All Quiet on the Front- OOC- Dead

[The Hindustani State]

Wait what’s the purple to the East on the map?

Its this. I took my map from him.

Oh, huh

What’s with people form Kylaris making Republics of China?

[Krugmar]

Oh, huh

What’s with people form Kylaris making Republics of China?

Like the warlords and cliques of the era, none of us could decide who gets to be China.

[The Hindustani State]

Oh, huh

What’s with people form Kylaris making Republics of China?

Like the warlords and cliques of the era, none of us could decide who gets to be China.

The only real China is Qing China *Cup of solid gold plays*

[Liecthenbourg]

Like the warlords and cliques of the era, none of us could decide who gets to be China.

The only real China is Qing China *Cup of solid gold plays*

You have a cup of solid gold.

I have a gun.

[The Hindustani State]

Oh, huh

What’s with people form Kylaris making Republics of China?

Like the warlords and cliques of the era, none of us could decide who gets to be China.

Well since the OP limited claims to US state sized pieces of land, isn’t it impossible to claim all of China at once?

[Nouveau Quebecois]

Like the warlords and cliques of the era, none of us could decide who gets to be China.

Well since the OP limited claims to US state sized pieces of land, isn’t it impossible to claim all of China at once?

Practical claims, yes. RP claims, I think there's more leeway.

[The Hindustani State]

Well since the OP limited claims to US state sized pieces of land, isn’t it impossible to claim all of China at once?

Practical claims, yes. RP claims, I think there's more leeway.

well yeah, that’s what I meant

[The Hindustani State]

You guys may want to read up on the history in my app, before making your own, since it should make sense intertwined

[Nouveau Quebecois]

so which china is interested in hosting a canadian overseas colony

[Granluras]

Everyone: omg so many Chinas
Iberia: (:

[The Surge Empire]

i agree with that

[The Palmetto]

I am looking over the claims now, stay tuned.

[Military Lands of the Scottish People]

I literally rule a kingdom of vikings.

You're acting like my soldiers aren't kitted like the dues on the right side of this picture

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Do not take this post as gospel. Here is a hot take from me.

Most nations lack the ability to run and maintain a huge army or a large reserve of manpower to fight wars. Manpower is precious for most. All lack the capability to properly mechanized their units or give them armored combat vehicles as well. The old strategy of sending waves of men upon men is over. The reality is that every life in your Army is priceless in a world that has been practically Thanos snapped.

Therefore take this into consideration with military research and development: metal armor.

In World War 1 the Germans developed a chest plate called the Sappenpanzer, or something along those lines, which was given to men placed on Sentry Duty and those manning a machine guns nest. They proved to be resistant to most pistol caliber rounds, and even rifle rounds at long distances (and I mean incredibly long, I believe 300 yards? Could be meters, to be fair I have to look over my source again.) But these weren't just useful for protecting bullets. They proved to be quite the repellant of metal fragments from say a ricochet, a grenade, a mine, so forth.

This armor did not make their soldiers Iron Man, but rather increased survivability. That counts more than ever now and days. You'll obviously not be making Power Armor, or Mjolnir SPARTAN Armor, but it is likely you could gain interest in using metal plates in your infantry:s kits. Medium armor would typically be the metal breastplate mentioned prior, light ones being a metal chained together covering the chest to help against fragment and ricochet, or even melee combat, and the heaviest probably consisting of chin, maybe thigh guards, and shoulder plates.

These armor, like I've said, will not win gun fights. Not most of the time at least. They will however reduce casualties, which like I've said, matters.

As I've said, do not take this post as gospel. Armor has many shortcomings. The heavier it is, the more back issues a soldier will have, and overall fatigue of your Army will increase, meaning lengthy maneuvers will take a long time. Time is just as precious as your manpower. Consider the benefits and the odds, and make your move from there. Do not issue armor to your entire army, or make some form of bullshit armor that's able to repel everything. It'll either be voided or just simply punished.

Take care everyone, sorry for my lack of activity every day.

Well, armour in combat during the age we're in were mostly used situationally. In the specific example you've given, the steel bib was only used for stationary men, who had defensive obligations. Armour like what was represented in the picture TA-SC posted is obviously a double-edged sword. It's klunky, it's loud, it's impractical for mobility, and yes, it's heavy. The chances it'll even stop a bullet of any caliber within close quarters battle range, where it will be the most needed? Nil. It's primarily designed to stop shrapnel. Steel armour is great and all until your soldiers have to ambush an enemy patrol or crawl through a tight gap in a building.

I have a different philosophy. If I had a limited amount of metals to work with, and if I were y'all, they'd be dedicated to armaments. Rifles, bullets, assault guns. Manpower is important, but manpower is only as effective as it's kit, and can be much more efficenitly conserved with good tactics and a capable general (yourself).

I'd say keep the metal for helmets, maybe some plates for your machine-gun operators, and put the rest in the refinery. But whatever works for your strategy.

Did you not read the post?

I stated the Sappenpanzer armor was used for Sentry and Machinegunner use. And it did protect the user from most calibers, depending on range, like I said.

The clunky aspect can be fixed by adding, say, a thick leather vest under it to improve comfort.

A university, forgot which one, which tested the Sappenpanzer armor. Like I've stated, most pistol rounds were unable to pierce the armor, while rifle rounds could not do it at long range, 300 yards and more i believe.

Armor is mostly for protecting against shrapnel and blunt damage, increasing survivability, even if it's a little bit.

[The Palmetto]

Reservation:
Location:

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Nation Name: Union of Bengal
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

I'd say limit that to East and West Bengal, like here. Otherwise, noted.

Reservation:
Location:

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Nation Name: Confederation of the Highlands (placeholder name)
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Reservation noted, looking forward to your clusterfuck.

Reservation:
Location: Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, and Hubei
Nation Name: The Republic of China 中華民國 - Henan Clique 河南系
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

You sure you did the population right? You have to remove half of it due to the plague. Claim noted.

Reservation:
Location: Map.
Nation Name: The Republic of China 中華民國 - Fengtian Clique 奉系軍閥 (Sometimes called the Chinese National Republic)
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Reservation noted.

Reservation:
Location: Taiwan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian
Nation Name: The Republic of China 中華民國 | Also known as the 'Nanjing Government'
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

I'd say remove Taiwan and southern Fuijan, but otherwise, noted.

[Granluras]

Tbh, I’ve been sitting here past few days trying to think of what to do next. Totally forgot I’m still supposed to finish the third part of my first post. >_<

[Nouveau Quebecois]

Tbh, I’ve been sitting here past few days trying to think of what to do next. Totally forgot I’m still supposed to finish the third part of my first post. >_<

Add to that trans-Atlantic telegrams.

[Krugmar]

Reservation:
Location: Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, and Hubei
Nation Name: The Republic of China 中華民國 - Henan Clique 河南系
635 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

You sure you did the population right? You have to remove half of it due to the plague. Claim noted.

Aye, I'm pretty sure it came to about half or just under. China's central plains was, and is, quite populous.

[Granluras]

[The Surge Empire]

yes, be worried, bourbon.

[Granluras]

yes, be worried, bourbon.

Me no want hurt

[The Surge Empire]

fine, you're staying alive for now. also check your telegrams

[Thakia]

will La Plata get in the roster?

[Nouveau Quebecois]

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ez frontline, can we get a trench warfare in the chat?

[The Industrial States of Columbia]

will La Plata get in the roster?

Yes, sorry out the wait. Been quite busy girl. Should be up later today or tomorrow. Feel free to use the ic in the meantime.

[Granluras]

YoTube keep recommending me soviet music and I’m becoming more and more socialist. Help.