Battle Report 11, 1900This year, work on the
Tos-Mori Truck started. Its quite buggy, and we have decided to keep it a secret for now, but the work we have done seems very promising... The other thing we worked on, the
Khagas Semiautomatic Rifle, was clearly sabataged and we where unable to actually get much in the way of proper data from it, much to our annoyance.
The Nafunans meanwhile, seem to have only been able to make a single thing, the
Reseph-Vizier Series 2 Service Rifle Model 1900, which is basically their old rifle with a box magazine. Making it easier to reload and also making it not need to reload after
every single shot. Other then that, its the exact same rifle, meaning they just made it fire a bit more. We also heard something about project hippo once again...
Battle Report, Naval Combat: The battle at the sea has changed slightly, our Luu captains had a great idea to use their speed to get into the sight of one of the enemy's Sobek's, and then go just fast enough that they are never able to catch us. Of course, a few shots are fired and splash by our ships, but they are far to inaccurate to actually harm us, and even when they do hit, usually the damage is minimal and at most, kills a few of the crew and causes a leak. Still, we aren't exactly going to get any merchent ships sunk at this rate.
And as such, we are still at a minor disadvantage. Battle Report, Mountains. Attackers, Karikhita: The battle for the mountains hasn't changed much really, except now the Nafunan's have a brand new rifle that is on par with our own and is an actual match. Naturally, this makes things really difficult especially considering that last year they didn't have such a rifle in their hands. While we are more mobile then them, the rocky and unstable terrain of the mountains makes things really difficult for our soldiers who now seem to be fighting against a foe with a decent main rifle,
and sadly we aren't able to push them back up the mountains because of this. [Karikhita 0/4, Nafuna 4/4]Battle Report, Villages/Hills. Attackers, Karikhita, Nafuna: Once again the war reaches the villages and towns that, for a few years, where peaceful under Nafunan control. But no more, as we need this land much more then they do. Like our time in the hills, our numerous and clearly superior artillery are able to rain hell down upon the Nafunans, and this time it is no different from the last. However, their new guns make rushing into their trenches and clearing them out a bit more difficult, and their own assaults more difficult to defend from too. But just because they now have an actually decent rifle doesn't mean we have much to worry about, especially when their artillery is blasted into scraps most of the time.
Quite clearly, we gain ground and kick the Nafunan's production here. [Karikhita 1/4, Nafuna 3/4]Battle Report, Swamp. Attackers, Nafuna: The Nafunans decided that their new rifle would be enough to kill us when we don't have artillery. At least, thats the theory as to why they decided it would be a wise idea to attack us in the swamp, where we always seem to win. And, at first, it seemed like that thought was true, until they happened to push into a few locations that where just solid enough for our light machine guns, and that was where we started to push them back. Their new rifle did a number on us at first but luckily, their own machine gun, heavy and cumbersome as it is, is far to large to be put to much use in the swamp unlike our own which can be used in most locations that aren't too muddy.
Because of that we are able to, with some more losses than we would like, kick them out of the swamp and back into their grassland. [Karikhita 4/4, Nafuna 0/4]Outside world and Internal affairs: A hunt for the one traitor who survived the Khans wrath and decided it would be a wise idea to poke the bear further is underway, soldiers in high alert for the traitor. Although, people suspect its one of the engineers in training who survived getting 'fired'. In other news, the United States gains control over Tutuila in Samoa and several smaller Pacific islands. The United States and the United Kingdom sign treaty for Panama Canal. British Prime Minister Lord Salisbury rejects peace overtures from the Boer leader Paul Kruger as demanding too favorable terms. Japan uses its influence over Korea to deny Russia's efforts to obtain a naval station at Korean Port of Masampo. Recognizing that the war in South Africa is going to take a major commitment, British parliament passes the War Loan Act, calling for £35 million to support the fight against the Boers. Baron Von Ketteler, German Minister, decides to go to the Chinese authorities to demand more guards for European protection from Boxers and is killed by Boxers en route. The Russian Tsar orders that Russian must be the official language of Finland, despite growing unrest within Finland and increasing international concern over Russia's behavior there. And an allied expeditionary force, made up of Japanese, Russian, British, French and American troops, sets off from Tientsin for Peking, China, to put down Boxer rebellion.
Meanwhile on Arnot The nations of Königreich des schwarzen and Deyrnas y blaidd wyn have, after some time testing out both rifles, decided to go with the
Reseph-Vizier Series 2 Service Rifle Model 1900, as its slightly better then the Karikhitan Burgud. All we know is the Pharaoh of the south asked for information rather then anything else. And the Khan is quite angry about our failure to actually gain their favor and get what we want...
Mongol Sabre, A old sword design that has served us well even after all these years, It can be used on horseback just as well as it can be used on foot. Costs 1 Ore -Cheap
Bear Armour, Sadly, not made out of bear leather, Bear armour is simple but effective cloth and leather armour able to stop arrows from killing at medium and long range, however, it doesn't stop musket shots at anything short of extreme range, at which point, you have to be lucky, which considering how accurate a musket is at that range, means you probably aren't. The arms aren't armored for flexibility, and it doesn't include a helm, so shots to the head or arms will be more effective then the chest. -Cheep
SS Yalagdashgui, Its a large ship armed with the brand new Tom-Shonkhor cannon. Its slow but basically impervious to all Nafunan fire and it uses not only the power of the wind to sail through the waves, but the power of steam as well using large paddle wheels. Costs 3 Ore 2 wood, Complex- Expensive
Burgud Infantry Rifle, A smokeless powder rifle with the ability to fire five shots before needing to be reloaded, as one would expect its better then our old gun and replaces it as our main rifle, along with it being quite simply as good or better in all regards. Can be used on horseback and has a bayonet and leather strap for ease of carry. Costs 1 ore, 1 wood Cheap
Luu-Class Cruiser, A very fast ship that is lightly armoured but armed enough to take down any Asennu-class the Nafunans have. Due to its speed, it hunts down enemy transport ships more then anything else. Costs 3 ore, 2 wood, -complex, Expensive
Algasahk Rifle Scope, Quite literally a spyglass slapped onto a rifle, it helps our skirmishers see further then they would otherwise, but not much else... -Cheap
Shuurga LMG, A very light Machinegun that is fast firing, slow to overheat, and quick to load. In other words, better then the Nafunans machinegun in almost every way. Costs 2 ore -Cheap
Osolt HE TNT, A explosive shot for our cannons, just plain better then our old shot, even if it doesn't explode once in a blue moon. -Cheap
Ayanga QF-12cm L40, A brand new 120mm Artillery gun that is smaller and lighter then the Nafunan's gun, of course, its mass produced numbers also help with its effectiveness, along with it being equipped on ships and soldiers having flarerrows to call shots down on a position. Costs 3 Ore, -Cheap
Tos-Mori Truck, A new machine powered not by steam, but by oil. However, the engine is extreamly sensitive and prone to breaking and as such, it has been kept back to be worked on.
Khagas Semiautomatic Rifle, An attempt that was made to make a semi automatic rifle. We never managed to make a working prototype thanks to sabotage...
Khopesh, A old shoddy short sword design they have not forgotten even after all these years, the major difference between it and the original is the use of steel instead of iron or bronze and it is much sharper then what they had before. Costs 1 Ore-Cheep
Armored Chariot, Unlike our us, they do not ride atop horses in battle, instead, they use chariots. These particular chariots are armored and quite sturdy so they wont have an unlikely chance of being set on fire. It is only used their skilled riflemen, as they have limited numbers of them due to the required skill needed to make them. Costs 2 Wood, 1 Ore -Complex, Expensive
1891 Nafuni Soldier Uniform Standardization, A standardization of Nafuna's soldiers, it gives them a pouch and belt for paper ammo, along with a faded gold colored thick shirt that protects against arrows and leather boots. They also are given a helmet, with skilled people having their helms have golden falcon wings on the helm, sadly not sticking out like the bayonet, so we cant drag them down to the ground in combat. All soldiers seem to be equipped with this.
Carrera Series 1 Model 1 Repeating Rifle, An oddly named rifle with break action loading and a revolver mechanism. It can fire all six shots fairly quickly, but it takes a while to reload, leaving it about as quick as our own rifle. No longer makes smoke when fired
Reseph-Vizier Series 2 Service Rifle Model 1900, A long range rifle used by the bulk of Nafunan troops, and by their skirmishers. Its a bolt action and has a box magazine along with a few weird features attached to it as well. Fires slightly more often then our own.
Carrera Series 3 Model 2 Rapid Repeater Revolver, Its a machinegun that uses a revolver and is really annoying to deal with, doesn't seem to penetrate light cover too well and is heavy. Usually has a 2 man team or 3 when being moved somewhere.
Sekhmet 1.6-inch Revolver Cannon, A cannon that is about as heavy as it looks and about as mobile as a horse with only two legs. Can pack quite a punch and has a shield to protect the gunner from gunfire. Needs 6 people to move the thing from what we have seen, and can penetrate cover.
QF Tauret Field Artillery Piece model 1898, Artillery with a massive range compared to our own and has the ability to be used out of sight of its target via the use of sparkly things refereed to as 'flares' It has quite the explosive punch and is fast firing. Apparently what project hippo is.
Sobek class Nushunefu, A Ironclad like our own, has heavy armour and two basic turrets along with a decent amount of casemates. Its not as fast as the Luu, but still quite a bit faster then the Yalagdashgui, then again, most things are...
Since some people asked for it.
Karikhita Cap
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Forest Plains Jungle Island
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Mountains Hill Ancient Ruins
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Swamp Villages Mountains
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Savannah Desert Tropic Forest
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Jungle Farm City Island
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Nafuna Cap
It is now the Design Phase, Khan Khan is a blazing mad inferno right now...best leave him be....
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Topic: The Ameliorate War, An Arms Race game, Karikhita, 1904 Battle Phase (Read 29051 times)