Infantry Discussion Thread 6: True Korea Edition

[EsToVnIa]

What's the point of this thread, then?

To post pictures of swords and sword-related banter.

Alright. Well, somebody more knowledgeable than me at any rate. Because I know jack diddly squat about small arms.

They're literally the same gun.

There might be some penetration differences but ultimately it doesn't matter.

[Yalos]

Alright. Well, somebody more knowledgeable than me at any rate. Because I know jack diddly squat about small arms.

They're literally the same gun.

There might be some penetration differences but ultimately it doesn't matter.[/quote]
Does it literally not make any real difference what rifle i use?

[Korva]

Does it literally not make any real difference what rifle i use?

Pretty much

[EsToVnIa]

Does it literally not make any real difference what rifle i use?

The only difference is how much elan your soldiers get as a modifier when rolling your d20

[Yalos]

Does it literally not make any real difference what rifle i use?

The only difference is how much elan your soldiers get as a modifier when rolling your d20

Danke!

[Imperializt Russia]

No disadvantage whatsoever because small arms make up a miniscue percentage of actual combat kills.

I'm asking under the unrealistic assumption that we're just talking infantry-to-infantry. I know that small-arms don't matter in the long run, but I would like to hear an expert's opinion on the respective firearms. I'm under the assumption that this is the infantry discussion thread, yes?

So long as it's a quasi-reliable self-loading rifle, then no impact.

[Vancon]

Where's Spree's sexy ak pick when you need it?

Sorry I'm late, I had some 7.92x57mm IS calling my name.

This the photo you're after, big boy?

Cheers Spree!

Please tell me that condoms and Hazelnut spread are NOT on the same table.

Well what the fuck do you use for lube?

To sig or not to sig, that is the question

Shazam
(Image)

Anyone want a sword drawn or any other melee weapon? I'm feeling generous, but only if it's not fancy and/or complex and shit.

I'd like some sort of ceremonial blade for Vancon. I'm open to suggestions as too what it can be, as long as it looks cool as fuck. Preferably some sort of pirate cutlass/rapier thing.

Draw one of those toothpick swords you stick in sandwiches.

Did someone say cocktail accouterments?

Someone tell me where I can buy this.

[Dostanuot Loj]

what are the most :80s: firearms I can possibly use

putting together a team of greased up men and leotarded women to hunt down an ex-nazi in the jungles of padnak

Only proper '80s shotgun right here.

[EsToVnIa]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/169 ... Ak%202.png

Not sure if ugly enough or not

[Transnapastain]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/169463542/Guns/Ak%202.png

Not sure if ugly enough or not

I'm 100% sure.

<3

[Vancon]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/169463542/Guns/Ak%202.png

Not sure if ugly enough or not

Looks sweet, but I feel like the stock is a bit silly. Why not have the top of the stock straight?

[EsToVnIa]

Because the Danish didn't care about Finns enough.

[Tulacia]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/169463542/Guns/Ak%202.png

Not sure if ugly enough or not

That is a beautiful AK copy assault rifle.

[Azurg]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/169463542/Guns/Ak%202.png

Not sure if ugly enough or not

I suppose it goes without saying that I find this pretty nice. It certainly is an ugly bastard, but it also has a sort of beauty to it.

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So,
I've been thinking a squidge more on Skaven infantry. Firstly I've decided to push infantry tactics, and technology to an extent, back further towards the Eerste Werldoorlog. This is done largely for stylistic purposes, and to illustrate a societal preference for political conformity over tactical and technological innovation. There are, of course, a few exceptions, by those mostly manifest in the armoured and sky corps.

Anyway. . . I was thinking that, due in part to a reliance on reliance on overwhelming numbers and a strong preference for attrition warfare, the smallest infantry unit commonly deployed would be the company. Said companies would consist of three to five rifle platoons, one to two grenadier platoons and a command platoon. This would in turn be bolstered, depending on the relationship between the company CO and that of the Artillery Regiment, with machine gun and or mortar platoons.

Each rile platoon will consist of ten to fifteen rat-men, each with a self loading rifle and sword bayonet, with the exception of the platoon IC and 2IC, who carry a sword and pistol and a machine carbine respectively. The rifle platoon's primary purpose is to provide suppressive fire and a diversion for the grenadier platoon(s).

Grenadier platoons are broadly similar in layout to rifle platoons. Notable differences, however, include better training and equipment. Unlike their rifle toting brethren, grenadiers are equipped with automatic carbines, light machine guns and grenade launchers. They serve, fairly obviously, as shock troopers.

I'll probably do a command platoon later. It consists largely of officers, commissars and messengers though. Also a driver. Can't have the higher ups walking, eh?

[New Visegrad]

I'm not saying Ford's too lazy to do something it took me all of 45 minutes to do, but that is exactly what I'm saying

[Fordorsia]

I'm not saying Ford's too lazy to do something it took me all of 45 minutes to do, but that is exactly what I'm saying

It's not that I'm too lazy to do it. It's that it's a bad sword design that doesn't interest me. I can't really draw it in my own style ifI don't know what to do with it.

[Crookfur]

Guys relax and go and watch big giant swords.

It fits all the needs you can either enjoy the sillyness or rage over the total lack of sword smiting involved.

[Tulacia]

Would there be any possible way to have a modern 7.92mm or 13mm round? I've heard of shrinking the casing of a 7.92mm round to make it a 7.62mm round. Could it maybe be done in the opposite way to make a 7.62mm round into a 7.92mm round, and likewise a 12.7mm (.5in/50cal) round into a 13mm round?

[Purpelia]

Would there be any possible way to have a modern 7.92mm or 13mm round? I've heard of shrinking the casing of a 7.92mm round to make it a 7.62mm round. Could it maybe be done in the opposite way to make a 7.62mm round into a 7.92mm round, and likewise a 12.7mm (.5in/50cal) round into a 13mm round?

There is absolutely no reason why you would not be able to do that. Just like there is no reason why not to just stick to using the old 7.92. IIRC there are real world nations that do it.

[EsToVnIa]

Would there be any possible way to have a modern 7.92mm or 13mm round? I've heard of shrinking the casing of a 7.92mm round to make it a 7.62mm round. Could it maybe be done in the opposite way to make a 7.62mm round into a 7.92mm round, and likewise a 12.7mm (.5in/50cal) round into a 13mm round?

7.92mm rounds already exist.

13mm offers very little advantages of 12.7mm. With the major advantage being "durrr i'm a speshul snowflake"

[Fordorsia]

Guys relax and go and watch big giant swords.

ew no

[Tulacia]

Would there be any possible way to have a modern 7.92mm or 13mm round? I've heard of shrinking the casing of a 7.92mm round to make it a 7.62mm round. Could it maybe be done in the opposite way to make a 7.62mm round into a 7.92mm round, and likewise a 12.7mm (.5in/50cal) round into a 13mm round?

7.92mm rounds already exist.

13mm offers very little advantages of 12.7mm. With the major advantage being "durrr i'm a speshul snowflake"

I know 7.92mm rounds exist, but they're mostly for hunting and are pretty much copies of the 7.92mm Mauser round. Not very modern at all.

13mm was just because German guns.

[Crookfur]

Guys relax and go and watch big giant swords.

ew no

ROFL why you no like mad sort of irish welder fabricators making silly "weapons"?

[Crookfur]

7.92mm rounds already exist.

13mm offers very little advantages of 12.7mm. With the major advantage being "durrr i'm a speshul snowflake"

I know 7.92mm rounds exist, but they're mostly for hunting and are pretty much copies of the 7.92mm Mauser round. Not very modern at all.

13mm was just because German guns.

What's not modern about 7.92mm Mauser? It would help a lot if you defined what you would need from a "modern" 7.92mm round

[EsToVnIa]

7.92mm rounds already exist.

13mm offers very little advantages of 12.7mm. With the major advantage being "durrr i'm a speshul snowflake"

I know 7.92mm rounds exist, but they're mostly for hunting and are pretty much copies of the 7.92mm Mauser round. Not very modern at all.

7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mmR are 7.92 Mauser rips, who would've thought o:

Also 7.92 Mauser is still in use as a military cartridge :/