Combat PhaseWinter 1953Turn 12Nogrania is short on TC this turn, and has stopped their import of an Oil resource.
Technological DevelopmentsNogrania does their best to catch up with Toskesh's Xīwàng attack helicopter and builds one of their own this turn. The
NAF-AH-53 'Tornado' is a rather long and slender four-blade attack helicopter featuring a pair of stubby wings for stability and a pair of Percheron-B engines mounted over the in-line cockpit. It's Lightly armored, with a couple of Medium patches around the cockpit and fuel tanks. The rotors are reinforced to make them resilient against damage some light damage. The pilot and co-pilot have access to flight controls, though the co-pilot is the only one with access to the forward-mounted Emu. Due to the more stable mounting, the Emu NMG doesn't have a lot of sway. The gun can be aimed with a simple electric joystick, though the gunner will rely on tracers to accurately place his fire. The stubby wings come with set of six hardpoints - left vacant for now - and an empty space in the nose is currently filled by a tea-brewing set-up. Though it comes with detachable floats, there single NMG on the nose leaves it rather under-armed compared to its Toskesh counter-part.
For their revision Nogrania has reverse-engineered the
NAF-RL-53 "Gin na Tonic", replete with a rather amusing naming scheme. It is an unapologetic rip-off of Toskesh's “Jin Na” SMRL X-52b. It's a pretty good rocket launcher - shoulder-mounted, with an 3.15 inch warhead and a necked-down body packed with cordite propellant. Like its counterpart, it is reasonably accurate with a rifled barrel and a nose-fed loading scheme and fold-out fins - thankfully declared legal by the United Nations. It has a magneto sparkler ignition and wood padding, but like Toskesh's SMRL it only use HE ordinance as neither side has taken the time to develop HEAT. It is complex, for now.
Nogrania MilitaryGround Forces
Nogrania Mills Bomb – British grenades, developed in 1915. Features a distinctive “pineapple” shape, a pin, and lever spoon. Relatively heavy grenades with a seven second fuse, which results in infantry typically “cooking” them for a few seconds before throwing. The grooved surface results in unpredictable shrapnel spread. Not terribly useful for anti-infantry use due to the long cook-off time and short range, but can be used to throw off the tread of a tank or clear small areas. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
NG-11 “Earsplitter” Revolver – Standard infantry sidearm, proudly produced in Nogrania. Named after the deafening bang produced by the short-barrel 0.50” rounds. Six cylinder with a stiff trigger, single-action hammer, and smooth-bore barrel. Reloading is slow and requires spent shells to be ejected one at a time, meaning it is rarely reloaded during combat. Recoil makes it difficult to use, but has high stopping power and is accurate out to 40 yards, if the user is a decent shot. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-BC-51 "Rabid" – A .280 caliber 30-round banana-magazine assault rifle, with Half-Reset and Semi-Auto firing options. Features rails on the perforated barrel shroud for grips and sights and a recoil spring in the wooden stock. Reliable, sturdy, and fairly accurate. Can be equipped with a solid stainless steel barrel shroud for preparing tea. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-NMG-52 "Emu" – Nogrania’s newest NMG. Similar in appearance to the M2 Browning. Fires .50 caliber rounds and is fitted with an ergonomic crank for rapid fire. Speed limiters, improved internals, and heat-resistant metals improve reliability. Requires two men to operate and move. Can be fitted with a water jacket to boil water for tea, but gives it a metallic taste. Reasonably accurate, but tends to sway during operation. 2 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-AMR-53 "Kiwi" – A .50 anti-material rifle, made from a stripped-down Emu. Semi-automatic, 10-round belts of steel ammunition. Single-soldier capable, surprisingly accurate. Does not feature tea-makng equipment. 2 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-RL-53 "Gin na Tonic" – A stolen copy of Toskesh's Jin Na SMRL. Magneto sparkler, wood padding, 3.15 inch warhead and cordite propellant. It's a pretty good rocket launcher, all things considered. 1 Ore, 1 Oil. [Cheap]. [COMPLEX].
NG-31 “Ironcaster” Fieldgun – A 2” light artillery piece developed during Japans expansion in the Pacific, this relatively inexpensive cannon was designed to be quickly moved from place-to-place in order to rapidly defend Nogrania's shores. It finished development an entire month after Toskesh's 50mm “Sunrise” fieldgun, but the design team is quick to point out that it is 0.8 mm larger and therefor superior. Though the range was too short to target ships offshore, it was ideal for hitting beachheads during landings and retreating out of danger. It requires a truck to be towed from place to place, but with the Geneva Conventions that is no longer possible. We’ve taken the liberty of knocking the wheels off the frame and attaching skids to allow it to be pulled by horse, fulfilling compliance with Article IV of the Conventions. It’s still a decent gun, but not ideal for offense any more. 3 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-NG-52 "Duke" – A 4” pack howitzer. Can be disassembled and reassembled, in order to ease transport. Range extends out to about 5.3 miles and has a fire rate ranging from 6-8 rpm. A single Duke must be split into two or more loads to allow a Draft to be able to carry it. Comes with a handy-dandy range-finding sheet pasted to the Thin shield giving estimated shell travel times per elevation angle. 3 Ore. [Cheap].
NAF-SPAT-51 "Paradigm" – Nogrania's first attempt at a legal mobile artillery piece. Uses four stumpy legs that make use of hydraulics to move in a crawling zig-zag pattern. Not fast by any means. Makes use of the 4" Duke artillery piece as the main armament. Low ground clearance and exposed engine and crew. Must stop in order to fire, but is surprisingly stable. Can "rest" on its belly if all legs are in "push" configuration. Five crew members. Completely unarmored save for a thin shield mounted on the gun. 5 Ore, 3 Oil. [Cheap].
NAF-AFW-51 "Hippo" Hexapod – A six-legged tank walker. Reasonably fast. Light armor on the body, Thin armor on the legs. 2" Ironcaster in a hydraulic-powered turret is the main armament, with optional mountings for machineguns in the coaxial port and pintle mount on the cupola - now filled with Emu NMG's! Plenty of room inside for ammo, but no tea-making station, thus requiring the metallic water from the Emu water-cooling jackets to be used instead. Can't turn and move at the same time, and very vulnerable to damage. 7 Ore, 3 Oil. [Expensive].
NAF-AFW-52 "Rhino" Hexapod – Virtually identical to the preceding Hippo Hexapod. Medium speed. Medium armor on the body, Light armor on the legs. 4" Duke in a hydraulic-powered turret is the main armament, with mountings in the coaxial port and cupola for Emu NMG's. Can't move and turn at the same time. No tea-making stations. 8 Ore, 3 Oil. [Very Expensive].
RNM Megamule Transport Walker – A six legged walker. Unarmed, unarmored, but can legally transport military cargo along with resources. 2 TC (Land). 4 Ore, 3 Oil. [Cheap].
Air Forces
NAF-MAB-52 "Condor" Airship – A massive airship, using a duralumin frame. Leaks hydrogen like a sieve, and is highly susceptible to ground-fire. Struggles to fight higher wind-speeds at higher altitudes. Equipped with numerous Wictor AA emplacements, just in case. Six engines and six propellers. Numerous gondolas. Comes with parachutes, life-rafts, and tea-making stations. 6 Ore, 4 Oil, 2 Aluminum, 1 Cobalt, +2 TC (Air). [Very Expensive].
NAF-UH-51 "Draft" – Nogrania's first helicopter. Uses a single NAF-TS-53 "Percheron" B turboshaft engine for power, mounted in the nose. Prone to capsizing in inclement weather. Can carry 1 pilot and 5 passengers, or 1 pilot, 3 passengers, and 2 Wictor NMG's mounted on the doors. Tricycle landing gear, no armor, pilot cabin mounted over the fuselage to make room for the engines. Angled tail boom, two blades on the main rotor. 4 Ore, 2 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum. [Cheap].
NAF-UH-51-A "Draught" – A combat variant of the Draft. Features two forward-facing Emu's in addition to the side-mounted Emu's, which can be simultaneously operated with each hand of a single passenger. Comes with detachable floats to allow it to land on water. Features two mountings for 110 lb bombs, though both must be dropped at once to maintain balance. Painted black, so it looks really cool. 4 Ore, 2 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum. [Cheap].
NAF-AH-53 'Tornado' – A dedicated attack helicopter with Light to Medium armoring and twin Percheron B engines mounted above the cockpit. Comes with a pair of stubby wings with vacant hard-points and an Emu NMG in the nose. Two crew, reinforced structure, and optional floats. Nimble, despite its rather heavy design. 5 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum. [Cheap].
Naval Forces
Herald-Class Destroyer – Little more than an upgraded steamboat, the Herald-Class features two 4” Duke artillery pieces mounted in closed turrets; one fore, and one aft. Two Emu Not-Machine Guns serve as anti-air defense, replacing the previous Wicker machine guns. The ship is powered by two oil-fired boilers. The ship is reasonably well-armored, but its small engine and armament keeps it light at a displacement of 1,100 tons. 6 Ore, 2 Oil. [Expensive].
NAF-UV-51 "Whale" – A gutted Herald-class Destroyer, used for transporting goods. No armor, no guns. Conning tower, crew quarters, and deck have been either removed or reduced to allow for cargo space. Has some issues with balance, but is fine for calmer waters. 4 Ore, 2 Oil. +1 TC (Sea). [Cheap].
NAF-PG-51 "Red Herring" – A light Patrol Gunboat. Features an Ironcaster in an open turret and four Emu NMG’s. Uses three rudders to generate the Lürssen effect for greater efficiency and open-ocean travel. Three diesel engines, non-existent armor, and high speeds. 99 long tons when fully loaded and crewed. 4 Ore, 3 Oil. [Cheap].
Misc.
NAF-TS-53 "Percheron" B – Our most powerful turboshaft engine ever. Makes use of an integrated inter-cooler, separated powershaft gearing, multi-stage compressor, and a two-stage turbine. 1 Cobalt. [Cheap]
Wallace Truck – A simple diesel-powered truck. Four-wheel drive enabled, straight-six engine, and with enough room in the bed for ten soldiers to sit comfortably...although it can no longer be used for such purposes. Originally designed to transport military equipment, the Wallace is now only used for transporting raw goods. 4 Ore, 2 Oil. Provides +1 TC (Land). [Cheap].
NG-AMR "Opera House" Pattern 2 – Surprisingly advanced for our technologically stunted nation, the Opera House is a vacuum-tube AM radio small enough to be worn as a rather heavy backpack. Infantry wearing this radio must forgo any equipment more heavy than their rifle or risk becoming over-encumbered. A handset is attached via cord, allowing the user to communicate quickly and easily. Communications are entirely unencrypted, but luckily the enemy doesn’t speak English. The Opera House can be added to vehicles for no added cost or weight. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Nogrania Soldiers Uniform 1951 – Uniform distributed to most Nogrania soldiers. Grayish-green in color with blotchy off-colored dyed patches, features stylish canvas leggings to go over the boots, a bandolier rig to hold ammo, grenades, and anything else the soldier might need, and a light overcoat for colder weather. Helmet is a vaguely soup bowl-style design made of mild steel, and provides minimal protection. Comes with woolen gloves and leather patches on the elbows and knees to make crawling and kneeling easier. 1 Oil. [Cheap].
Winterproofed Equipment – Proper block heaters, snowshoes for walkers, and winter mixtures for fuel and coolant means vehicles can operate without issue in colder climates. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Heroes
Corporal Ellis Green – A tanker promoted to Acting Corporal when war resumed in Serouda, later promoted to Corporal. His actions prevented the western flank of an infantry assault from being crumbled by artillery fire. Performed admirably in the Battle for the Ridgeline of Questionable Strategic Value. Spearheaded a push to regain a foothold in the Fjords. Single-handedly repelled an assault on an over-run portion of Nogrania’s front lines in the Spring of 1952, earning him the Military Cross. Tank was destroyed by a Toskesh Piāoqiè guānsī Hexapod Tank-Walker while defending in the Badlands in the Autumn of 1952. Killed in Action.
Dylan McFinnigan – Olympic Heavy-Weight boxer. Did not gain a medal, but held his own for two rounds despite a humble background of barfighting. Lost at sea while defending Nogrania’s port in the Autumn of 1952. Missing in Action.
Resources:
Starting: 2/2/1Co (No TC Req.)
U.N. : 1/1
Foreign: 1/0
E.D.T. : 1/1/1Al
Available TC: 5 (2 Land)(1 Sea)(2 Air)
5 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum
Economic Development Track: Level 4
1/6 -> 1 Ore Resource
Available Credits:
Toskesh has also built a new helicopter this turn; the
'Luànbīng' Assault Helicopter. It isn't quite able to achieve its goal of being an "assault" helicopter, but it does feature a rather impressive lift capacity due to the twin engines and massive blade span. The Luànbīng is able to comfortably fit a dozen soldiers in the cabin area (not counting the pilot), or up to fourteen if the soldiers don't bring anything much bulkier than Dài-I Zha-Buqiang rifles. A winch on the underside allows the helicopter to carry a Qīngsuàn 75 mm cannon, a Yīfānfēngshùn Rocket Artillery piece, or even a Qi-Chu, though passenger capacity is correspondingly reduced. In order to make weight the Light armor is mostly on the bottom of the helicopter, as well as a few choice patches around the engines and cockpit. A pair of Tūn's are mounted on the doors with standard crank-handles. Other than this armament, the Luànbīng does not feature much in the way of offensive weaponry - conceivably a pair of 100 kg bombs can be attached to the winch, but accurate bombing is not really possible. In terms of speed and cargo capacity, it out performs Nogrania's Draft quite nicely. An unarmored and unarmed variant can be used for more mundane cargo needs, providing Toskesh with an additional TC.
For their revision Toskesh has revised their Yange citadel destroyer into the
Piāofú de niǎo qīxī Helicopter Tender. The back deck has been chopped flat and most of the hull hastily re-configured to allow for a helicopter servicing bay. The Piaofu can hold two helicopters at one time - one on the landing pad, and another stowed in the service bay. Launching both requires the first to lift off, then the second to be moved to the landing pad before being unpacked and readied for take-off. Most of the AA stations are kept, but due to weight, balance, and space concerns, only the front twin 50 mm turret is kept.
Toskesh MilitaryGround Forces
Toskesh Model 24NG Grenade – A cheap copy of China’s cheap copy of Germany’s “Model 1924 Stielhandgranate”. Essentially an explosive charge on the end of a stick, which lets the user throw the device further and harder. Not particularly reliable and does a poor job of damaging anything more heavily armored than sheet metal, but is light and easy for troops to use. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Meng 35 – Proudly designed and produced in Toskesh. Designed in 1935 during the interwar period, this 9 mm handgun features an 8-round magazine and is accurate out to 20 meters. Does not feature iron sights. Does not feature a safety. Does not feature a trigger guard. Reliable even when dropped in mud, and easy to reload. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Xi-52 Dài-I Zha-Buqiang – Toskesh's first semi-automatic assault rifle. Fires 8 mm rounds out of a thirty-round magazine. Long-stroke gas piston, stamped-metal receiver, and two rails on the top and bottom. Mostly made of metal, with a sturdy wooden stock. Ammo is red and blue, making it very patriotic. Rarely fires out-of-battery. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Tūn NMG – A metric variant of Nogrania's Emu NMG. Comes with an optional "Garin Bicycle" set-up, which uses the gunners feet to operate the trigger crank and frees their hands for aiming - very accurate, but rather cumbersome. The Garin set-up is limited to static defensive emplacements and attack helicopters, though the hand-crank variant is put everywhere possible. 2 Ore. [Cheap].
Type-51a Páoxiāo de léi shēng RGL – First repeating grenade launcher in the world. Fires 25 mm rounds out of a box magazine, and features a blow-forward semi-auto chambering system. Has a wooden stock due to high recoil. Heavy, meaning soldiers must give up their rifle to carry it. Struggles to crack Thin armor. Can be mounted as a fixed emplacement. 2 Ore. [Cheap].
“Jin Na” SMRL X-52b – A shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, named after the late Jin Na. 80 mm warhead, cordite propellant. Reasonably accurate. Barrel is rifled, rockets are fed in through the front and come with fold-out fins. Magneto sparkler ignition, wood-padded steel tube. 1 Ore, 1 Oil. [Cheap].
Type-51b Páoxiāo de léi shēng RGL – 45 mm variant of the Type-51a. Too heavy for infantry to realistically use unless absolutely necessary. Can crack Thin armor, and with some effort can penetrate Light armor as well. Most useful as a fixed emplacement. 2 Ore. [Cheap].
TOS-31 “Sunrise” Fieldgun – A 50mm light artillery piece developed during Japans expansion in the Pacific, this relatively inexpensive cannon was designed to be quickly moved from place-to-place in order to rapidly defend Toskesh’s shores. It’s sadly 0.8 mm smaller than Nogrania's 2-inch “Ironcaster” fieldgun, but the design team is quick to point out that it was produced one month faster and therefor superior. Though the range was too short to target ships offshore, it was ideal for hitting beachheads during landings and retreating out of danger. It requires a truck to be towed from place to place, but with the Geneva Conventions that is no longer possible. We’ve taken the liberty of knocking the wheels off the frame and attaching skids to allow it to be pulled by horse, fulfilling compliance with Article IV of the Conventions. It’s still a decent gun, but not ideal for offense any more. 3 Ore. [Cheap].
Xi-53 Qīngsuàn 75 mm L/60 Duìzhì gun – A 75 mm high velocity artillery cannon. Makes use of a longer barrel and larger powder charges to throw shells further. 3 Ore. [Cheap].
Xi-52 Yīfānfēngshùn Artillery Rocket – A medium rocket artillery piece. Range of about 5-6 km's, with either eight or twenty tubes of 80 mm rockets. Long load times, but high fire rate. Can be mounted on the Qi-Chu (max eight tubes) or Dogbite for +1 Oil, but requires a steel shield to prevent the backblast from igniting the deck or melting the rubber skirt. Reasonably accurate. High-Explosive warheads, fold-out fins, rifled tubes. 1 Ore, 3 Oil. [Cheap].
Xi-51b Qi-Chu – The first hovercraft ever developed. Uses two Type 51 Turboshaft engines to inflate the skirt, lift the craft, and provide propulsion. Uses two stationary rearward-facing fans with rudders for navigation. Features a 50 mm Sunrise Field Gun as the main armament and four (not very useful) stabilizing legs. Large air intake and fans prevent the craft from firing rearward. Burns fuel at a staggering rate. Skirt is divided into eight sections to make it more resilient against enemy fire. Cannon can be removed to give up to eight soldiers a ride, or be replaced by a Yīfānfēngshùn with a steel backblast shield for +1 Oil. Quite fast, but fragile. Turboshafts flame-out in wet weather. Comes with a pair of Tūn NMG's. 4 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt. [Cheap]. [Rocket variant Expensive].
Piāoqiè guānsī (Copyright Infingement) Hexapod Tank-Walker – A reverse-engineered copy of Nogrania’s Hippo Tank-Walker and our first post-Geneva Convention mobile armor piece. A six-legged tank walker. Reasonably fast. Light armor on the body, Thin armor on the legs. 50 mm Sunrise cannon in a hydraulic-powered turret is the main armament, with optional mounting for a machinegun in the coaxial port (left empty for now). A Type-51a Páoxiāo de léi shēng RGL (25 mm) is pintle mounted on the cupola. Plenty of room inside for ammo, but no tea-making station. Can't turn and move at the same time, and very vulnerable to damage. Features the insult "From Toskesh, with Love to [Insert Nogranian Hero here]" etched into the right flank in Mandarin Chinese. Also features handles and stubby platforms to facilitate troops hitching rides. 7 Ore, 3 Oil. [Expensive].
Xi-53 Li-Jiǎo Guàiwù Tank-Walker TB-53-01 – An up-armored and up-armed variant of the Piaoqie. Has Light armor on the legs (with expanded shields for hitch-hiking troops) and Medium on the frontal glacis. Uses the 75 mm high-velocity Qīngsuàn and two Tūn NMG's. Makes use of X53XLAII-LJG1 turboshaft engine for power, though it's a little overpowered for the rather humble walker. 8 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt. [Very Expensive].
Air Forces
Xi-52-02 Xīwàng Kèzhì Xuá-Zhí – A cutting-edge attack helicopter. Features the new powerful Xìnlài de-series Turbine Engine, with intakes located above the cockpit to avoid sucking in rocket exhaust during combat operations. Two-seat in-line cockpit houses the pilot and gunner, both seats with good view of the ground below. Thin armored all around, and remarkably fast. Can be mounted with either eight Jin Na rockets or two 45 mm RGL's, though with limited ammo supply. Now comes with a Tūn NMG! 4 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum. [Expensive].
'Luànbīng' Assault Helicopter – A large helicopter with plenty of space for troops or supplies. Massive blade span and twin Xi-53b Xìnlài de-series Turbine Engines give it the lift to carry artillery pieces and troops from place to place. Comes with two Tun NMG's on the doors for passenger use, but is otherwise unarmed. Has some Light armor on the bottom. 4 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt, 1 Aluminum, 1 TC (Air). [Expensive].
Naval Forces
TOSN-34 “Dogbite” Destroyer – Little more than an upgraded steamboat, the Dogbite features three 50 mm Sunrise field guns mounted in open turrets; two fore, and one aft. Two Type 24.1’s serve as anti-air defense, but they have been removed in accordance with Article VI of the Conventions and replaced with Tūn NMG's in Garin Bicycle set-ups. The ship is powered by three coal-fired boilers using their own coal as protection to the port and starboard sides. The ship is virtually unarmored, otherwise making it fairly quick and light at a displacement of 1,100 long tons. 6 Ore, 2 Oil. [Expensive].
Yāngē-class Citadel Destroyer – A large destroyer/small cruiser. Features twelve 50 mm Sunrise cannons mounted in pairs in Medium-armor turrets, of which only 4 can be brought to bear at any one time. A Xi-52 Yīfānfēngshùn Artillery Rocket is mounted amidship for off-shore bombardments. Thin hull armor but Heavy citadel armor. Uses two super-sized gas-turbines and "Foldable Hanging Beds™". Can keep pace with the Dogbite. Comes with Tūn NMG's in Garin Bicycle set-ups, though limited in number. 8 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt. [Very Expensive].
Zìyóu-52 Merchant Vessel – A massive merchant vessel at 20,000 long tons. Features three up-sized Type-51 turboshaft engines. Minimal crew and crew accommodations. Features no armor, weapons, or cranes, and requires docks equipped to help off-load cargo. Cargo capacity is approximately 18,000 long tons. 10 Ore, 5 Oil, 1 Cobalt. +3 TC (Sea). [National Effort].
Piāofú de niǎo qīxī Helicopter Tender – A Yange, with the back deck chopped flat and the structure hastily reconfigured to allow for a helicopter servicing bay. Maintains the forward-most turret and some AA stations, but isn't ideal for main-line combat use any more. 6 Ore, 4 Oil, 1 Cobalt. [Expensive]
Misc.
Lingxin-Chao Pattern A Truck – A simple diesel-powered truck. Four-wheel drive enabled, straight-six engine, and with enough room in the bed for ten soldiers to sit comfortably, although it can no longer be used for such purposes. Originally designed to transport military equipment, the Lingxin-Chao Pattern A is now only used for transporting raw goods. 3 Ore, 2 Oil. Provides +1 TC (Land). [Cheap].
Mk.4 Wireless Radio – Surprisingly advanced for our technologically stunted nation, the Mk. 4 is a vacuum-tube AM radio small enough to be worn as a rather heavy backpack. Infantry wearing this radio must forgo any equipment more heavy than their rifle or risk becoming over-encumbered. A handset is attached via cord, allowing the user to communicate quickly and easily. Communications are entirely unencrypted, but luckily the enemy doesn’t speak Mandarin Chinese. The Mk. 4 can be added to vehicles for no added cost or weight. 1 Ore. [Cheap].
Toskesh Standard Uniform 1935 – A standard uniform. Designed to be worn in layers for varying temperatures, going from a drab-green shirt and trousers to a heavy wool overcoat. Belt is equipped with pouches for ammo, hooks for grenades, and pockets for anything else a soldier might need. Helmet is thin, mild steel in a vague bowl-shape, more for show than for actual protection. Does not come with gloves, but does come with a stylish pair of suspenders to help hold up the wearers trousers and heavy belt. Features standard variants for airmen and tank crews. 1 Oil. [Cheap].
Xi-53b Xìnlài de-series Turbine Engines – A highly advanced gas turbine engine, making use of a heat exchanger, intercooler, and partial vacuum muffler to produce a much higher level of thrust at a much higher efficiency. It is a Really Good™ engine. 1 Cobalt. [Cheap].
Heroes
Private 1st Class Jin Na – Toskesh hero, gained notoriety when she single-handily saved her squad from a Hippo tank walker using nothing but her quick wits and a Xi-52 Dài-I. Fatally wounded by a Wictor NMG mounted on a Hippo tank walker during an assault on Nogrania Ironcaster emplacements in the Badlands. Killed in Action.
Commander Zhao De – A naval hero. His quick-thinking allowed Toskesh to cement their control over the sea bordering the Fjords, sinking an enemy Herald with a vicious close-range rocket barrage. Eliminated Nogranian Hero McFinnigan while enforcing a blockade around the Nogranian Capitol. His ship was sunk with all hands during the Nogranian push out of their harbor in the winter of 1952. Killed in Action.
Warrant Officer Lin ZengKang – A Xīwàng Kèzhì Xuá-Zhí helicopter pilot. Scored the worlds first helicopter rocket air-to-air kill in the world. Has performed admirably in a number of critical ground-strike missions in the Badlands. Fit for Duty.
Resources:
Starting: 2/2/1Co (No T.C. Req.)
U.N. : 1/1
E.D.T. : 1/0
Foreign: 1/0
Available TC: 5 (1 Land)(3 Sea)(1 Air)
5 Ore, 3 Oil, 1 Cobalt
Economic Development Track: Level 2
1/3 -> 1 Oil Import
Available Credits:
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