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by The High Tatras » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:15 pm
by The United Remnants of America » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:15 pm
by The United Remnants of America » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:18 pm
The High Tatras wrote:Hello,
I have a few military realism questions that have nothing to do with my NS country. I am trying to write a story that is set in the Holy Roman Empire during the 30 Years War in the 17th century.
1. What would be a historically accurate ratio of pikemen to arquebusiers/ musketeers during this time? I believe that bayonets had not been invented yet during the period in question.
2. My main character needs a sword to use as his sidearm. I associate rapiers with the 17th century, but I believe they were only used by civilian duelists and not by soldiers. I think that backswords were commonly used by soldiers in the British Isles during the 17th century, but I am not sure if they were used on the continent as well. My first thought was to give my character a Grosse Messer, but I am not sure if they were still used in the 17th century.
3. I think that hand mortars are cool but probably impractical weapons. I want to incorporate a hand mortar being used into a scene in my story, but I am not exactly sure what circumstances they were meant to be used in. Are they meant to be used against people or are they more effective at destroying buildings and fortifications?
by Spirit of Hope » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:21 pm
The United Remnants of America wrote:The High Tatras wrote:Hello,
I have a few military realism questions that have nothing to do with my NS country. I am trying to write a story that is set in the Holy Roman Empire during the 30 Years War in the 17th century.
1. What would be a historically accurate ratio of pikemen to arquebusiers/ musketeers during this time? I believe that bayonets had not been invented yet during the period in question.
2. My main character needs a sword to use as his sidearm. I associate rapiers with the 17th century, but I believe they were only used by civilian duelists and not by soldiers. I think that backswords were commonly used by soldiers in the British Isles during the 17th century, but I am not sure if they were used on the continent as well. My first thought was to give my character a Grosse Messer, but I am not sure if they were still used in the 17th century.
3. I think that hand mortars are cool but probably impractical weapons. I want to incorporate a hand mortar being used into a scene in my story, but I am not exactly sure what circumstances they were meant to be used in. Are they meant to be used against people or are they more effective at destroying buildings and fortifications?
1. I'd say it was about 100:1 pikemen to "gunners" that's probably innacurrate, though, I'd research it.
2. Longswords are always good. Or shortswords.
3. They were usually used against knots of enemy soldiers. This I know.
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by Aqizithiuda » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:41 pm
The High Tatras wrote:Hello,
I have a few military realism questions that have nothing to do with my NS country. I am trying to write a story that is set in the Holy Roman Empire during the 30 Years War in the 17th century.
1. What would be a historically accurate ratio of pikemen to arquebusiers/ musketeers during this time? I believe that bayonets had not been invented yet during the period in question.
2. My main character needs a sword to use as his sidearm. I associate rapiers with the 17th century, but I believe they were only used by civilian duelists and not by soldiers. I think that backswords were commonly used by soldiers in the British Isles during the 17th century, but I am not sure if they were used on the continent as well. My first thought was to give my character a Grosse Messer, but I am not sure if they were still used in the 17th century.
3. I think that hand mortars are cool but probably impractical weapons. I want to incorporate a hand mortar being used into a scene in my story, but I am not exactly sure what circumstances they were meant to be used in. Are they meant to be used against people or are they more effective at destroying buildings and fortifications?
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by Ulfr-Reich » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:21 pm
by Immoren » Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:16 pm
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
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by Lubyak » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:02 am
The High Tatras wrote:Hello,
I have a few military realism questions that have nothing to do with my NS country. I am trying to write a story that is set in the Holy Roman Empire during the 30 Years War in the 17th century.
1. What would be a historically accurate ratio of pikemen to arquebusiers/ musketeers during this time? I believe that bayonets had not been invented yet during the period in question.
2. My main character needs a sword to use as his sidearm. I associate rapiers with the 17th century, but I believe they were only used by civilian duelists and not by soldiers. I think that backswords were commonly used by soldiers in the British Isles during the 17th century, but I am not sure if they were used on the continent as well. My first thought was to give my character a Grosse Messer, but I am not sure if they were still used in the 17th century.
3. I think that hand mortars are cool but probably impractical weapons. I want to incorporate a hand mortar being used into a scene in my story, but I am not exactly sure what circumstances they were meant to be used in. Are they meant to be used against people or are they more effective at destroying buildings and fortifications?
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by Immoren » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:12 am
discoursedrome wrote:everyone knows that quote, "I know not what weapons World War Three will be fought, but World War Four will be fought with sticks and stones," but in a way it's optimistic and inspiring because it suggests that even after destroying civilization and returning to the stone age we'll still be sufficiently globalized and bellicose to have another world war right then and there
by Samozaryadnyastan » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:20 am
Purpelia wrote:Samozaryadnyastan wrote:"What's that? My proposal to ban chemical weapons on NS failed? RESUBMIT"
There's also the fact that the same author spent two days raging over Fris pulling his nuclear anti-proliferation bill after reaching quorum for incorrect category, then failing to understand why preventing nations from transferring nuclear technology didn't amount to a ban (thus Global Disarmament), and why it didn't meet the criteria for the 'spending increases' of International Security.
Seriously, quit the WA. It's cooler on the dark side.
Immoren wrote:On more serious note.
I currently have towed 122mm and 155mm guns for infantry and Jaeger brigades. 122mm and 155mm gun equipped tracked spgs for armoured brigades artillery. Corps artillery brigades have 155mm wheeled spgs. This way right or swap places for towed guns and wheeled spgs?
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by Consolidate Nations Alliance » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:40 am
by Elan Valleys » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:47 am
Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:So, basically I am thinking I might need a new tank to fill the slot of tank destroyer in my armoured and infantry support battalion. Right now I have several modified K-2 Black Panthers acting as tank destroyers, but I'm wondering if that's viable, or if I should find something else to use as a tank destroyer, or just scrap that concept all together.
by Consolidate Nations Alliance » Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:52 am
Elan Valleys wrote:Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:So, basically I am thinking I might need a new tank to fill the slot of tank destroyer in my armoured and infantry support battalion. Right now I have several modified K-2 Black Panthers acting as tank destroyers, but I'm wondering if that's viable, or if I should find something else to use as a tank destroyer, or just scrap that concept all together.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Veh ... 29#Striker
by The United Remnants of America » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:10 am
Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:
Hm...so you suggest the FV102 Striker? Hm...I thought those where just APCs and stuff. Although they seem to be more long range, not that there's a problem with that. The reason I chose to make a modified version of my MBTs was so they could be right beside each other and stuff. But I'll take those into consideration.
by The United Remnants of America » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:28 am
by Consolidate Nations Alliance » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:29 am
The United Remnants of America wrote:Actually, if you wanna go for a long-range kill, you know, being able to kill tanks without being fired back at and risking anything, use a M-3 Bradley with a TOW set-up. Those can fire out to about... oh, 1,000 meters past what most modern tanks can do. At least what the Abrams can do, which has the better fire-control and targeting systems out of modern tanks.
If you want the heavy armor and firepower. Go for a M1A2 Abrams or a prototypal T2000 Black Eagle. That's my say.
... Abrams are better though, IMO.
by Purpelia » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:32 am
The United Remnants of America wrote:Completely unrelated quesiton. I was recently told that it's highly frowned upon on the trading forums if a nation sells real-world stylized items. Like if a nation had a storefront with SCAR rifles, SAWS, etc and had F-15s, Bradleys and Abrams etc, for sell or a really close equivalent of said items. Is this a fact.
by Purpelia » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:34 am
Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:So, really, the role of dedicated tank destroyer like we saw in, say, WW2 is gone and replaced with the MBT?
by Samozaryadnyastan » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:36 am
Purpelia wrote:The United Remnants of America wrote:Completely unrelated quesiton. I was recently told that it's highly frowned upon on the trading forums if a nation sells real-world stylized items. Like if a nation had a storefront with SCAR rifles, SAWS, etc and had F-15s, Bradleys and Abrams etc, for sell or a really close equivalent of said items. Is this a fact.
Yes. As a rule on NS anyone can manufacture anything that exists IRL. All modern tech is basically open source to us. So if you were to sell F-15s and SCARs you would in essence be conning people into buying stuff they already can get for free.
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by Consolidate Nations Alliance » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:38 am
Purpelia wrote:Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:So, really, the role of dedicated tank destroyer like we saw in, say, WW2 is gone and replaced with the MBT?
Yes and no. Dedicated tank destroyers do exist but they are no longer armed with guns or intended to fight tanks head on. This is a modern day tank destroyer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NM142_x_3.jpg
by Purpelia » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:45 am
Consolidate Nations Alliance wrote:Purpelia wrote:Yes and no. Dedicated tank destroyers do exist but they are no longer armed with guns or intended to fight tanks head on. This is a modern day tank destroyer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NM142_x_3.jpg
As, so basically the Bradley or Stryker outfitted with TOW/other anti-tank missiles? Fair enough. Thank you for that
by Samozaryadnyastan » Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:46 am
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