seeker to image and aim at the attack target.

Tactical chemical weapons

TAM-277VX: Tactical chemical round loaded with binary VX nerve agent.

- Autocannon

ACR-25137 25x137 mm series

ACR-25137HEI: High-explosive incendiary.Designed to impart energy and therefore damage to its target in one or both of two ways: via a high-explosive charge, and/or via its incendiary (fire-causing) effects.
ACR-25137HEI-T: High explosive incendiary round with tracer effects.
ACR-25137API: Armor-piercing incendiary. Kinetic energy penetrator's designed to penetrate armor before the incendiary round goes off, the resulting fire has the potential of smothering the crew, cooking off ammunition and igniting combustible materials.
ACR-25137API-T: Armor piercing incendiary with a tracer effect, effect is obtained by the use of
ACR-25137AT: Armor piercing discarding sabot. Uses a DU penetrator for superior after armor effects.

Used by:
- AC-325 autocannon on the IFV/CSV-3 series

ACR-30173 30x173 mm series

ACR-30173HEI: High-explosive incendiary. Designed to impart energy and therefore damage to its target in one or both of two ways: via a high-explosive charge, and/or via its incendiary (fire-causing) effects.
ACR-30173HEI-T: High explosive incendiary round with tracer effects.
ACR-30173API: Armor-piercing incendiary. Kinetic energy penetrator's designed to penetrate armor before the incendiary round goes off, the resulting fire has the potential of smothering the crew, cooking off ammunition and igniting combustible materials.
ACR-30173API-T: Armor piercing incendiary with a tracer effect, effect is obtained by the use of
ACR-30173AT: Armor piercing discarding sabot. Uses a DU penetrator for superior after armor effects. As depleted uranium ignites when exposed to air, the resulting fire has the potential of smothering the crew, cooking off ammunition and igniting combustible materials.
ACR-30173AT-T: Armor piercing discarding sabot with a tracer effect.
CRA-30173: Armor piercing incendiary round specifically for the AMC-30. The projectile incorporates a lightweight aluminum body, cast around a smaller caliber tungsten carbide penetrating core and is optimized for low-drag in fight to improve performance.

Used by:
- AC-235 30 mm autocannon on the AAV-21
- AMC-30 30 mm Gatling cannon on the A-36 (CRA-30 only)

ARC-30250 30x250 caseless series

ACR-30250AT: Armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot. Uses a tungston carbide penetrator for increased penetration over DU penetrators.
ACR-30250AT-T: Armor piercing discarding sabot with a tracer effect.
ACR-30250HEI: High-explosive incendiary. Designed to impart energy and therefore damage to its target in one or both of two ways: via a high-explosive charge, and/or via its incendiary (fire-causing) effects.
ACR-30250HEI-T: High explosive incendiary round with tracer effects.

Used by:

- The coaxial armament for the MBT-2A1
- The HAC-12 caseless autocannon on the IFV-7.

ACR-35228 35x228 mm series

ACR-35228A: Frangible Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot. Used against aircraft, has a frangible effect after striking targets.
ACR-35228AT: Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot. Contains a tungsten carbide penetrator. Uses high velocity to penetrate enemy armor.

Used by:
- AC-335 35 mm autocannon on the ADV-4
- AC-335A1 35 mm autocannon on the ADV-8

- Tank cannon

TR-105 105mm series

TR-105AT: Similar to the AR-105AT round, this 105 mm HEAT for use in direct fire applications designed to defeat modern armor. Utilizes a triple tandem copper-Gold-DU charge. The copper and cold increase the penetration effects of the round, allowing to achieve 1200+ mm penetration of RHA in laboratory conditions. The DU backing charge is used for its increased after-armor effects and lethality against the interior of the vehicle.
TR-105HE: High explosive round
TR-105C: Canister

TR-120 120mm series

TR-120AT: Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot: High velocity kinetic energy penetrator contained in a 120mm sabot, designed to defeat armor through use of mass and velocity as opposed to an explosive charge. The penetrator is constructed of depleted uranium-nickel (or zinc) alloy, or tungsten carbide and generally resembles an arrow.

TR-120H: High Explosive Anti Tank, uses an explosive shaped charge that uses the Munroe effect to create a very high-velocity partial stream of metal in a state of superplasticity that can punch through solid armor.

TR-120HE: High explosive
TR-120C: Canister

TR-120KP kinetic energy penetrator: The TR-120KP, designed for use with the TG-455 electrothermal-chemical cannon is a precision guided munition designed to allow Transnapastaini armor to engage enemy armor at extreme ranges, around 7.5 mi (12 km), in both ling of sight, and beyond lone of sight roles, using dual seeker technology to engage targets within the field of view of the vehicle autonomously, or at the direction of the gunner through the use of semi-active laser designation..

When engaging targets in line of sight, the TR-120KP is GPS guided via laser designation. Designation can be provided by the tanks own laser designation system, the designation system on another armored vehicle or aircraft, or infantry portable units. Given the rounds ability to actively switch from radar seeking to laser designation, lasers can actually designate an area near the intended target, allowing the round to home in on the laser, and, as it approaches, engage the radar seeker, allowing it to acquire its own target. This diminishes the enemy's warning regarding laser designation, or the ability to full the round using softkill counter measures.

In addition, the TR-120KP is equipped with a milometer-wave radar seeker, which can be engaged to allowing the round to find its own targets. The round uses active radar to identify potential targets and engage them. The radar seeker is typically used in beyond line of sight engagement. When the round is fired, it determines the GPS location of its target, and receive mid course updates. Due to the unique mounting of the sensors, the TR-120KP is afforded with a large search are, allowing it to easily acquire targets.

The TR-120KP is a rocket assisted round, which is activated at the peak of its trajectory, using canards and fins for stabilized fight, and impulse thrusters for steering, and travels at 5,577 ft/sec (1,700 m/s, roughly mach 4 ) after launch. This speed is sufficient to bypass most, if not any, known APS system in existence, and the impact force is sufficient to penetrate most, if not all, known armored vehicles.

In testing, the round demonstrated superior flight control ability, as well as targeting accuracy. The round was able to accurately preform a set of re-programmed maneuvers before striking a target, delivering a killing blow.

TR-120CE Chemical (shaped charge) warhead: The TR-120CE is a similar concept to the TR-120KP except it exchanges the kinetic penetrator rod for a shaped change high-explosive antitank warhead. Like the TR-120KP, it is designed for maximum distance engagement, using both line of sight and beyond line of sight methods of attack. Also, like the TR-120KP, it is capable of using dual seeker technology to engage targets within the field of view of the vehicle autonomously, or at the direction of the gunner through the use of semi-active laser designation..

Autonomous engagement is achieved by the use of an uncooled eletro-optical IR seeker. For specific targets, as with the TR-120KP, semi-active laser designation is used. Designation can be provided by the tanks own laser designation system, the designation system on another armored vehicle or aircraft, or infantry portable units. Given the rounds ability to actively switch from IR seeking to laser designation, lasers can actually designate an area near the intended target, allowing the round to home in on the laser, and, as it approaches, engage the IR seeker, allowing it to acquire its own target. This diminishes the enemy's warning regarding laser designation, or the ability to full the round using softkill counter measures.

The TR-120CE is better suited to engagement of enemy fortification and structures, as it has a superior effect against secondary targets of buildings, fortifications and light armor than the less versatile TR-120KP kinetic energy penetrator.

In testing, the round demonstrated the laser-guided seeker's ability to successfully target, acquire and track a moving tank and guide the munition to intercept at the required range.

TR-125 125mm series

TR-125AT: Similar to the AR-105AT and a scaled up version of the TR-105AT, round, this 105 mm HEAT for use in direct fire applications designed to defeat modern armor. Utilizes a A triple tandem copper-Gold-DU charge. The copper and cold increase the penetration effects of the round, allowing to achieve 1200+ mm penetration of RHA in laboratory conditions. The DU backing charge is used for its increased after-armor effects and lethality against the interior of the vehicle.

TR-125HE: High explosive
TR-125C: Canister

TR-165 165mm series

TR-165P: High Explosive - Plastic

- Vehicle launched anti-tank missiles

ATM-8 130 mm anti-tank missiles serise

The VATM-8 missiles series is used by the infantry portable anti-tank missile launcher of the same name. These are interchangeable with the ATM-8 series missiles. The VATM-8 is a vehicle mounted and launched version of the ATM-8

The VATM-8 is a vehicle mounted version of the infantry portable ATM-8. The VATM-8 was designed and produced to meet the requirements for the ABT-6 Stingray light airborne tank. The vehicle required a guided anti-tank missile system in addition to its gun launched GLATM-3 and GLATM-6. The AVM-220MR was considered and rejected as being too heavy to be loaded by a single individuals, and the vehicles design did not allow for mounting roof racks or a similar launching system.

The missiles operated in the same way as the infantry portable ATM-8, but its CLU and other components are integrated into the vehicle mounted launcher and powered by the vehicles engine and battery. The weapon can be used with battery's if required. It is capable of remote operation from inside the turret, and is generally utilized by the commander. However, the missile launcher can be operated manually is desired, and retains its CLU and multi-function displays. The same fiber-optic datalink technology used by the ATM-8 serves the VATM-8, allowing the missile to be fired prior to lock on a target. The gunner can choose a target after launch, or steer the missile towards a desired target.

The VATM-8 is capable of firing all versions of missiles available to the ATM-8, with loads being completely interchangeable. Missile types include thermobaric, tandem HEAT and IBFS. Missiles are contacted in sealed fiberglass tubes with contents clearly marked. After firing, the tubes are discarded.

VATM-8: Standard tandem HEAT, green band on the casing
VATM-8T: Thermobaric round, uses a red and yellow band on the casing
VATM-8B: Anti-personal, uses an intergrated blast fragmentation sleeve. Denoted by a yellow band.

- Gun launched missiles

GLATM-3 anti tank missile

The GLATM-3 was developed and implemented for use with the ABT-6's 105mm main cannon, and is the only gun launched anti-tank missiles in service with Transnapastaini forces. It was designed to give the light ABT-6 greater offensive ability against modern tanks, while keeping the vehicles weight to an absolute minimum, thereby precluding the use of a larger caliber, high-pressure main cannon,. and more conventional rounds like the TR-120KP

The laser guided missile has proven capable of engaging low-flying, slow moving targets, such as helicopters, though its primary mission is to engage and disable enemy armored vehicles. The missile is capable of being fitted into the standard autoloader for the ABT-6. The weapon is available in its standard configuration as an anti-tank missile, utilizing a tandem HEAT warhead, and also as the VATM-3T, which uses a thermobaric charge.

GLATM-6 120 mm and GLATM-7 125 mm gun launched anti tank missile

More to come, see Rapier antitank missile

- Vehicle mounted countermeasures and systems

RWS-3 remote weapons station

The RWS-3 is designed to increase the safety and survival of vehicle crews by giving them remote control over externally mounted weapons, allowing them to engage the enemy from inside the safety of the vehicle. The RWS03 is capable of mounting a wide variety and combination of weapons, from machine guns, to grenade launchers, to guided anti-tank weapons, and even surface to air missiles. The RWS-3 is capable of being installed on a multitude of vehicle from the light AMPV to the newest MBT-2A1 main battle tank. The first vehicle is feature the RWS-3 as standard equipment, included when the vehicle was produced, is the new IFV-7 Lancer.

The weapon system is remotely controlled form inside the vehicle and features its own optical, thermal and night vision viewing devices, as well as laser range finding equipment and gun stabilization. The RWS-3 allows for -20 degrees depression, and up to +60 degrees elevation.

Active Missiles Protection System or AMPS

Transnapastaini armored vehicles utilize a hard kill active protection system simply called the "Active Missiles Protection System", or AMPS for short. The system has been thoroughly field tested is is currently undergoing combat trials. Results, so far, are favorable. AMPS consists of several components, including a fire control radar and processor, sensor modules mounted on different portions of the vehicle, and the actual projectile launcher.

The Rylon Defense VR/ASG-78 all weather, active electronically scanned array F/G-band radar provides 360 degree coverage for the vehicle. The processor determines the projectiles trajectory, and calculates the optimal time and angle to fire the neutralizer, selecting the proper projectile launcher to engage the target. The CM-191 AMPS neutralizer launcher selected will acquire the target, and engage.

The CM-191 AMPS neutralizer launcher the fires the neutralizing agent, small tungsten flechette's towards the target, intending to shred it while in flight. The system is designed to have a very small kill zone, so as not to endanger troops adjacent to the protected vehicle.

The vehicle generally mounts 4 retractable CM-191 AMPS neutralizer launcher, one on either side of the turret to deal with threats coming in from the left or right of the vehicle, and are mounted on independently swiveling mounts, allowing them to move to reorient as needed to fire on the target. The third neutralizer launcher is located on the top of the turret and is intended to deal with top-down attack munitions, able to rotate a full 360 degrees. The forth neutralizer launcher is mounted on the rear deck of the tank, neat the engine compartment, and s specifically designed to deal with rear threats in a 180 degree arc. The neutralizer launcher located on the top of the turret is not engaged if the vehicle is not "buttoned up" (meaning all of the crewmen are inside the turret, with hatches closed) to minimizing the system accidently striking exposed crewmen. The turret mounted neutralizer launcher's carry 8 shots a piece, and utilize an automatic reload feature to deal with incoming attacks. The 8 shot "magazines" can be reloaded in combat. The rear neutralizer launcher also carries 8 shots, ad can be field reloaded, but the vehicle must be stopped, as crewmen would have to exit the vehicle to access it. While not in use, the system is maintained in the stowed position, protected by an armor shield.

The entire elapsed time from target detection to target engagement is a mere 560 microseconds, with targets engaged as close as 32 ft (10 m) to as far away as 98 ft (30 m) from the vehicle. The central processor and VR/ASG-78 can track and engage several targets simultaneously.

Recently developments in anti-armor weapons have shown a weakness in AMPS. As so, development of AMPS II is underway, and will be present on the next Transnapastaini Main Battle Tank, the MBT-2.

Electro-optic Laser Disruption System or ELDS

ELDS (pronounced Elds) is an active protection system used on Transnapastaini military vehicle, as well as fixed defensive positions, to disrupt laser targeting systems such as rangefinders, designators and anti-tank guided missiles.

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Information on system listed udner "countermeasures" as well as data on radars, weapons, electronic warfare systems and other devices can be found in the aircraft weapons and systems section.

MRH-4 Cheetah

The MRH-4 (Multi-Role Helicopter) produced by Campbell Defense is the most prevalent helicopter in the Transnapastaini military. Some pilots and officers have referred to it as the “Flying AMPV” due to its ability to serve multiple roles. Because of its agility, low-profile, high speed. It excels as a reconnaissance and scout helicopter, and the variety of weapons available to it allow it to serve as a light attack helicopter and ASW platform, as well. When configured for transport or casualty evacuation, it has the ability to transport 3 combat solders inside, or 6 solider outside of the hull on the landing skid covers, though, when transporting, it can only mount 1 machine gun, and not a Gatling gun. While not generally used for transporting combat infantry, this is desirable during special operation insertions, and quick recoveries. Its universal weapons mount allow for any configuration of acceptable weapons, and the configurations can be easily changed at base, with minimal time required. All models are equipped with radar warning devices, to warn the pilot that his aircraft is being actively tracked by hostile search radar. Also, each variant has chaff and flares available, in addition to IR image suppressors mounted over the engine exhaust ports. A stabilized, direct view optical sight is mounted on the windscreen to assist the pilot. Thermal imaging and 16x magnification FLIR equipment, night vision, GPS position, integrated with CIMS target receiving and uploading capability, ILS, and full-instrument control for hostile weather are all standard. The MRH-4 is capable of missions any time, day or night, in any weather condition. The craft can be operated by a single pilot, but, a co-pilot is needed to make use of all the advanced systems. Mission-specific variants of the MRH-4 are outfitted with a variety of weapons or equipment.

MRH-4A - Attack variant - Mounts a variety of weapons, including miniguns, rocket pods and/or anti-tank missiles.
MRH-4C - Command variant - Specialized version of the MRH-4U, is an unarmed command helicopter used to provide electronic control and intelligence to special forces troop on the ground.
ARH-4M - Medical variant - Unarmed version of the MRH-4T configured for causality evacuation. Is marked as a medical vehicle and retains no hard points for weapons stations.
MRH-4N - Naval variant - used for anti-submarine warfare. Has the ability to a variety of weapons identical of the ARH-4A, replacing anti-tank missiles with anti-shipping variants of the AVM-220 (designated the ASM-220) or SLT-80 torpedos.
MRH-4U - Utility variant - Catch-all classification used for unarmed observation and reconnaissance, fire direction, and evaluation. Generally mounts a laser targeting device to aid artillery in engaging targets.
MRH-4T - Transport variant- Unarmed transport ferrying troops into a combat zone. Fitted with noise reduction equipment, the MRH-4SF is used by special forces for insertion and extraction form combat zones.

AH-47 Grey Hound

The AH-47 by Campbell Defense, is the primary attack helicopter for the Transnapastaini military. It is primarily used to engage armored targets, but is also effective against infantry. It has the ability to engage targets in a BLOS capacity, due to this advanced targeting and radar systems. The radar dome, which contains a millimeter-wave fire control radar is located above the rotor blades, is capable of distinguishing and engaging targets from several miles away. In addition, the AH-47 is equipped with a radar frequency interferometer Further, it is able to receive targets from CIMS, as well as mark targets for other units, such as nearby helicopters, or land vehicles, to engage. It comes standard with a laser designator which guides its own rockets and missiles, or can guide munitions fired form other weapons, onto a target. Further, its all-weather avionics, night-vision, ILS, 24x FLIR targeting computer, and standard thermal sight, make it a fearsome attack helicopter in all weather conditions. Both chaff and flares are available for defense, in addition to an IR imaging masking device mounted over the engine exhaust port.

Update: The AH-47 is being retried from active service, having been supplanted by the AH-72 and AH-93. AH-47's are being sold to allied nations, relegated to National Guard units or scrapped completely.

AH-72 Jaguar

Campbell Defense has been contracted to produce the next-generation helicopter for the Transnapastaini Army Frontal Aviation wing. The AH-72 Jaguaris the result of years of research and examination of current designs.

The AH-72 is vastly different from the AH-47 Grey Hound it is intended to replace. Major changes include the introduction of contra-rotating, co-axial rotor blades. Looking at the CH-121, and its counter-rotating rotor design, Campbell Defense researching were tasked with finding a way to adapt that technology to a helicopter gunship, as it has been proven through combat trials, and live-fire exercises, that the tail rotor assembly of a helicopter is extremely vulnerable to combat damage, and damage to the tail rotor was the leading cause of losses both in combat simulations and various helicopter accidents involving the AH-47. The platform of dual rotors utilized by the heavy CH-121 by Harrison Freight was unsuitable for gunship design, as the AH-47’s replacement needed to be as fast, and agile, as the helicopter it was intended to replace. Campbell researches cam up with the ingenious solution of placing one of the rotors above the other, thereby creating the counter force needed to stabilize the helicopter without having to include a tail rotor section. With that innovation achieved, the AH-72 project was born.

By using contra-rotating rotor blades, the AH-72 has extremely increased performance in both speed and agility over the AH-47. Utilizing the contra-rotating rotor blades allowed for a 30% increase in engine power of the AH-47. The AH-72 has demonstrated the ability to actually execute both loops and rolls while in flight, and, is able to execute what pilots call “the funnel” maneuver, where the aircraft maintains a line-of-sight to the target while flying circles of varying altitude, elevation and airspeed around it. Obviously, the ability to execute the “funnel” is very advantageous to a helicopter gunship. Additionally, researchers found that, during field testing, the contra-rotating produced less noise than the AH-47’s conventional rotor and tail rotor assembly. Overall, there has been a small decrease in the AH-72’s “footprint” over the AH-47. Allowing it to operate in tighter area’s such as urban combat zones, or in dense forest and jungle areas, with a greater degree of safety. In addition, due to the reduction in size, Finally, as previously stated, the elimination of the tail rotor assembly removes a major weakness from the AH-72’s design, and the current double rotor assembly is capable of surviving hits from projectiles as large as 23mm.

A second major difference is the removal of a gunner from the helicopter. Combat simulations have shown that a the typical attack mission calls for a low-level approach, pop-up target acquisition and weapon launch, and do not simultaneously demand navigation, maneuvering and weapons operation of the pilot while executing said mission. As such, it was determined that the aircraft’s efficiency would not be reduce if the gunners station was removed. During field trials, the workload on the pilot was compared to that of a pilot flying an F/A-67 strike fighter during ground attack missions, an A-36 pilot during combat operations, or any other pilots workload in single-seat fighter bomber (deemed acceptable by the Ministry of Defense) is that the effects of the workload on the pilot over extended operational periods are unknown (and being tested current, the first operational AH-72’s will be deployed to Brazul for combat trials). Also, the mechanical complexity of the dual rotor design has increased the cost of the aircraft significantly, and it does suffer from increased maintenance time when compared to the AH-47.

The AH-72 retains the integrated FLIR and night vision systems used on the AH-47. It also retains the same ILS and laser designation systems.The 30mm chain gun was retained, but is semi-rigidly fixed on the helicopter's side, movable only slightly in elevation and azimuth. The semi-rigid mounting improves the cannon's accuracy, giving the cannon a longer practical range and better hit ratio at medium ranges than with a free-turning turret mount. The helmet mounted sight system, similar to the one used by the F-41 and F-41A1, is employed on the pilots helmet for the AH-72. The gun can be slaved to the sight, but, as it is semi-rigidly fixed, and not on a free turret, the usefulness of this ability is debated greatly.

- AH-72A1 Jaguar

The AH-72A1 is a modification of the AH-72 Jaguar gunship, based on combat testing and experiences in Brazul. It was believed that a single crewmen could handle the double duty of flying the helicopter and operating the weapons systems, the requirements being compared to the workload of a fighter-bomber pilot.

Though the AH-72 did acquit itself in battle, some combat experiences in the battle of San Cadiz, and other notable engagements , saw losses of AH-72's higher than expected. While enemy action accounts for almost all of those losses, several were lost due to pilot error or miscalculation. Survivors reported that they had become overwhelmed in high-stress situations, and that the task of flying the helicopter and firing the weapons became almost impossible in a hectic battle environmental.

Campbell Defense Industries was contracted to produce a two seat version of the AH-72, as the other design features of the airframe, notable the dual, contra-rotating rotor assembly, as opposed to a conventional tail rotor, was deemed incredibly useful in urban operations. Indeed, combat experiences proved that the AH-72 did not succumb to enemy fire as readily as the AH-47 did, as there was no weak point, int eh form of a tail rotor, to exploit. The new design allows it to share up to 85% parts commonality with the AH-72, as most changes were made only to the cockpit of the helicopter. Campbell produced a tandem seat version, which departs from traditional helicopter design by having the pilot and WSO seated side by side, such as the arrangement in the SF-101 Eagle, as opposed to one behind the other, like the AH-47. The side-by-side seating was also chosen due to the added co-ordination ability it provides to the air crew, and to facilitate its use as a trainer aircraft. The new layout has produced a "softer" nose profile due to the wider cockpit.

The same weapons and number of hard points were retained from the AH-72, however, with the addition of the second crew member came the instillation of two radar antennas—mast-mounted for aerial targets and nose-mounted for ground targets, and "day/night TV/thermal sighting system in two spherical turrets (one over the cockpit and the second under the nose).

The AH-72A1 was only intended as a stop-gap and cost effective solution to the problems that arose form the AH-72. The AH-93 was intended to enter service by 2015, along side the AH-71A1, due to their utility as an urban attack helicopter, and several advantages specific to the helicopters designs.

AH-93 Marauder Attack Helicopter

While the AH-72 and AH-72A1 has supplanted the use of the AH-47, its inability to fire its AVM-220 missiles form beyond visual range has not seen it completely overtake the helicopters role. In addition, the AH-72, while completely capable of preforming its duties as a helicopter gunship over any battlefield, excels at urban combat and close-in fighting, due to its lack of tail rotor. The Transnapastaini Army, however, felt that this advantage did not reduce the need for the BVR engagement abilities of the aging AH-47, and thus a contract for a new helicopter gunship was awarded to Campbell Defense Industries. Originally, development of the AH-93 began in 2002, but was scrapped in 2009 the design was not selected during trials. When the short comings of the AH-72 became obvious during the conflict in Brazul, the design was resubmitted, along with the revised AH-72A1. While the AH-71A1 was chosen as a stop-gap solution, the Army opted to place orders for the AH-93, intended to deploy it alongside the improved AH-71A1.

The AH-93 Marauder is an all weather attack helicopter intended to replace the AH-47 in Transnapastaini service. It is intended for close airs upport operations in support of Transnapastaini advances. Though it has a small internal compartment for transport, it is not a transport helicopter.

The AH-93 uses an improved version of the the main cannon featured on the AH-72, the HMAC-30A1. The new weapon, designated the HMAC-30A1E1, returns to the deisgn first featured on the AH-47. The weapon is no longer semi-fixed to the frame, instead , it is a independently rotating, swivel design mounted under the cockpit, allowing it a free-range of motion. As with the AH-72 series, the gunner utilizes a helmet mounted sight display, allowing the gunner to quickly identify, track, and engage targets. In addition to the 30mm autocannon, the helicopter has 4 pylons for the mounting of rockets or missiles.

Importantly, the AH-93 retains the ability to utilize the AVM-220MR's BVR capability, using the improved Rylon Defense HR/MSG-3E1 milometer wave radar. Improvements made to the system have reduced weight and maintenance requirements. It retains the HR/MSG-3's ability to communicate with the CIMS network. In addition, the helicopter will mount the standard Campbell Defense HR/PSG-78 K_u band radar for terrain following and navigation. The helicopter will feature a color map display, and GPS navigation ability.

The cockpit consists of two separate armored compartments, which are capable if easily withstanding hits from weapons as large as 14.5mm. Due to combat experiences in Brazul, in which AH-72 pilots became overwhelmed in an extremely stressful urban combat environment, the AH-93, like the AH-72A1, will be a two seat aircraft, featuring a pilot, and a weapons systems operator.

Its x-rotor design reduce its noise when operating, making it quieter than the AH-47. As previously mentioned, the helicopter has a small compartment located behind the cockpit which can accommodate up to three individuals. Again, it is not intended to transport combat troops. The intended purpose of the compartment is to allow gunships to retrieve crewmen from downed helicopters, improving the downed crewmen's chance of rescue before capture.

SPH-70 Dolphin Special Purpose Helicopter

The SPH-70 (Special Purpose Helicopter), produced by Civil Aviation Solutions, is an unarmed, speedy, short-range helicopter used by the Transnapastaini military to insert CSAR troops into a hostile LZ to secure crash sites, or evacuate wounded soldiers fro crowded areas. SPH-70’s small size allows it to easily operate in urban and dense forest environments with minimal fear of striking an obstacle. Its small size does limit passenger capability, but its primary purpose is quick insertion rescue operations. It is also used by the military for light, non-combat transport, such as moving from ship to ship, or during training exercises, to rapidly move observers around the AO. It is capable of caring under slung cargo, up to 2000lbs. The medical versions tend to be painted bright red, with medical markings clearly visible. All varieties are equipped to operate under adverse weather conditions, and have night/thermal scopes for search and rescue. The helicopter is equipped with a rescue winch. These helicopters have been used to extract combat troops in emergencies, due tot heir small profile, and speed. They are never armed, nor are their hard points for mounting weapons, including on the transport versions. All variants are equipped with chaff, flares, and IR signature masking devices.

TH-101 Longhorn

The TH-101 (Transport Helicopter), manufactured by Campbell Defense, is the backbone of the Transnapastaini transport fleet. Generally used to transport combat troops into battle, and extract them when needed, the TH-101, like the MRH-4, is designed to fulfill a variety of mission roles, such as tactical transport of troops, electronic warfare, target location, direct fire support, and aeromedical evacuation.

All variants are equipped with the Campbell Defense HR/PSG-78 K_u band radar for terrain following, color weather map generator, and is capable of GPS/INS navigation. In addition, to facilitate day/night operations, all variants of the TH-101 include nigh-vision systems and nose-mounted Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) system.

Its four stubby wing pylons allow for the mounting of external fuel tanks, electronics or weapons, depending on the mission assigned. In addition, the TH-101 has an in-flight refueling probe to increase its maximum range and expiate its use in special forces operations

The helicopters low profile allows it to be transported, with some disassembly, aboard the C-24 and C-87 cargo craft.

The following is a list of designations for the TH-101 variants.

TH-101A: Attack variant, carrying a G-98 30mm chaingun, AVM-220 anti-vehicle missiles, or ARP-70 rocket pods.
TH-101C: A TH-101 used for command and control, has special communication and intelligence gear installed, including a CIMS module from transmitting targets.
TH-101E: Electronic warfare variant similar to the TH-101C, with modified electrical system and stations for two electronic systems mission operators.
TH-101F: Used for tactical airlifting of cargo for supply drops, or repositioning field artillery pieces.
TH-101M: Medical variant clearly marked as an unarmed flying ambulance. Features include external rescue hoist, integrated patient configuration system, environmental control system, on-board oxygen system (OBOGS), and crashworthy ambulatory seats. Also has no gunner's windows.
TH-101N: Naval version equipped for AWS missions.
TH-101T: Standard transport variant
TH-101U: Equipped with an integrated targeting system similar to the ATA-90 targeting pod. Used for long-range target acquisition and illumination.

CH-121 Mule

The CH-121 derived from the Harrison Freight Solutions design, and produced by Harrison Freight, is the workhorse of the Transnapastaini fleet. This large, twin engine aircraft can carrying 55 combat troops inside its cargo hold, and is capable of lifting artillery field guns and other light vehicles, and even smaller helicopters. Due to its advanced avionics, it is capable of operation night or day, and during almost all adverse weather conditions. Also, the CH-121 is used as a large-scale air ambulance and combat causality transport vehicle. The CH-121 is capable of mid-air refueling, and does have side access doors, allowing special operation troops the ability to fast rope from the aircraft.

CH-91 Oxen

The CH-91 Oxen is a heavy lift cargo helicopter intended to replace the aging CH-121 Mule. It is capable of carrying troops and vehicles into battle, and used for airborne operations, in addition to combat search and rescue and even direct fire support. With the contract having been awarded to Civil Ar Solutions, Harrison Freight has lost its only military contract and has instead been authorized to export the CH-121 to foreign nations, with the Transnapastaini's CH-121's being converted to civilian use, or sold off to allied nations, or other foreign powers.

It features a digital glass cockpit with fly-by-wire controls, an elastomeric hub system, and composite rotor blades, as well as a large vertical tail with the tail rotor tilted slightly to provide some lift in hover. It footprint is small given its size and mission, facilitating its shipboard operations. Its cargo cabin is large enough to carry one fully loaded and battle ready AMPV into combat.

V-3 Bison

The V-3 helicopter is a VTOL, tilt rotor aircraft used primarily by the Transnapastaini Army Frontal Aviation units, and the Transnapastaini Foreign Intelligence Service (formally the Office of Internal Security) for access t the Minerva Command Center. Only a few V-3's remain in service, and are primarily used by Transnapastaini Rangers during long-range insertion operations. For takeoff and landing, it typically operates as a helicopter with the nacelles vertical and rotors horizontal. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate forward 90° in as little as 12 seconds for horizontal flight, converting the V-3 to a more fuel-efficient, higher-speed turboprop airplane. The vehicle is highly compact, and easily to store when space is limited. The airframe and propellers are made of 43% composite polymers. Maintenance on the complex engines is reduce because the Puma spends most of its operation time in "flight mode". In keeping with other designs, the helicopter has built in, dedicated FLIR, NVG, and GPS systems, and is capable of interfacing with the CIMS network.

While it is not often used by the Transnapastaini Army, the V-3 is retained for use as a long-range special operations aircraft, designed to rapidly insert and exfiltrate special operations troops.

by **Transnapastain** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:57 am

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OOC: A big shout out goes to Licana for all of his assistance with my designs. Couldn't have done it without you, bro. Also, information on system listed udner "countermeasures" as well as data on radars, electronic warfare systems and other devices can be found in the aircraft weapons and systems section.

Air power rests at the apex of the first triad of victory, for it combines Mobility, Flexibility, and Initiative.

UAV-4 Hawk

The UAV-4 is a tiny, lightly armed and armored unmade aerial device, mostly used for reconnaissance, and locating targets for uploading via CIMS. It has the ability to upload and attack targets via the CIMS network. It is capable of all weather flight. It can be controlled from a ground station, a mobile ground command vehicle, or from the E-2000 command craft, and control can be passed from station to station if the original signal is lost. It has a laser designation device, and is able to guide in ordinance fired from other launchers, as well as itself. It can be radio controlled, but is primarily controlled by secure satellite uplink. When operating in packs, or flights, the UAV-4’s are able to interface with one another and can be released to antonymous engagement, allowing them to pick and engage targets in a designated area at will. Its advance processor can match vehicles from uploaded silhouettes. Cameras a liquid nitrogen cooled eletroc-optical/infra-red camera, as well as regular optical, with zoom option. It is able to penetrate through smoke, haze and fog. UAV-4’s have been reported to be able to distinguish the license plate of a vehicle from many mile away. They are able to communicate with each other while operating independently, and co-ordinate their attacks, ensuring they have not engaged the same target.

UAV-8 Corsair

The UAV-8 is an unmanned scout helicopter designed to to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces.

The UAV-8 features a four bladed rotor, which reduces its operating noise and provides excellent lift while in flight. The UAV-4 can be controlled via standard remote link, or from a variety of control stations using the CIMS datalink. Control of the drone can be passed from station to another if the current command link is lost.

The UAV-8 is fitted with stub wings which serve both an aerodynamic purpose as well as an armament carriage location. The UAV-8 carries can carry an array of weapons, such as the AVM-220 anti-vehicle missile, ARP-70 aerial rockets, or (new weapons here) In addition, the ATA-90 targeting pod and designater can be mounted to provide target illumination in addition to the systems built in laser illumination device, which is mounted below the nose along with the FLIR imaging system and eletro-optical television camera. Also, special hollow containers have been devised for the hard points, which allow the UAV-8 to carry up to 200 lbs (90 kg) of supplies for ground forces who are in need to resupply. The system sues the same Rylon Defense UAR/ASAG-8 Multi-Spectral Targeting System fitted to the UAV-4.

UAV-12 Wraith

The UAV-12, by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated, is the first UAV not built by Rylon Defense Industries, in service in Transnapastain. It is also the first purpose built low-observable, or "stealth" aircraft, produced for the Transnapastaini Air Fleet.

The UAV-12 began its life in 2009 as the YFA-12, a single seat, manned strike aircraft, which TAI hoped to introduce to the Transnapastaini Air Fleet to replace the aging F/A-19. However, the Air Fleet expressed disinterest in a single seat strike fighter, citing its primary use as a SEAD aircraft necessitated the use of a strike fighter with two crewmen. As such, the F/A-19 was selected for upgrade into the F/A-19E1, and TAI began working on a two-seat version of the F/A-67.

However, TAI's R&D division selected the YFA-12 air frame to undergo testing as an unnamed attack drone. The researchers theorized that a UCAV would be well suited to suppression of enemy air defense missions, as t could have a theoretically unlimited crew size and would not place any pilots in harms way.

The aircraft was selected for service under those guidelines; an unnamed platform sued for high-risk strike missions and suppression of enemy air defenses. It was, however, selected to serve alongside the upgraded, two seat F/A-67, the F/A-67A1T, as the Air Fleet continues to express concerns about removing the pilot from an aircraft.

The UAV-12 is a low-observable, subsonic unmaned attack drone meant to carry weapons in two ventral weapons bays. These internal bays are large enough to hold the ARM-197 anti-radiation missile, the primary weapon used in suppression of enemy anti-air defenses, though it can carry a variety of other air to ground munitions, including air to ground missiles, anti-ship missiles, and guided bombs.

I-4 Meteor

The I-4 interceptor is a fast, twin-engine aircraft in use by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet. Designed to respond from ready-launch faculties across Transnapastain and the Directorate, this interceptor makes use of its great speed to intercept incoming hostile aircraft or warships. The I-4’s small size means it does not carry an abundance of weapons, but its, relatively, cheap manufacturing and production price mean it is easily mass produced, fielded and maintained, and its shallow learning curve makes training on the I-4 simple. The most expensive equipment onboard the I-4 are its advanced avionics and electronic countermeasures. The I-4 is equipped with ARW-20 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS (Missile Approach Warning System), and its radar provides for a low probability of interception of its own signals by enemy aircraft. The I-4’s radar is all-weather capable and, more importantly, is integrated into CIMS, and able to receive signals for the Kaukolastan BCS (Battlefield Control System, a similar in concept, but more advanced, version of CIMS.) All analog flight instruments have been removed, and the cockpit is filled with more advanced electronic, digital, illuminated components. Due to the nature of the I-4’s mission, and its need to go from ready-alert to airborne and combat ready in a minimal amount of time, a simplified, rapid-start up procedure has been implemented. The aircraft has its own integrated IR and night vision systems, and the ability to operate under all weather conditions. The Integrated Caution, Advisory, and Warning (ICAW) system combines and filters all messages so they appear in one, easily accessible location, thusly causing less distraction for the pilot. All weapons are carried on external hard points. The I-4 is capable of several different air-to-air, in both heat-seeking and radar-guided, anti-shipping missiles, and is capable of mounting ground attack munitions, though it rarely used in this role.

- I-4R

A dedicated reconnaissance version of the I-4, the I-4R, has been in service since 1983. Statistically, it does not vary much from the stock I-4 aircraft, and retains the ability to carry the same weapons and electronics. The nose cone has been sltered to house 4 70mm digital high-performance cameras for photo reconnaissance, and it has been rated to carry the RP-7 reconnaissance system.

- I-4T

The I-4T is built on the same air frame, but is used for a vastly different purpose. the I-4T is a two seat aircraft primarily a trainer aircraft, used for pilot and weapons training on a wide variety of aircraft. In addition, I-4T's are often used as aggressor aircraft in Transnapastaini and Directorate war games, as well as chase planes used for photographing aerial engagements and events. The I-4T is capable of assuming combat operations if absolutely necessary.

A/I-6 Scorpion

The A/I-6, designed by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated, was developed in response to an increasing amount of international tensions between Transnapastain, and other nations. This is the first aircraft designed by TAI not directly geared towards purchase by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet, but by the Directorate Defense Force. TAI, after having lost the contract to produce Transnapastaini's next carrier based aircraft, the CF-113, is seeking to prevent itself from being squeezed out of the market but selling a product to the Directorate Alliance as a whole, thereby retroactively forcing the Transnapastaini Air Fleet to purchase the aircraft.

The A/I-6, a totally new designation for the Air Fleet, is designed on the same principal as the older Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated I-4 interceptor. It serves as a rapid reaction strike platform, designed to respond to enemy incursion in Directorate water or airspace. Whereas the I-4 is designed with rapid reaction and interception of aerial threats, the A/I-6 was designed with a rapid response to a seaborne incursion in mind, carrying anti-ship missiles to engage an oncoming force of hostile surface combat ships. Even though the A/I-6 is intended to be deployed in an attacker role, it retains the ability to engage enemy aircraft.

While other Transnapastaini aircraft have been updated with the system, the A/I-6 is the first Transnapastaini aircraft to be built with fly-by-optics in the standard design. Fly-by-optics, a design innovation borrowed from Licanan Defense Industries, replaces the standard fly-by-wire components with fiber-optic cables, increasing the speed of transmitted information. In addition cockpit displays and other wiring have been replaced with fiber-optics. The A/I-6 barrows design concepts from the TAI F/A-67A1 multi-role fighter, including its virtual heads up display, helmet mounted tracking ability, and cockpit voice command systems.

The A/I-6 uses the combat-proven Molten-Keller Aerospace AR/ASAG-18 AESA radar. It is capable of tracking both air and ground targets, though its primary focus is the engagement of surface targets, most commonly surface combat vessels.

The A/I-6 is capable of standard take off and landing operations, indeed, the aircraft is capable of short-landing and take off operation, requiring only 820 ft (250 m) of runway for take off or landing. However, The A/I-6 is unique among modern Transnapastaini designs in that its primary launch method invokes the use of zero-length-launch equipment. The primary purpose behind utilizing a ZLL launch approach was allow the aircraft to launch from previously unknown launch locations within the Seabelt, as the launch apparatus, easily disguised as a commercial tractor-trailer, were less conspicuous to air and satellite reconnaissance than a traditional airfield. Further, if airfields were somehow rendered non-operational in a surprise attack, the A/I-6 would still be able to take off and retaliate against incoming naval vessels or enemy aircraft. While this sort of last0ditch launch is not favorable, as it may result in the loss of the launched aircraft should runways not be made operational again in time for them to land, it is a viable option, should it become necessary.

Because of the A/I-6's light weight and small size, it was determined that it would it not efficient, or even be possible, in some cases, for it to utilize any of the Air Fleet's anti-ship missiles in service. The ASM-220, a anti-shipping version of the AVM-220 missiles developed for the MRH-4N helicopter, and the Orion-class patrol vessel, was considered for primary deployment with the A/I-6. However, the ASM-220's warhead was considered too small to accomplish its interbred role against large surface warships. The Air Fleet, then, issued a contract for a newer, hard-hitting, yet reasonably dimensioned and light weight anti-shipping missile. As usual, Aerotech Missile Systems dominated the contract completion, and created the ASM-31, using the SLAM-31 missile designed for the Transnapastaini Navy as the basis of its design. In addition to the ASM-31, the A/I-6 can carry several other standard munitions in the Transnapastaini arsenal, including air to air missiles, rocket pods, guided and cluster munitions.

F-19 Cherub

The F-19 Cherub, designed by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated, is a twin engine, all weather interceptor and attack aircraft. It is one of the oldest and longest serving aircraft in the Transnapastaini Air Fleet, and was deployed in multiple roles, from tactical reconnaissance to close air support, for both land a carrier based operations. The F-19 is a large fighter, though, despite its weight, is capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 2.2, while carrying significant payload. While the Air Fleet version was designated the F-19, the carrier version, which featured reinforced landing gear and an arrester hook for carrier landing, was known as the CF-19.

The F-19 was the first fighter designed in Transnapastaini to use new pulse-Doppler radar, ans well as include extensive use of titanium in its air frame. The F-19 maintains impressive speed and climb rates, as well as an impressive thrust/weight ratio. Pilots reported the plan was extremely receptive to commands, and was fairly easy to control, even when pushing the plane to its maximum endurance.

The F-19 received extensive upgrades and support during its time in service. While it has been withdrawn from front line fighter service, it remains in service with several Air National Guard units, as well as in active duty in specialized roles.

- F-19A1 and CF-19A1

The upgraded versions of the F-19 series were introduced when pilots complained that the current engines produced a noticeable amount of black smoke during thrust, causing them to be easily spotted by enemy forces. The engines were, then, replaced with a design using a smokeless combuster, and became standard in engine design for the Air Fleet.

Additionally, leading edge slats were introduced into the deigns, giving the aircraft better performance during high angle of attack maneuver. As with the smokeless combuster, leading edge slats would become more standard don future designs.

Finally, Transnapastaini doctrine called for engagement of aircraft beyond visual range, using radar guided missiles. and thus did not necessitate the inclusion of an internal cannon. A 20 mm gun pod was developed for use with the F-19 when operating on strike and CAS missions, but it was noted that the gun pods significantly increased drag and reduced air speed. The F-19A1's introducing of an internal 20 mm cannon marked its eventually transition away from a fighter aircraft, and relegation into the role of strike fighter.

- F-19R

The F-19R is a purpose built tactical reconnaissance variant of the F-19A1 in use by the Air Fleet for location and identification of intelligence assets. The F-19R uses the same engines as the upgraded F-19A1's, to reduce its visibility, but was not fitted with an internal cannon to decide its weight. The nose of the aircraft was lengthened slightly when compared to the F-19 to accommodate a photographic reconnaissance package.

- F-19RE1

Underwent upgrades at the same time as the F-19A1 to include the new Combat Information Management System module which is now standard on all Transnapastaini aircraft. Current versions of the F-19RE1 can carry all modern reconnaissance electronics used by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet.

- F-19A1E1

When CIMS came only in the late 1980's all existing aircraft were modified to accept standard CIMS data link modules for comparability with the new tactical network. Several F-19A1E1's remain in service with Air National Guard units. As the CF-19 was out of service at this time, it never received an upgrade. There are no plans to upgrade the remaining F-19A1E1 aircraft with the newer Rylon Defense AR/ASA-1

- F/A-19

The F/A-19 is a further evolution of the F-19A1E1 and is designed to carry out suppression of enemy air defense missions. The F/A-19 is capable of carrying the ARM-197 anti-radiation missiles, which is its primary armament when engaged in its intended role. It can detect, identify, and locate enemy radars then direct weapons that will ensure destruction or suppression of the radars through a combination of hard kill weapons, like the ARM-197, or electronic warfare.

-F/A-19E1

The F/A-19E1 is the only F/A-19 series aircraft still in active duty service, and, like its predecessor, is used for suppression of enemy air defense missions. It continues to carry the ARM-197, and is also being used as the test aircraft for the ARM-33 air to air anti radiation missile. The F/A-19E1 was developed to produce a better SEAD capable aircraft, using the most advanced ground attack radars in service, and to assist TAI in reclaiming its place in the aerospace industry.

Not content with upgrading the antiquated F/A-19E1 air frames, TAI has pushed to replace the aging aircraft with its newer F/A-67A1T aircraft. The F/A-67A1T is a two-seat variant developed from the existing F/A-67A1 aircraft, designed with SEAD missions in mind.

F-41 Angel

The F-41 is the main-line air dominance fighter of the Transnapastaini Air Fleet. While slightly slower than the I-4, it is still an extremely fast, sleek fighter, with external hard points capable of carrying a variety of weapons. This two seat, twin engine, fighter has all the advanced features of the I-4, with slightly improved stand-alone radar, capable of tracking multiple targets at once. Again, as with the I-4, the F-41’s radar is greatly improved when tied into CIMS or BCS, and receiving data from AWACS or ground/naval based radar.

It is much larger than the I-4, and carries significantly more weapons. The aircraft has its own integrated IR and night vision systems, and the ability to operate under all weather conditions. The Integrated Caution, Advisory, and Warning (ICAW) system combines and filters all messages so they appear in one, easily accessible location, thusly causing less distraction for the pilot.

Its engines are tough and resistant to engine surge even during classic, inverted and flat spins, giving better reliability and maneuverability, such as when the angle of attack is as high as 180 degrees. It has the ability to execute a 180 degree turn, allowing it to defend itself from a fighter at its six o'clock, though the maneuver is highly dangerous. It is capable of refueling mid air. The F-41 is ASAT capable. Its use of multi-payload racks allows the number of carried armaments to be increased.

- F-41T

A tandem seat version of the F-41 fighter. This version is mainly used for training purposes, with dual controls provided for both the pilot and instructor.However, like most tandem seat trainer sin the Transnapastaini Air Fleet, the F-41T is able fully capable of combat deployment with no modifications. Generally, the F-41T would be deployed in situations where command and control form surface or seaborne radar, or AWACS craft, was unavailable, with the rear seat crewmen providing command and control. Some operations, such as long range aircraft interdiction, are preformed more efficiently when a second crewmen is on board to assist the pilot with tasks such as operating BVR weapons and helping to provide situational awareness. However, due to the nature and culture of Transnapastaini Air Fleet servicemen, pilots generally prefer not to fly with a second crewmen, as it is perceived as a lack of skill on the part of the pilot, and the thought of "kill sharing" between the pilot and WSO is outrageous, even insulting.

The F-41T receives enhancements and advancements on par with the mainly F-41 series, to ensure they are combat ready as well as to provide the most authentic training for pilots.

- F-41A1 Archangel

In attempts to keep current aircraft competitive and cutting edge, Transnapastain has begun to upgrade its fleet of F-41 fighters. The newer F-41’s, designated the F-41A1 Archangel, will feature improvements in the engines, and on board radar array.

New engines have been designed to allow the F-41A1 the ability to supercruise. Supercruise is the ability for an aircraft to maintain supersonic speeds without the continued use of an afterburner, and still carry, in this case, a full military weapons load out. The addition of the supercruise ability will reduce the aircrafts combat radius slightly. In addition, the engine will feature full three dimensional rotating thrust vectoring nozzles for improved performance in regards to maneuverability. An afterburner will still be included on the F-41A1.

The F-41A1 will feature an upgraded radar array to allow pilots to deal with threats, including stealthy aircraft, while operating outside the range of ground, naval, or airborne radar stations. Transnapastaini doctrine calls for aircraft to always operate within the range of radar stations, be them aboard AWACS craft, naval craft, or ground based stations, which multiply the effects and power of the radar greatly.

Although out of scheme for naming, the F-41A1 does not carry the name 'Angel" as its upgraded variant does, and is instead refereed to as the Archangel. To date, it is the only aircraft developed from a preexisting platform to receive a change in design name.

Upgrades are being applied to existing F-41 air frames as time permits. Active duty squadrons receive first priority for upgrades to the F-41A1. All production of the stock F-41 Angel has ceased. It is estimated that all F-41's will be upgraded to the F-41A1's by 2013.

- F-41TA1

See F-41T, same features as the F-41A1

- F-41A1E1

The F-41A1E1 received several electronics upgrades provided by research and technology gained from cooperation with LDI, a Licanan based defense contractor, as well as research and technology exchanges, brought about by a court ordered mandate, between Rylon Defense Industries and Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated. As such, Cyclone Aerospace produces all components of the aircraft except the AR/ASAG-1 radar, which is produced under contract by Moltan-Keller Aerospace, a Kaukolastaini based firm. Cyclone's forcing Rylon defense out of the fighter production process is seen as a bold move by the smaller aerospace firm, and is clearly intended to solidify Cyclone's position as the sole producer of high end Transnapastaini aviation aircraft.

The F-41A1E1 also features new Cyclone Aerospace AE-907 engines, replacing the older AE-280 engines produced under contract by Rylon Defense. The new engines provide performance on par with the Rylon Defnese model, but also incorporate technology from the Low-Observable Asymmetric Nozzle program undertaken by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated during development of the F/A-67A1 series. These LOAN nozzles resulted in a significant reduction in the aircraft's radar cross section and infra-red signature. These advances were achieved through a combination of technologies, including geometrical shaping, an advanced cooling system, and special coatings on internal and external structures. Finally, the effectiveness of the advanced cooling system has increased the life of the nozzle divergent flaps, resulting in significant maintenance cost savings. Due to the fact that the engines offered no performance increase over the older AE-280 series, Air Fleet Logistical Command determined the AE-908 engines to be an enhancement of the F-41A1, and not an advancement, resulting in the E1 designation.

Main upgrades include the inclusion of a "fly-by-optics system, a further development of the aged fly-by-wire devices, replacing the antiquated wire with fiber-optic lines. Other upgrades include the ability for the pilot to issue voice command to the aircraft. The voice command feature is user-dependent, meaning it only works with the voice of the pilot it has been tailored to. It is possible to dump the tailoring from the computer, and install a "user-independent" voice recognition module in an emergency, but the voice commands are less responsive if the system has not been tailored to the pilots voice.

- F-41TA1E1

See F-41T, same features as the F-41A1E1

F/A-67 Conqueror

The F/A-67 is a single engine, multi-role aircraft, designed with a balance between air to air and air to ground engagement ability in mind. The aircraft was designed to be easily and cheaply produced, and is fielded to augment more advanced craft like the F-41/F-41A1, and to fill the niche for close air support when A-36's are unavailable, or unable to enter the mission area. The F/A-67 is capable of carrying nearly every air weapons system in the Transnapastaini arsenal, but, like many other combat aircraft in the inventory, does not include a integrated cannon or gun pod for engaging targets. The F/A-67 has proven to be highly nimble in combat, due to its advanced avionics and fly-by-wire control system.

- F/A-67A1

The F/A-67A1 was developed in 2012, and deployedin 2015. It features a new radar system, which was developed from the Moltan-Keller AR/ASA-1. In addition, it features new engines developed by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated, which feature 3D thrust vectoring nozzles. The engines were developed in an attempt to compete with the Rylon Defense AE-9000 engines used on the F-41A1 and CF-107A1

The new engines, the Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated AE-310 featurea a multi-axis thrust vectoring nozzle that provides for more active control of the aircraft in a post-stall situation. The resulting aircraft is supermaneuverable, retaining pitch and yaw control at angles of attack beyond which the traditional control surfaces cannot change attitude. The engines also enable the F/A-67A1 to supercruise at Mach 1.1

Further, the new'y designed engines move beyond the capabilities of the Rylon AE-9000 by utilizing a low-observable asymmetric nozzle, which resulted in a significant reduction in the aircraft's radar cross section and infra-red signature. These advances were achieved through a combination of technologies, including geometrical shaping, an advanced cooling system, and special coatings on internal and external structures. Finally, the effectiveness of the advanced cooling system has increased the life of the nozzle divergent flaps, resulting in significant maintenance cost savings. The new engine is a simple drop in replacement for the older AE-110 engines, thereby allowing the aircraft already produced to be easily upgraded.

It is expected the Rylon will immediately begin attempts to copy the TAI design, and implement it in the F-41A1E1 design. TAI has made suggestions that it may be willing to trade the information regarding the LOAN technology. The aircraft's electronic warfare systems have been upgrade from the older ACES II system to the newest ACES III suite after a Magisterium injunction ordered the release of the information to all defense contractors, citing national security as a priority over corporate patents.

The F/A-67A1 uses the new Moltan-Keller The AR/ASAG-18 radar, which is a furtehr development of the AR/ASA-1. It is an "agile beam" ASEA radar, capable of preform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets. The system allows for air to air target tracking and engagement, in addition to advanced air-to-ground ability, including high resolution mapping, multiple ground moving target detection and tracking, combat identification if targets base don profile and pattern recognition, and ultra high bandwidth communications via CIMS, designed to allow the fighter to pass targets to other assets more effectively. It is able to easily distinguish low-flying objects such as crusie missiles and helicopters from ground clutter, such as buildings, trees and power lines. Further, as with the AR/ASA-1 it has success in detecting stealth aircraft at close ranges.

Other upgrades include the inclusion of a helmet mounted sighting system for both air and air and air to ground weapons, as well as the ability for the pilot to issue voice command to the aircraft. The voice command feature is user-dependent, meaning it only works with the voice of the pilot it has been tailored to. It is possible to dump the tailoring from the computer, and install a "user-independent" voice recognition module in an emergency, but the voice commands are less responsive if the system has not been tailored to the pilots voice. In addition to these electronic upgrades, the fly-by-optics technology received from LDI has been implemented in the F/A-67A1 series.

Finally, a variant of the F/A-67A1, the F/A-67A1T, adds a second seat to the fighter. This was to maximize its efficiency and survivability against ground targets, and make more viable for use in suppression of enemy air defense missions. These missions are currently undertaken by the aging F/A-19 Cherub, as it is the only non-naval, two seat strike fighter remaining in the inventory. The new two seat version fully integrates the advanced weapons system into a two-person crew concept, boosting survivability and situational awareness in high workload environments.

by **Transnapastain** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:26 pm

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A-36 Buzzard

The A-36 is the primary combat aircraft in the Transnapastaini Air Fleet tasked with provided unparalleled close air support to Transnapastaini soldiers. Its wide assortment of air to ground armament gives it extreme killing power. It is notable as being one of only two aircraft in the Transnapstani arsenal with a built-in gun. It can be employed in a CAS or anti-armor role, depending on the situation. Its slow speeds allow it to effectively engage ground targets, and it is known as one of the toughest aircraft around, able to return home form a mission after being several damaged by enemy fire. Its strong airframe can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23 mm.

The aircraft has triple redundancy in its flight systems, with mechanical systems to back up double-redundant hydraulic systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power or part of a wing is lost. Though, if flying under the mechanical systems, the aircraft is more difficult to control, and may not be able to handle adverse weather. The A-36's main landing gear is designed so that the wheels semi-protrude from their nacelles when the gear is retracted so as to make gear-up landings easier to control and less damaging to the aircraft's underside. Additionally, the landing gear are all hinged toward the rear of the aircraft, so if hydraulic power is lost the pilot can drop the gear and a combination of gravity and wind resistance will open and lock the gear in place.

The cockpit and parts of the flight-control system are protected by 1,200 lb titanium armor. Again these areas are rated to withstand hits from 23mm projectiles, and, have survived strikes form projectiles as large as 57mm. Also, the front windscreen is resistant to small arms fire. Although this armor comprises almost 6% of the aircrafts entire weight, it is placed in the most strategic spots, as determined by studies of likely trajectories and deflection angles. Also, there is a nylon spall shield installed in the cockpit to protect the pilot from fragmentation from rounds striking the aircraft in separate compartments on either side of the rear fuselage.

The engines, sub-assemblies, and surrounding fuselage structure are cooled by air provided by the cold air intakes located on top of the engine's nacelles. A drainage system collects oil, hydraulic fluid residues, and fuel from the engines after flight or after an unsuccessful start. The engine control systems allow for independent operation of each engine, and infrared maskers help to reduce the planes IR signature. The A-36's fuel system components are protected in multiple ways. All four fuel tanks are near the center of the aircraft, reducing the likelihood that they will be hit or separated from the engines. The tanks are separate from the fuselage; thus, projectiles would need to penetrate the skin before reaching the tank. The refueling system is purged after use so that all fuel in the aircraft is protected. All fuel transfer lines self-seal if they are compromised. Most of the fuel system components are inside the tanks so that if a leak were to occur from the component the fuel would not be lost. If a tank does get damaged, check valves ensure that fuel does not flow into the compromised tank. Most importantly, reticulated polyurethane foam lines both the inner and outer sides of the fuel tanks, retaining debris and restricting fuel spillage in the event of damage. The other source of possible combustion, the engines are shielded from the fuel system and the rest of the airframe by firewalls and fire extinguishing equipment. Even in the event of all four main tanks being holed and all contents lost, sufficient fuel is carried in two self-sealing sump tanks to allow flight for 230 miles.

The AMC-30 fires armor-piercing incendiary shells at 3,900 rounds per minute. The cannon takes about half a second to come up to speed, so 50 rounds are fired during the first second, 65 or 70 rounds per second thereafter. The gun is precise; it can place 80% of its shots within a 40-foot circle from 4,000 feet while in flight. The AMC-30 is optimized for a slant range of 4,000 feet with the A-36 in a 30 degree dive. The possibility of a detonation due to hostile firing striking the magazine is minimized by placing armored sheets of differing thickness over the magazine. A final layer of armor around the drum itself protects it from fragmentation damage.

The A-36 also includes a laser-range finder and designator and can operate with either targeting pod guided, laser guided, or infrared guided missiles, which engage at a longer range than the cannon, giving the A-36 more survivability against modern AA systems. In addition rockets pods or free-fall bombs can be loaded onto the A-36’s hard points.

The A-36 has computerized targeting to allow the pilot to drop bombs with procession, helping to reduce bombs from falling too short and injuring friendly units during “danger close” CAS. The cockpit posses integrated night-vision, and thermal equipment, and the A-36 can operate under any weather circumstance. For defense, the standard chaff and flares are available, in addition to the IR masking. Further, because it lacks the speed of other aircraft, dedicated ECM pods can be mounted on hard points to assist other systems in confusing and misguiding incoming enemy fire. The aircraft can also mount AAM-19 eletcro/optical IR guided air-to-air missiles for self-defense. The A-36 received information and calls for support from units via CIMS, and can designate targets as well.

AG-10 Warrier

The AG-10 has the distinction of being one of the very few prop-driven aircraft in the inventory. It is used for close in fire support of combat troops on the ground, such as escorting convoys, and flying urban operations. It is also used for air interdiction, such as Air interdiction missions are conducted against planned targets and targets of opportunity bombing raid, and force protection, such as defending air bases and other facilities. It has an armament ranging from 25 mm Gatling-type cannons to 105 mm howitzers, and also has the ability to launch air-to-ground missiles, giving it some stand-off capability as well. It has a standard crew of twelve or thirteen airmen, including five officers or warrant officers (two pilots, a navigator, an electronic warfare officer and a fire control officer) and enlisted personnel (flight engineer, electronics operators, and aerial gunners). The aircraft maintains a CIMS link allowing it to engage targets uploaded to it, and to send targets to other support elements. It is capable of all-weather flight and operations. Several models are fitted with magnetic detections devices and used for ASW work, and also allows it to detect vehicles hidden in dense foliage. Given its slow speed, great pains have been taken to improve the aircrafts ECM ability to defend it from air and surface threats. In general, fighters are assigned to defend the aircraft on missions. Many high ranking officers within the Air Fleet argued that it should be retired due to its “obsolete” engines and slow speed, but howls of protest from the Army have stopped the AG-10 from being phased out.

The AG-10 as designated the C-10G until 1988, when the C-10 transport aircraft was removed form service. The Air Fleet deemed it inappropriate to continue to designate an aircraft as a "variant" when the "parent" was no longer in service. As such, C-10G aircraft received the new designation in 1989.

- AG-10L

An upgrade for the AG-10 which replaces its standard armaments with a 100 kilowatt chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) weapon. The AG-10L is not considered an enchantments on the AG-10 design, as there are no intention to remove the standard AG-10 from service and replace it with COIL armed gunships.

The COIL weapons systems has never been used in combat but has successfully defeated ground targets in testing. It has an effective engagement range of 12 mi (20 km) and is capable of hitting a 3 ft by ft square at altitude. While its range is short, its tactical value is apparent in that it can engage targets with precision, reducing the chance of collateral damage. Even so, the AC-10L remains something of an oddity and only one AG-10 squadron has been equipped with the AG-10L aircraft.

The AG-10

- EA-10 Shadow Warrior

The EA-10 is, statistically, a copy of the AG-10 gunship, many actually converted C-10 air frames which were deactivated in 1988. However the EA-10 has had its armament stripped in favor of communications jamming and broadcasting gear, allowing it to engage in “psychological” warfare, as well as local jamming of enemy communications, both on military and civilian bands. The aircraft is designed to disrupt enemy command and control ability, as well as degrade early warning and acquisition radar systems through electronic attack methods. In addition, the aircraft is able to broadcast and/or jam communications over a wide array of communications bands, to include AM, FM, HF, UHF, and VHF, as well as TV (Now in color!). Transnapastain doctrine calls for the jamming of enemy communications whenever possible, to assist in maintaining “information dominance” over the enemy. A favored tactic is the use of jamming enemy communications, both civilian and military, with “white noise” or static.

The aircraft can effect radar jamming in several ways, including sending constant signals on the radar frequency to produce a noise level sufficient to hide echoes. The frequency that the enemy radar transmits on can be determined by on board monitoring equipment, and fed into the jamming systems, which will automatically adjust the frequencies the transmissions are sent in, thereby making "frequency hoping" less effective. While the enemy radar will be able to receive clear directional information, no range information will be received. In addition, the jamming equipment may attempt to mimic a radar echo with a delay, thereby falsifying radar range information. In addition, the aircraft's jamming equipment may increase the strength of the return echo, and allow small decoys, such as the tow-behind decoys carried by several aircraft, to be much larger targets.

Radio jamming is achieved by using scanners to determine the bands and frequencies being transmitted on in a particular area of operation. Once detected, the information is fed into the jamming equipment, and is continually updated as different frequencies activate. As new frequencies and bands come online, the system automatically begins to jam those, as well, reducing the effectiveness of “frequency hoping.”. The equipment uses its transmitters to overpower local radio transmitters by decreasing the signal to noise ratio. Once the systems are overpowered by the aircrafts transmitters, a pre-recorded broadcast can be played, or the system will be flooded with noise, “white noise” being favored. (Air crews have been known to substitute music, often heavily distorted, for the standard, regulation white noise.). The jamming effect is obvious, as receivers can readily pick it up, and transmitters can not easily over power it.

The aircraft can perform more “subtle” jamming as well, in which the radios targeted receive no transmissions, but seem to be functioning properly. Thanks to FM capture effect, Frequency Modulated broadcasts may be jammed, unnoticed, by a simple unmodulated carrier.

In addition to radio jamming, the EA-10 can initiate jamming over wireless LAN (WLAN) networks and even mobile phone service. The Wireless Signal Jammer Device can be used to temporarily stop transmission, temporarily short out or turn off the power during the usage of electrical appliances. These appliances include radios, televisions, and even kitchen appliances. The mobile phone jammer functions by disallowing a mobile device to receive a signal from its base station. This is accomplished by sending radio waves along the same frequencies that cellular phones use. This causes enough interference with the communication between cell phones and towers to render the phones unusable. On standard cellular hones, the hone would simply return a “out of range” error message, as it would believe it was outside of its coverage area, The coverage of cell phone jamming is about a five mile radius. It should be noted that, in rare cases, cell phone jammers aboard the EA-10 have caused problems with pacemakers.

For radar jamming, the EA-10 uses is capable of all forms of jamming the E-2000 can utilize (spot, sweeping, and barrage) but generally focuses of base jamming. Base jamming is used to jam the radar at its source, thereby removing the need to determine and then jam, the enemies frequency. This is ideal for degrading command and control, but would not, for example, jam an aircraft on board radar (unless it was specifically being targeted).

The EA-10 can act as a battlefield control center if necessary, assisting E-2000's in their duties. The EA-10 can not run a full scale battle like the more capable E-2000, but can easily direct local engagements. It can acquire and transmit targeting data to aircraft, artillery and ground crews through CIMS. However, it does not posses the E-2000's ability to detect stealth aircraft.

The EA-10 is a departure from standard Transnapastaini designation system. Due to the C-10 being retired prior to the EA-10 being brought into service, it was deemed inappropriate to designated the aircraft as a "variant" of a "parent" design no longer in service, and it was thought further inappropriate to designate it as a variant of the AG-10, as both were based on the now retired C-10. As such, the aircraft received an original designation, but shared its numerical designation with its predecessor.

SF-101 Eagle

The SF-101 (Strike Fighter) is a carrier based, long range strike fighter. It is designed for long range, ground attack missions, and can provide CAS when needed. Possessing smaller avionics systems to the I-4 and F-41, the SF-101 focuses on ground attack. It boasts the ability to mount a variety of air to ground and air to air weapons on its hard points, and is the only other aircraft to posses a built in cannon. Its unique, side-by-side seat design allows the pilots to easily communicate, and is more comfortable for long flights. An advantage of the side by side cockpit is that duplicate instruments are not required for each pilots. The seats can be fully reclined for sleep, but, doctrine permits only one air crewmen to sleep at a time. The advances systems of the SF-101 his system enables the plane to execute just about any stunt and combat maneuver and to fly at near ground level at a maximum speed of 800mph. The SF-101 can also fly in TERCOM (Terrain Contour Matching) mode, bypassing unexpected obstacles and streaking through ground air-defense zones. The plane's crew can therefore conduct effective bombing runs, take evasive action, destroy enemy weapons and steer clear of missiles and anti-aircraft fire. It is fully integrated into CIMS and BCS networks, and can receive and designate targets. The SF-101 uses the same Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AR/ASAG-18 air search air/ground attack radar used on the F/A-70 Shark, The power of the SF-101 radar is greatly boosted by the presence of ground/naval based radar station or AWACS planes operating in the area. Without them, the SF-101 is able to engage and track targets, but the radar can not be used to its full potential without the CIMS link. It is capable of midair refueling. As with other fighters, it has the ICAW system. As long missions require comfort, it has pressurization that it allows to operate up to 32,800 ft without oxygen masks, which are available for emergencies and combat situations. The crew members have room to stand and move about the cabin during long missions. The space between the seats allows them to lie down in the corridor, if necessary. A small toilet and a galley are located behind the crew seats.

- SF-101E1

The SF-101E1 upgrade simple replaced the older PESA radar by Cyclone Aerospace, with the newer Moltan-Keller AR/ASAG-18, which was developed from the AESA AR/ASA-1 radar used on the F-41A1 and CF-107A1. The AR/ASAG-18 radar, which is a furtehr development of the AR/ASA-a. It is an "agile beam" ASEA radar, capable of preform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets. The system allows for air to air target tracking and engagement, in addition to advanced air-to-ground ability, including high resolution mapping, multiple ground moving target detection and tracking, combat identification if targets base don profile and pattern recognition, and ultra high bandwidth communications via CIMS, designed to allow the fighter to pass targets to other assets more effectively. It is able to easily distinguish low-flying objects such as crusie missiles and helicopters from ground clutter, such as buildings, trees and power lines. Further, as with the AR/ASA-1 it has success in detecting stealth aircraft at close ranges.

CF-107 Defender

The CF-107 Defender replaced the older F-19 Cherub fighter aboard Transnapastaini carriers. The aircraft has an extremely high thrust/weight ratio, and is very agile, mostly due to the designs use of leading edge extensions. Many pilots were unimpressed with the CF-107 as a whole, citing that its reduced payload capability did not outweigh its performance boost over the F-19.

The CF-109 was the first fighter aircraft specifically designed with carrier operations in mind, as opposed to an Air Fleet designed modified to withstand carrier landings and operation. As such, its maintenance time and cost were significantly reduced over the F-19 and other carrier based aircraft at the time.

The CF-107 is as capable in combat air patrol operations as the older F-9, and even the F-41 fighter, which was produced by Cyclone Aerospace several years later. It is capable of carrying any air to air weapons in the Transnapastaini inventory. Like most Transnapastaini designs, it is not produced with a cannon, but will accept the Guardian Arms AGP-12 20mm gun pod. In addition, as with the F/A-67 fighter series, it is able to mount the RP-7 tactical reconnaissance pod, allowing it to remain fully armed and preform combat reconnaissance over dangerous terrain.

- CF-107E1

In 2009, when the F-41 received a major upgrade to its weapons and radar systems, TAI was unable to modify the design to accept new, thrust-vectoring engines. As such, the CF-107 only received upgrades to its avionics and system, as well as replacement for its aging Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated AR/PSAG-90 Pulse Doppler radar with the newer Moltan-Keller Aerospace AR/ASA-1. As such, upgraded and newly produced CF-107's were re-designated as CF-107E1's.

In 2014, the CF-107 was retired from service, replaced by the Cyclone Aerospace CF-113. This marked the end of a long standing tradition of TAI aircraft serving aboard Transnapastaini carriers. TAI was in the process of redesigning the CF-107 to bring it into line with the F-41 series, but were unsuccessful in doing so.

- CF-107T

A two-seat version, designated the CF-107T is used for training. It did not receive the CF-107E1 upgrades, and was retired in 2014, replaced with the CF-113T. While the aircraft was primarily a trainer, or used for giving VIP's rides in emergency or political situations, it could be fully armed and operational within in squadron. The second seat did not function as a true WSO station, but, often, when caring RP-7 tactical reconnaissance equipment on reconnaissance runs, the second seat would be linked to the RP-7 imagery, allowing the WSO to monitor the images and redirect the pilot as needed. This has resulted in an incorrect designation being coined for the CF-107T, it is often mistakenly called the CF-107R. Due to the informal nature of using the second seat as a reconnaissance station, the official designation was never changed.

- YSF-107

The CF-107T was further developed into the SF-107 by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated for competition against the SF-101 by Cyclone Aerospace in the next carrier strike fighter competition. TAI is hopeful that the new YSF-107 can bet out the aging tandem seat SF-101 design, which kicked TAI's SF-71 Skyhawk out of the Air Fleet, and TAI out of the carrier strike fighter contract, in the 1980's. The YSF-107 has not been selected for service as of yet, and thus retains its prototype designation until such time as it is accepted. It will feature new air to ground attack capability, as well as other TAI innovations.

- YCF-107TJ

The YCF-107TJ was an attempt by TAI to "get ahead of the game" and have a product prepared should the Transnapastaini Air Fleet Naval Aviation Command decide to replace the AS-90J electronic support craft. Taisch executives believed that if Air Fleet Command did intend to replace the older, slower AS-90J's, that a jamming aircraft based on the CF-107T, or more specifically the prototype YSF-107 strike fighter, would be a likely choice, given its increased speed and proven design.

The YCF-107TJ is almost statistically identical to the CF-107T, and shares of 90% parts commonality. TAI made some changed to the leading edge fairings and wing fold hinge fairings, and added wing fences and aileron "tripper strips" to give the YCF-107TJ more stable flight to better facilitate its execution of electronic support missions. The majority of the electronic support equipment is housed in the space previously occupied by the Guardian Arms AMC-20 cannon slated for the YSF-107. Additional electronic support instruments are located in wingtip fixtures. This, however, leaves the under wing pylons free to accept additional fuel pods, electronics equipment or ordinance. This provides the YCF-107 with a large increase in payload over the AS-90J, as the YCF-107 is capable of carrying 13,000 lbs more ordinance. The AS-90J is better suited to carrying air to ground weapons, whereas the CF-107TJ is capable of carrying both the AAM-19 and AAM-20 air to air missiles, in addition to the ARM-197 anti-radiation mission, making it useful in SEAD operations. TAI has suggested to Air Fleet Naval Aviation Command to consider adjusting squadron make up to have 1 or 2 YCF-107 aircraft assigned to carrier fighter squadrons, arguing that the support the YCF-107TJ can provide will be useful to the survival of air crews, with a minimal reduction in performance when compared to the CF-113 now in service.

Although when it entered testing the YCF-107TJ was slated to carry the Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated AR/PESA-120 passive electronically scanned array radar, it is more likely that, should the aircraft be adopted, it would receive the more advanced Moltan-Keller AR/ASA-1 active electronically scanned array radar set. This would give the YCF-107TJ another advantage over the AS-90J and its aging Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-88 pulse-Doppler radar. In addition, if the aircraft were to be adopted, it would actual feature the Rylon Defense ACES III electronic warfare system, as opposed to the ACES II system it was designed with.

Air Fleet Naval Aviation Command is currently reviewing the situation to determine if it is more economical to upgrade existing AS-90J aircraft or to retire the design and adopt the YCF-107TJ. If this is done, it will be the first time an aircraft design was retired form service, and then brought back into service, albeit to serve a different purpose.

- SF-107

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CF-113 Vulture

The CF-113 is the first Cyclone Aerospace design to be accepted into Air Fleet naval service, and represents an attempt by Cyclne Aerospace to secure new contracts with the Transnapastaini government to stave off a potential take over attempt by Rylon Defense Industries. The CF-113 borrows heavily from design innovations used on the F-41A1E1 Archangel Air Dominance fighter.

The CF-113 is an all around smaller fighter than the current CF-107 in almost every regard, which does result in a loss of payload. However, this reduction in armorer was considered acceptable by procurement officials (if not pilots,w ho were already displeased with the CF-107's reduction when compared to the F-19 it replaced in the 1980's) However, it is the first combat aircraft dedicated to fighting other aircraft built in Transnapastain with an internal cannon since the 1960's.

Several innovations in fighter design have been incorporated into the CF-113, including the low-observable asymmetric nozzles and cockpit voice command system used on the F/A-67A1 strike fighter. This technology was developed for the F/A-67A1 by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated and, when it was found to have bee used on the CF-113 by Cyclone without TAI's permission, a lawsuit was filed by the company. However, it was dismissed from court on the basis of national security, citing that "any defense related innovation was, the property of the Transnapastaini government, as it securing national interests should be every defense contractors ultimate goal". Needless to say, this sis not it well with TAI. How Cyclone obtained the information is unknown, though corporate espionage can not be ruled out. The low-observable nozzles reduce serve to reduce the aircraft's radar cross section and IR signature significantly, and also reduce maintenance costs. The voice programs are user-dependent, which means they are tailored to the pilots voice, and will not function with a new user. As per standard operating procedure, the voice command system can be quickly swapped out for a generic command system, though voice command accuracy will suffer.

The aircraft uses the Moltan-Keller AR/ASA-1, which has become standard any all Transnapastaini fighter craft, and also uses the fly-by-optics system first used on the A/I-6, also by Taisch Aeronautical Incorporated. This technology was not obtained by Cyclone through questionable means, as it was actually purchased from LDI of Licana by the Transnapastaini government, and discriminated to all relevant defense contracts in the region. The Fly-by-optics systems replaces the avionics and fly-by-wire equipment with faster, more reliable fiber-optic cables. Like all new Transnapastaini aircraft, the cockpit utilizes LCD multi-function displays and a glass cockpit, as well as built-in GPS/INS navigation and helmet mounted sighting systems.

Further, whereas TAI was unable to modernize the engines on the CF-107 to meet new criteria for combat, Cyclone, using the design first developed by Rylon Defense for the F-41A1 Archangel, was able to produce a working carrier fighter using 3D thrust vectoring technology. It is believed that the use of TVC on the CF-113 is what guaranteed its success in trials.

The CF-113T, as with the CF-107T before it, is primarily used for conducting training operations, but can serve as a fully functioning fighter craft if needed. It is capable of using any weapon carried on the CF-113. Unlike the CF107T, the CF-113T has a functioning WSO seat, allowing the second pilot to operate the systems electronic warfare and CIMS data sharing equipment, as well as providing targeting from the ultra-long rage AAM-34 air to air missile. The second pilot is not necessary for the operation of the AAM-34. Further, as with the CF-107T, the second seat is capable of reviewing images from the RP-7 tactical reconnaissance pod.

AS-70 Blue Hound

The AS-70 is one of the only prop-driven plane in the Transnapastaini inventory, and is used to hunt and kill enemy submarines. It is one of the slowest planes in the Air Fleet. It is capable of all weather launches, and has built in night vision and thermal optics. Its primary mission is to track and eliminate ballistic missile and fast attack submarines. The AS-70 is equipped with a Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) in the tail. This instrument is able to detect the magnetic anomaly generated by a submarine in the Earth's magnetic field. The range of this instrument is limited to only when the aircraft is overhead or very close to the submarine's position. Because of this it is primarily is used for pinpointing the location of a submarine prior to a torpedo attack. Due to the incredibly sensitive nature of the detector, electro-magnetic noise can interfere with its operation. For this reason, the detector is place in AS-70's distinct tail stinger or "MAD boom", far away from rest of the electronics on the aircraft. It is also capable of deploying sonobuoys. On many missions, an engine is shut down (usually the No. 1 engine - the port outer engine) once on station to conserve fuel and extend the time aloft and/or range when at low level. On occasion, both outboard engines can be shut down, aircraft weight, weather, and remaining fuel permitting. Long deep-water, coastal or border patrol missions can last over ten hours and may include extra crew. Engine 1 is the primary candidate for loiter shutdown because it is the only one without a generator, and is not needed for electrical power. Eliminating the exhaust from engine 1 also improves visibility from the aft observer station on the port side of the aircraft.

by **Transnapastain** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:58 pm

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AS-90 Shadow

The AS-90 Shadow was designed to augment the AS-70 Blue Hound, land based sub hunter. The AS-90 is designed for all weather, carrier based flight to be deployed in anti-submarine warfare. Its design is an attempt to assist the fleet in hunting enemy submarines when deployed to regions outside the reach of land based craft, and to augments the fleets MRH-4’s and TH-101’s outfitted for ASW duty. The AS-90 has the ability to locate, track and destroy enemy subsurface warships. In addition to its AS capability, the Shadow provides surface surveillance and electronic support to the its home carrier and other fleet vessels, in addition to aircraft in the air.

Due to the Rylon turbofan engines tucked under its nacelles, the AS-90 demonstrates exceptional cruise efficiency, especially when compared to turbojets used on other aircraft. The aircraft possess start of the art tracking and surveillance equipment for locating enemy submersible vessels. The crew is able to display data on the other flight crews consoles, allowing them to easily consult regarding collected data, as movement in the cockpit is severely restricted. Due to the information sharing ability and upgraded sensors, it is believed that an AS-90’s crew of 4 can perform as efficiently as the AS-70’s crew of 12. The external hard points can be fitted with fuel tanks, or air to ground munitions, such as unguided HE of cluster bombs, the ASM-17 missile, rocket pods, or laser/satellite guided bombs. In addition, the internal bomb bays allow for more unguided weapons or air dropped torpedoes to be carried. In addition, the AS-90, unlike its turboprop predecessor, is rated to carry anti-naval nuclear weapons (generally gravity bombs). In addition, the AS-90 is capable of deploying 59 sonobuoy, and has one special SAR parachute, to be deployed if the craft is downed. The craft is capable of dispensing both chaff, and flares, in addition to mount ECM pods. Finally, its magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) is fitted to the tail (like on the AWS-70) but is retractable.

- AS-90C

The AS-90C is a modification of the AS-90 anti-submarine warfare plane, designed to serve as a carrier based airborne command and control aircraft. It operates on the same principal as the larger E-2000 Guardian AWACS' craft, and is utilized by carrier battle groups deployed outside the range of the land based E-2000.

The Main feature of the AS-90C is the Moltan-Keller AR/ASA-1500 radar set, a scaled down version of the larger AR/ASA-2000 radar used by the E-2000. The radome's shape has been changed, departing from the standard rotating disc configuration. The triangular radome is supported by two struts forward and the aft "point" of the triangle is attached to the leading edge of the vertical fin. A cooling inlet beneath the forward supports would allow for airflow, cooling the radars electronics. While not as powerful as the larger AR/ASA-2000, the AR/ASA-1500 is capable of detecting low RCS objects, such as cruise missiles, UAV's and even stealth aircraft.

Crew has been increased to 5; two pilots and three radar operators. Two of them would be seated in the already existing crew stations, while a third would utilize a new station created by lengthening the aircraft's hull by several feet and incorporating one of the aircraft's internal bomb bays. Two bomb bays have been converted to containing additional fuel tanks to prolong endurance and loiter time. Regardless, an AS-90C can not remain on station as long as the larger E-2000 due to the needs of the crew.

As with the AS-90J, the AS-90C is unarmed, its internal bays being given over to fuel storage to allow for increased endurance and loiter times. Hard points are still capable of mounting a variety of podded electronics for increased performance or self-protection. The forth internal bay has been co-opted to house the aircraft's electronic systems, namely the Rylon Defense ARMS-8 airborne radio monitoring system. The larger Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEWS-212 active multi-spectrum jamming suite was too large to be mounted on the aircraft. As such the AS-90C utilizes the same podded jamming component used by the E-45 and AS-90J. While formidable, this means that the AS-90C does not possess the same level of electronic jamming capability as the E-2000.

- AS-90J

The AS-90J is an electronic surveillance, support, and reconnaissance craft designed n the AS-90 airframe. The submarine detection equipment has been removed, but the retractable MAD boom has been left intact. The craft suffers from a minor reduction in speed when compared to the AS-90, but, as it’s not intended to be part of a strike force, or involved in combat, the speed reduction was considered insignificant.

The external hard points can still mount weapons, but usually mount ECM pods, or additional fuel tanks. The craft is designed to perform ELINT surveillance for its fleet as well as provie eletronic warfare support to carrier borne aircraft when outside of the range of the fleets own ECM systems. The AS-90J can provide support to air forces on par with the land based E-45 Fox.

A constant complaint from AS-90J crews involves its antiquated radar, which does not allow it to establish radar contact with enemies to the same degree of effectiveness as the fighters it supports. This can lead to the aircraft being unable to detect threats and either evade them, or relay their position to fighter's its supporting. Air Fleet Logistical Command is currently reviewing the validity and worth of enhancing the AS-90J with the Moltan-Keller AR/ASA-1 radar set, or if retiring the design and bringing in a new plane is more cost effective.

B-118 Penetrator

The B-118 is the heaviest bomber in the Transnapastaini Airfleet. Transnapastaini doctrine does not support the use of heavy, strategic bombers, and, instead, support smaller, lighter, faster bombers. These bombers use their speed to surprise the enemy and penetrate areas and hit their targets, while using speed and ECM abilities to evade destruction by enemy AA. It is capable of all-weather operation. The B118 is the only swing-wing aircraft in use by Transnapastain.

The B-118's defensive electronics include radar warning and defensive jamming equipment, linked to a total of eight flare dispensers located on top behind the canopy, which are handled by the avionics management system. The dispenser has a capacity of flares each. The flares used are one of the largest infrared countermeasure flares having a gross weight of ~1170 g The cylindrical Magnesium/Teflon/Viton pellet has a net weight of ~1470 g. The B-118 has also been equipped to carry a Towed Decoy System.

Also aiding the B-118's survivability is its relatively low radar cross-section (RCS) , about 26 ft² (2.4 m²). Although not technically a stealth aircraft. thanks to the aircraft's structure, serpentine intake paths and use of radar-absorbent material its RCS. It is fully integrated into CIMS and BCS, and is able to receive targets. The B-118 carries a variety of weapons, and in rated to carry both chemical and nerve agent bombs, as well as nuclear weapons.

- B-118E1

The B-118E1 upgrade occurred after stressful copying of the radar set recovered from the wreckage of the Licanan TCF-01 fighter craft which was downed over the North Pacific Ocean. After realizing the greater potential that Active Electronically Scanned Array radars presented to combat aircraft, all main line Transnapastaini aircraft were set to receive upgrades to the new AR/ASA-1 radar, or some derivative thereof.

The Rylon Defense AR/ASAG-121 ground attack radar allows the B-118 to track and engage ground targets. Its radar antenna is located on the underside of the bomber, reducing detection of its emissions by other aircraft. The AR/SAG-121 allows for terrain-following and terrain avoidance flight under any weather conditions, and is capable to easily tracking high-speed object on the ground. For all-weather navigation, the AR/ASAG-212 include a monopulse ground map, and high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for navigation and targeting nuclear and strategic weapons in all weather conditions. While the AR/ASAG-121 is optimized for air to ground engagement, it retains the ability to track and engage hostile aircraft if the bomber is carrying the AAM-20 radar guided missile.

CB-45 Gopher bomber

Even though the B-45N had been beaten out of the strike fighter competition by the Cyclone Aerospace SF-101 in the 1980's, it was not completely done with military service. While the SF-101 was less labor intensive than the variable geometry design, the B-45N featured a greatly increased range and payload capacity over the SF-101. While this was not enough to give Creighton Systems an edge in acquiring the entire contract, limited numbers were procured and produced by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet.

In 1992, the B-45 was retired from service, having been replaced by the B-118 Penetrator bomber. As such, the Air Fleet concluded it was inappropriate to continue to designate the B-45N as a variant of an aircraft no longer in service. As such, the new designation, CB-45, was applied to all active aircraft in 1992.

The CB-45 is a carrier based, long range attack craft designed to increase the force projection capabilities of Transnapastaini carrier groups and offered the ability to intercept targets quickly, but with swing wings and turbofan engines, it can also loiter on station for long periods.

- CB-45A1

The CB-45A1 upgrade occurred in 2014 when it was clear that Transnapastain intended to keep the aging CB-45's in service indefinitely.

Due to design necessities,and to save in fuel costs, the larger, more power Creighton JE-209 after burning turbofans were replaced with the JE-212 engines, reducing the aircraft's top speed to a still respectable Mach 2.2. This change did reduce the aircraft's weight, thereby reducing its combat load out, however, as it still surpassed that of the SF-101 (albeit only marginally), and signifcantly increased the aircraft's combat range (out to 2,100 mi), this loss of weapons load was conisdered acceptable.

Additionally, the aging Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-88 pulse-Doppler radar sets were replaced with more advanced models used on the B-118 bomber. This allowed the CB-45A1 to carry out its missions more effectively by improving bombing accuracy and terrain following abilities.

- YCI-45

The YCI-45 was proposed version of the CB-45A1 which would have seen it equipped with 6 AAM-31 long range air to air missiles, four of the AAM-31 missiles would be mounted on wing pylons and two in the weapons bay. This variant was intended to be used as long range anti-air interception for defense of its carrier battle group. Statistically it would have been comparable to the CB-45A1, using the AR/ASA-1 radar instead of the AR/ASAG-121 bomber radar

As it was seen to be in direct competition to the CF-113's role, and the Air Fleet felt that converting what they described as a "flying bomb truck" into an air to air interceptor was "improper" and "a slight against actual fighter pilots and their abilities."

C-12 Bear

The C-12 Bear was introduced into service to replace the C-24 Griffin as the primary tactical transport of the Transnapastaini Air Fleet. It fills a role once filled by the retried C-10, a role that was not filled when the C-10 was retired in 1991. Testing has proven that using the larger C-24 to transport lighter loads and combat troops is less efficient than having a smaller tactical airlifter in the Air Fleet's inventory. While larger than the original C-10, the C-12 remains smaller than the C-24.

The C-12 uses high performance turboprops by Hathaway Avation, and is a rarity in the Transnapastaini Air Fleet, as most prop driven aircraft have been retired or are close to retirement. Turboprop engines were selected because of a number of advantages, such as cruise fuel efficiency and lower operating cost. However, due to the incredible power and construction of the new Hathaway PAE-191 turboprops, the C-12's cruise speed is almost equal to other turbofan driven transport aircraft.

The C-12 is capable of easily accommodating the new IFV-7 series vehicles, something the older C-10 could not have accomplished, along with troops and equipment. Paratroops and equipment can be simultaneously dropped from the aircraft, allowing it to be used for airborne insertions. In addition, the plane can easily function as an airborne ambulance accommodating over 60 stretchers and 25 attendants.

The C-12 is used by Rapid Reaction forces to deploy troops and armored vehicles into hostile zones, as it requires very little runway length for take off and landing, is designed to work with little to no ground faculties, and is capable of landing and taking off from semi-prepared positions. In addition, the C-12 can act as an impromptu tactical refueling craft, requiring only minimal changes to the aircraft interior and equipment addition, which take less than 2 hours to complete.

An electronic surveillance version, designated C-12E will proposed and will replace the EA-10 in current service.

C-24 Griffin

The C-24 is a medium cargo craft deployed by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet. It is designed to land on substandard, possibly unpaved runways in support of invasion forces, to deliver needed heavy equipment to a combat zone. It is unarmed, but does have advanced counter-measures. It is also sued to deploy more combat troops into combat zones where the area has been more or less secured, and forces have secured at least a small airfield, or have occupied enough ground for a makeshift air field to be set up. It is capable of mid-air refueling. In addition, it can carry fully equipped combat paratroopers into battle. With its advanced avionics, it is capable of all-weather operation. It is capable of carrying several IFV's or AMPV vehicles. It has both nose and rear unloading doors to facilitate “drive through” loading. Improved engines give it a higher speed, and ability to take off on a shorter runway

C-87 Mammoth

The C-87 is the main line transport for the Transnapastaini Air Fleet. It is capable of hauling all the materials necessary for war, or humanitarian aid. It can airlift one main battle tank, and multiples of any other vehicles in the inventory. Again, it is unarmed, but does employee advanced counter-measures. It can also be used to ferry troops into a secured combat zone, or to transport wounded soldiers. It has both front and rear loading doors for "drive through" loading

C-109 and C-109D Hippogriff Strategic Airlifter

Hathaway Aviation received a contract from the Transnapastaini Air fleet to produce a new strategic airlift craft for use by the Air Fleet. The contract stipulated that the new aircraft, designated the C-X, be able to deploy an unprecedented amount of troops or equipment into a combat zone, and be able to do so from air bases within Transnapastain and the Directorate to anywhere in the world within 24 hours. In addition to requirements calling for the ability to transport nearly an entire battalion's worth of troops, the C-X was required to be able to carry an entire tank platoon into battle. As such, one squadron of C-X's would be able to carry aproximently 12,000 infantrymen, or just over one division of combat troops or 2 companies worth of main battle tanks, including crews and support vehicles such as the ACEV and RV-90.

Hathaway estimated that the cost of developing, testing, and building an aircraft capable of meeting the contractual requirements would be extreme, and instead looked to foreign corporations for inspiration and possible procurement.

The CSM SkyMaster by Gemballa Avionic Development was selected for evaluation and testing. 12 aircraft were purchased for the testing phase, and designated as the C-109 Hippogriff. The C-109 meet all of the requirements of the Air Fleet contract, and negotiations with GAD authorized Hathaway to produce domestic variants for the Transnapastaini Air Fleet.

The domestic version, designated the C-109D, is statistically identical to the C-109, but has seen the standard countermeasures and electronics systems added to augment , or in some cases replace, those on the standard C-109, such as chaff and flare dispensers, L-band tracking radar and terrain following systems. The original C-109's purchased were not altered internally in any way, and differ from the domestically produced C-109D's.

ARC-76 Extender

The ARC-76 is the primary refueling tanker used by the Transnapastaini Air Fleet, allowing for aircraft equipped for midair refueling to have a virtually unlimited range; thereby increasing the overall force projection power of the Air Fleet. In addition to its primary role, the ARC-76 is capable of being utilized as a medium sized transport craft, allowing for an increase in strategic mobility.

The ARC-76 has several refueling stations situated at different points of the plane, to include the central refueling boom and aerial refueling pods located on both wing stations and the central fuselage. additionally, the ARC-76 allowed the aircraft to refuel itself from the on board stores, thereby extending its range or allowing for fuel to be siphoned from its feul cargo in the event of an emergency.

E-45 Fox

The E-45 Fox is designed to provide additional electronic support to aircraft when operating without, or away from E-2000 electronic support. While it can not direct a battle on any level, the E-45 is designed to improve the survivability of itself and the fighters it is escorting by producing electronic counter measures, and electronic counter-countermeasures.

Aside from the B-118 Penetrator, the E-45 is the only variable geometry wing aircraft in Transnapastaini service, and is derived from the B-45 Gopher bomber, which was replaced by the B-118. variable geometry aircraft have fallen out of Transnapastaini general service, as they are labor intensive and expensive to maintain. The aircraft's central computer automatically processes data from the aircraft's sensors and maintains the wing sweep to give the optimum lift-to-drag ratio as the Mach number varies. This feature can be disable by the pilot, if necessary. The E-45's wing sweep can be varied between 20° and 68° in flight, and can be "overswept" to 75° to save space while on the ground.

Extensive rearrangement of the B-45's side-by-side cockpit to accommodate the E-45's mission. Notably, all flight and navigation displays were relocated to the pilot's side, and flight controls, except throttles, were removed from the other seat. In its place, the electronic warfare officers station was installed.

Due to the fact that speed and maneuverability would be the aircraft's primary defense against hostile action, the B-45's. The original JE-209 turbofans from the B-45 bomber were used for the E-45 design, as opposed to the slower, less powerful engines in use by the B-45N (CB-45). These engines increased the aircraft's top speed to Mach 2.5. Fuel concerns were negated by converting the aircraft's internal bays to hold additional fuel tanks, in addition to electronic equipment required for the E-45's mission.

The heart of the E-45 is the Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEW-76 electronic warfare system. This airborne jamming system is capable of intercepting and automatically processing, as well as jamming received radio frequency signals. In addition, the system's receivers can also be used to detect, identify and direction find those signals, providing signals intelligence (SIGINT) to ground and air forces in the area. The AEW-76 provides its own power while in use, utilizing a ram air turbine.

In addition, as with the AS-90E, the E-45 can be fitted with a variety of surveillance and reconnaissance pods on its external hard points, and can preform signals and electronic intelligence roles, as well as aircraft ECM/ECCM support.

The E-45 was designated the B-45J until 1992 when the B-45 bomber was entirely replaced in the inventory with the newer B-118. The Air Fleet felt it was inappropriate to continue to refer to an aircraft as a "variant" when the "parent" was no longer in service. As such, the new designated was given to the E-45 in 1992.

Plans for a carrier based version of the E-45, designated the E-45N, based on the designs for the B-45N Sea Gopher bomber (now the CB-45 Sea Gopher), were drafted, but the Air Fleet opted not to procure the aircraft, and instead, its intended mission is fulfilled by the AS-90J.

HSR-190 Dart

The HSR-190 is a long range, high speed, high altitude reconnaissance craft. The craft is capable of reaching speeds on Mach 3 plus. It has specialized designed air inlets to allow the plane to reach supersonic speeds, but to allow cold air to flow over the massive engines, cooling them. Though incredibly fast, the aircraft is somewhat stealthy on radar, though, when traveling at greater speeds, its stealth is incredibly compromised, and the aircraft is easily visible of infra-red systems. In tests, ground-based SAM launchers were able to acquire and fire on the HSR-190. Luckily, the speed that allows it to be targeted...is also its greatest advantage. In over 4,000 tests, the aircraft has been fired on by ground based SAM's....and all 4,000 attempts have failed, defeated by the aircraft merely out-accelerating the missile. To attempt to counter aerial threats, the craft is outfitted with standard countermeasures. Due to the fact that the HSR-190 operates at such high altitudes, crews much wear pressurized flight suits, much akin to suits worn by Transnapastaini astronauts, while on a mission. The cabin is capable of being pressurized at 10,000ft, so, when on a ferry mission, crews can wear standard flight suits. The aircraft becomes very hot at high speed and altitude (up to 500 degrees F...and the windscreen itself could reach up to 250 degrees F). As such an air conditions and heat exchanger is used to dump excess heat form the crafts cockpit, and into the fuel prior to combustion. At high altitudes, an on board oxygen supply ensures the suit remains pressurized. The HSR-190's engines are unique that they are capable of operating like regular turbojet engines at low speeds, and like ramjets at high speed, the best description is that the engines are turbojets with a ramjet inside. At lower speeds, the turbojet provided most of the compression and most of the energy from fuel combustion. At higher speeds, the turbojet throttled back and sat in the middle of the engine as air passed around it, having been compressed by the shock cones and only burning fuel in the afterburner. The aircraft is guided both by internal navigation systems, but, due to a growing error present in internal navigation systems when undertaking longer range missions, it is guided my GPS and CIMS data links to its target area.On board surveillance equipment included optical/infrared imagery systems, side-looking airborne radar (SLAR), electronic intelligence (ELINT) gathering systems, and recorders for SLAR, ELINT and maintenance data. The HSR-190 is able to simultaneously collect signals, imagery intelligence and air samples. Imagery intelligence sensors include either wet film photo, electro-optic or radar imagery.

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Information on system listed udner "countermeasures" as well as data on radars, weapons, electronic warfare systems and other devices can be found in the aircraft weapons and systems section.

E-2000 Guardian

The E-200 is Transnapastains AWACS command craft, deployed to assist commanders in directing battles on land and in the air. The E-2000 contains the CIMS link, and maintains that link to all capable combat forces operating in an area. It receives its CIMS and BCS data through secure satellite uplink. The E-2000 is responsible for providing targeting data and intelligence for attack aviation, naval surface fire, field artillery and friendly maneuver forces via CIMS. It is a jam-resistant system capable of operating while experiencing heavy electronic countermeasures. Designed to be able to response to threats as quickly as possible, and remain on station for long periods of time, it is, of course, all weather capable, and capable of mid air refueling. It can remain on station for 7 and a half hours before needing to refuel. The E-2000 is unarmed, but does employ advanced counter measures. It engines give it as much speed as possible, and its job is to arrive on station and interface with fighter craft in the area to lend its incredible processing power to their radar, thus maximizing the fighters combat effectiveness. Even if the craft is removed form combat, units using CIMS maintain their secure data uplink and can share targets locally, provided a vehicle capable of designating targets is operational. The E-2000 and its mission crew reviewing the data submitted by units uploading CIMS information, and assign targets to interfaced units based on priority. In general 3 to 4 F-41’s will be deployed in a dedicated defense role to the E-2000. The E-2000 service ceiling has been pushed as high as possible to defend it. The E-2000 also is able to jam emery communications, guided devices and radar while operating. An entire battle can be, and is, directed from this craft. The craft also has the capability to interface with strategic weapons deployment assets within Transnapastain, and, a chemical, biological, or nuclear strike can be carried out from aboard this craft. For defense, the craft is outfitted with standard IR flares and chaff, in addition to being coated in RAM (Radar absorbent materiel). Further, DIRCM, or Directional Infrared Countermeasures, are deployed on all E-2000's. IRCM systems are based on modulated source of infrared radiation with a higher intensity than the target. When this modulated radiation is seen by a missile seeker, it overwhelms the modulated signal from the aircraft and provides incorrect steering cues to the missile. The missile will begin to deviate (wobble) from the target, rapidly breaking lock. Once an infrared seeker breaks lock, they rarely reacquire the target. The DIRCM, is mounted on a movable turret (much like a FLIR turret). They only operate when cued by a missile warning system of a missile launch, and use the missile plume to accurately aim at the missile seeker. The modulated signal can then be directed at the seeker, and the modulation scheme can be cycled to try to defeat a variety of seekers.

The E-2000's incredibly advanced radar has several different features to give it as much utility as possible, and is able to provide surveillance from the Earth's surface up into the stratosphere, over land or water. Featured include a digital filtered low frequency radar, capable of detecting stealth aircraft, due to the fact that low-frequency emissions are not as easily confused by the "stealth" shape. The digital filtration and processing removed as much "radar clutter" as possible. While LFqR can detect stealth aircraft, it can not be used to target them, giving only the aircraft general location, altitude, bearing, and airspeed. Stealth technology reflects energy away from a transmitter's line of sight but increases the radar cross section in other directions These deflected signals could be monitored and analyzed by CIMS link to high speed, limited AI processors through sophisticated algorithms to detect a plane's presence.

The E-2000 can engage in a variety of electronic and psychological warfare operations. The on board equipment allows the aircraft to broadcast or jam unencrypted transmissions on several bands, including FM, AM, HF, UHF, and VHF radio. In addition, the aircraft can broadcast over "air" to, in color, television sets. It is common practice for Transnapastaini aircraft to effect communications jamming on both civilian and military frequencies whenever possible, with the overwhelming of frequencies with static, or "white noise" being a highly favored tactic.

The aircraft can effect radar jamming in several ways, including sending constant signals on the radar frequency to produce a noise level sufficient to hide echos. The frequency that the enemy radar transmits on can be determined by on board monitoring equipment, and fed into the jamming systems, which will automatically adjust the frequencies the transmissions are sent on, thereby making "frequency hoping" less effective. While the enemy radar will be able to receive clear directional information, no range information will be received. In addition, the jamming equipment may attempt to mimic a radar echo with a delay, thereby falsifying radar range information. In addition, the aircraft's jamming equipment may increase the strength of the return echo, and allow small decoys, such as the tow-behind decoys carried by several aircraft, to be much larger targets. The aircrafts equipment manipulates received radar energy and retransmits it to change the return the enemy radar sees. This can change the range the radar detects by changing the delay in transmission of pulses, the velocity the radar detects by changing the doppler shift of the transmitted signal, or the angle to the plane by using AM techniques to transmit into the sidelobes of the radar.

Spot jamming, or focusing all of the jammers power on a single frequency. This would severely degrade a radars ability to jam on the given frequency, but an adaptable frequency radar would be less affected by this form of jamming. This would be used if the on board equipment detected no change the enemy's radar frequency. However, if a change in frequency is detected, sweep jamming, combined with frequency scanners, would allow the jammers full power to be focused on a single band, but alternates the banned being degraded. This would allow the jamming equipment to shift with the enemies, though a notice lag time would be present between the enemy frequency shift, the scanners acquisition of the new frequency, and the jammers adjustment.

Barrage jamming allows the jammers to focus on multiple frequencies at once, but the level of degradation would be reduce, as the jammer could not devote its full power to a given frequency. Further, base jamming is used to jam the radar at its source, thereby removing the need to determine and then jam, the enemies frequency. This is ideal for degrading command and control, but would not, for example, jam an aircraft on board radar (unless it was specifically being targeted)

Using CIMS, if the E-2000 can get a good lock on a stealth aircraft, or otherwise determine its position (such as when it open its weapon bays to fire, or launches a missile), or get a fix on the EM transmissions form the craft, and the profile of the aircraft is known, CIMS can project its location based on known aircraft variables. All of this information is forwarded through CIMS to fighter aircraft operating in the area, giving the maximum amount of combat information to pilots. Further, the E-2000 is equipped with high-resolution Doppler radar, which can image wind velocities, using this to detect the swirls aircraft leave in their wake, it is possible to, again, gain a rough idea of the location of stealth aircraft, however pinpointing an exact location is the challenge. Finally, the plane is able to use its advanced FLIR systems to attempt to track stealth aircraft via their thermal exhaust plume. Though construction of stealth aircraft does reduce the amount of detectable heat, heat is always liberated when fuel is burned, and is thus detectable.

The radar coverage is provided from a central electronic steered radome located on top of the craft, It is capable of tracking reduced RCS platforms like cruise missiles at longer range. The system uses Pulse Doppler Pulse Compression (PDPC) waveform, increases data sampling rates, increases range and velocity resolution, increases signal integration time, adds new signal processing algorithms to enhance detection sensitivity and unambiguous range determination. It also has feature that improve the reliability and maintainability for the radar hardware, which decreases the number of spares and amount of down time needed for repairs. Improved control and processing algorithms tailored to known threat data enhances system electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) capabilities. The improved electronic counter-countermeasures, in addition to the very short scanning rates utilized by AESA radar, mean that it will be much more difficult for any enemy force to detect the aircrafts emissions and deceive or "jam" the AWACS with false electronic signals

It can operate in several modes, wide area surveillance, ground moving target indicator (GMTI), fixed target indicator (FTI) target classification, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) modes. To pick up moving targets, the radar looks at the Doppler frequency shift of the returned signal. It can look from a long range, covering nearly 50,000 km² (19,305 mile²) and can simultaneously track 600 targets at more than 217 mi (370 km), while at the same time, over a dozen air-to-air interception or air-to-ground attack can be guided. However, while in GMTI modes, the radar cannot pick up objects that are too small, insufficiently dense, or stationary, however, Data processing allows the radar to differentiate between armored vehicles (tracked tanks) and trucks, allowing targeting personnel to better select the appropriate ordnance for various targets. The E-2000 also has several high definition cameras installed to allow for visual target confirmation. For stationary objects, the radar is used in SAR mode. Objects with many angles will give a much better radar signature. In addition to being able to detect, locate and track large numbers of ground vehicles, the radar has a capability to detect helicopters, rotating antennas and low, slow-moving fixed-wing aircraft.

The radar and computer subsystems on the E-2000 gather and displays broad and detailed battlefield information. Data is collected as events occur. This includes position and tracking information on enemy and friendly ground forces. The information is relayed in near-real time to ground or airborne receivers, as well as the command and control facility at Minerva, via the secure jam-resistant CIMS data link and to other CIMS nodes beyond line-of-sight via ultra high frequency satellite communications if desired.

- E-2000E1

Advancement in radar technology promited a redesign of the E-2000's radar systems. The aircraft mantains its eletronicly steered radome situated atop the aircraft, but also features radar equipment mounted in the nose as well as in the starboard and port fuselage. This arrangement allows for excellent coverage in a 360 degree sphere around the aircraft, and allows for refresh rates of incoming data for a mere 1-2 seconds.

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Guardian Arms AMC-12 20x102 mm cannon

The AMC-12 20mm cannon is a 6-barreled air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20 mm rounds at an extremely high rate intended for use on combat aircraft. The AMC-12 uses a linkless ammunition feed which is standard on all Air Fleet aircraft armed with a cannon, and has proven extremely reliable in combat, with the mean time between jams or failures is in excess of 10,000 rounds. Installations are double-ended, because the ejection of empty cartridges can cause a foreign-object damage (FOD) hazard for jet engines and because the retention of spent cases assists in maintaining the center of gravity of the aircraft. The standard rate of fire for the AMC-12 is 6,600 rounds a minute, but the pilot maintains the ability to reduce the weapons rate of fire to 4,600 rounds a minute.

While the weapon has an extremely high firing rate, the aircraft is not capable of carrying enough ammunition to fully utilize the weapons maximum firing rate, and burst controllers are installed to stop the operator from depleting the weapons ammunition stores in a single trigger pull by limiting the number of rounds fired per trigger pull. Bursts controllers can be set to varying lengths, anywhere from 2-3 rounds, to as high as 40 or 50 rounds per shot.

The AMC-12 uses the Belfast Munition CRA-20 "low drag" semi-armor piercing high explosive incendiary rounds in combat, designed to engage static targets, armor and infantry. The primary purpose of these munitions is armor penetration, the initial collision ignites the incendiary material in the tip, triggering the detonation of the HE charge. The second (zirconium powder) incendiary charge will also ignite. This burns at a very high temperature, is not easily extinguished, and can last for 10 minutes. The rounds tungsten carbide penetrator retains sufficient kinetic energy to penetrate the target, ad will often "Carry" some of the incendiary material through into the target after penetration. Soft targets may not provide enough resistance when struct to trigger the HE charge, but will still feel the full effects of the penetrator.

After encounters with a rouge Licanan UCAV in the northern Seabelt, it was decided by the Directorate Defense Council to require combat aircraft in DDF service to mount cannon in addition to other ordinance. Because no Transnapastaini land based aircraft aside from the F/A-67 and F/A-70, mounted a cannon, and development of the F-41A1 was already well underway, the solution was to equip DDF fighters with a gun pod version of the AMC-12, dubbed the AGP-12. The AGP-12 can be mounted to any wing or center line pylon, though the inner most pylon is usually selected, and carries 1,200 rounds of ammunition.

Guardian Arms AMC-30 30x173 mm cannon

The AMC-30 cannon was purpose bolt for the A-36 close air support attack craft, and is the principal feature of that aircraft. It is a hydraulically-driven seven-barrel Gatling-type rotary cannon. The AMC-30 does not share ammunition with the HMAC-30 mounted on the AH-72 or the HMAC-30E1 mounted on the AH-93.

The AMC-30 is one of the heaviest guns in service, and has an extremely high firing rate of 3,900 rounds per minute. Unlike the AMC-12, there is no burst limiter on the AMC-30, though pilots are discouraged from firing more than 1 to 2 second bursts from the weapon, due to concerns regarding overheating, and barrel life. In theory, the weapons entire ammunition stores could be fired in a single burst with no ill effects to the weapon. As with the AMC-12, the weapon sues a linkless feed system, and recycle's spent casings into the drum.

Standard ammunition for the AMC-30 is the CRA-30 armor piercing incendiary round. The CRA-30's projectile incorporates a lightweight aluminum body, cast around a smaller caliber tungsten carbide penetrating core and has proven extremely lethal against tanks and other armored vehicles.

Guardian Arms AMC-25 25x137 mm cannon

The AMC-25 cannon in use on the AG-10 warrior is a five-barrel 25 mm Gatling gun-style rotary cannon. The AMC-25 cannon is operated by a 15 hp (11 kW) electric motor, in external mounts supplied by a bleed air driven pneumatic system. Its rate of fire is normally 1,800 round per minute. It is used with the Rylon Defense AIRTS-4 infrared detection system, alng with the AMC-40 cannon and AMG-105 cannon.

The AMC-25 uses the CRA-25HE round, which is a high explosive round with an incendiary effect, specially designed to pierce armor, fragment, and ignite readily combustible materials, and are useful for destroying “soft” targets such as air bases, trenches, or bunkers, in which they can create fires of over 1000 degrees Celsius. The CRA-25AP is a Semi-armor-piercing high-explosive incendiary round akin to the round used in the AMC-12 20mm cannon. It is used to engage and destroy armored targets, and is also effective against softer targets. The AG-10's dual feed system allows both rounds to be carried, and the gunner is capable of switching between ammunition types, depending on the target.

Guardian Arms AMC-87 40mm cannon

The AMC-87 is a variant of the naval G-16 40mm auto cannon. It uses the CRA-40HE round, which is a simple high explosive round designed to engage soft targets and light armored vehicles.

Belfast Munitions AMG-105 105mm howitzer

The AMG-105 is a modified version of the G-105 howitzer. Efforts to adapt the AG-10 to use a modified G-155 have not been successful. The AMG-105 uses the standard ARA-105 high explosive shell, though other specialized shells could be loaded if desired

Guardian Arms HMAC-30, HMAC-30A1 and HMAC-30A1E1 auto cannon

The HMAC-30 series of auto cannons has been used on Transnapastaini attack helicopters for years, starting with the HMAC-30 mounted on the AH-47 Grey Hound. The HMAC-30 is a single barreled, 30x113 mm, auto cannon with a fire rate of 625 rounds per minute and ejects its casings through the bottom of the weapon.

It uses the CRH-30 30x113 mm high explosive - dual purpose round to engage both soft targets and armor. The CRH-30 is a HEAT round surrounded by a conventional fragmentation casing, allowing the warhead to be more effectively used for blast and fragmentation attacks on unarmored targets within 10 ft (3 m) of the rounds impact area.

The HMAC-30A1 auto cannon uses a larger 30x165 mm round and is a dual-feed auto cannon in use on the AH-72 Jaguar attack helicopter. The weapon has an increased effective range of 8,202 ft (2,500 m), though its maximum range is significantly lower than the HMAC-30. This was considered acceptable by engineers, citing typical helicopter ranges engagements to do exceeded 8,000 ft in general, as gunships tend to operate in an urban environment. Its larger round was found to have overall better armor penetration than the HMAC-30's round.

The weapons dual feed system fires the CRH-31HE and CRH-31AP ammunition, allowing the gunner to select which ammunition type to fire while in flight. The CRH-31HE is an high explorer round with a tracer effect, featuring a nose-fuzed high explosive fragmentation round, with a tracer burn time 10 to 14 seconds. and is used to engage infantry and other soft targets. The CRH-31AP is an armor piercing, fin stabilized, discarding sabot round using a tungsten alloy penetrator designed to engage and destroy tanks and other armored fighting vehicles.

The HMAC-30A1E1 is essentially the same gun, differing only from the HMAC-30A1 in that it is mounted on a swivel on the nose of the AH-93, as opposed to the semi-ridged mount on the AH-72.

AAM-19 Short range IR/Electro-optical guided Air to Air Missile

The AAM-19 is a short range, IR/Electro-optical guided missile. The AAM-19 use an “imaging” infra-red seeker which “sees” the target (much like a digital video camera), and can distinguish between an aircraft and a point heat source such as a flare. Also, due to its wide detection angle, the aircraft firing the AAM-19 does not need to have its target directly in front of it to achieve a lock. This all-aspect missile is capable of achieving a lock on a target behind the firing aircraft. The advanced electro-optical imaging infrared seeker scans the target area for hostile aircraft, then locks-on for terminal chase. The missile has both BVR and LOAL capability. In addition, the AAM-19 can interface with the pilots Helmet Mounted Sight (HMS). This allows the pilot to look at a target, and fire the missile. The AAM-19 is fitted with TVC (Thrust Vector Controlling), increasing its turning ability over typical control surfaces. Its 22lbs warhead is known to be capable of shattering helicopter rotor blades. The I-4, F-41, F/A-67, SF-101, and CF-107, are all equipped with an infra-red search and track (IRST) system with laser rangefinder for its HMS-aimed missiles. In addition, the AH-47, AH-72 and MHR-4 are capable of mounting the AAM-19.

Trivia: The launch of an AAM-19, or any IR guided missile, will be proceeded by the Directorate brevity code “Fox Two”

AAM-20 Medium Range Radar guided Air to Air Missile

The AAM-20 is a fire-and-forget missile with active guidance. It is capable of day or night targeting. Further, on board software allows the missile to “home on jamming”, giving it the ability to switch over from active radar homing to passive homing - homing on jamming signals from the target aircraft. Software on board the missile allows it to detect if it is being jammed, and guide on its target using the proper guidance system. The AAM-20 uses two-stage guidance when fired at long range. The aircraft passes data to the missile just before launch, giving it information about the location of the target aircraft from the launch point and its direction and speed. The missile uses this information to fly on an interception course to the target using its built in guidance systems. Information is generally obtained using the launching aircraft's radar, although it could come from a data link from another fighter aircraft, or from an AWACS craft maintain a CIMS link. While in flight, the CIMS link continues to communicate with the missile, updating the missile on the targets position, allowing it to adjust its intercept path accordingly. Once the missile closes to self-homing distance, it turns on its active radar seeker and searches for the target aircraft. If the target is in or near the expected location, the missile will find it and guide itself to the target from this point. The missile can be fired from close range, and use its short-range homing ability “off the rack.”. When fired from short range, the missile will automatically activate its internal guidance and radar. In terminal mode, the missile advanced ECCM and excellent maneuverability give it close to a 90% kill probability.

- AAM-20L

In addition to the being air launched, the Transnapastaini Army has acquired the AAM-20 for use in its SAM-41 missile defense system, and designated it the AAM-20L The SAM-41 is a towable, highly transportable surface to air missile battery intended for defense of front line units operating outside of more permanent anti-air defense zones. In addition, the SAM-41 can easily be mounted on the rear of a transport truck, giving it self-propelled capability. However, it does not have its own radar unit installed in the launcher, instead, it is generally paired with the Rylon Defense GR/PSA-99 low/medium altitude air defense radar, though it can recieve firing information from other sources, such as SkyGuard and other radar instillations or vehicle mounted radars via CIMS

The AIM-20L and the SAM-41 were also integrated in to the IFV-7AA anti-aircraft vehicle,

- AAM-20I

The AAM-20I is a version of the AAM-20 used to intercept ballistic missile sin boost phase. The standard fragmentation warhead replaced by a hit-to-kill vehicle powered by a hydroxylammonium nitrate monopropellant rocket motor

The AAM-20I has never been used in its intended role.

Trivia: The launch of an AAM-20, or any radar guided missile, will be proceeded by the Directorate brevity code “Fox Three”. When the missiles reaches its terminal phase, and the dtatlink is cut, the brevity code “pitbull” is spoken. If the missile is fired in visual range, and does not receive the data link, using its internal guidance ”off the rack”, the Directorate brevity code “maddog” is used.

AAM-31 Long Range Radar Guided Air to Air missile

The AAM-31 is a long range, guided missile deployed to counter cruise missiles, and other threats to surface warfare amphibious combat elements. The missile uses both semi-active homing and active homing. Its main feature is its ability to reach targets fair beyond the aircrafts own range by interfacing through the CIMS link with ground or sea based radar stations, or AWACS craft operating in the area. To increase the range of the missile, it is fitted with a rocket booster, which is jettisoned from the missile in flight after burning out. This increases the missiles range out to nearly (400 km), however, the missile must be guided by AWACS craft or CIMS datalink to lock targets at those ranges. For direct fire, the missile has a drastically reduced range.

While able to engage enemy fighters to extreme ranges, the AAM-31 excels at targeting and destroying enemy AWACS craft for beyond the engagement range of the AWACS fighter escorts. Efforts continue into combining the anti-radiation properties of the ARM-197 into a viable, long range anti aircraft missile. Regardless, the AAM-31's primary missile is the elimination of enemy AWACS and command craft from outside of their escorts engagements range, as well as fleet defense from enemy aircraft armed with long range antiship missiles.

The AAM-31 was first used in combat on July 7, 2011, when CF-107's from the 98th Carrier Fighter Wing fired on aircraft from the Millsan Air Force over the city of Julikistan. However, due to the immediate surrender of the Millsan forces in the sector, the missiles were self-destructed in flight before they could reach their targets.⁸

Trivia: The launch of an AAM-31, or any radar guided missile, will be proceeded by the Directorate brevity code “Fox Three”.

ARM-31 anti-air radiation missile

The ARM-31 is the designation given to the anti-radiation version of the AAM-31 long range air to air missile. Efforts to refine the missiles tracking ability are underway. In testing, the missile has a tendency to veer off course, honing in on other sources of radiation aside from the AWACS craft. It is hoped that by adjusting the gain settings on the seeker head, background radiation can be filtered out, leaving only the storing radiation pulses form the AWACS radome.

A second solution proposed is to replace the AAM-31's active radar seeker with the anti-radiation seeker, and using it for terminal tracking, theorizing that the misisle will have closed close enough to the AWACS by the time terminal tracking is activated, that it will automaticly track onto the AWACS, it being the largest, closet source of radiation. The missile would be guided by INS/GPS or CIMS datalink using telemetry form the parent aircraft's radar and that of electronic control craft, ships radar or ground stations, in the region. In testing, the missile achieved favorable results when locking on at about 24 mi (40 km) with a deviation of 14 in (350 mm)

The missile is intended to have a range of 124 mi (200 km), which is less than the standard AAM-31, but still sufficient to engage enemy AWACS craft from beyond visual range. However a second test version of the missile has incorporated a jettisonable rocket booster, extending the missiles range to 248 mi (400 km)

The missile remains in testing phase

AAM-12N Air to air missile

The AAM-12N is a variant of the AAM-12 air to air missile, which has long since been retired from service. The AAM-12N remains in service due to its unique properties, in that it has a sub-kiloton yield nuclear warhead in place of a standard blast-fragmentation warhead, and is designed for disruption of heavy bomber formations.

The missiles uses semi-active radar homing for guidance to the target, and a radar proximity fuse to detonate the warhead in an appropriate spot to maximize destruction. The semi-active radar guidance is all-weather capable, and jam resistant.

The AAM-12N does not see wide spread issuance, and has never been used in combat. Concerns with use it over friendly territory, as well as against low flying targets, has lead to questions to its usefulness in service.

ARM-197 Anti-radiation missile

The ARM-197 is a air to surface, anti-radiation missile. It is invaluable for suppressing enemy air defense systems. The ARM-197 can detect, attack and destroy a radar antenna or transmitter with minimal aircrew input. The proportional guidance system that homes in on enemy radar emissions has a fixed antenna and seeker head in the missile's nose. The missile equipped with enhanced capabilities intended to counter radar shutdown, passive radar and active millimeter wave seekers, in addition to an interferometer array of six spiral antennas on a steerable platform. The missile features a two-stage engine. A solid state rocket booster accelerates the missile to mach 1.8 on launch. When the missiles reaches the proper speed, the solid state engine is discarded, at which time four air intakes open. The empty rocket case acts as a combustion chamber for the missiles ramjet, which accelerates the missile further, pushing it to a top speed of approximately Mach 4. It is, in a very real sense, a scaled down version of the ASM-17 anti-shipping missile.

Though rarely deployed, anti-shipping variants of the ARM-197, dubbed the ASM-197, are avaliable, and can be fitted on a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Any fixed wing aircraft capable of carrying the ARM-197, can also carry the ASM-197.

Trivia: The Directorate brevity code “Magnum” is used to indicate the launch of an ARM-197.

ASM-17 Anti-Ship Missile

The ASM-17 is a ”fire and forget”, sea skimming air to surface anti shipping missile. The ASM-17, using its ramjet engine, can reach speeds of mach 3, and is capable of being carried at supersonic speeds. It has a range of approximately 74 miles. It is capable of being programmed for “point and shoot” capability, allowing it to be carried by aircraft without the needed radar and electronics to properly target the missile. The missile is capable of receiving information from CIMS data link, and following those instructions to the target. In addition, the missile can be programmed to “dog leg” its course, allowing for missiles to arrive simultaneous from multiple directions, increasing the chances of a successful strike. Its sophisticated radar allows it to “sea skim”, maintaining a low altitude, about 15 feet, usually, and minimizing its detection by enemy warships, however, it is capable of adjusting its flight path, and has the ability to increase its altitude, or “pop up” briefly if needed. Its warhead is semi-armor piercing, and the residual jet fuel aids the explosive power of the warhead. It is capable of supporting a nuclear warhead

Trivia: The launch of an ASM-17, or any anti-shipping missile, will be preceded by the Directorate brevity code “bruiser”. An incoming, hostile anti-ship missile is called out using the brevity code “Vampire”.

ASM-31 anti-ship missile

The ASM-31 is a version of the SALM-31 anti-ship missile developed by Aerotech Missile Systems for use by the Transnapastaini Ar Fleet on the A/I-6 aircraft. The weapon uses GPS and CIMS datalink for targeting and mid-course updating, as well as allowing it the ability to actively select and engage priority targets.

When fired, the weapon can be uploaded with multiple way points, allowing it to disguise its point of origin, or attack enemy vessels from unexpected angles. Via CIMS data link, the way points can be changed, updated, or aborted in flight. When multiple missiles are launched, their way points are easily programmed to allow them to take different curses to the target, but arrive in mass, or staggered, formation depending on the missile profile. The ASM-31 uses advanced signal processing to counter soft kill measures, such as interference from electronic and psychical countermeasures. When the missiles enters terminal phase, it will automatically increase thrust and execute evasive maneuvers, which can be random or pre-programmed to circumvent point-defense weapons such as RAM's and CIWS. Thanks to the missiles advanced signal processing and high-resolution radar seeker, the missile offers excellent target discrimination against intended targets. These abilities are further enhanced by a number of programmable parameters such as target priority, search area size, target size, masking and attack direction.

AGM-76 series air to ground guided missile

The AGM-76 was designed in the late 1960's as a tactical air to ground missile, capable of providing accurate close air support to combat forces. It was designed to be an all-purpose missile, effective against armor and sea targets, as well as structures and fortifications. The original AGM-76 missile was not fire and forget, and does not seek its own targets. It requires input form the aircraft's pilot or WSO. After the target has been confirmed, the missile will guide itself to the target with no further assistance by the aircraft crew. However, the missile has advanced to its present state as the AGM-76A2 missile, which achieves self guidance through the use of an active milometer wave radar seeker, akin to the seeker used on the AGM-220MR.

The AGM-76, despite is inception as a "one size fits all" missile, has evolved to incorporate an entire series of weapons. For example, the AGM-76L uses semi-active laser guidance, and as such requires guidance form a laser designation device. This guidance can be produced by a laser designater used by infantry, ground vehicles or a UAV, or by the ATA-90 targeting pod. The AGM-76L uses a 320 pound penetrator warhead, and is designed to be used against bunkers and other fortification. An anti-shipping version, the ASM-76, was developed for the MRH-4N, due to the fact that t it is unable to carry the much larger ASM-17, or the less popular ASM-197. The ASM-76 features a larger, penetrating blast-fragmentation warhead.

Trivia: The launch of an AGM-76, or other ground attack missile, utilizes the Directorate brevity code “Rifle”.

NLAM-89 nuclear land attack missile

The NLAM-89 is a dedicated nuclear attack missile intended for tactical and strategic strikes against hardened targets. The missile posses an extremely small radar cross section and is extremely difficult to counter.

The NLAM-89 was capable of reversing its course once after launch, allowing it to be deployed from an aircraft headed away from its intended target. The missile is guided by GPS/INS systems, and can also utilize CIMS datalinks to receive new or updated targeting information. The missile can either be launched in a semi-ballistics trajectory, or use terrain following measures to avoid detection as it approaches the target.

The missile itself is coated in a thin layer of rubber to adsorb radar signals and also assist with heat dispersion in flight. The tail fins are made of a phenolic material, designed to minimize reflected radar energy, further reducing the NLAM-89's radar cross section. All electronics, wiring, and several safety devices are routed along the top of the missile, inside a raceway.

An anti radiation variant, designated the NLAM-89AR was developed for use against hardened air defense structure's. The missile continues to utilize GPS/INS data until terminal flight, at which point the anti-radiation seeker guides the missile to the target. The INS system will store the location of the radiation emissions, ensuring the missile strikes the proper target even if the emissions are interrupted.

The missile features a variable yield warhead, allowing the aircrew to select a yield from 5 kt to 200 kt prior to launch. The missile has a CEP of 1,400 ft (430 m)

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AVM-220 Anti-vehicle missile

The AVM-220 family of missiles is designed to engage and destroy vehicular threats, included armored vehicles. Carried by a wide array of fixed wing, and rotary wing aircraft, the missile has proven extremely effective in both combat operations and testing scenarios.

Driven by a solid fuel rocket which propels the missile to speeds of Mach 1.3 (989 mph, 1,591 kph), the missile is able to destroy targets at ranges up to 5 miles (8 km) from the launcher. However, guard fire versions missile activates its warhead a mere 164 ft (50 m) after launch, as opposed to the 1,640 ft (500 m) arming distance used when fired from an attack helicopter.

Warhead options include tandem HEAT (T-HEAT), thermobaric, and Integrated Blast Fragmentation Sleeve (IBFS), which combines the effects of a shaped charge and fragmentation warhead. The IBFS warhead consists of a tandem warhead system, similar to the T-HEAT warhead previous mentioned. IBFS warheads are well suited to defeating a wide array of targets, from heavy armor to light shipping vessels. It is also able to destroy most modern urban structures and is effective against a variety of “soft” targets. The precursor warhead has soon the ability defeat Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA). The follow-on warhead is encased in a hardened steel body which has proven capable of penetrating hardened bunkers, as well as armored vehicles. In addition, the hardened steel body has proven extremely lethal against soft targets in the blast zone via high velocity fragments. The IBFS warheads increase target elimination across all variants of the AVM-220, and is rapidly reducing the need for production and procurement of special purpose variants of the AVM-220. In addition, the insensitive high explosives (IHE) used within the missile will not detonate is accidently shot, struck by shrapnel, or exposed to open flame. Insensitive high explodes have proven to be safer for troops to handle and transport when sued in large caliber projectiles and warheads.

While all variants of the AVM-220 retain the ability to utilize semi-active laser homing (SALH) guidance, the AVM-220MR (Millimeter Radar) missile utilizes a millimeter wave radar seeker for fire and forget capability. The AVM-220MR requires no further instruction from the pilot after launch, and continues to its target, even if the launching platform has moved out of line of light of the target. The millimeter wave radar on the AVM-220MR has proven adept at tracking targets in adverse weather conditions and in the face of battlefield obscurants such as smoke or dust. The AVM-220HA, or high altitude, is a basic AVM-220 optimized for high altitude launch form the UAV-4 unnamed aerial drone. These weapons are capable of being launched from between 10,000 and 25,000 ft, which removes the drones need to descend to fire after target detection. Further, the improvements to the AVM-220HA allow it to acquire targets off boresight up to 90 degrees in either direction.

With the AVM-220 having been successfully completed testing and prove its worth as ground based weapons system, it will be entering service with the Transnapastaini Army, and phasing the antiquated ATM-2 wire guided missile out of service. The AVM-220 will be mounted on the AMPV(AT), as well as the IFV-3E1 and CSV-3E1.

AGM-230 air to ground missile

The AGM-230, produced by AeroTech Missile Systems, was designed to be fired from UAV's. Lighter than the AVM-220 currently used on UAV aircraft, the AGM-230 reduces the chance of collateral damage. Its lighter weight allows the UAV-4 and UAV-8 to carry twice the amount of of AGM-230's when compared to AVVM-220's.

The missiles sues a semi-active laser seeker, with illumination provided by friendly forces or the aircraft's own designater. In addition, the missile carries its own GPS and INS navigation systems, and can receive new targeting data via CIMS datalink in flight

UGB-10 Unguided Gravity Bomb

The UGB-10 is a simple, yet effective air delivered weapon. The UGB-10 is produced in a wide variety of payloads and warhead types, and can be carried by almost any combat aircraft i the Transnapastaini inventory. As the name suggests, the UGB-10 carries no guidance system, and, as such, simply follows a ballistic arc to the target zone.

Te UGB-10N uses a fuel-gel mix that is the successor to napalm. The UGB-10N uses a kerosene-based fuel with a lower concentration of benzene, combined with an oxidizing agent, making it more difficult to put out once ignited, as well as white phosphorus.

Excepting the UGB-10N, many of the UGB-10 series bombs are being phased out of service, and replaced by the SDB-11 Small Diameter Bomb, or converted into PGB-10 precision guided bombs.

Trivia: The Directorate brevity code signifying the release of an unguided bomb is “pickle”. The predetermined position the bomb is to be released it is sometimes called the “pickle point”

SDB-11 Small Diameter Bomb

The SDB-11 is intended to replace the antiquated UGB-10 series of unguided, or "dumb" bombs. Small diameter bombs offer aircraft the ability to carry more bombs to the target zone, while retaining the explosive power of larger weapons. No longer unguided, the SDB-11 will increase the Air Fleets ability to carry out accurate surgical strikes against targets. The standard SDB-11 will feature an inter GPS/INS device to allow it to be pre-programmed with targeting data, or uploaded in flight via CIMS link. The intended targets for the SDB-11 include bunkers, fuel storage faculties, and other static ground targets.

A second version of the SDB-11, designed the SDB-11E! will feature a thermal seeker head and internal milometer wave radar. Further, the SDM-11E1 will be loaded with target recognition software. The on-board target recognition program will be pre-loaded with targeting profile informational based on known designs in common usage and intelligence reports regarding enemy equipment, if available. The intended targets for the SDM-11E1 include tanks, armored personal carriers, and mobile command centers. In addition, the bomb can be guided to the target using laser designation. The weapon is capable of fusing the information from the sensors to classify the target and can prioritize certain types of targets as desired when used in semi-autonomous mode. Finally, the SDB-11E1 has replaced the steel casing with a lightweight composite casing, significantly reducing the weight of the weapon, and allowing strike craft to carry more of the weapons into combat.

All versions of the SDB-11 will carry a 50 lb (23 kg) warhead, but has proven to have penetration capabilities on par with the PGB-12-200. This is part due to the unique design of the bomb, and the use of Dense Inert Metal Explosive (DIME). DIME works by creating a relatively small but effective blast radius. It is manufactured by producing a homogeneous mixture of an explosive material (such as RDX or FOX-7) and small particles of a chemically inert material such as tungsten. The shaped charge warhead in the bomb has both blast and fragmentation effects which makes it effective against infantry and other soft targets, armor (including MBTs), structures and buildings as well as patrol craft sized boats. During testing, the SDB-11 was able to penetrate about 8 feet (2.4 m) of reinforced concrete. The pilot or WSO will have the option of selecting one of several detonation options prior to weapon release, including air burst, or contact detonation.

Both the SDM-11 and the SDM-11E1 will remain in service together, as they have different mission roles and abilities.

PGB-10 Precision Guided bomb

The PGB-10 is an upgrade for the existing UGB-10 1,000 and 2,000 pound unguided bombs in the Transnapastaini inventory. This upgrade gives the relatively antiquated "dumb" bombs, a longer range and greater accuracy, and allows them to engage targets from stand off range. The upgrade includes the addition of a GPS/INS device, and a CIMS module, to allow the bomb to be either pre-programmed with target coordinates, updated in flight, or after weapons release. In addition, the PGB-10 can be guided to its target by laser designation.

The weapon has a very small circular error probable, especially when compared to the unguided versions of the weapon. Even if the GPs signal is jammed, the weapon was able to meet a requirement of 30 m CEP in testing. In addition, the addition of the GPs/INS guidance ability allows the weapon to be accurately targeted through battlefield obscurants like smoke or debris, in addition to natural obscurants such as rain, clouds or fog. Further, these weapons can autonomously adjust the trajectory to hit the target. This allows the launch aircraft to release the weapon at very large off-axis angles including releasing weapons to attack targets behind the aircraft.

The IHE warhead as also been replaced with an integrated blast fragmentation sleeve, to give the guided weapons added penetration power against hardened structures and armored vehicles, while retaining killing power against soft targets.

A PGB-10-2000 was used to destroy the Catalina Tunnel in Cintano Brazul during Operation Stratos Thunder.^8-3

PGB-12 Precision guided bomb

PGB-12 guided bombs are designed to give Transnapastaini aircraft the ability to launch pinpoint attacks and surgical strikes against targets, as well as to attack hardened underground structure's and cave complexes. The weapons come equipped with a variety of warheads, from varying integrated blast fragmentation sleeve to thermobaric and can be fitted with variable "dial-a-yield" nuclear warheads, or chemical dispersal units. The weapons on board computer can be pre-loaded before aircraft launch with target data, or targeting co-ordinates can be uploaded after take off to the weapon via CIMS link. The weapons can be guided to the target by a variety of methods, including laser designation, electro-optical (TV) guidance or pre-loaded GPS co-ordinates.

For the hardest and deepest of bunkers, Transnapastain deploys the PGB-12-5000. Testing shows this weapon is capable of penetrating up to 100 feet (30 m) of earth, or 20 ft (6 m) of solid, reinforced concrete. The PGB-12N and PGB-12T is built on the PGB-12-5000 frame.

PGB-30 30,000 pound precision guided bomb

In response to intelligence reports and test results, Transnapastaini military advisers concluded that the current inventory of "bunker busting" weapons may be insufficient to penetrate into many of the many hardened command and control faculties in potentially hostile nations. As the Transnapastaini military wishes to address the problem with a non-nuclear solution, the answer was delivered in the for of the PGB-30.

The PGB-30 is a 30,000 guided penetrator munitions, designed to destroy even the most deeply buried bunker and weapons complexes. The non-nuclear version of the PGB-30 can penetrate up to 200 ft of reinforced concrete, and up to 130 ft of solid rock. The weapon uses internal navigation and GPS guidance to reach its target, while capable of maintaining an active CIMS link for mid-course adjustment.

The PG-30N has the 5,300 lbs IHE warhead replace with a 450kt nuclear warhead.

GGB-56 Guided glide bomb

The GGB-56 is a GPS-aided laser-guided intended for use on both UAV's and the AG-10 gunship The purpose of the weapon is to give UAV's the ability to project the submunitions contained in the GGB-56 deep behind enemy lines and autonomously attack high value armored formations before they could engage friendly forces, and giving the AG-10 a weapon capable of being used at stand off range.

The GGB-56 uses technology developed from the TAM-277AT missiles fired from the LRRA-300. The GGB-56 uses an acoustic sensors to identify its intended targets, and an Infra-Red (IR) terminal seeker to image and aim at the attack target. The four "wings" deployed after the submunitions release house the directional microphones used for acoustic targeting.

The weapon identifies high value targets acoustically, using programs evolved from submarine warfare systems. The highest value targets are selected and the warheads eletro-optical tracking system located in the nose of the warhead. After target selection, The retarder is dropped, the rocket motor fires, and is optically guided. A tandem-charge warhead is used to defeat any reactive armour present. In addition, thrust from the rocket motor provides kinetic energy to help destroy the target. Over the designated area the submunitions are dispensed. The “wings”, tail fins and retarders (parachutes) are deployed on each submunitions. The submunitions have proven to have a circular error probability of less than 1 meter form the target.

CBU-64 Unguided Cluster Bomb CBG-64 Guided Cluster bomb

The CB-64 family of weapons is comprised of multiple types of cluster munitions, each with a mission specific purpose. The CB-64 series cluster bombs are air dropped weapons, which expel smaller submunitions while on approach to the target area. The submunitions are specialized for a variety of missions, from anti-personal to interruption of electrical service. In addition, CB-64 variants have the ability to deliver chemical or biological weapons to the target zone. The CB-64 series of weapons is comprised of both guided (CBG designation) and unguided (CBU designation) bomblet dispensers. In general, a CB-64 series bomb consists of the bomblet dispenser and varying amounts of submunitions, depended upon the variant. The standard CB-64 cluster bombs is armed with Multiple Purpose Munitions’ (MPM), consisting of a shaped charge inside of a fragmenting case and added incendiary effect, designed to allow the weapon to use useful against both vehicular targets and personal simultaneously. The weapon utilizes either a time-delay fuse or a proximity fuse for detonation and has 10 different pre-set burst heights or 12 pre-set time delays. The burst height and time delay can be modified in flight via datalink prior to weapon release, giving the weapon more versatility in close air support roles.

In addition to the standard CB-64 weapons, several different, mission specific variants have been developed.

- CBU-64AT

CBU-64AT: The CBU-64AT is an unguided cluster bomb designed to engage and destroy armored and support vehicles. Each CBU-64AT discourages 30 (3 different bomblet disperses containing 10 submunitions each) bomblets consisting of four hockey puck sized submunitions. The use of laser sensors and electrooptical IR detection allow for both heat detection and pattern recognition to detect targets inside an area 1500 feet by 50 feet. When the weapon approaching the aim point, the CBU-64 break up into 3 separate units and the bomblets dispensers are deployed. The dispensers will deploy small parachutes at predetermined times so that they are roughly 100 ft away from each other. After achieving the proper spacing, the chute is released and a rocket motor stops the bomblets descent, causing it to spin on its longitudinal axis. While spinning, the dispensers will release the bomblets in pairs 90 degrees apart.

The laser sensors are used to read the contours of target vehicles, detecting changes in height to acquire targets. In addition, the electrooptical IR sensors scan for heat signatures and/or vehicles fitting a recognized enemy pattern. When the combinations of distinctive height contours and the heat signature match a probable target, the bomblet fires its explosively formed penetrator. The high speed projective is able to penetrate the targets armor plating and destroy the target using kinetic energy as the primary kill method, not the explosive blast from the charge.
If the bomblet fails to find a target, it will self destruct roughly 115 ft () above ground, or, failing that, an internal timer will render the bomblet inert 7 minutes after deployment.

The weapons are best deployed from altitudes ranging between 200 and 20,000 feet (60 m to 6100 m), and speeds between 285 mph to 745 mph (460 kph to 1200 kph).

- CBG-64P

The CBG-64P is a guided cluster bomb designed as a passive attack weapon. It is designed to be deployed when explosive effect against the target is not desirable. The CBG-64P consists of a wind-correct munitions dispenser which is filled with 3,750 non-explosive rods made from steel or, more commonly, tungsten rods of varying size and density. The CBG-64P can be deployed against chemical and biological weapons storage sites or manufacturing facilities with minimal risk of scattering dangerous debris

- CBU-64T

The CBU-64T is a fuel air explosive cluster bomb primarily intended for use against armored vehicles, parked aircraft, and minefields. Each submunition contained inside the CBU-64T weighs 100 lbs, and disperses a cloud of ethylene oxide about 60 feet wised and 8 feet thick. Tests have shown that the overpressure inside the blast zone can reach up to 430 psi, with temperatures ranging from 4,500 to 5,400 °F (2,500 to 3,000 °C).

- CBU-64M

The CBU-64M is the dispersal container for the Air Fleet version of the ADM-9 mine. the dispenser releases the mines at altitudes ranging from 295 ft (90 m) to 2,952 ft (900 m). After reaching the ground, the mains can take from 1 and 1/2 to 10 seconds to arm. Their arming sequence begins when they are released from the dispersal unit. ADM-9's have a pre-set self destruct timer, set between 4 hours to a staggering 15 days. The timer is set just prior to release from the dispersal unit, at the same time the battery is activated. However, if the auto-destruct fails, the battery life on the mines is not rated past 40 days, and, when the batteries expire, the mine will not be able to detonate. General, the dispenser contains a mixture of anti-personal and anti-vehicle mines (sometimes called minelets due tot heir small size.) A typical ADM-9 minefield consists of 564 mines (432 AT mines and 132 AP mines) and is approximately 656 ft (200 m) wide. After landing the anti-personal minelets deploy 8 trip wires and any tension on the wires triggers the mine. After the anti-armor mine lands, a small bursting charge clears any debris that may be on top of the mine, and a second, more powerful charge activates. The mines charge is said to be able to penetrate the soft underarmor of any armored vehicle.

- CBG-64AE

The CGB-64AE is a guided cluster bomb intended to disrupt electrical power transmissions by causing shorts amongst high-voltage lines or electrical substations. Each submunition contains a small explosive charge that disperses 147 reels of fine conductive fiber of either carbon or aluminum-coated glass. The filaments are light enough to be blown by wind, making it difficult to clear them form the blast area. In addition, the filaments are also thin enough to fit through ventilation fans open windows, or cracks in machinery. If the filaments are able to get into an open building or other enclosure, it is possible they will damage electrical equipment, such as computers or televisions.

- CBU-64X

The CBU-64X cluster mention is designed disperse biological or chemical agents over a battlefield, as opposed to standard explosives. The weapons are divided into three sub-categories, the CBU-64X(B) for biological weapons, and the CBU-64X(C) for chemical agents, (further divided into sub-catagores. ), and CBU-64X(L) for non-lethal chemicals. Further, these three sub-categories contain sub-designations, which denote what chemical weapon is stored inside the bomblets.

ALCM-44 Air launched cruise missile

The ALCM-44 is carried exclusively by the high-speed B-118 bomber. It is a subsonic cruise missile, driven by a turbofan, and is capable of both high, and low, altitude launches. Thanks to its advanced use of a terrain contour-matching guidance system, the ACLM-44 is able to fly complicated routes to a target, and strike with frightening accuracy. The missile can follow laser designation when closing on a target (provided it is in range to receive the signal from the designator, or it can be targeted and fired using its own internal navigation, or GPS guidance.

The ALCM-44's nuclear variant, the ALCM-44N is statistically identical to the conventional missile, but carries a variable yield nuclear warhead. This missile are not part of a ships standard compliment of missiles, and is the only version for which a guard launcher has been developed.

The ALCM-44D is, again, statistically identical to the standard cruise missile, but contains a bomblet dispenser in place of the standard warhead. This bomlet dispenser is capable of dispersing a wide variety of sub-munitions. Designations for each different bomblet (known as a sub-variant) is determined by the letter affixed to the end of the standard designation. These include (C) for conventional MPM munitions, consisting of a shaped charge inside of a fragmenting case and added incendiary effect, designed to allow the weapon to use useful against both vehicular targets and personal simultaneously. (X) for chemical weapons containers, AT for Armor piercing explosively formed penetrator, used more destroying armored vehicles, Non-explosive tungsten rods for use as a soft-kill mechanism when collateral damage is not desired, (M) for mine laying, deploying ADM-9 anti-personal/anti-armor mines, and (AE) for anti-electrical, where each submunition contains a small explosive charge that disperses reels of fine conductive fiber of either carbon or aluminum-coated glass.

Lastly, Transnapastain deploys a version of the ACLM-44, designated the ALCM-44T, which, while again, is statically identical to the standard ALCM-44, carries a thermobaric warhead. Designed for defeating tunnel networks and underground bunker complexes, the ALCM-44 provides significant penetrating ability, while retaining its ability to cause measurable damage via blast overpressure. The warhead uses a hardened steel warhead casing and an enhanced-blast explosive filling to provide first, a penetrative effect against a hardened target, followed by huge blast overpressure.

Recently, based largely on developments applied to the Navy's SLAM-37 attack missiles, the Air Fleet has begun to deploy updated versions of the ALCM-44, designated the ALCM-44E1, carrying a conventional warhead, the ALCM-44TE1, retaining its thermobaric warhead, and the ALCM-44DE1, which retains its submuntions dispenser. Improvements focused on allowing the missile to be more adaptive to changing battlefield conditions after launch, giving it maximum flexibility when deployed. Internal memory allows it to store up to 15 pre-designated targets, the missile can be re-targeted in flight to any of those pre-existing targets, or feed new GPS co-ordinates all together, by the mission commander aboard the B-118. Further, the missile can receive and transmit data to and from other CIM's linked units to assist it in finding its target. While in flight, the missile maintains a connection through CIMS with its parent aircraft throughout its flight, allowing the mission commander on the B-118 to monitoring its progress, both through GPS updates and in real-time through a television camera mounted on the missile. The ALCM-44E1 has the ability to orbit above its target, allowing the mission commander to asses the situation, or damage caused be previous airstrikes, and re-target the missile as needed. The ability to target in real-time improves the missiles striking chances against moving targets. Due to the increased weight, the missile suffers from a lack in operational range when compared to the ALCM-44, but the added flexibility makes up for this deficiency.

ALCM-53 Ar Launched Cruise Missile

The ALCM-53 is a supersonic air launched cruise missile. It is also in use by the Transnapastaini Navy, under the designation SLAM-53, and the Transnapastaini Army as the TCM-53. The ALCM-44 has a smaller booster and additional tail fins for added stability during launch.

The B-118 bomber and the SF-101 carrier strike fighter are the only aircraft currently in Transnapastaini service capable of delivering the ALCM-53. The missile itself uses a two-stage propulsion system, with a solid-propellant rocket for initial acceleration and a liquid-fueled ramjet responsible for sustained supersonic cruise. Air-breathing ramjet propulsion is much more fuel-efficient than rocket propulsion, giving the ALCM-53 a longer range than a pure rocket-powered missile would achieve. The missile can approach its targets reliable flying at altitudes as low as 32 ft (10 m), and uses standard GPS/INS guidance with CIMS datalink for mid-course updates. An elecro-optical seeker head allows the missile to "see" its pre-loaded targets, giving it the ability to distinguish its intended target from look-alike, decoys, or other clutter in the target zone. Further, the seeker determines the proper time to activate the warhead, when tracking targets with active radar, it can detect and lock the target up to 46 mi (75 km) away, allowing it to achieve target lock, and then "dive" closer to the ground, decreasing the missiles chance of interception. The missile will fly pre-programmed or randomized courses to the target zone, further decreasing its probability of intercept.

Because of the ALCM-53's increased speed, and increased weight, the missile has better penetration potential than the ALCM-44. Testing has shown that the kinetic energy generated by an ALCM-53 impacting its target is 32 times greater than that of the ALCM-44. Of course, the ALCM-53 carries a reduced payload when compared to the ALCM-44, and there are no plans to replace the ALCM-44 with the ALCM-53, or designs variants along the lines of those already in production for the ALCM-44. The increased speed also decreases the missiles interception possibility allowing it to circumvent some missile defenses systems. In testing the missile was able to correct identify and destroy a land target among a cluster of similar looking objects. Also, the missile achieved a Transnapastaini record for being the first missile capable of completing a supersonic dive.

A hypersonic missile is currently under development, and meant to replace the ALCM-53 in service. The missile must retain all aspects of the ALCM-53, and be able to achieve a speed of Mach 7 or greater.

AOM-67 Anti-Satellite Missile

This rarely deployed missile is designed to intercept and destroy enemy satellites. It is a 4-stage missile launched from the host fighter while the fighter is imitating a supersonic climb. Tracking data is relayed to the fighter form ground control stations and CIMS, giving steering directions for the pilot before launch. The second stage use s a solid state rocket to propel the missile. The third stage is called Miniature Homing Vehicle (MHV) interceptor. A ring laser gyroscope was used for spin rate determination and to obtain an inertial timing reference before the MHV separated from the second stage. The infrared sensor utilized a strip detector where four strips of Indium Bismuth were arranged in a cross and four strips were arranged as logarithmic spirals. As the detector was spun, the infrared target's position could be measured and as it crossed the strips in the sensors field of view. In the forth stage, a hysteresis controller is used to control and fire 56 different full charge rockets to adjust the missiles course, and 8 half thrust rockets are used for fine-adjustment prior to intercept. On the rear of the MVH, attitude thrusters are used to counter the off spin of the full-charge rockets.

ARP-70 and ARP-120 aerial rocket pods.

The ARP-70, produced by Belfast Munitions, is a rocket pod loaded with 70mm aerial rockets generally used to engage clusters of ground targets.

Though the rockets are generally deployed to “free fire” status, the ability to laser guide rockets to the target exists for both the ARP-70 and ARP-120 120mm rocket pods. The seeker aperture is divided into four elements, and each element is placed on the four wings of the guidance section to provide an integrated navigation solution of the weapon. The mid-body design provides environmental protection for the guidance section when it is stowed in the launcher.

by **Transnapastain** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:51 pm

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- Miscellaneous Radars

Rylon Defense AR/ASAG-8 Multi-Spectral Targeting System

The Rylon AR/ASAG-8 radar allows the UAV-4 drone to view the battlefield with an electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) full-motion video camera system that permits long-range surveillance and high-altitude acquisition, tracking and laser designation. After selecting a target, the offers target acquisition, tracking, rangefinding, and laser designation for the AVM-220HA missile carried by the UAV-4, and for all laser-guided munitions such as the PGB-10 and PGB-12 series of weapons.

Campbell Defense HR/PSG-78 K_u band radar

The standard terrain following, low level flight radar for Transnapastaini helicopters. The HR/PSG-78 radar has a variety of modes, including terrain-following and terrain-avoidance, ground mapping, air-to-ground ranging, weather detection/tracking, navigation, beacon interrogation, cross scan modes and power management. Angular scan times are 5.5º/sec, and all weather use was achieved through utilizing circular polarization during heavy rainstorms and other adverse weather conditions.

The HR/PSG-78 allows the pilot to safely and accurately hover the helicopter with no visual reference to the ground of adjacent objects. On the HUD the pilot aligns three pointers which indicate the values of three orthogonal components of aircraft ground velocity (along heading, across heading, and vertical). By flying the aircraft to maintain these displayed values at zero, the pilot can hover the helicopter without visual reference to the ground.

Rylon Defense HR/MSG-3 milometer (MM) wave radar

The HR/MSG-3 milometer wave, low probability of intercept radar enable the potent AH-47 attack helicopter to detect, classify and prioritize ground targets day or night, in poor weather and obscured conditions; then attack those targets with pinpoint accuracy from ranges that safeguard the lives of the aircrew using the AVM-220 long range anti-vehicle missile. The HR/MSG-3 can lock, track and engage targets out to 7 mi (12 km) away

- Pulse Doppler Radars

Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-23 K_u tactical transport radar

The Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-23 i utilized by transport and other non-combat craft for navigation, terrain tracking, air tracking and landing assistance, and features a high resolution SAR mapping mode. The AR/PSAG-121 allows pilots to focus on their missions as opposed to constant paying attention to and actively manipulating their radar, and also allows for accurate landing assistance on all types of runways, including unimproved, with no assistance form ground control guidance devices.

The AR/PSAG-121 includes a windshear mode with a range of 6.2 mi (10 km) and is not restricted by altitude and its advanced technology assists in eliminating false alarms. Further, the radar features a unique program, refereed to as the ballistic wind mode, which will provide data to allow the aircraft's crew to carry out precise and accurate air drop missions.

With a range of 23 mi (37 km), the AR/PSAG-121 provides the longest range air-to-air situational awareness mode of any transport radar. The Skin Paint mode also features computer generated target-sizing, a clutterfree display, and hands-free operation to the crew.

The AR/PSAG-121 provides overlays of flight plan or CIMS tactical information on weather or ground maps for greater situational awareness. Operators have the options also 'freeze' the radar into a non-emitting mode to gain a tactical advantage.

Cyclone Aerospace AR/PSAG-90 X-band Pulse Doppler radar

This X-band pulse doppler radar, designated AR/PSAG-90, is used exclusively on the I-4 interceptor. It offers a variety of air-to-air, air-to-ground, sea-search and mapping modes. The main focus of the AR/PSAG-90 is air to air combat, befitting the I-4's primary role, however, due to its ability to carry anti-shipping and air to ground weapons, the ground search and track features were retained. The small, lightweight, and inexpensive radar set retains its ability to interface with CIMS. Without CIMS link, the a AR/PSAG-90 has the ability to detect fighter-sized targets at an approximate distance of 46 mi (75 km), or out to 93 mi (150 km) when preforming a velocity search, though its ability is greatly enhanced when in range of ground, air, or seaborne radar stations. When enguaged in air to air combat, it offers long-range velocity search, track-while-scan with up to ten tracked targets, and a variety of single-target-track and auto-lockon "dogfight" modes. When operating in ground search and track mode, there are a variety of modes including real beam ground mapping, synthetic aperture radar imaging (SAR) and beacon tracking. It can also search for moving targets on the ground, and offers tracking modes for ground targets similar to those for air-to-air use. These modes can also be used for sea-surface-search, in which case the display is de-cluttered to remove waves.

Hathaway Aviation Incorporated AR/PSG-110 X-band Pulse Doppler Radar

The aircraft's AR/PSAG-110 Pulse Doppler Radar is able to acquire ground targets without being confused by ground clutter. The system can detect and track small, high-speed targets at distances beyond visual range down to close range, and at altitudes down to below treetop level. In addition, the AR/PSAG-110 can track and engage several targets simultaneously. The radar set is capable of all weather target acquisition, during either day or night time operations.

Hathaway Aviation Incorporated AR/PSG-111 K_u side looking Pulse Doppler radar

The AP/PSG-111 is a side-looking airborne radar (SLAR) which travels forward in the flight direction with the nadir directly beneath the platform. The microwave beam is transmitted obliquely at right angles to the direction of flight illuminating a swath. Mainly used by the AG-10 and HSR-90 to acquire and observe ground targets.

Hathaway Aviation Incorporated AR/PAT-8 L-band Pulse Doppler navigation and air tracking radar

The AR/PAR-8 is a simple air search radar designed to give combat craft operating in a hostile area warning that possible hostile aircraft may be present. Generally, this basic radar is sued on aircraft that can not engage air targets. Further it is used to provide continuous velocities, navigation, and guidance information using both pulse Doppler and GPS systems. The two systems are redundant, and can compensate if one or the other loses its signal or is taken off line. The pulse-Doppler navigation ability will remain functional without GPS input, but, when coupled with GPS, the GPS accurately initializes and automatically updates Doppler present position. If the GPS signal is lost, the Doppler continues to provide accurate velocities for hover and navigation; if the Doppler is in memory, the GPS continues to provide accurate present position. These redundant systems allow for uninterrupted navigation and location ability under almost any circumstances.

Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-88 K_u pulse-Doppler radar

The Rylon Defense AR/PSAG-88 pulse-Doppler radar has a has a maximum range of 173 mi (278 km). Used for surveillance and tracking, It is capable of detecting submarine periscopes in the water, even against strong interfering signals form sea clutter backscatter. The AR/PSAG-88 is primarily used for surveillance, reconnaissance and ASW operations.

- Passive electronically scanned array

Cyclone Aerospace AR/PESA-120 X-band passive electronically scanned array

The AR/PESA-120 is a passive electronically scanned array is an all-weather, air superiority radar design, is capable of detecting targets and measuring their coordinates, range and speed. The radar has a look-down/shoot-down capability for air targets against a cluttered or water background and a variety of search modes are available along a +/-to degree azimuth to the front of the aircraft. The AR/PESA-120 can track up to 24 targets at once, with 8 targets engaged, or select a single target to track in a variety of "dog fighting" modes. The AR/PESA-120 radar can identify detected targets, including various types of aircraft, and helicopters, by class and prioritise multiple targets for engagement. A variety of close combat scanning modes are featured including vertical scan, HUD view, boresight and slewable are available as well as locking onto a visually acquired target through the IRST system. The AR/PESA-120 is capable of detecting targets with an RCS of 5 m[sup[2[/sup] at ranges of 124 mi (200 km), the radar was thought to be able to acquire and destroy incoming aircraft before being discovered by its foes even before the enhancements provided by the CIMS interlink were brought into play.

- Active electronically scanned array

Rylon Defense AR/ASAG-121 X-band active electronically scanned array

The Rylon Defense AR/ASAG-121 ground attack radar allows the aircraft to track and engage ground targets. Its radar antenna is located on the underside of the bomber, reducing detection of its emissions by other aircraft. The AR/ASAG-121 allows for terrain-following and terrain avoidance flight under any weather conditions, and is capable to easily tracking high-speed object on the ground. For all-weather navigation, the AR/ASAG-121 include a monopulse ground map, and high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for navigation and targeting nuclear and strategic weapons in all weather conditions. While the AR/ASAG-121 is optimized for air to ground engagement, it retains the ability to track and engage hostile aircraft if the bomber is carrying the AAM-20 radar guided missile.

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AR/ASAG-1000 multi-band actively electronically scanned array

The AR/PESAG-1000 is a scaled down version of the E-2000's powerful radar set for use by the EA-10.

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AR/ASAG-2000 multi-band pulse Doppler / actively electronically scanned array

Currently being re-written, TG with questions

The E-2000's AR/ASAG-2000 incredibly advanced radar has several different features to give it as much utility as possible, and is able to provide surveillance from the Earth's surface up into the stratosphere, over land or water. Featured include a digital filtered low frequency radar, capable of detecting stealth aircraft, due to the fact that low-frequency emissions are not as easily confused by the "stealth" shape. The digital filtration and processing removed as much "radar clutter" as possible. While LFqR can detect stealth aircraft, it can not be used to target them, giving only the aircraft general location, altitude, bearing, and airspeed. Stealth technology reflects energy away from a transmitter's line of sight but increases the radar cross section in other directions These deflected signals could be monitored and analyzed by CIMS link to high speed, limited AI processors through sophisticated algorithms to detect a plane's presence.

The radar is capable of tracking reduced RCS platforms like cruise missiles at longer range. The system uses Pulse Doppler Pulse Compression (PDPC) waveform, increases data sampling rates, increases range and velocity resolution, increases signal integration time, adds new signal processing algorithms to enhance detection sensitivity and unambiguous range determination. It also has feature that improve the reliability and maintainability for the radar hardware, which decreases the number of spares and amount of down time needed for repairs. Improved control and processing algorithms tailored to known threat data enhances system electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) capabilities. The improved electronic counter-countermeasures mean that it will be much more difficult for any enemy force to deceive or "jam" the AWACS with false electronic signals.

For tracking aircraft, such as friendly or hostile fighters, bombers or strategic aircraft, as well as low RCS craft such as UAV's and missiles, the AR/ASAG-2000 has a range of 250 miles (400 km) in a 360 degree sphere around the aircraft.

For ground fire direction and targeting, it can operate in several modes, wide area surveillance, ground moving target indicator (GMTI), fixed target indicator (FTI) target classification, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) modes. To pick up moving targets, the radar looks at the Doppler frequency shift of the returned signal. It can look from a long range, covering nearly 50,000 km² (19,305 mile²) and can simultaneously track 600 targets at more than 250 km (152 miles). However, while in GMTI modes, the radar cannot pick up objects that are too small, insufficiently dense, or stationary, however, Data processing allows the radar to differentiate between armored vehicles (tracked tanks) and trucks, allowing targeting personnel to better select the appropriate ordnance for various targets. The E-2000 also has several high definition cameras installed to allow for visual target confirmation. For stationary objects, the radar is used in SAR mode. Objects with many angles will give a much better radar signature. In addition to being able to detect, locate and track large numbers of ground vehicles, the radar has a capability to detect helicopters, rotating antennas and low, slow-moving fixed-wing aircraft.

The radar and computer subsystems on the E-2000 gather and displays broad and detailed battlefield information. Data is collected as events occur. This includes position and tracking information on enemy and friendly ground forces. The information is relayed in near-real time to ground or airborne receivers, as well as the command and control facility at Minerva, via the secure jam-resistant CIMS data link and to other CIMS nodes beyond line-of-sight via ultra high frequency satellite communications if desired.

Using CIMS, if the E-2000 can get a good lock on a stealth aircraft, or otherwise determine its position (such as when it open its weapon bays to fire, or launches a missile), or get a fix on the EM transmissions form the craft, and the profile of the aircraft is known, CIMS can project its location based on known aircraft variables. All of this information is forwarded through CIMS to fighter aircraft operating in the area, giving the maximum amount of combat information to pilots. Further, the E-2000 is equipped with high-resolution Doppler radar, which can image wind velocities, using this to detect the swirls aircraft leave in their wake, it is possible to, again, gain a rough idea of the location of stealth aircraft, however pinpointing an exact location is the challenge. Finally, the plane is able to use its advanced FLIR systems to attempt to track stealth aircraft via their thermal exhaust plume. Though construction of stealth aircraft does reduce the amount of detectable heat, heat is always liberated when fuel is burned, and is thus detectable.

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AR/ASA-1 X/L bandActive Electronically Scanned Array

Recently combat testing situations, During a skirmish between F-41's of the 121^st Air Domiance wing and a renegade UCAV originating form Licana, it was found that the F-41’s radar was insufficient to deal with hostile aircraft, especially stealth aircraft, when the radar link to more powerful radar was degraded or unavailable. While the situation outlined above was not an unbiased example, as a hurricane raging in the area forced seaborne radar into port, and the radar facility monitoring that sector was offline for repairs, it was found, even when an E-2000 from the 20^th Air Fleet Support wing arrived on scene that radar tracking of the (rather advanced) combat UAV was marginal at best. Only when the UCAV sustained damage from cannon fire was it able to be easily tracked on radar. Even if the circumstances surrounding the event were skewed in the enemy's favor, the loss of 4 Transnapastaini Airman, a fifth plane downed, along with one Licanian TCF-01, and urging from the Kaukolastaini military, resulted in the realization that the F-41's radar was, indeed, insufficient for modern air combat, especially if its command link to an AWACS of other radar facility was comprised.

Luckily, the solution had fallen right in the Transnapastaini's laps.

During the engagement, the renegade UCAV shot down a friendly Licanian TCF-01 fighter over the Northern Pacific. The UCAV was subsequently downed by Transnapastaini pilots. and crashed about 150 miles outside of Directorate waters. While a recovery operation for the advanced aircraft was launched, Licaian ships were able to reach, and extract the UCAV. However, the TCF-01 had gone down over Directorate waters, and recovery vessels were able to quickly reach it and recover it.

The pilots body was returned to Licana, along with Transnapastain's condolences that the plane had broken up into nearly unrecognizable pieces on impact, and not enough of it remained to bother salvaging. This was, of course, a lie.

The aircraft had indeed broken up, but not to the extent that the Transnapastaini government implied. Large sections of the fighter were discovered intact. One such piece of intact debris was the aircraft's radar set. The set was immoderately sent for reverse engineering by technicians from Rylon Defense, and Moltan-Kellar Aerospace.

The radar, designated the AR/ASA-1, which is in essence an unlicensed copy of the Licanian design, is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA), coupled with a passive radar receiver system. The passive radar features multiple antenna which have been blended into the fuselage and wings, and provides 360 degree coverage for the F-41A1. The radar receiver’s range is actually greater than that of the aircrafts active search radar, which allows the aircraft to detect threats at great range, while minimizing its own electronic transmissions. When the receiver tracks a target, it sends information to the active search radar to track the target on a narrow beam. In addition, the radar modulates its frequency over 1000 times per second to increase its low probability of intercept. Further, the radar can focus its emissions to overload enemy sensors, giving the aircraft an electronic-attack capability.

The AR/ASA-1 is capable of tracking up to 60 targets at a time, and engage 14 at one time. With the stand alone range of 287 mi (461 km), the AR/ASA-1 should overcome the range deficiencies of the AR/PESA-120. In addition, the AR/ASA-1 has demonstrated the ability to track stealth aircraft at close range.

The radar can process 10.5 billion instruction per second, and has 300 megabytes of memory, which is a slight upgrade from the current radar. The CIMS transmit speed remains the same, transmitting data at 548 megabits per second and receiving at gigabit speed.

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AR/ASAG-18 X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA) air search air/ground attack radar

The AR/ASAG-18 radar, which is a furtehr development of the AR/ASA-a. It is an "agile beam" ASEA radar, capable of preform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets.

The system allows for air to air target tracking and engagement, in addition to advanced air-to-ground ability, including high resolution mapping, multiple ground moving target detection and tracking, combat identification if targets base don profile and pattern recognition, and ultra high bandwidth communications via CIMS, designed to allow the fighter to pass targets to other assets more effectively.

It is able to easily distinguish low-flying objects such as crusie missiles and helicopters from ground clutter, such as buildings, trees and power lines. In testing, the AR-ASAG-18 was able to easily detect and track objects on par with the scale of a usual main battle tank as far out as 16 mi (25 km), and bridges at 75 mi(120 km). In naval combat testing, it was able to detect a standard destroyer sized target at 190 mi (300 km) fro its location. The radar has a scanning area of +/- 85 degrees in azimuth and +56/-40 in elevation, and can track up to 2 surface targets at any distance simultaneously. Further, as with the AR/ASA-1, it has success in detecting stealth aircraft at close ranges.

- Countermeasures

Belfast Munitions AIRD Infra-red flare dispenser

The AIRD-8 is an infrared decoy flare used to spoof IR guided (heat seeking) surface to air and air to air missiles. Composed of a pyrotechnic composition based on magnesium with burning temperature equal to or hotter than engine exhaust. The aim is to make the infrared-guided missile seek out the heat signature from the flare rather than the aircraft's engines. When an IR missile is confirmed inbound on the aircraft, either through the use of the Rylon Defense ARW-20 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS or relayed to the pilot via wing man or ground forces, the pilot will release a flare, which, prior to release, is stored in an airtight container within the dispenser, and pull away at a sharp angle from the flare (and the terminal trajectory of the missile) and reduce engine power in attempt to cool the thermal signature.

Belfast Munitions CM-148 Chaff Dispenser

Chaff is a radar countermeasure in which aircraft or other targets spread a cloud of small, thin pieces of aluminium, metallized glass fibre or plastic, which either appears as a cluster of secondary targets on radar screens or swamps the screen with multiple returns. Chaff is primarily used to distract and disrupt radar guided missile.

Rylon Defense CM-81 Range gate pull off (RGPO) jammer

Once a radar as acquired a target, it will bracket said target, and will disregard information originating from outside that bracket. This allows the “signal to noise” ratio to be reduced, and also protects the radar from unsynchronized jamming pulses. In effect, the radar is “concentrating” on its target, and the box is general several hundred meters to ether side of the craft, enough to allow it to continue to track the object while it maneuvers. It is no longer looking for another target, or operating in “scanning mode.” Generally, this is what’s referred to as “lock on.”

Transnapastaini aircraft fitted with a RGPO jammer can attempted to break this lock through the following method.

When the aircraft believes it has been acquired and is locked by a hostile radar, the RGPO jammer activates.
A sample of the radars pulse is taken and analyzed by aircraft to determine its pulse repetition frequency. The pulse is then amplified and reflected back to the targeting aircraft, which actually illuminates the aircraft further. The jamming builds the power of the pulse up until it is stronger than the echo return form the targeted aircraft. To avoid overloading the radar receiver, its sensitivity is turned down, and this causes the aircrafts own echo to disappear below the radars “noise threshold”
Now a second replica pulse is transmitted don the heels of the first, increasing in strength as the first replica is weakened.
At this point, the tracking radar should be tracking the dummy echoes, and the aircrafts own return has sunk below the noise threshold. The jammer begins to delay the broadcasts of the decoy emission by a small, but increasing in length, time. The range gate continues to track the dummy targets until the targeted aircraft has exited the bracket. Because the tracking radar is tracking a target, albeit a phantom, inside the range gate still, and because the aircrafts own echo has sunk below detection threshold, it can exit the bracket and not be immediately reacquired by the attackers radar.
The jammer is simply turned off. The attacker is left with nothing but noise in the bracket. At this point, the radar must return to search or acquisition mode, costing the attacker valuable time. If the aircraft is reacquired, the process begins again from Step 1.

A missile using a modulating pulse frequency would be more difficult to spoof using this method. The jammer continuously scans the radar PRF frequency and adjusts accordingly. Even if, in this case, lock is not broken, it will be difficult for the attack craft to obtain and maintain a firing solution.

Rylon Defense CM-82 TERBON (Terrain Bounce) emitter

A flat, wet surface, such as the surface of a body of water, or even moist ground, is well suited to reflecting electromagnetic waves. Ground does not have to be “flat” in the strict since of the word, but can not be extremely broken or vary sharply in elevation. (Like mountains, or broken ground.)

The TB jammer works by picking up a missiles seeking signal, amplifying it and rebroadcasting it towards the ground. Thus, the missile is presented with the comparatively weak echo return of the aircraft, or the utterly “bright” reflection from the ground, and will slam itself harmlessly into the ground.

This, of course, only works with low flying aircraft, and requires semi-moist ground or water to be effective.

Rylon Defense CM-83 CHILUM (Chaff illumination) Antenna

Chaff in and of itself works wonderfully well against incoming radar guided missiles, however, to spoof more sophisticated designs, a rear-facing antenna will activate when the aircraft disperses chaff, and illuminate it. The antenna receives information regarding the signal utilized by the incoming missile from the aircraft's radar, and directs that signal to the dispersed chaff. The chaffs acts like a mirror, presenting the incoming missile with a "brighter", stronger target to home in on.

Aircraft using this CILA system have it indicated under its "countermeasures" category

Rylon Defense AWR-21 radar warning receiver

The The AWR-21 acts to provide the aircraft with information regarding ECM countermeasures in use against the aircraft. It, along with the aircraft's active countermeasures pod (if one is installed in the aircraft, or affixed to it via an ECM pod on a hard point) with information through radar warning suites that allows it to provide active jamming against enemy radar threats.

Rylon Defense ARW-22 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS

ARW-20 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet MAWS is an airborne radar system carried on all Transnapastaini aircraft which is designed to warn of a missile threat that has actually targeting the aircraft, thus enabling the effective employment of evasive maneuvers and electronic warfare and infrared/ultra-violet countermeasure. The AWR-22 passively detects missiles by their infrared signature, and uses algorithms to differentiate between incoming missiles and false alarms. The system's algorithms include looking for temporal variations in a signal's strength, such as the brightening of an incoming missile. It also evaluates the spectral bandpass of the threat. The system also includes a laser warning indicator. After processing the nature of the threat, the system gives the pilot an audio and visual warning via the OTIS display, or, if not equipped with OTIS, on the pilots HUD, which indicates the direction of the incoming threat. Unless disabled by the pilot, the ARW-20 can activate the aircraft DIRCM turrets, if available, or dispense AIRD flares.The land and sea based version of this system, the Rylon Defense VWR-22 and SRW-22 respectively includes a Hostile Fire Indication (HFI), which is the ability to detect incoming rocket propelled grenades and tracer ammunition in addition to anti-tank guided missile detection

The system consists of 4 Optical Sensor Converters (OSC), Computer Processor and a Control Indicator. The system is relatively light at a total weight of approximately 32 pounds. There is one optical sensor converter for each side of the aircraft and include an infrared camera for detecting incoming missiles, as well as a laser warning receiver and an ultraviolet sensor for improved dynamic blanking laser warning detection. The computer processor evaluates the data from the OSC's and analyzes whether a detected event is an incoming missile or a false alarm. If a threat is detected, it sends a signal to the control indicator which informs the crew, and the aircrafts countermeasures system.

Moltan-Keller CM-15 DIRCM turret

The CM-15 DIRCM turret is a second line of defense against incoming IR guided missiles. When the ARW-20 MAWS detects a missile launch, it determines if it is a threat, warns the aircrew and activates its high-power, countermeasure system to track and defeat the target by directing energy toward the threat, using pulsing flashes of IR energy to confuse the missile guidance system.

Rylon Defense CM-22 DIRCM device

This stand alone application was developed for helicopters, and aircraft of all types from fighters to strategic aircraft. In addition, there has been success in adapting the CM-22 to ground vehicles, for use in locating hidden enemy ATGM positions. The CM-22 is an outgrowth of the Moltan-Keller CM-15 DIRCM turret. The CM-15 is only suitable for instillation on board large aircraft, however, the newer CM-22 has been tested and proven able to work on board fighter aircraft, helicopters, and even ground vehicles.

When the ARW-20 MAWS detects a missile launch, it determines if it is a threat, warns the aircrew and activates its high-power, countermeasure system to track and defeat the target by directing energy toward the threat, using pulsing flashes of IR energy to confuse the missile guidance system. The CM-22 provides full 360 coverage around the aircraft, to an from -10/+90 elevation angles, equating to about a single hemisphere of protection for the aircraft.

Rylon Defense ARW-22 Laser warning receiver

The ARW-22 is used on many large aircraft and helicopters in the Transnapastaini military, as well as on several ground vehicles (As the VWR-22), to alert the pilot and crew f a laser designation device has been activated and is targeting the vehicle.

The ARW-22 is capable of detecting and reporting laser-guided and aided threats well outside of their lethal range. These threats include laser range finders and designatiors, as well a laser-beam riding weapons. The WR-22 provides the operator with reliable threat warning, which includes threat identification and high-resolution angle of arrival data within milliseconds of detection. Up to seven simultaneous threats can be processed and reported by each sensor, with all platforms mount several sensors located around the aircraft (or vehicle). Through refinement, the AWR-22 has achieved a very long false alarm rate, yet remains sensitive enough to detect even low-energy threats.

Rylon Defense CM-97 Towed Decoy

The CM-97 system consists of a launcher and launch controller installed on the aircraft and one or more expendable towed decoys. Each decoy is delivered in a sealed canister and has a ten-year shelf life. When deployed, the decoy is towed behind the host aircraft, protecting the aircraft and its crew against RF-guided missiles by luring the missile toward the decoy and away from the intended target. The CM-97 uses a fiber-optic line to connect it to the aircraft, and works in conjunction with the aircraft's electronic warfare system, such as the AEWS-76, or the ACES II or III systems.

Rylon Defense CM-112 false signal generator

The CM-112 is designed for use on large, multi-engine transports and support craft, and seeks to confuse IR guided missiles by generating false target signals to counter infrared missile threats, and can engage multiple targets simultaneously. Preprogrammed multithreat jamming codes are selectable on the operator's control unit and all new codes can be entered as required to cope with new threats. The CM-112 is often used in conjunction with the CM-22 directed IR countermeasures device. However, where as the CM-22 can be mounted in diffrent locations on the aircraft, the CM-112 is placed near engines, were IR guided missiles are likely to target. Generally, 1 CM-112 transmitter is placed near each engine for maximum protection, and each transmitter contains an IR source which emits pulsed radiation to combat an IR missile

- Electronic warfare and targeting systems

Rylon Defense HRS-67 Helicopter Reconnaissance System

The HRS-67 is a high-speed, air-to-ground, digital data link that transmits reconnaissance and other data in near-real time data transmissions to support facilities on the ground or aboard naval vessels. The HRS-67 is generally used by the MRH-4 and TH-101 C and U variants. The system is capable of sending electronic data, as well as audio and images in excess of 115 mi (185 km) at 45 mbps. Ths dedicated system is used to transfer data in near real time, as it is slightly faster than the data transmission offered by CIMS.

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEWS-212 active multi-spectrum jamming suite

The E-2000 can engage in a variety of electronic and psychological warfare operations. The on board equipment allows the aircraft to broadcast or jam unencrypted transmissions on several bands, including FM, AM, HF, UHF, and VHF radio. In addition, the aircraft can broadcast over "air" to, in color, television sets. It is common practice for Transnapastaini aircraft to effect communications jamming on both civilian and military frequencies whenever possible, with the overwhelming of frequencies with static, or "white noise" being a highly favored tactic.

The aircraft can effect radar jamming in several ways, including sending constant signals on the radar frequency to produce a noise level sufficient to hide echos. The frequency that the enemy radar transmits on can be determined by on board monitoring equipment, and fed into the jamming systems, which will automatically adjust the frequencies the transmissions are sent on, thereby making "frequency hoping" less effective. While the enemy radar will be able to receive clear directional information, no range information will be received. In addition, the jamming equipment may attempt to mimic a radar echo with a delay, thereby falsifying radar range information. In addition, the aircraft's jamming equipment may increase the strength of the return echo, and allow small decoys, such as the tow-behind decoys carried by several aircraft, to be much larger targets. The aircrafts equipment manipulates received radar energy and retransmits it to change the return the enemy radar sees. This can change the range the radar detects by changing the delay in transmission of pulses, the velocity the radar detects by changing the doppler shift of the transmitted signal, or the angle to the plane by using AM techniques to transmit into the sidelobes of the radar.

Spot jamming, or focusing all of the jammers power on a single frequency. This would severely degrade a radars ability to jam on the given frequency, but an adaptable frequency radar would be less affected by this form of jamming. This would be used if the on board equipment detected no change the enemy's radar frequency. However, if a change in frequency is detected, sweep jamming, combined with frequency scanners, would allow the jammers full power to be focused on a single band, but alternates the banned being degraded. This would allow the jamming equipment to shift with the enemies, though a notice lag time would be present between the enemy frequency shift, the scanners acquisition of the new frequency, and the jammers adjustment.

Barrage jamming allows the jammers to focus on multiple frequencies at once, but the level of degradation would be reduce, as the jammer could not devote its full power to a given frequency. Further, base jamming is used to jam the radar at its source, thereby removing the need to determine and then jam, the enemies frequency. This is ideal for degrading command and control, but would not, for example, jam an aircraft on board radar (unless it was specifically being targeted)

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEWS-219 active multi-spectrum jamming suite

The AEWS-219 aboard the EA-10 allows aircraft can effect radar jamming in several ways, including sending constant signals on the radar frequency to produce a noise level sufficient to hide echoes. The frequency that the enemy radar transmits on can be determined by on board monitoring equipment, and fed into the jamming systems, which will automatically adjust the frequencies the transmissions are sent in, thereby making "frequency hoping" less effective. While the enemy radar will be able to receive clear directional information, no range information will be received. In addition, the jamming equipment may attempt to mimic a radar echo with a delay, thereby falsifying radar range information. In addition, the aircraft's jamming equipment may increase the strength of the return echo, and allow small decoys, such as the tow-behind decoys carried by several aircraft, to be much larger targets.

Radio jamming is achieved by using scanners to determine the bands and frequencies being transmitted on in a particular area of operation. Once detected, the information is fed into the jamming equipment, and is continually updated as different frequencies activate. As new frequencies and bands come online, the system automatically begins to jam those, as well, reducing the effectiveness of “frequency hoping.”. The equipment uses its transmitters to overpower local radio transmitters by decreasing the signal to noise ratio. Once the systems are overpowered by the aircrafts transmitters, a pre-recorded broadcast can be played, or the system will be flooded with noise, “white noise” being favored. (Air crews have been known to substitute music, often heavily distorted, for the standard, regulation white noise.). The jamming effect is obvious, as receivers can readily pick it up, and transmitters can not easily over power it.

The aircraft can perform more “subtle” jamming as well, in which the radios targeted receive no transmissions, but seem to be functioning properly. Thanks to FM capture effect, Frequency Modulated broadcasts may be jammed, unnoticed, by a simple unmodulated carrier.

In addition to radio jamming, the AEWS-219 can initiate jamming over wireless LAN (WLAN) networks and even mobile phone service. The Wireless Signal Jammer Device can be used to temporarily stop transmission, temporarily short out or turn off the power during the usage of electrical appliances. These appliances include radios, televisions, and even kitchen appliances. The mobile phone jammer functions by disallowing a mobile device to receive a signal from its base station. This is accomplished by sending radio waves along the same frequencies that cellular phones use. This causes enough interference with the communication between cell phones and towers to render the phones unusable. On standard cellular hones, the hone would simply return a “out of range” error message, as it would believe it was outside of its coverage area, The coverage of cell phone jamming is about a five mile radius. It should be noted that, in rare cases, cell phone jammers aboard the AEWS-219 system has caused problems with pacemakers.

For radar jamming, the AEWS-219 uses is capable of all forms of jamming the E-2000's AEWS-212 can utilize (spot, sweeping, and barrage) but generally focuses of base jamming. Base jamming is used to jam the radar at its source, thereby removing the need to determine and then jam, the enemies frequency. This is ideal for degrading command and control, but would not, for example, jam an aircraft on board radar (unless it was specifically being targeted).

Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEWS-76 electronic warfare system.

The Moltan-Kellar Aerospace AEWS-76 electronic warfare system. This airborne jamming system is capable of intercepting and automatically processing, as well as jamming received radio frequency signals. In addition, the system's receivers can also be used to detect, identify and direction find those signals, providing signals intelligence (SIGINT) to ground and air forces in the area. The AEW-76 provides its own power while in use, utilizing a ram air turbine.

Rylon Defense ARMS-8 airborne radio monitoring system

The Rylin Defense ARMS-s, generally carried aboard the EA-10 and E-2000 support aircraft, are designed to monitor and analyze the wide band spectrum. This system is useful for locating and intercepting targets such as frequency-agile radars, low-probability-of-intercept signals and frequency-hopping radios. The system is capable of analyzing and measuring signal characteristics across multiple ranges, from gigahertz down to kilohertz in strength and frequency.

In addition, the system is designed to detect and display short-duration signal bursts, designed to help locate LPI radars, as well as ground transmission and relay stations. The system can detract and locate HF, VHF, and UHF signals, and attempt to track them back to their original location.

The users terminal includes a high-definition graphical display, and allows the operator access to a wide variety of information, such as frequency, amplitude, time settings, plot options, measurement overlays, and signal processing configuration.

Rylon Defense ACES II electronic warfare system.

The ACES II electronic warfare suite (officially designated the AECS-47, but mispronounced as "aces") is the standard electronic warfare system on most Transnapastaini aircraft, including all fighters and attack craft, which automatically scans the threat environment, identifies and prioritizes emitters, and assigns and generates deceptive countermeasure. ACES constitutes a triple level defense against incoming missiles threats by:

Suppression to deny, delay, and degrade adversary acquisition and tracking. This can be done using active jamming, or the RGPO jammer
Deception to mislead guided weapons away from aircraft if a track solution is obtained and a launch occurs. This is accomplished via a wide array of on board countermeasures, such as IRCM jammers.
End-game capabilities that make the fiber-optic-towed decoy, flares, or chaff, the preferred target, misleading adversary missiles that manage to leak through the first and second layers of defense.

ACES is an intergral part of the aircrft, and interfaces wth every detection and countermeassure system, using the information for these systems to effectively defend the aircraft aginst both physical and eletronic threats. The system detects and analyzes point of origin for the incoming threat, and provides the pilot with a countdown until impact, as well as calculating the opportune time to release the proper countermeasure.

Capable of jamming and tracking multiple anti-aircraft missiles and other threats, the AECS-47 is integral to aircraft survival. AECS-47 simultaneously defeats multiple simultaneous pulse, pulse Doppler and continuous wave threats and features a fully self-contained hybrid receiver system providing threat detection and comprehensive threat identification and monitoring. The ACES system is designed to operate for long periods of time without intensive maintenance, and has an impressive 600 hour mean time before failure rating.

While not noted in the designation, the ACES system antenna are located on different points of different aircraft, designed to maximize coverage for that particular aircraft's RCS and threat envelope. When engaged in automatic operation, which is the default setting, ACES selects optimal available countermeasures based upon mission environment, threat lethality and mission priority.

While not part of ACES electronic warfare duties, there are several safety features integrated into ACES systems. One such feature offers the pilot a tactile cue that he is pushing the aircraft beyond its recommended endurance. These cues are fed back through the feel of the inceptor, which alerts the pilot when he has reached advised limits for normal flight for any given scenario. The pilot may always choose to disregard these cues and continue operation, the ACES system will not disallow the pilot from pushing the aircraft beyond its usual flight profile. In addition, ACES system interfaces with the aircraft's altimeter, using a high-speed digital signal processor and radio frequency module, operating on a frequency-hopped, spread-spectrum, phase-encoded, low-power signal waveform to extend altimeter accuracy, performance envelope (roll, pitch, and altitude), jamming resistance, and low probability of intercept capabilities.

Rylon Defense ACES III electronic warfare system.

The ACES III electronic warfare suite (officially designated the AECS-47A1, but mispronounced as "aces") retains all the features of the proven ACES II system, but gives the aircraft the ability to preform its own electronic warfare against targets, interfering with hostile aircraft radar in a more active way. The ACES II system is a purely defensive electronic warfare suite, whereas the ACES III gives the aircraft some limited offensive warfare capability, though it is not on par with the ESC-45's AEWS-76.

Rylon Defense AIRTS-4 infrared detection system

The AIRTS-4 is used by the AG-10 gunship for infra-red targeting of hostile enemy ground forces. the AIRTS-4 infrared detecting set is a high-performance multipurpose thermal imaging sensor, providing long-range navigation, surveillance, and fire control capabilities. The AIRTS-4 features a second-generation focal plane array and electronic image stabilization Additional features include a dual mode video tracker and multiple fields of view. Because the system passively detects energy in the far infrared (heat) wavelengths, it avoids the disadvantages of active sensors, such as night vision or radar, minimizing the amount of detectable energy emitted by the aircraft.

Rylon Defense LARMS Large Area Mapping System

The Rylon Defense LARMS is used by the E-2000 Guardian to provide high-resolution and detailed real-time maps of large areas for use by ground commanders. The 3-D maps created by the LARMS system an be used for a variety of applications, including geospatial simulations, mission planning and rehearsals, situational awareness, and disaster relief and recovery. The system uses a hybrid matching process to create precise elevation data for 3-D terrain and surface models, and then color codes the terrain by height for ease of reading. This method is particularly useful for mapping urban areas, large geographic landscapes, mountainous or rough terrain, and areas with little contrast, such as road surfaces on large-scale imagery or vast deserts. The system ensures that shapes, such as the edges of buildings or cliffs are preserved in the images, and also accurately depicts the shapes and features of buildings and other man amde structures

Rylon Defense ATA-90 targeting pod

The ATA-90 provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges. The ATA-90 contains a diode-pumped laser designator and tracker for guiding laser-guided bombs, missiles and rockets. The pod also features a FLIR receiver and a CCD television camera. FLIR allows observation and tracking in low light / no light situations, while the CCD camera allows the same functions during day time operations. The ATA-90, weighing only 420 lbs (191 kg) is capable of tracking and engaging targets up to 30 mi (48 km) away, and is capable of directing precision guided munitions form as high as 50,000 ft (15,240 m)

Rylon Defense UMAI-9 Unguided Munitions Accuracy Improvement targeting pod

The UMAI-9 does not actually guide munitions to their target destinations, it, instead, improves the pilots ability to accurate aim the weapons before release. Utilized by ground attack craft to improve bombing accuracy during night time and adverse weather close air support operations, the system automatic scan laser and a pilot-controlled tracking television, both using a common optical system, which can be accessed via the aircraft's MFD's. The easy to use system simply requires the pilot to identify ground targets on a TV display, then locks on the TV tracker. For laser-designated targets the tracker scans ahead of the aircraft and automatically locks on to the designated target, which can be illuminated by a ground-based or airborne laser. In daytime the pilot can opt at any time to switch from laser to TV tracking. All the pilot then has to do is to follow the steering instructions presented in the Head-up display or optical sight. As soon as the computer detects an acceptable combination of dive angle and tracker angle rate the ordnance is released automatically.

With the Transnapastaini stockpiles of UGB-10 series bombs being converted into PGB-10 guided weapons, the UMAI-9 pod is falling out of favor with CAS pilots.

Rylon Defense RP-7 tactical airborne Reconnaissance Pod

The RP-7 is a podded reconnaissance sensor suite designed for under-the-weather, medium to high threat, day or nighttime imagery collection This system allows combat aircraft to preform intelligence gathering duties such as target identification in place of dedicated intelligence craft like the ESC-90. or HSR-190, and remain fully armed while doing so, due to the centerline mounting of the RP-7 system. The RP-7 consists of several photo-reconnaissance systems, including a medium altitude eletro-optical sensor, which is capable of capturing clear, precises pictures from as high as 30,000 ft (9,144 m) , taking 2 to 3 pictures per second. The camera stores the images on an internal disc, and can transmit them via CIMS to ground control or AWACS craft, or other equipped units in the area.

The RP-7 also includes features much akin to the AEIG-90 system for UAV's. The system is equipped with a multi-frequency scanner, scanning common radio waves, such as AM- FM, UHF and VHF. The data gathered is either stored in on board memory modules, or trasmitted in real time to operators.

Also included on the RP-7 reconnaissance pod is a ong-range hyperspectral imaging system, which is used to detect and identify camouflaged, concealed, and deceptive targets, as well as chemical gas plumes invisible to the naked eye. The system is capable of day or night use, and have proven to be able to accurate detect camouflaged positions by detecting and analyzing their hyperspectral signature, and his an incredible track record in determining actual positions from decoy positions. In addition, when gases and vapors are detected, the system easily identifies and classifies the substances.

RadioStar AEIG-90 Airborne Electronic Intelligence Gather system

The AIEG-90 (pronounced Egg) allows the UAV-4 drone to gather electronic intelligence while in flight. The system is equipped with a multi-frequency scanner, scanning common radio waves, such as AM- FM, UHF and VHF. The data gathered is either stored in on board memory modules, or trasmitted in real time to operators.

Aerotech Missile Systems ALDM-63 Air Launched Decoy Missile

The ALDM-63 missile was designed as a long cost and easy to manufacture system for use in suppression of enemy air defense assets. The ALDM-63 uses several active radar enhances to change its radar appearance, allowing it to mimic the radar appearances of a multitude of aircraft. By default, and due to ease of programming, the standard aircraft characteristics used are other Transnapastaini aircraft, though data from other foreign aircraft can be uploaded and used. The ALDM-63 uses both INS and GPs systems for navigation, and, while capable of following a pre-programmed flight path, is also able to receive mid-course instructions via datalink from the launching aircraft or command aircraft via CIMS link.

Rylon Defense Optical Tracking and Identification System (OTIS)

The Rylon Defense OTIS system is in use by several Transnapastaini rotary and fixed wing aircraft. It is designed to allow the pilot to optically identify, track and engage targets using a helmet-mounted targeting display, and selectors controls located on his flight stick, thereby allowing the pilot maximum control over the aircraft systems, which keeping his hand firmly on the flight stick and throttle. OTIS is designed to minimizing the time spent in the threat environment, and allow greater lethality, survivability, and pilot situational awareness in combat situations.

The system is designed to use the pilot's eye (actually head angle) as a pointing device to direct air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons seekers or other sensors to a target merely by pointing his head at the target and actuating a switch via OTIS controls on the flight stick. Further it is uses magnification to enhance the pilots ability to visually identify targets, as well as displays aircraft performance information. OTIS can provide targeting solutions for ground and air targets at up to 9/3 mi (15 km), with all-round 360 degree coverage. and can also provide detailed trajectories of missiles at closer ranges.

This is useful in close-in engagements, where, previous to OTIS, the pilot would have to align the aircraft to acquire a target before firing, however, with OTIS, the pilot to simply points his head at a target, designate it to weapon and fires.
The OTIS system allows pilots to lock onto targets using infra-red guided systems or self-guided missiles without actively acquiring the target with the aircraft's radar, allowing for surprise attacks to be launched. When engaged in FLIR mode, OTIS is obviously able to detect IR signatures if the target is moving away from the aircraft, but has proven able to detect the IR signature of oncoming aircraft, as well.

The OTIS system is capable of proving optical magnification of a particular target area to assist in visual identification of targets. OTIS will actually scan the space around the aircraft and if finds one or more potential targets, it will alert the pilot and display the location of each target relative to the aircraft on a screen, as well on the pilots visor, appearing much like a blip on a radar screen. Of the pilot move his head such that the target is no longer in his vision, the blip will disappear. Known information regarding the contact is also displayed, information generally includes attitude towards the aircraft (displayed by color), type, if know, airspeed, altitude, and direction relative to the aircraft. OTIs allows the pilot to assign it to track a particular target of interest or scan in a particular direction if a target is believed to be there based on intelligence reports from AWACS, other command and control facilities, or other aircraft in the engagement zone.

Rylon Defense MAD-3 magnetic anomaly detector

The MAD-3 is used to detect minute variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily used to find enemy submarines underwater. Even though the MAD-3 can detected submerged vessel, those vessels must still be relatively close t the surface, disallowing its use in location deeply submerged vessels. The MA03 is still capable of detecting submarines whose halls are not constructed of ferromagnetic metals, due to the fact that other structures in the submarines, such as materials in the nuclear reactor, steam turbines, auxiliary diesel engines and numerous other systems

The MAD-3 can be used to locate vehicles hidden under Deneb camouflage, such as forest or man-made concealment. During Operation: Gideon's Hammer, AS-70 anti-submarine planes used MAD-3 detectors to locate Brazullian anti-ship missiles hidden under dense jungle canopy.^7-8

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- Communications equipment

RadioStar ANS-9 GPS/INS navigation system

The RadioStar ANS-9 GPS/INS receiver is standard issue on all Transnapastaini military aircraft capable of performing high accuracy navigation while supplying unsurpassed sensor stability for superior geo-location needs. The ANS-9 is also included on land vehicles as the VNS-9 and on warships as the SNS-9, and is also usable by submerged warships while underwater, thereby allowing easy tracking of underwater assets by Naval Command without forcing the submarines to surface.

RadioStar ART/UAM-10 UHF AM radio transmitter

The ART/UM-10 is a military UHF AM radio that operates between 225-399.975 MHz and transmits at 10 watts. It features a separate GUARD receiver for monitoring 243 MHz while simultaneously monitoring the active channel selected,. In addition, it features an ECCM slice capable of storing multiple Word-of-Day patterns for Havequick operation, in case of strong jamming or interference, and can also serve as a channel selector and audio demodulator for separate UHF DF systems

RadioStar ART/HR-7 HF radio transmitter

The RadioStar ART/HF-7 is a HF radio that operates between 2-30 MHz and transmits at 300+ watts. It features a dual heterodyne receiver/transmitter that uses IF frequencies of 97.8 and 1.8 MHz, an antenna coupler that is pressurized to 7±1 PSI with dry nitrogen (air) which prevents high voltage arcing, as well as prevents corrosion, and provides a uniform cooling medium. Various controls provide access to 30 preset channels, 30,000 normal channels, 280,000 channels when using SSB, test functions, squelch, power on/off, and one of 8 modes of operation: UV (Upper Voice), LV (Lower Voice), UD (Upper Data), LD (Lower Data), CW (Continuous Wave), AME (Amplitude Modulated Equivalent), and P (Preset). In addition, the ART/HF-7 features long range communications ability, allowing it to interface and communicate using commercial phone lines.

RadioStar CIMS datalink module

The CIMS module allows access to the Combat Information Management System maintained by Transnapastain, giving aircraft, naval vessels, missiles, and vehicles the ability to interface and share targeting information and other vital battlefield data. The terminals are lightweight and are interchangeable between all platforms, allowing for ease of maintenance and replacement int he filed. In addition to its communication equipment, each module features a built in GPS transmitter to aid in recovery if the modules is lost of stolen. CIMS modules are ruggedized to allow them to survive under combat conditions, and are shielded against heavy EMP surges.

The CIMS network also managed the Transnapastaini Vehicle Identification and Verification System (VIVS). VIVS is used to determine the identity and disposition of an unidentified vehicle.

Prior to a VIVS query, a contact will be bracketed with a gray outline, and designated as "unknown". Any CIMS equipped vehicles is capable an initiating an VIVS query, and a non-response, or incorrect code response, from a queried vehicle will result in that vehicle being designated as hostile. Once designated, the object will be shown on equipped modules, such as commander and gunners sights, as well as OTIS and other heads up displays, with a red outline.

A correct response will flag that vehicle as friendly, showing it with a green outline, or, in the case of non-Transnapastaini but allied unit,s such as other Directorate forces, a blue outline. In many cases, once identified, VIVS will provide more specific data regarding the target, such as the vehicles designation, call sign and unit assignment.

It is important to note that, even if VIVS has identified a target as friendly or allied, it will not prevent a vehicle from achieving a weapons lock or firing on the target.

Night and Fog (Transnapastain: Everything you need to know)

Night and Fog (Transnapastain: Everything you need to know)

1. Contents and Overview of the Nation

2. Overview: Military and law enforcement

3. Overview: Economy

4. Oceanic Security and Prosperity Operation

5. The Darker Side of Transnapastain

6. The Church of God's Will and the Protectorate

7. The Order of the Rose

8. Infantry weapons (Ballistic)

9. Infantry weapons (Grenades and mines)

10. Infantry weapons (missiles and rockets)

11. Ammunition and infantry equipment

12. Indirect fire weapons systems

13. Utility and direct fire ground systems (I)

14. Utility and direct fire ground systems (II)

15. Artillery and ground vehicle munitions

16. Rotary Aircraft

17. Fixed-wing aircraft (I)

18. Fixed wing aircraft (II)

19. Fixed wing aircraft (III)

20. Fixed wing aircraft (IV)

21. Aircraft weapons (I)

22. Aircraft weapons (II)

23. Aircraft systems (I)

24. Aircraft systems (II)

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