New 6.8mm Service Rifle and Carbine Sought by The Infantry.

[The Infantry]

Request for proposals:
A weapons system consisting of an existing 6.8mm Remington SPC service rifle(assault rifle) and related carbine equaling or surpassing the performance of current M-468 and M-1668 platforms in use by The Infantry. This contract is for unlimited domestic production rights of an existing design.
Requirements:
x Must be in 6.8mm caliber, able to accept our magazines (standard 6.8mm ar-15 style magazines) OR be readily convertible to our round/ magazine
x Barrel lengths: Rifle 16-20 inches, Carbine 8-15 inches
x Buttstock must be adjustable for length of pull. (if a bull pup design, only 3 inches of adjustment is required)
x Rail Interface system, mil-spec 1913 required on four sides.
x Sling and bayonet attachment points
x Rifle must be under 9lbs loaded, Carbine under 8lbs

All configurations meeting the requirements will be considered for adoption. Please post pictures and descriptions here.


Current entrants:
The Phoenix Dynamix AR-20 Nemesis
The Lyran Arms AY144L
The Sequoia Weaponworks G500 Modular Weapon System
The Yanatiarian AY-20M
The Yanatiarian AY-35M
The Phoenix Dynamix AR-66

[Grandheim]

i have one:

Kar. 1969

if you wanna adopted, send me telegram....

[The Infantry]

I am afraid that rifle does not appear to meet the requirements.

[The Phoenix Milita]

Phoenix Dynamix submits the latest version of the AR-20 Nemesis.

The AR-20, Mod 1 is the newest variant of the AR-20 Nemesis. It is currently in front line service with The Phoenix Milita's marines and other nations' armed forces. There are four variants. The carbine, the service rifle, the light machine gun/squad automatic weapon and the sniper/designated marksman's rifle. All variants use the same type of controls and share many parts with each other making training, maintenance and logistics easier. They also come in several competitive modern intermediate assault rifle calibers for versatility.

[SIZE="1"]configured ready for battle, with optional Flat Dark Earth colored furniture[/SIZE]

The original AR-20 Nemesis was created by Phoenix Dynamix Labs in April 2007. The AR-20's creators looked at Eugene Stoner's original designs, Colt's modifications and improvements, as well as many AR-15 and AR-18 derived weapons such as the Barret M468, the Phoenix Dynamix AR-56, the H&K 416, ZM's LR300 and the Shrike 5.56. They also looked extensively at the combat history of these weapons and finally released an optimized weapons system and was finally deemed ready to compete on the NS battlefield. Four main variants were created with a variety of upper/lower combinations and accessories options. While the AR-20 proved to be extremely rugged compared to previous AR-15 type weapons, with equal or greater durability to the 416 in most tests, and offering ambidextrous configuration options, there was still, astonishingly, found to be room for improvement. Under the auspices of The Phoenix Military, Phoenix Dynamix's Firearms Division created the AR-20 Mod 1 in March of 2008. The mod 1 features several improvements which came directly from user feedback. The most dramatic and noticeable change is perhaps the lengthened top rail which now runs along the entire length of the upper. Another major change is the improved retractable buttstock which is based upon aftermarket add-ons that were being purchased with increasing regularity by TPM infantrymen. The integral flip up iron sights have also been improved as has the sight mounting system, allowing for use of backup iron sights while optics are still attached. Bayonet lugs have been improved in order to allow for a full size bayonet to be easily attached even with the 10.5 inch barrel. The improvements have been applied to the entire AR-20 line.
The AR-20A1, Mod 1 is available with a 10.5, 12, 14.5 or 16 inch barrel and in either a flat black or a flat dark earth finish.
Name: AR-20A1, Mod 1 Nemesis Carbine
Designed by: Phoenix Dynamix
Caliber:5.45mmm 5.56mm, 6.5mm, 6.66mm or 6.8mm
Action: short-stroke piston system Select fire (auto/burst/semi-auto)
Total Weight: 7-7.3 lbs
Range: 600-700 meters
Rate Of Fire: 800 rounds per minute (cyclic)
Capacity 10,20,25,30,32 round magazine or 30,36,60,64,90 round drum

The AR-20, Mod 1 is available with a 16,18 or 20 inch barrel and in either a flat black or a flat dark earth finish.
Name: AR-20, Mod 1 Nemesis Assault Rife
Designed by: Phoenix Dynamix
Caliber:5.45mmm 5.56mm, 6.5mm, 6.66mm or 6.8mm
Action: short-stroke piston system Select fire (auto/burst/semi-auto)
Total Weight: 8.1 lbs
Range: 700 meters
Rate Of Fire: 800 rounds per minute (cyclic)
Capacity 10,20,25,30,32 round magazine or 30,36,60,64,90 round drum



Prices
$1650 Carbine variant
$1660 Standard
5% off orders over 1,000 units
10% off orders of over 50,000 units
33% off orders of over 500,000 units, plus a free magazine for each weapon
40% off orders over 5 million units, plus 2 free magazines and a sling for each weapon
45% off orders over 10 million units, plus a sling and a nylon three-mag pouch which holds 3 magazines which are included AND loaded with ammo (for each weapon)

[Grandheim]

I am afraid that rifle does not appear to meet the requirements.

you say you need rifle, why not appear to meet the requirements?

[Lyras]

Submission
In response to the lodged request for proposals, Lyran Arms, on behalf of the Lyran Governmental Trade Department, submits the AY144L, chambered in 6.8mm SPC.

AY144L Assault Rifle – Protectorate of Lyras





Weight: 3.2kg
Length: 710mm
Barrel Length: 450mm
Cartridge: 6.5 x 45mm JMC, 5.5x 45mm Yanitarian, 7.5x45mm Yanitarian, 7.62x39mm Russian, 5.45mm Russian, 7.62mm NATO, 5.56mm NATO, 6.8mm Remington SPC, and 6.5mm Grendel
Action: gas operated, two-lug rotating bolt, balanced automatic
Rate of fire: 650rpm (cyclic)
Effective range: 500m
Maximum range: 800m
Feed system: 30-rd detachable box, 20-rd detachable box
Sights: Aperture rear, hooded post front. Picatinny rails allow alternates.

History
In the recent past, Yanitaria has come up with more than a few commercially successful assault rifles, the latest incarnation being the AY144. Selected for use as the standard-issue assault rifle of the Lyran Protectorate, it has been manufactured under license in numbers well into the billions. Lyran requirements being fractionally different to those of Yanitaria, Lyran produced models are slightly different. Designated the AY144L, it still shares 90% commonality with the Yanitarian-built variants.

Operating system

The AY-144 is a short stroke, gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced assault rifle that is most commonly chambered for the 6.5x45mm JMC intermediate cartridge, however, it can also be chambered for the 5.5x45mm Yanitarian, or the 7.5x45mm Yanitarian, as well as the 7.62mm Russian, 5.45mm Russian, 7.62mm NATO, 5.56 NATO, 6.8mm Remington SPC, and 6.5mm Grendel. The AY-144 system is modular, ambidextrous, and made of lightweight fiber-reinforced polymers.

The balanced gas-system is proprietary to Yanitarian Arms, and features a system whereby the bolt is attached by a wire to a counterweight system which is attached to a spring. When the bolt moves forward, it picks up a round from the magazine, and pushes it into the chamber. When the trigger is pulled, or if the weapon is on automatic or burst, the hammer hits the firing pin, which fires the round. The gas expands, where it is collected by the gas piston, and sent back where it pushes the guide rods rearward, and simultaneously flushes the extraction tube. Because the rifle is balanced, as the bolt group is forced rearwards by the guide rods, the counterweight moves in the opposing direction, mitigating felt recoil. As the bolt moves back, the casing from the spent round is dropped into the extraction tube. The bolt moves forward, picking up another round. This round is fired, and the gas that flushes the extraction tube pushes the spent casing out, spitting it out of the bottom of the gun. This is much more effective than previous versions of the AY-series, in which a conventional extraction system, borrowed from the AUG, was used, and a simple, removable rubber or steel cover and alternate bolt-and-extractor-pin assembly decided which way the shells would fly. The new extraction system also allows soldiers to switch shoulders extremely quickly, with out having to switch the rubber or steel shield, and also allows soldiers to fire with out hitting each other with hot casings.

When the bolt moves back and forth, and when the bolt moves all the way forward, the counterweight also negates the recoil here, and so the only felt recoil comes from when the round actually leaves the chamber. This is known to increase accuracy by a significant margin when compared to similar unbalanced designs. Should the counterweight system break, the weapon will still fire, except with appreciably greater recoil. The bolt itself is made of high grade steel, and the entire system is made to fit together extremely well, requiring modern, but not always top shelf, techniques. Because of this, during desperate times, the AY-144 can still be manufactured and issued, along with second rate supplemental rifles such as the AY-1M.

Once the last round is fired, the bolt catch holds the bolt open, so that a new magazine can be loaded. At any time, a client can pull back the charging handle, which swivels to either the right or left to accommodate soldiers of either dominant hand, and activate the bolt catch via a switch in front of the trigger. The charging handle can then be pushed forward in a motion known as the "H&K slap", bringing the bolt forward and into place, while extracting a fresh round. The charging handle will the swivel into the forward stowed position, allowing it to be used as a forward assist. Two "hooked" edges allow it to easily be reached at any time, even with the lower rail.

The weapon is held together entirely with push-pins, a concept borrowed from the G36 and AUG, which allows the weapon to be disassembled entirely with out tools, and much quicker than rifles that require screws and bolts. The rifle can be broken down into a small amount of parts, and entire bits can be swapped out to fully customize the rifle. For instance, Yanitarian Arms (and now Lyran Arms, under license) offers a faster ROF kit, which allows a client to switch out the bolt group, spring, and counterweight system, increasing the rate of fire from 650RPM in full auto all the way to 1000RPM. The trigger group can also be switched out. The standard trigger, however uses a dual-pressure system. Pulling the trigger to the first pressure (2.1 kg) fires semi-automatically, but pulling the trigger to the second trigger pressure (4.5kg) produces automatic fire. This system, similar to that featured on a number of Lyran and Yanitarian weapons, enables the operator to employ either semi-automatic or automatic fire without adjusting the weapon in any way, or breaking the firing position. A single-shot lockout stud, located below the trigger, can be pulled out to prevent the trigger being pulled rearward to the second pressure, and thus will prevent accidental employment of automatic fire. The stud can be pushed back into the trigger, thus re-allowing automatic fire, by a split-second movement of the index or middle finger of the master hand.

The safety is located immediately above the weapon's pistol grip, and is a simple thumb or index-finger operated push-action trigger-lock safety. The safety portrudes 1cm from the weapon's right, just above a right hander's index finger, when in safe mode, and displays a white dot to the operator.
When switched to “instant” condition, the safety is taken offline by the index finger pushing it into the weapon. The safety will then portrude 1cm out the opposite (left hand) side of the weapon, and display a red dot to the operator, indicating the weapon's state of readiness visually, as well as to physical inspection.

The AY144L further differs from the base -144 by the addition of long dorsal rails as standard. Any of a wide variety of sights can be fitted to these rails. The first option is the excellent Yanitarian ARSY-11 red dot sight. The ARSY-11 is essentially the same as the earlier ARSY-10, but with some minor improvements, and is a whisker shorter to allow it to be used on the AY-144. The second and more common sight, at least within Lyran service, is the TGTM-4 multi-function battle sight. The TGTM-4 combines a default reflex sight (with adjustable brightness, as per M68) with a night weapon sight function, night aiming device (boresighted at 100 metres), manually operated optical zoom with autofocus, adjustable reticle selection, and firing-position-safe grenade launcher sight toggle. A bullet-drop compensator is also available as an overlay to any fire mode, accessed by toggle switch that does not require the firing hand to be moved from the pistol grip. The sight is water-tight down to 50 metres, and is free of parallax error at ranges outside 30 metres. The new Li+ polymer battery provides the gunsight with 400 hours of constant operation in normal combat conditions, and is rechargable from the AC outlet featured on most Lyran-designed vehicles, or a regular 240 volt power outlet.

The -144L, as with the -144, uses a rail system with push pins securing it to the rifle. This means that the rails are easily removable, and that rails fitting the standards used by foreign countries can also be used, or that the rails can be omitted entirely as needed, in order to conserve weight, materials, or to exchange a broken rail from one gun with one from another. The stock has been shortened, and a recoil pad can be attached for use with an under barrel grenade launcher. The magazines are semi-transparent in order to allow a soldier to at any time check the amount of ammo left in the mag. The magazine also uses new coupling studs so that several magazines can be attached to it for faster reloading. The -144L however, unlike most examples of the -144, utilises semi-transparent curved magazines, which serve to lover the weapon's profile, and allow for easier ergonomics. The 450mm barrel is chromium-lined to decrease wear, and is fitted with a muzzle-brake/flash suppressor as standard.

Export
As per the extant agreement with Yanitarian Arms for sale rights, the AY144L is widely available to potential customers, and financing agreements are available to parties seeking them. Manufacturing costs for the AY144L are covered by the Protectorate, and profits from sale are divided, with 80% going to Yanitarian Arms, and 20% to the Lyran Governmental Trade Department. Upon purchasing an AY144L, the purchasor is also entitled to the following accessories, provided with the weapon;




The AY144L is available at NS$1500, with DPRs available at NS$15bn. Purchase requests and enquiries can be lodged through Lyran Arms.









In further support of this submission, Lyran Arms is willing to offer a 20% ongoing discount to any Lyran Arms-supplied small arms or personnel-operated munitions, full details of which are available through the Lyran Arms catalogue.

The AY144L is currently the standard issue infantry rifle within the Lyran Protectorate, and variants of the AY144 are in service in over thirty countries, the weapon having made its mark by its unique combination of modularity, accuracy, reliability, adaptability and lethality. Further, in accordance with standard Lyran practice, the AY144L has been screened by the NSDraftroom.

Please let us know of your findings.

Regards

General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

[Leviticus Isles]

Dude. 6.8? Really? As Kalashnikov said in one of his rare interviews.

... I challenge the world to design a better gun than the AK-47...

and no one has. Suprise!

[The Infantry]

We are willing to consider the AR-20 from Phoenix Dynamix and the AY144Lfrom Lyran Arms and would like to buy 4 example of each weapon for testing. We will still accept other rifles that meet the requirements.



-ooc:-

you say you need rifle, why not appear to meet the requirements?

I made a list of 6 requirements that the rifle must meet in my first post. Your rifle doesn't appear to meet any of them.(looks lik eits bolt action, stock doesn't adjust, no magazine, no rails) The fact that it has no stats doesn't help either.
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Dude

Please, take that conversation out of my thread.

[KaIashnikov]

Yea, buy Kalashnikov. Cheap Prices and Cheaper Weapons. My nation sells AK-47s to AK-108s, RPDs, RPKs, RPGs.

[Grandheim]

Yea, buy Kalashnikov. Cheap Prices and Cheaper Weapons. My nation sells AK-47s to AK-108s, RPDs, RPKs, RPGs.

FOOL the Russian weapon, and say hello to Nazi weapons!! hahahahaha


MP-40




My weapon is based by German weapon. you must know it

[The Infantry]

OOC: This thread is in character. If you are not proposing a weapon that meets the requirements I have asked for, you do not belong here. Cease posting unrelated things.

[Grandheim]

We are willing to consider the AR-20 from Phoenix Dynamix and the AY144Lfrom Lyran Arms and would like to buy 4 example of each weapon for testing. We will still accept other rifles that meet the requirements.



-ooc:-

you say you need rifle, why not appear to meet the requirements?

I made a list of 6 requirements that the rifle must meet in my first post. Your rifle doesn't appear to meet any of them.(looks lik eits bolt action, stock doesn't adjust, no magazine, no rails) The fact that it has no stats doesn't help either.
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Dude

Please, take that conversation out of my thread.

oh, sorry. but, i have one too and i hope appear to your requirement



Name: Virgin X-1
Type: Bolt-action rifle (Every sniper rifle in the world is bolt-action, right?)
Barrel lengths: 17 inches
Cartridge: 303. British
Clips: 8 clips

[Etoile Arcture]

Sequoia Weaponworks official sales solicitation

Sir,

Sequoia Weaponworks LLC is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of small arms and light weapons with worldwide sales in excess of one billion units to various governments and corporations. Our company has analysed the request for proposal (RFP) issued by your government and propose to offer the G500 Modular Weapon System (MWS) as best meeting all the requirements of the RFP.

G500 Modular Weapon System


The G500 MWS is a regulated gas-operated rotating bolt automatic rifle system chambered in modern intermediate calibres including 6.8 mm SPC and 6.5 mm Grendel. These weapons are manufactured to exacting ISO 9001 quality management standards in rugged polyetherimide polymers and chromed steel, and are rugged and reliable in all climates and environments.

The G500 MMWS family of arms includes both a assault rifle (G500 Assault/Battle Rifle) and carbine (G501K Assault/Battle Carbine) model, and barrel lengths ranging between 10 1/2 to 18 1/2 inches. Integrally molded quad MIL-STD-1973 Picatinny rails allow a full range of add-on accessories for infinite customisation including optical and thermal sights, tactical illiminators, vertical grips and bipods.

Our company is also able to modify any of the baseline G500 MWS models to fully meet all customer requirements, including rechambering, lengthening and shortening of barrels, replacing the folding stock with a collapsible type and any other customer modifications.

For more information on our products and services or to make orders please browse our corporate Web site.

[The Infantry]

The G500 Modular Weapon System has been added to the list of competitors. We request immediate deliver of four samples configured to meet our needs. Testing will begin on June 25th, and we will accept additional entries until then.

[The Phoenix Milita]

We are willing to consider the AR-20 from Phoenix Dynamix and the AY144Lfrom Lyran Arms and would like to buy 4 example of each weapon for testing. We will still accept other rifles that meet the requirements.

We will immediately ship 4 carbines and 4 rifle variants for your inspection and testing via air mail. Thank you for your consideration.

[Grandheim]

The G500 Modular Weapon System has been added to the list of competitors. We request immediate deliver of four samples configured to meet our needs. Testing will begin on June 25th, and we will accept additional entries until then.

hey, how about with my weapon, Virgin X-1? Whether in accordance with the requirements ?

[Crazy girl]

The G500 Modular Weapon System has been added to the list of competitors. We request immediate deliver of four samples configured to meet our needs. Testing will begin on June 25th, and we will accept additional entries until then.

hey, how about with my weapon, Virgin X-1? Whether in accordance with the requirements ?

Request for proposals:Requirements:
x Must be in 6.8mm caliber, able to accept our magazines (standard 6.8mm ar-15 style magazines) OR be readily convertible to our round/ magazine
x Barrel lengths: Rifle 16-20 inches, Carbine 8-15 inches
x Buttstock must be adjustable for length of pull. (if a bull pup design, only 3 inches of adjustment is required)
x Rail Interface system, mil-spec 1913 required on four sides.
x Sling and bayonet attachment points
x Rifle must be under 9lbs loaded, Carbine under 8lbs

OOC: Please read the entire OP. @The Infantry: Here is the original version of the AY-144 for consideration. Lyras has slightly different preferences to mine, but really, the only difference is the safety, standard sights, and my bipod is sleeker and sexier. Also, I've included the AY-20M and AY-35M, for consideration.

[Etoile Arcture]

Response to competition entry

Sir,

Sequoia Weaponworks is pleased to learn the G500 Modular Weapon System has been successfully entered into The Infantry 6.8 mm infantry rifle competition.

Our company will supply a total of eight weapons to take part in the testing program, consisting of four G500 Assault/Battle Rifle models and four G501K Assault/Battle Carbine models. All rifles will be supplied with the standard kit issued to infantry, including three spare magazines and cleaning and maintenance kits. We have also included Aimpoint CompM2 sights and front and rear diopter co-witnessing iron sights bore sighted to each rifle.

[Leviticus Isles]

We are willing to consider the AR-20 from Phoenix Dynamix and the AY144Lfrom Lyran Arms and would like to buy 4 example of each weapon for testing. We will still accept other rifles that meet the requirements.



-ooc:-

you say you need rifle, why not appear to meet the requirements?

I made a list of 6 requirements that the rifle must meet in my first post. Your rifle doesn't appear to meet any of them.(looks lik eits bolt action, stock doesn't adjust, no magazine, no rails) The fact that it has no stats doesn't help either.
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Dude

Please, take that conversation out of my thread.

OOC: Really, your just mad beacuase I'm right and so is Mickial. Whatever, I'll stop posting for your pleasure.

[The Infantry]

We have begun testing all approved entrants. (OOC I am assuming that the AY-144, AY-20M and AY-35M have been sent as well) While we appreciate Sequoia Weaponworks' extra attention in providing optics, all entrants will be tested with with our own T-1 and ACOG optics attached.

[The Phoenix Milita]

Wait wait!
If we knew we could submit more than one entry we would have. If there is still time we will rush you samples of the AR-66 series and AR-67 as well.
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AR-66 Silent Assault Rifle

Name: AR-66
Designed by: Phoenix Dynamix
Caliber:6.62mm/6.66mm, 6.5mm, or 6.8mm
Action: [GORB](auto/semi-auto)
Total Weight: 7.6lbs
Range: ~700 meters
Rate Of Fire: 650-800 rounds per minute
Capacity 30 round clip or 60 shot drum
The AR-66 is an all new assault rifle designed to replace the old 9x39mm russian AS-VAL silent rifle which was used in TPM special operations units for a time. It was built around the new 6.66mm round and the standard 6.66 version can also accept the 6.62mm rounds. Also it will be manufactured in 6.8SPC and 6.5mm versions for those militaries which already use, or prefer those rounds. Features a full length intergral scilencer and has coated components designed to soften the noise of operation. Of course, suppression has it's advantages but it also has some drawbacks. This is why with the flick of a lever, the intergral scilencer will "open" into 4 pieces, which remain attached to the rifle. This increases the rate of fire, muzzle velocity, and, as a side effect, muzzle flash and sound.
A full accessory package can be added due to the extensive rail system and other hardpoints.
Price
$1600

Although there is a collapsable buttstock on the AR-66, our paratroopers found the suppressed version was still too long, so a slightly shorter AR-66 A1 Carbine version was developed.
It can accept a regular supperssor which is not as good as the intergral one, but it is shorter and an M203X can be attached easily. It has the same specs as the AR-66 but it slightly cheaper.
Price
$1450

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AR-67 Assault Rifle

Name: AR-67
Designed by: Phoenix Dynamix for Geneticon-Joint
Caliber: 6.5mm, 6.62mm/6.66mm, 6.8mm, 6.993mm, 7mm or 7.62mm
Action: PD Select Fire (auto/burst/semi-auto) (gas operated rotating bolt)
Total Weight: 9lbs
Maximum Range: 800 meters
Rate Of Fire: 666 rounds per minute
Capacity 36 round mag
The AR-67 is an all new weapon designed to fire the "intermediate" class of ammuntion which has become popular as of late. More powerfull than 5.56mm and lighter than 7.62mm NATO, the rounds that the AR-67 can be chambered in range from 6.5mm Tyradorian to 7.62mm Soviet. The rifle is a classic bullpup design which allows for accuracy a M203X 40mm belt fed grenade
launcher or standard M203 can be added easily and it seamlessly fits into the housing of thegun.A number of sights and scopes as well as the standard 7.4 inch extra-long M-9 bayonet is availble. This version comes with a permanently attached iron sight topped with a rail system for mounting ACOG or aimpont sights. tac lights, lasers and other scopes. Side rails are also included for night vision accessories such as infa red lasers.
Price
$1500

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AR-67A1 Carbine

Name: AR-67A1
Designed by: Phoenix Dynamix for Geneticon-Joint
Caliber: 6.5mm, 6.62mm/6.66mm, 6.8mm, 6.993mm, 7mm or 7.62mm
Action: PD Select Fire (auto/semi-auto) (gas operated rotating bolt)
Total Weight: 7.5lbs
Maximum Range: 690 meters
Rate Of Fire: 666 rounds per minute
Capacity 36 round mag or 42 round side mounted drum mag
The AR-67A1 is simply a shortened version of the Assault rifle but with more attachment points for accessories. This version comes with a forward grip, full rail system with detachable iron sights and mounting lugs for a bayonet, tac light and lasers as well as almost any type of optical device out there.
Price
$1450

[The Infantry]

Unfortunately the deadline has passed and we have already begun trials. Sorry.

[The Phoenix Milita]

We can still deliver the rifles in time for the trials via supersonic cargo aircraft. Please make an exception. You won't regret it.
-Maximus Seville, CEO Phoenix Dynamix.

[The Infantry]

Very well, we will accept the AR-66 weapons into the trials, if you can get them here before 6pm EST.

-No More Entries-

[The Infantry]

The first series of tests was a standard accuracy test.
All 6 entrants for the rifle portion of the contract were lined up on the firing line. Six of the best shooters in The Infantry were selected for the test. Ranging in rank from specialist to major, these six had scored highest in both competitions and combat. The stepped forward and loaded one 10 round magazine. The initial targets were at 100 meters. In sequence the magazine were emptied into the targets, the first 5 shots in quick succession and the last 5 in slow, aimed fire. The range was then cleared and the targets checked. This would be repeated for 300 meters, 500 meters and finally 800 meters with both iron sights, red dot sights and magnified optics. (this is why 3 of the 4 samples were required.)

The carbine accuracy testing started slightly different. The first test was conducted with a full magazine at 25 meters. The weapon was placed into the full auto setting and the target was engaged with controlled automatic bursts until the magazine was empty. Then at 50 meters, a full auto burst was fired into the target, followed by a series of controlled pairs. From then on the test continued as the rifle, except stopping at 500 meters.

Next each weapon would be run through practical manipulation and tactical drills, mirroring those in standard Infantry combat training and would identify any possible issues in the use of these weapons.

Meanwhile, the fourth example of each weapon was being subjected to environmental torture testing. Frozen in ice, clogged with sand, subjected to heat, all simulating months and years of abuse, would be completed in only 36 hours thanks to the machines used by the testing department. At the end of the environmental testing the weapons would be run through the accuracy test again.