Gersa Coalition
based on USSR
A Coalition of three nations; Avea, Hollai and Buo
Pistols
Model 100 “Reissend” is a seven-shot, gas-seal revolver chambered for a 7.62x38mm cartridge, featuring an unusual "gas-seal" system, in which the cylinder moved forward when the gun was cocked, to close the gap between the cylinder and the barrel, providing a boost to the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile and allowing the weapon to be suppressed (an unusual ability for a revolver). This pistol is venerable, but quite durable. This pistol has already been produced in significant volume. An estimated 2,000,000 Model 100s have been produced.
Model 137 “Krupin” is a Gersan semi-automatic pistol developed in 132 by Teodor Krupin as a service pistol for the Avean military to replace the Reissend M100 revolver that had been in use for over 30 years. The Model 137 chambers a 7.62x25mm cartridge and holds an 8-round box magazine. This weapon has only been in production for a short time. Only a few thousand have been manufactured. They are currently being produced at a rate of about 150 per month, but with war on the threshold, this rate can easily climb to 2500 per month.
submachine guns
The AC140 (Automatic Carbine, Model 140 or Machine Pistol 140) is a submachine gun originally designed in 134 by Grigory Rubinov. The AC140 has a conventional wooden stock, fired from an open bolt, and capable of selective fire. This weapon weighs 3.2Kg empty and measures 79cm in length. The barrel length is just over 27cm. The weapon chambers a 7.62x25mm cartridge, using a blowback or open blot operation. It sports an impressive 800 – 1000 rounds per minute with a 490-meters per second muzzle velocity. Its effective firing range is an unimpressive 200 meters, but is quite durable. This SMG using a 25-round detachable box magazine or a 71-round drum magazine. It is quite popular with then Avean Infantry officer corps.
ACsh-141 (Automatic Carbine Model 141 or Short Machine Pistol 141) is a submachine gun designed in 139 by Karl Short to improve upon the AC140, still in production. The ACsh141 is a cheap, reliable, and simplified alternative to the AC140. The Short Carbine is a magazine fed selective fire submachine gun using an open bolt, blowback operation. Made largely of stamped steel, it can be loaded with either a box or drum magazine and fires the 7.62x25mm cartridge. The ACsh-141 weighs 3.63kg and measures 84cm in length. The Short SMG has a rate of fire of 900 – 1100 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 488 meters per second. This weapon has an effective range out to 150 meters and can engage targets out to 250 meters. The weapon can employ a 35-round detachable box magazine or a 71-round drum magazine. This weapon is still in production and expected to come off the assembly line soon.
Rifles
The Markov-Reissend family of firearms are based on the Russian Mosin-Nagants.
Markov–Reissend M96 is a five-shot, bolt action, internal magazine fed rifle developed by the Avean Army from 87 – 96 in the Fifth Era and used by the armed forces of the Avea as well as the other nations of the Gersa Coalition. This rifle is best described as being plentiful, cheap, rugged and simple to use. This rifle weighs 4kg and measures 1.2 meters in length. It fires a 7.62x54mm cartridge from a bolt action operation with a muzzle velocity of 865 meters per second. This rifle has an effective range of 500 meters, but can engage targets over 800 meters. This weapon has a 5-round non-detachable magazine which can be loaded individual or with 5-round stripper clips. This weapon has an adjustable rear sight from 100 meters to 2,000 meters. The front sight is a fixed hooded post. There is an abundance of these rifles in production with the number estimated at several million rifles. A bayonet can be affixed to the Model 96.
The other rifles in the Markov-Reissend family are all based on the Model 96, with slight deviations.
Markov–Reissend M96 “Ranger” is slightly shorter than the original at 1.1 meters and slightly lighter at 3.6kg. The Ranger does not have a bayonet lug. The rest of the rifle is the same. This carbine was intended for horse mounted infantry and vedettes.
Markov–Reissend M12 carbine is shorter and lighter than the previous models, intended for use by special troops and combat engineers. The rifle measures 1 meter in length and weighs 3kg. This carbine has no bayonet lug and was produced in small numbers.
Markov–Reissend M96/30 or Markov–Reissend M96/30 PU sniper rifle is the most prolific version of the Markov-Reissend produced for standard issue to all Avean infantry since the year 135. This rifle was used as a sniper rifle with a scope attached. With the attachment of a scope, this rifle cannot use stripper clips. With a 4x scope attached, this rifle can engage targets out to 1,000 meters. There are millions of this rifle in production.
Machine guns
Model 133 Light Machine Gun The Zima machine gun or ZMG is a light machine gun firing the 7.62x54mm cartridge used primarily be the Avean military beginning in the year 133. The ZMG weighs 9.12kg empty or 11.5kg loaded. It measures 1.2 meters in length with a barrel length of 60cm. This is a gas operated weapon with a rate of fire of 550 rounds per minute. Its muzzle velocity is 840 meters per second and can engage targets effectively out to 800 meters. The ZMG can use a 47-round detachable pan magazine or a 60-round pan magazine.
Model 115 HMG also known as the Pripyat after its inventor Rudolf Pripyat. The model 115 is mounted on a wheeled carriage with a gun shield. In addition to the main infantry version, there are aircraft-mounted and naval variants. This is a 7.62x54mm, water cooled machine gun. It requires a sleeve over the barrel containing water to keep the barrel from melting. The weapon weighs 64.3kg and measures over 1 meter in length. This weapon uses a short recoil, toggle locked operation with a 600 round per minute rate of fire. Its muzzle velocity of 740 meters per second and uses a 250-round belt. The weapon has an effective range out to 800 meters, but can engage targets out to 1000 meters. There are numerous weapons in production currently.
The RShL 141 or Rubinov-Short Large Caliber Machine gun, Model 141 is an Avean heavy machine gun firing the 12.7x108mm cartridge. This weapon can be employed in both an anti-air role as well as an infantry weapon in which case it is frequently deployed with a two-wheeled carriage and a single-sheet armor-plate shield. This gun alone weighs 34kg and 157kg when on its wheeled mounting. It measures 1.6 meters with a barrel length just over 1 meter. This is a gas operated machine gun with a muzzle velocity of 650 meters per second. The machine gun can fire 600 rounds per minute effectively out to 2,000 meters. The weapon uses a 50-round belt and iron sights.
Anti-Tank Rifles
Model 119 ATR “Neuman” is a 13.2x100mm bolt action Anti-Tank Rifle employing an armor piercing round. It chambers single rounds and can effectively engage lightly armored vehicles out to 400 meters.
Model 138 ATR “Utkin” is a 14.5x114mm bolt action Anti-Tank Rifle employing an armor piercing round. It has a non-detachable 5-round magazine and can effectively engage lightly armored vehicles out to 600 meters.
Other Weapons
Grenade Borisov is a rifle grenade system. It attaches to a bolt action rifle and propels a Model 119 fragmentation grenade out to 150 meters using a blank cartridge.
Model 119 fragmentation grenade has a kill radius of 5-meters and a 4-5 second fuze. It is a tad cumbersome with a stick handle weighing just over 0.5kg.
FOG-3 is a flamethrower weighing 52kg with a range up to 100 meters. Designed and manufactured in the year 120. This weapon has been produced in the thousands. It is still in use today.
Light Reconnaissance Vehicles
The Gersa Coalition believes in using horse mounted troops for the reconnaissance role. They have recently begun work on producing steam powered bipedal and quadrupedal vehicles as reconnaissance and as Armored Fighting Vehicles.
Model 128 Gorgan is an experimental bipedal steam powered reconnaissance vehicle with a crew of one. The operator is exposed to the elements and susceptible to enemy fire. The vehicle mounts a Pripyat M115 MG above the fuselage and engine compartment of the vehicle.
Model 132 Marient is an experiemental bipedal steam powered reconnaissance vehicle with a crew of two. The driver sits behind a half inch plate of steel, but the gunner, sits exposed in a cupola above and behind the driver. A majority of the gunner’s body is protected by steel, but his head and shoulders need to be exposed in order to operate the M115 MG.
Light Armored Fighting Vehicles
T123 “Perseus” is a light quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two. The driver sits forward in the hull, viewing the outside world through slits in the ¾” steel armor plating. The gunner sits behind the driver slightly raised in a turret containing a 37mm Anti-Tank gun and a M133 MG. The gunner has a hatch and can stand up to look outside the turret. He has circular and ranged sighting mechanisms to target enemy vehicles. This vehicle weighs 6 tons and can move at a top speed of 10 MPH.
T134 “Jovan” is a light quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two. It is similar to the “Perseus”, but is used more as an infantry support platform mounting only a single M133MG in the turret. The vehicle weighs 3 tons with armor protection of only 1/3” steel. This vehicle has a maximum speed of 22 MPH.
Medium Armored Fighting Vehicles
T126 “Krupnik” is a medium quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of three. The driver sits forward in the hull behind ½” of steel plating. He views the world through slits. The gunner sits behind the driver and slightly elevated with his head inside the vehicle’s turret. Standing behind the gunner and to his right is the vehicle’s commander who directs both the driver and the gunner. The AFV mounts 45mm Anti-Tank gun and a M133 MG in the turret. Mounted above the turret for the commander to use is a RShL 141 12.7mm MG. This weapon is used primarily as an anti-air weapon, but can be used against infantry. This vehicle weighs 10 tons and can reach speeds of 14 to 19 MPH depending on terrain.
T130 “Minotaur” is a medium quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two; driver and gunner. The vehicle mounts a 45mm anti-tank gun as well as a 7.62mm MG in the turret. It weighs 10 tons. The driver sits behind two inches of armor and the turret has an inch and a half of armor. The vehicle can reach a speed of 28 MPH with an operational range of 220 Miles.
T135 “Payot” is a medium hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of three. The driver sits forward in the hull behind one and ¾” of steel armor. The driver sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in an armored turret composed of one inch of steel. The Payot mounts a 45mm Anti-Tank gun and a 7.62mm MG as well as 12.7mm MG for the commander to use against aircraft and infantry. The Payot weighs 14 tons and can reach a top speed of 54 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 270 Miles.
Heavy Armored Fighting Vehicles
T140 “Gibbon” is a heavy hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of eleven. The driver is forward in the hull behind an inch and a half of steel armor. The primary gunner sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in an open top turret protected by ¾” of steel. The main gun is a 76mm Anti-Tank gun. The vehicle also has six 7.62mm machine guns mounted around the turret. The vehicle commander stands behind the primary gunner and has an aft facing 12.7mm MG. The two remaining crewmen serve as radio operator and loaders for the rest of the crew. This vehicle weighs 45 tons and has a maximum speed of 19 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 100 miles.
T5 “Grekov” is a heavy hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of seven. The driver is forward in the hull behind an inch and a half of steel armor. The primary gunner sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in a turret protected by ¾” of steel. The secondary gunner sits above and behind to the left of the primary gunner with his head and shoulders in a second turret above the lower turret. The primary gun is a 76mm Anti-Tank gun and the secondary gun is a 45mm Anti-Tank gun. The vehicle also has three 7.62mm machine guns mounted one in the hull, one in the lower turret and one in the top of the turret on the left behind the secondary gunner. The vehicle commander stands to the left of the secondary gunner and has a 12.7mm MG mounted on top of the turret for anti-air protection. This vehicle weighs 55 tons and has a maximum speed of 22 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 140 miles.
Infantry Mortars
The RM-142 is a current production Avean 50 mm light infantry mortar. The barrel is clamped at two elevation angles only - 45 and 75 degrees. Range variations are made by altering a sleeve around the base of the barrel. This sleeve opens a series of gas ports which bleed off exhaust gases determining the range. Maximum effective range is 800 meters. The system weighs 12.1kg with each round weighing 0.85kg.
The BM-141 is a current production Avean 82mm infantry mortar. The system weighs 56kg with each shell weighing 3kg. The weapon fires at 45 and 75 degrees with a maximum firing range of 3,040 meters.
The BM-135 is a 120mm heavy mortar. This system weighs 282kg and must be towed or transported by a utility vehicle. This weapon fires effectively out to 5900 meters.
Anti-Tank Guns
Model 137 45mm Anti-Tank gun is mounted on wheels and must be pulled by a utility vehicle. The gun and carriage weighs 414kgs and has a barrel length of two meters. The gun fires a 45mm round. There are four different rounds for this gun, also used on some AFVs. Armor Piercing (AP), Armor Piercing Incendiary (API), High Explosive (HE) and High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT). The weapon’s rate of fire is 15 rounds per minute with a range of 4.4Km.
Model 142 57mm Anti-Tank gun, also known as the Zug-2 is mounted on wheels and must be pulled by a utility vehicle. The gun and carriage weighs 1,250kg with a barrel length of four meters. This weapon fires a 57x480mm round that comes in AP, API, HE, and HEAT. This weapon can fire up to 25 rounds per minute with a range of 8.4km.
Artillery
GAU-76 “Istomin” is a light quadrupedal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 76mm short barrel cannon. The gun is mounted on the T123 chassis. This weapon has a crew of four with a driver, gunner, loader and commander. The weapon has an effective range of 8,550 meters with Steel HE ammunition. The 76mm cannon can fire smoke projectiles as well as a buckshot projectile out to 200 meters. This vehicle weighs 6 tons and has a top speed of 10MPH. The weapon can fire at a rate of 15 rounds per minute.
GAU-122 “Leskov” is a medium quadrupedal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 122mm field gun. The Leskov uses the T-130 chassis with no turret. It weighs 15 tons. This weapon can fire four rounds per minute at a range of over 20Km. The vehicle can reach a speed of 22 MPH with an operational range of 180 Miles.
GAU-152 “Pronin” is a heavy hexapodal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 152mm field gun. The Pronin uses the T5 chassis with no turret. The crew is exposed. This gun fires one round every two minutes and has an effective range of over 24Km. This vehicle weighs 70 tons and has a maximum speed of 19 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 100 miles.
Utility Vehicles
M129 General Purpose light utility wheeled vehicle seats four including the driver and can two wheeled trailers or light weapons. The GPU can mount a 7.62mm Machine gun as well. It weighs ¼ ton.
M10 General purpose cargo wheeled vehicle can be used to transport up to 20 troops or towing heavier trailers or gun carriages. This vehicle weighs five tons. It is the primary mover for most weapons on the Avean military as well as used as an infantry carrier.
M18 Multi-Purpose quadrupedal cargo vehicle can be used to transport up to 20 soldiers or carry up to 10 tons of cargo. This vehicle weighs 14 tons. This vehicle is used in a variety of ways including as an ammunition carrier, infantry carrier and fuel carrier. It cannot pull a trailer, but mounts both a 7.62mm MG and a12.7mm MG for local protection.
Pistols
Model 100 “Reissend” is a seven-shot, gas-seal revolver chambered for a 7.62x38mm cartridge, featuring an unusual "gas-seal" system, in which the cylinder moved forward when the gun was cocked, to close the gap between the cylinder and the barrel, providing a boost to the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile and allowing the weapon to be suppressed (an unusual ability for a revolver). This pistol is venerable, but quite durable. This pistol has already been produced in significant volume. An estimated 2,000,000 Model 100s have been produced.
Model 137 “Krupin” is a Gersan semi-automatic pistol developed in 132 by Teodor Krupin as a service pistol for the Avean military to replace the Reissend M100 revolver that had been in use for over 30 years. The Model 137 chambers a 7.62x25mm cartridge and holds an 8-round box magazine. This weapon has only been in production for a short time. Only a few thousand have been manufactured. They are currently being produced at a rate of about 150 per month, but with war on the threshold, this rate can easily climb to 2500 per month.
submachine guns
The AC140 (Automatic Carbine, Model 140 or Machine Pistol 140) is a submachine gun originally designed in 134 by Grigory Rubinov. The AC140 has a conventional wooden stock, fired from an open bolt, and capable of selective fire. This weapon weighs 3.2Kg empty and measures 79cm in length. The barrel length is just over 27cm. The weapon chambers a 7.62x25mm cartridge, using a blowback or open blot operation. It sports an impressive 800 – 1000 rounds per minute with a 490-meters per second muzzle velocity. Its effective firing range is an unimpressive 200 meters, but is quite durable. This SMG using a 25-round detachable box magazine or a 71-round drum magazine. It is quite popular with then Avean Infantry officer corps.
ACsh-141 (Automatic Carbine Model 141 or Short Machine Pistol 141) is a submachine gun designed in 139 by Karl Short to improve upon the AC140, still in production. The ACsh141 is a cheap, reliable, and simplified alternative to the AC140. The Short Carbine is a magazine fed selective fire submachine gun using an open bolt, blowback operation. Made largely of stamped steel, it can be loaded with either a box or drum magazine and fires the 7.62x25mm cartridge. The ACsh-141 weighs 3.63kg and measures 84cm in length. The Short SMG has a rate of fire of 900 – 1100 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 488 meters per second. This weapon has an effective range out to 150 meters and can engage targets out to 250 meters. The weapon can employ a 35-round detachable box magazine or a 71-round drum magazine. This weapon is still in production and expected to come off the assembly line soon.
Rifles
The Markov-Reissend family of firearms are based on the Russian Mosin-Nagants.
Markov–Reissend M96 is a five-shot, bolt action, internal magazine fed rifle developed by the Avean Army from 87 – 96 in the Fifth Era and used by the armed forces of the Avea as well as the other nations of the Gersa Coalition. This rifle is best described as being plentiful, cheap, rugged and simple to use. This rifle weighs 4kg and measures 1.2 meters in length. It fires a 7.62x54mm cartridge from a bolt action operation with a muzzle velocity of 865 meters per second. This rifle has an effective range of 500 meters, but can engage targets over 800 meters. This weapon has a 5-round non-detachable magazine which can be loaded individual or with 5-round stripper clips. This weapon has an adjustable rear sight from 100 meters to 2,000 meters. The front sight is a fixed hooded post. There is an abundance of these rifles in production with the number estimated at several million rifles. A bayonet can be affixed to the Model 96.
The other rifles in the Markov-Reissend family are all based on the Model 96, with slight deviations.
Markov–Reissend M96 “Ranger” is slightly shorter than the original at 1.1 meters and slightly lighter at 3.6kg. The Ranger does not have a bayonet lug. The rest of the rifle is the same. This carbine was intended for horse mounted infantry and vedettes.
Markov–Reissend M12 carbine is shorter and lighter than the previous models, intended for use by special troops and combat engineers. The rifle measures 1 meter in length and weighs 3kg. This carbine has no bayonet lug and was produced in small numbers.
Markov–Reissend M96/30 or Markov–Reissend M96/30 PU sniper rifle is the most prolific version of the Markov-Reissend produced for standard issue to all Avean infantry since the year 135. This rifle was used as a sniper rifle with a scope attached. With the attachment of a scope, this rifle cannot use stripper clips. With a 4x scope attached, this rifle can engage targets out to 1,000 meters. There are millions of this rifle in production.
Machine guns
Model 133 Light Machine Gun The Zima machine gun or ZMG is a light machine gun firing the 7.62x54mm cartridge used primarily be the Avean military beginning in the year 133. The ZMG weighs 9.12kg empty or 11.5kg loaded. It measures 1.2 meters in length with a barrel length of 60cm. This is a gas operated weapon with a rate of fire of 550 rounds per minute. Its muzzle velocity is 840 meters per second and can engage targets effectively out to 800 meters. The ZMG can use a 47-round detachable pan magazine or a 60-round pan magazine.
Model 115 HMG also known as the Pripyat after its inventor Rudolf Pripyat. The model 115 is mounted on a wheeled carriage with a gun shield. In addition to the main infantry version, there are aircraft-mounted and naval variants. This is a 7.62x54mm, water cooled machine gun. It requires a sleeve over the barrel containing water to keep the barrel from melting. The weapon weighs 64.3kg and measures over 1 meter in length. This weapon uses a short recoil, toggle locked operation with a 600 round per minute rate of fire. Its muzzle velocity of 740 meters per second and uses a 250-round belt. The weapon has an effective range out to 800 meters, but can engage targets out to 1000 meters. There are numerous weapons in production currently.
The RShL 141 or Rubinov-Short Large Caliber Machine gun, Model 141 is an Avean heavy machine gun firing the 12.7x108mm cartridge. This weapon can be employed in both an anti-air role as well as an infantry weapon in which case it is frequently deployed with a two-wheeled carriage and a single-sheet armor-plate shield. This gun alone weighs 34kg and 157kg when on its wheeled mounting. It measures 1.6 meters with a barrel length just over 1 meter. This is a gas operated machine gun with a muzzle velocity of 650 meters per second. The machine gun can fire 600 rounds per minute effectively out to 2,000 meters. The weapon uses a 50-round belt and iron sights.
Anti-Tank Rifles
Model 119 ATR “Neuman” is a 13.2x100mm bolt action Anti-Tank Rifle employing an armor piercing round. It chambers single rounds and can effectively engage lightly armored vehicles out to 400 meters.
Model 138 ATR “Utkin” is a 14.5x114mm bolt action Anti-Tank Rifle employing an armor piercing round. It has a non-detachable 5-round magazine and can effectively engage lightly armored vehicles out to 600 meters.
Other Weapons
Grenade Borisov is a rifle grenade system. It attaches to a bolt action rifle and propels a Model 119 fragmentation grenade out to 150 meters using a blank cartridge.
Model 119 fragmentation grenade has a kill radius of 5-meters and a 4-5 second fuze. It is a tad cumbersome with a stick handle weighing just over 0.5kg.
FOG-3 is a flamethrower weighing 52kg with a range up to 100 meters. Designed and manufactured in the year 120. This weapon has been produced in the thousands. It is still in use today.
Light Reconnaissance Vehicles
The Gersa Coalition believes in using horse mounted troops for the reconnaissance role. They have recently begun work on producing steam powered bipedal and quadrupedal vehicles as reconnaissance and as Armored Fighting Vehicles.
Model 128 Gorgan is an experimental bipedal steam powered reconnaissance vehicle with a crew of one. The operator is exposed to the elements and susceptible to enemy fire. The vehicle mounts a Pripyat M115 MG above the fuselage and engine compartment of the vehicle.
Model 132 Marient is an experiemental bipedal steam powered reconnaissance vehicle with a crew of two. The driver sits behind a half inch plate of steel, but the gunner, sits exposed in a cupola above and behind the driver. A majority of the gunner’s body is protected by steel, but his head and shoulders need to be exposed in order to operate the M115 MG.
Light Armored Fighting Vehicles
T123 “Perseus” is a light quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two. The driver sits forward in the hull, viewing the outside world through slits in the ¾” steel armor plating. The gunner sits behind the driver slightly raised in a turret containing a 37mm Anti-Tank gun and a M133 MG. The gunner has a hatch and can stand up to look outside the turret. He has circular and ranged sighting mechanisms to target enemy vehicles. This vehicle weighs 6 tons and can move at a top speed of 10 MPH.
T134 “Jovan” is a light quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two. It is similar to the “Perseus”, but is used more as an infantry support platform mounting only a single M133MG in the turret. The vehicle weighs 3 tons with armor protection of only 1/3” steel. This vehicle has a maximum speed of 22 MPH.
Medium Armored Fighting Vehicles
T126 “Krupnik” is a medium quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of three. The driver sits forward in the hull behind ½” of steel plating. He views the world through slits. The gunner sits behind the driver and slightly elevated with his head inside the vehicle’s turret. Standing behind the gunner and to his right is the vehicle’s commander who directs both the driver and the gunner. The AFV mounts 45mm Anti-Tank gun and a M133 MG in the turret. Mounted above the turret for the commander to use is a RShL 141 12.7mm MG. This weapon is used primarily as an anti-air weapon, but can be used against infantry. This vehicle weighs 10 tons and can reach speeds of 14 to 19 MPH depending on terrain.
T130 “Minotaur” is a medium quadrupedal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of two; driver and gunner. The vehicle mounts a 45mm anti-tank gun as well as a 7.62mm MG in the turret. It weighs 10 tons. The driver sits behind two inches of armor and the turret has an inch and a half of armor. The vehicle can reach a speed of 28 MPH with an operational range of 220 Miles.
T135 “Payot” is a medium hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of three. The driver sits forward in the hull behind one and ¾” of steel armor. The driver sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in an armored turret composed of one inch of steel. The Payot mounts a 45mm Anti-Tank gun and a 7.62mm MG as well as 12.7mm MG for the commander to use against aircraft and infantry. The Payot weighs 14 tons and can reach a top speed of 54 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 270 Miles.
Heavy Armored Fighting Vehicles
T140 “Gibbon” is a heavy hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of eleven. The driver is forward in the hull behind an inch and a half of steel armor. The primary gunner sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in an open top turret protected by ¾” of steel. The main gun is a 76mm Anti-Tank gun. The vehicle also has six 7.62mm machine guns mounted around the turret. The vehicle commander stands behind the primary gunner and has an aft facing 12.7mm MG. The two remaining crewmen serve as radio operator and loaders for the rest of the crew. This vehicle weighs 45 tons and has a maximum speed of 19 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 100 miles.
T5 “Grekov” is a heavy hexapodal armored fighting vehicle with a crew of seven. The driver is forward in the hull behind an inch and a half of steel armor. The primary gunner sits above and behind the driver with his head and shoulders in a turret protected by ¾” of steel. The secondary gunner sits above and behind to the left of the primary gunner with his head and shoulders in a second turret above the lower turret. The primary gun is a 76mm Anti-Tank gun and the secondary gun is a 45mm Anti-Tank gun. The vehicle also has three 7.62mm machine guns mounted one in the hull, one in the lower turret and one in the top of the turret on the left behind the secondary gunner. The vehicle commander stands to the left of the secondary gunner and has a 12.7mm MG mounted on top of the turret for anti-air protection. This vehicle weighs 55 tons and has a maximum speed of 22 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 140 miles.
Infantry Mortars
The RM-142 is a current production Avean 50 mm light infantry mortar. The barrel is clamped at two elevation angles only - 45 and 75 degrees. Range variations are made by altering a sleeve around the base of the barrel. This sleeve opens a series of gas ports which bleed off exhaust gases determining the range. Maximum effective range is 800 meters. The system weighs 12.1kg with each round weighing 0.85kg.
The BM-141 is a current production Avean 82mm infantry mortar. The system weighs 56kg with each shell weighing 3kg. The weapon fires at 45 and 75 degrees with a maximum firing range of 3,040 meters.
The BM-135 is a 120mm heavy mortar. This system weighs 282kg and must be towed or transported by a utility vehicle. This weapon fires effectively out to 5900 meters.
Anti-Tank Guns
Model 137 45mm Anti-Tank gun is mounted on wheels and must be pulled by a utility vehicle. The gun and carriage weighs 414kgs and has a barrel length of two meters. The gun fires a 45mm round. There are four different rounds for this gun, also used on some AFVs. Armor Piercing (AP), Armor Piercing Incendiary (API), High Explosive (HE) and High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT). The weapon’s rate of fire is 15 rounds per minute with a range of 4.4Km.
Model 142 57mm Anti-Tank gun, also known as the Zug-2 is mounted on wheels and must be pulled by a utility vehicle. The gun and carriage weighs 1,250kg with a barrel length of four meters. This weapon fires a 57x480mm round that comes in AP, API, HE, and HEAT. This weapon can fire up to 25 rounds per minute with a range of 8.4km.
Artillery
GAU-76 “Istomin” is a light quadrupedal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 76mm short barrel cannon. The gun is mounted on the T123 chassis. This weapon has a crew of four with a driver, gunner, loader and commander. The weapon has an effective range of 8,550 meters with Steel HE ammunition. The 76mm cannon can fire smoke projectiles as well as a buckshot projectile out to 200 meters. This vehicle weighs 6 tons and has a top speed of 10MPH. The weapon can fire at a rate of 15 rounds per minute.
GAU-122 “Leskov” is a medium quadrupedal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 122mm field gun. The Leskov uses the T-130 chassis with no turret. It weighs 15 tons. This weapon can fire four rounds per minute at a range of over 20Km. The vehicle can reach a speed of 22 MPH with an operational range of 180 Miles.
GAU-152 “Pronin” is a heavy hexapodal self-propelled artillery system mounting a 152mm field gun. The Pronin uses the T5 chassis with no turret. The crew is exposed. This gun fires one round every two minutes and has an effective range of over 24Km. This vehicle weighs 70 tons and has a maximum speed of 19 MPH. This vehicle has an operational range of 100 miles.
Utility Vehicles
M129 General Purpose light utility wheeled vehicle seats four including the driver and can two wheeled trailers or light weapons. The GPU can mount a 7.62mm Machine gun as well. It weighs ¼ ton.
M10 General purpose cargo wheeled vehicle can be used to transport up to 20 troops or towing heavier trailers or gun carriages. This vehicle weighs five tons. It is the primary mover for most weapons on the Avean military as well as used as an infantry carrier.
M18 Multi-Purpose quadrupedal cargo vehicle can be used to transport up to 20 soldiers or carry up to 10 tons of cargo. This vehicle weighs 14 tons. This vehicle is used in a variety of ways including as an ammunition carrier, infantry carrier and fuel carrier. It cannot pull a trailer, but mounts both a 7.62mm MG and a12.7mm MG for local protection.
The standard division for the Gersan Navy consists of several classed sea-ships packed full of firepower and variety with their smaller vessels.
'Ocelot'
One of the more robust designs coming straight from Juvaska Wetworks, this duel steam-engine pod acts as a almost undetectable mode of transport for spies, scouts or reconnaissance parties alike. It is unarmed, but can max speeds of 59 Knots, making it able in moving in and out of small areas near the shore and other vessels. Though a flaw in the design of the exhaust having little suppressant towards the thin smoke trail that seeps out, Juvaska Wetworks have promised to bring a newer model out that can provide far greater capabilities that suit the reconnaissance role. Current models of the 'Ocelot-SMV IV' weigh around 174Kg.
Juvaska Gunboat
Named after their creator, the Juvaska has been the longest serving model of vessel in the entirety of the Militarised Navy since Juvaska Wetworks came into existence. It's role of supportive patrols, escorts and swift-attacks have proven themselves in the past when placed into the hands of cunning sailors. They are widely used during port-raids on Enemy coastlines, but have played useful roles in large-scale battles at keeping boarding parties at bay. The two 88mm Naval Cannons sit on the front and rear, being powerful enough to cause damage to small coastal bases, but accurate enough to hit torpedoes heading towards friendly vessels. On either side, a single M115-HMG sits ready to diverge the fire or suppress land defences whilst the cannons prepare for devastating blows. They are roughly 31m in length and has to be crewed by a minimum of 12 crewmen.
Goliath
The Goliath-Class Frigate is the latest and most common light frigate within the Navy's countless fleets. They made themselves a name during the conflicts and expeditions into other continents in the past, but still remain modern in the latest technology that Gersa can provide. Though they can be outmatched by the similar Federation's Frigates, when in pairs or groups, they can provide enough damage to take down other vessels, or even deal some damage to the largest ships ever built. It can reach speeds of 51 Knots on calm waters, but is still accurate in assaults when continuing speeds of 35-40 knots.
What is unique about this frigate is the design of its arsenal. Originally an experiment with high-explosive materials within canister shells, the distinctive 'Clip-Fed' 94mm C414 Naval Guns pack an explosive barrage of up to five shells fired in a single barrage within the space of 24 seconds. Due to the shell's size, they are agile in their velocity, and provide a large amount of damage to ships similar of its own size, and some of the heavier cruisers of the opposition's fleet. They are most effective during landing invasions, and are planned to be the main supporting barrage during the deployment of the Spearhead Division. On either side, lighter dual-barrel 22m Anti-Aircraft cannons lay in defence of flanking Sky-Ships. They require a minimal crew of 59 to maintain effectiveness in combat.
Invigilator
The Invigilator gained its name after being claimed as the 'Invigilator of Battle', watching over the course of destruction overseas and interfering when necessary. These colossal vessels make up the majority of the Gersan Fleets, possessing enough firepower to outmatch the Federation. Whilst the Federation controls the majority of the land, the Coalition has a strong grip on the seas due to these escorting convoys, making breaches in ship blockades and bombarding the land with their renowned firepower. It requires a crew of, by minimum, 153 crewmen to operate every station at moderate levels.
The Invigilator-Class Battleship was designed to level the playing field of on-water combat with its thick armour on either side of its structure. Though it has been penetrated with enough concentrated firepower over some periods of time, they are designed to give the crew a few extra chances at fighting back if they find themselves outnumbered or outgunned. Either way, you'll find five (Two are the front, and three at the rear) 203mm Cannons designed to rip ships to shreds in a matter of a few shots. Their efficiency lies mostly in their bombardment capabilities, being able to shell coastal defences and further inland lines before the Infantry can even begin to push onwards. A series of Anti-Air 25mm Naval Guns and a few M115-HMG rails for the defences of boarding parties, which in the past had been a flaw to their powerful design.
Mother
The Mother-Class Carrier is the second largest ship ever installed into the Gersan Navy. Though its defences lie only on a few 134mm cannons designed to counter Airships and surrounding frigates, these carriers are the main foothold on delivering troops such as the Spearhead Division onto the coastal lines. They remain near the coast to provide commanding orders towards those going inland, and each can hold up to 87 Lance-Class landing crafts. This means they are essential for large-scale operations, but can't hold much use for other reasons. The minimal crew required to man this is up to 294, mostly requiring engineers and operators to ensure the deployment of the landing craft is successful. It isn't uncommon to see Admirals choosing these vessels as their commanding posts, due to their distance from the battle and ability to deploy upon command.
Harbinger
This beast of a vessel is the largest ship ever installed into the Gersan Naval Forces. It acts as the Capital Ship of the 1st Fleet, indicating that it is the Capital Ship for the entire Coalition. Very rare to see combat by most soldiers, those who face this in the largest of battles at currently left to retreat or sink. Though the Wrea Federation have a ship rumoured to be of similar size and firepower, the two have yet to meet on the oceans of Valo. The ship requires a crew of 2,421 at a minimum to operate, and is currently under the command of Grand Admiral Howard Jouase.
The ship is armed with deadly, colossal 406mm cannons on the front and rear of the ships, both in pairs, whilst an almost limitless list of smaller and destructive naval guns are littered across either flanks. A series of anti-air cannons pepper the topside of the ship, and even smaller cannons built into the side of the ship are prepared for surprise gunboat boarding attempts. The colossal steam-fumes that spew from the exhausts signify its arrival, with the distinctive siren that can become a Federationist's nightmare. The ship sustained moderate damage prior to the Spearhead Division's deployment, meaning it was not going to assist them in their Operation.
'Ocelot'
One of the more robust designs coming straight from Juvaska Wetworks, this duel steam-engine pod acts as a almost undetectable mode of transport for spies, scouts or reconnaissance parties alike. It is unarmed, but can max speeds of 59 Knots, making it able in moving in and out of small areas near the shore and other vessels. Though a flaw in the design of the exhaust having little suppressant towards the thin smoke trail that seeps out, Juvaska Wetworks have promised to bring a newer model out that can provide far greater capabilities that suit the reconnaissance role. Current models of the 'Ocelot-SMV IV' weigh around 174Kg.
Juvaska Gunboat
Named after their creator, the Juvaska has been the longest serving model of vessel in the entirety of the Militarised Navy since Juvaska Wetworks came into existence. It's role of supportive patrols, escorts and swift-attacks have proven themselves in the past when placed into the hands of cunning sailors. They are widely used during port-raids on Enemy coastlines, but have played useful roles in large-scale battles at keeping boarding parties at bay. The two 88mm Naval Cannons sit on the front and rear, being powerful enough to cause damage to small coastal bases, but accurate enough to hit torpedoes heading towards friendly vessels. On either side, a single M115-HMG sits ready to diverge the fire or suppress land defences whilst the cannons prepare for devastating blows. They are roughly 31m in length and has to be crewed by a minimum of 12 crewmen.
Goliath
The Goliath-Class Frigate is the latest and most common light frigate within the Navy's countless fleets. They made themselves a name during the conflicts and expeditions into other continents in the past, but still remain modern in the latest technology that Gersa can provide. Though they can be outmatched by the similar Federation's Frigates, when in pairs or groups, they can provide enough damage to take down other vessels, or even deal some damage to the largest ships ever built. It can reach speeds of 51 Knots on calm waters, but is still accurate in assaults when continuing speeds of 35-40 knots.
What is unique about this frigate is the design of its arsenal. Originally an experiment with high-explosive materials within canister shells, the distinctive 'Clip-Fed' 94mm C414 Naval Guns pack an explosive barrage of up to five shells fired in a single barrage within the space of 24 seconds. Due to the shell's size, they are agile in their velocity, and provide a large amount of damage to ships similar of its own size, and some of the heavier cruisers of the opposition's fleet. They are most effective during landing invasions, and are planned to be the main supporting barrage during the deployment of the Spearhead Division. On either side, lighter dual-barrel 22m Anti-Aircraft cannons lay in defence of flanking Sky-Ships. They require a minimal crew of 59 to maintain effectiveness in combat.
Invigilator
The Invigilator gained its name after being claimed as the 'Invigilator of Battle', watching over the course of destruction overseas and interfering when necessary. These colossal vessels make up the majority of the Gersan Fleets, possessing enough firepower to outmatch the Federation. Whilst the Federation controls the majority of the land, the Coalition has a strong grip on the seas due to these escorting convoys, making breaches in ship blockades and bombarding the land with their renowned firepower. It requires a crew of, by minimum, 153 crewmen to operate every station at moderate levels.
The Invigilator-Class Battleship was designed to level the playing field of on-water combat with its thick armour on either side of its structure. Though it has been penetrated with enough concentrated firepower over some periods of time, they are designed to give the crew a few extra chances at fighting back if they find themselves outnumbered or outgunned. Either way, you'll find five (Two are the front, and three at the rear) 203mm Cannons designed to rip ships to shreds in a matter of a few shots. Their efficiency lies mostly in their bombardment capabilities, being able to shell coastal defences and further inland lines before the Infantry can even begin to push onwards. A series of Anti-Air 25mm Naval Guns and a few M115-HMG rails for the defences of boarding parties, which in the past had been a flaw to their powerful design.
Mother
The Mother-Class Carrier is the second largest ship ever installed into the Gersan Navy. Though its defences lie only on a few 134mm cannons designed to counter Airships and surrounding frigates, these carriers are the main foothold on delivering troops such as the Spearhead Division onto the coastal lines. They remain near the coast to provide commanding orders towards those going inland, and each can hold up to 87 Lance-Class landing crafts. This means they are essential for large-scale operations, but can't hold much use for other reasons. The minimal crew required to man this is up to 294, mostly requiring engineers and operators to ensure the deployment of the landing craft is successful. It isn't uncommon to see Admirals choosing these vessels as their commanding posts, due to their distance from the battle and ability to deploy upon command.
Harbinger
This beast of a vessel is the largest ship ever installed into the Gersan Naval Forces. It acts as the Capital Ship of the 1st Fleet, indicating that it is the Capital Ship for the entire Coalition. Very rare to see combat by most soldiers, those who face this in the largest of battles at currently left to retreat or sink. Though the Wrea Federation have a ship rumoured to be of similar size and firepower, the two have yet to meet on the oceans of Valo. The ship requires a crew of 2,421 at a minimum to operate, and is currently under the command of Grand Admiral Howard Jouase.
The ship is armed with deadly, colossal 406mm cannons on the front and rear of the ships, both in pairs, whilst an almost limitless list of smaller and destructive naval guns are littered across either flanks. A series of anti-air cannons pepper the topside of the ship, and even smaller cannons built into the side of the ship are prepared for surprise gunboat boarding attempts. The colossal steam-fumes that spew from the exhausts signify its arrival, with the distinctive siren that can become a Federationist's nightmare. The ship sustained moderate damage prior to the Spearhead Division's deployment, meaning it was not going to assist them in their Operation.
The Gersan Sky-Navy is not nearly as large in variety as the regular navy is. With only four kinds of airships and one smaller aircraft used, the Gersan government focus on mass production in order to keep up with the rising tides of the Wrea Federation's Aerial Forces.
Gersan Light Fighter
One of the first accomplishments of air-travel in the previous centuries, it still remains the soul fighter for both nations. The GLF-51 is specifically designed to follow the roles of Fighter-combat, whilst certain larger variants are designed to act as CAS, Naval Bombers and Strategic Bombers. Depending on the variant, the crew can differ between 1 and 2 members, a pilot and the possible Support-Gunner. They are armed with Model 141 machine gun designed to suit aircraft like such specifically. A rear-gunner would have a Model 133 Machine Gun locked into place, usually form a belt-fed mechanism that locks into the interior of the aircraft's cache. These can travel at high speeds of 97MPH, able to maintain speed to compensate for its weaker structure. Dog-fighting between the Coalition and Federation is a dangerous game, and aces are known as heroes amongst their steam-powered comrades.
Ferdez-Class
Named after its designer, Earnest Ferdez, the Cruiser was the first major success in the Gersan Sky-Navy. Being an earlier prototype in comparison to their adversaries, they add additional speed and firepower to try and combat their seemingly more-advanced opponents. Their armament can vary typically to whatever mission they are assigned to, but most Cruisers are fitted with 97mm cannons on the interior and topside, whilst many M115-HMG emplacements are called on for combating any fighter aircraft. Unfortunately, there are two variants to this model. One variant, which is more common, has no roof protection on the main deck, meaning that it can be a risk in firefights and combat situations. Newer variants are applied with roofs and tougher armour to try and increase its effectiveness. It requires a crew of 46 to operate at moderate levels and can reach speeds of 75MPH when not engaged in combat.
Jvska-Class
Following the trends of their origins within their names, the Jvska earned its name from the City that designed it, located within the Hollai province, which soon became the lead development for Destroyers within the newfound Sky-Navy. They are armed with an array of 70-120MM cannons and 30MM-AA Guns, but their star feature was the introduction of hull-frontal cannons. Two 185mm Cannons were brought towards the front of the vessel, allowing it to directly inflict major damage to Wrea Federation Sky-Craft. This was a bold tactic, and actually managed to maintain the capability of the Sky-Navy against the Federation. These require 221 crewmen to operate and can reach speeds of 66MPH.
Halkia-Class
These dangerous platforms are what deliver quick and fast deployment of GLF aircraft across the skies. They have little to no defences, only carrying a couple of 19mm AA cannons due to a restriction of resources from the Gersa Coalition. Unlike their ocean-counterparts, these are unlikely to have Admirals of any kind located on board due to their dangerous conditions if they get too close to the fighting. These are kept at the rear-lines of the fleets, then retreated until the battle has finished. These require at least 257 crewmen to operate and can only reach speeds of 35MPH.
Nachita-Class
The Nachita-Class gains the name 'Behemoth' for its size. Like the Capital ship of their counterpart, these vessels are used for extreme bombardment missions, where the payload of whatever explosives can be fitted are hailed down upon the ground forces. They play an excellent role in the destruction of other ships in the sky, but lack the overall speed some of their smaller ships have. Due to the Wrea Federation's larger variety in ships, they have the capabilities to take these down, meaning a higher demand of Nachita-Class Behemoths were required. A total of 24 are currently available, and one has been grounded on a nearby island in order to assist the Spearhead Division if they need so temporarily. Their topside and underside guns mostly consist of heavy AA guns at around 75mm, whilst the frontal cannons, much like the destroyers, are where the power comes in at a staggering 312mm tri-cannon setup. These require 631 crewmen at a minimum to operate and cost many lives if they are destroyed. They can reach speeds of 42MPH when out and in combat.
Gersan Light Fighter
One of the first accomplishments of air-travel in the previous centuries, it still remains the soul fighter for both nations. The GLF-51 is specifically designed to follow the roles of Fighter-combat, whilst certain larger variants are designed to act as CAS, Naval Bombers and Strategic Bombers. Depending on the variant, the crew can differ between 1 and 2 members, a pilot and the possible Support-Gunner. They are armed with Model 141 machine gun designed to suit aircraft like such specifically. A rear-gunner would have a Model 133 Machine Gun locked into place, usually form a belt-fed mechanism that locks into the interior of the aircraft's cache. These can travel at high speeds of 97MPH, able to maintain speed to compensate for its weaker structure. Dog-fighting between the Coalition and Federation is a dangerous game, and aces are known as heroes amongst their steam-powered comrades.
Ferdez-Class
Named after its designer, Earnest Ferdez, the Cruiser was the first major success in the Gersan Sky-Navy. Being an earlier prototype in comparison to their adversaries, they add additional speed and firepower to try and combat their seemingly more-advanced opponents. Their armament can vary typically to whatever mission they are assigned to, but most Cruisers are fitted with 97mm cannons on the interior and topside, whilst many M115-HMG emplacements are called on for combating any fighter aircraft. Unfortunately, there are two variants to this model. One variant, which is more common, has no roof protection on the main deck, meaning that it can be a risk in firefights and combat situations. Newer variants are applied with roofs and tougher armour to try and increase its effectiveness. It requires a crew of 46 to operate at moderate levels and can reach speeds of 75MPH when not engaged in combat.
Jvska-Class
Following the trends of their origins within their names, the Jvska earned its name from the City that designed it, located within the Hollai province, which soon became the lead development for Destroyers within the newfound Sky-Navy. They are armed with an array of 70-120MM cannons and 30MM-AA Guns, but their star feature was the introduction of hull-frontal cannons. Two 185mm Cannons were brought towards the front of the vessel, allowing it to directly inflict major damage to Wrea Federation Sky-Craft. This was a bold tactic, and actually managed to maintain the capability of the Sky-Navy against the Federation. These require 221 crewmen to operate and can reach speeds of 66MPH.
Halkia-Class
These dangerous platforms are what deliver quick and fast deployment of GLF aircraft across the skies. They have little to no defences, only carrying a couple of 19mm AA cannons due to a restriction of resources from the Gersa Coalition. Unlike their ocean-counterparts, these are unlikely to have Admirals of any kind located on board due to their dangerous conditions if they get too close to the fighting. These are kept at the rear-lines of the fleets, then retreated until the battle has finished. These require at least 257 crewmen to operate and can only reach speeds of 35MPH.
Nachita-Class
The Nachita-Class gains the name 'Behemoth' for its size. Like the Capital ship of their counterpart, these vessels are used for extreme bombardment missions, where the payload of whatever explosives can be fitted are hailed down upon the ground forces. They play an excellent role in the destruction of other ships in the sky, but lack the overall speed some of their smaller ships have. Due to the Wrea Federation's larger variety in ships, they have the capabilities to take these down, meaning a higher demand of Nachita-Class Behemoths were required. A total of 24 are currently available, and one has been grounded on a nearby island in order to assist the Spearhead Division if they need so temporarily. Their topside and underside guns mostly consist of heavy AA guns at around 75mm, whilst the frontal cannons, much like the destroyers, are where the power comes in at a staggering 312mm tri-cannon setup. These require 631 crewmen at a minimum to operate and cost many lives if they are destroyed. They can reach speeds of 42MPH when out and in combat.
