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[Doomblade187]

So, tyrant. I am somewhat confused as to the mechanism of the RED still. Is it firing infared rays through the barrel?

[Tyrant Leviathan]

It is taking a small chunk of safe promethium and expelling the material out via pressure so in mid flight burns as a ray of heat energy giving the shit burns good.

[Doomblade187]

It is taking a small chunk of safe promethium and expelling the material out via pressure so in mid flight burns as a ray of heat energy giving the shit burns good.

Oh, so a promethium thrower. That could work.

Edit: Frostgiant brought up the idea of a promethium round for our guns. Thoughts?

[Man of Paper]

Year 1913 AC Cold Season, Revision Phase

Proposal: ARA Model-1912ARM-B "Crusader" Superheavy Armor

Paladin-B Revision

There are two main phases to the Paladin-B refit. The first is to embed a rubber-coated small chunk of d-promethium in interior of the armor. This cools the armor at a slow rate, negating any heat issues. The small d-promethium chunk is embedded via a small niche in the armor covered with a bolted on hatch, to allow removal when not needed. To disperse excess cold air, a pair of vent fans has been added on the back of the chest armor, above the battery pack, pointing down and out. These are powered via the sparkpack, and can be turned on and off via a forearm mounted button switch under a blue sliding cover, or a toggle inside the sparkpack. The armor also has two smaller capacitors used to collect surges from the sparkpack, located next to it in the battery compartment. These connect to two small powdered caelium tubes encsconced in the side of the armor, on either side of the chest, which can be powered on by pressing a forearm button with a sliding cover to prevent accidental activation. The purpose of these tubes is to allow expanded jumping capacity when activated.

Difficulty: Very Easy
Result: 10 (4+4+2) = Superior

We have continued to refine our new version of Superheavy Armor and results have been better than expected. A bolted hatch has been added to the back armor at the base of the neck to house a chunk of D-Gavrillium insulated by a layer of rubber. This helps combat overheating in the armor and allows it to be deployed over an extended period of time, and can be removed when only being used for a short time. A pair of vent fans on either side of the hatch are turned on and off via a forearm switch protected by a sliding cover and will vent excess cool air, creating a cloaking fog effect if the temperature difference is large enough.

Two small capacitors added to the armor are used to store excess energy from the SparkPack and power two Caelium Tubes installed in protective sleeves on either side of the chestplate. A button under the sliding forearm cover is used to activate them and provide a boost in power to the Caelium coating the underside armor plates. While this does tap into the SparkPack's capacitors, the Caelium Tubes push the armor upwards and allow the lightened Crusader to leap across a distance of nearly nine meters and as high as three.

The Crusader costs 5 Ore, 5 Caelium, 4 Gavrillium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep, making it a (National Effort).


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Proposal: Caelium-Null Steel Halberd

Gravity. Cealium in the halberd is playing merry hell with Gravity.
This is beyond the scale of what we knew cealium to be capable of before, and represent a giant leap forward in what we are able to accomplish in the future.
For now, though, it is messing up the halberd from achieving its true potential, and we require something to help control these rampant gravity maelstroms.

Finding some form of material to help control these waves, Required a close study of our materials.
After these close studies, We have found that that cealium has caused this problem, and we will be able to use cealium to fix it.

By Treating powdered cealium with a long process that was discovered, well, almost purely by accident and possibly via these ancient manuscripts that were found underneath Abberan’s capital when it was founding, we have discovered a long and complicated, near alchemical process to create what we have now named Cealium-Null, due to its ability to nullify the internal field produce by normal cealium.

This process begins with powdering down the ceelium crystal, just like we would for powdered cealium coatings and for making cealium steel. After the powdering process, The powder is mixed into a large bath of very powerful acids.
These acids begin to make changes to the cealium molecule structure, and the powder begins to soften, becoming less like crystal dust, and more like particles of gold soft enough to dent (if they weren’t powdered).

The dust is strained out of the acid bath via several filters, collecting the dust that had been mixed in. As the dust has been strained from the acid bath, it is then added into a secondary bath, filled with powerful bases.
This bath initiates a second molecular change, as well as neutralizes the remaining acids on the Cealium dust.
When exposed to the base bath, the cealium seems to reharden immensely, gaining some very sharp edges and a very hard surface comparable to before they had been put into the bath.

The Dust is Washed with water, removing the remains of the base bath, before being put inside a rather large clay crucible. During this time, the cealium is baked at temperatures high enough to melt Iron, all the while being exposed to very powerful electromagnetic fields from the apparatus around it. This electromagnetic baking continues for 3 days time before it can be removed.

If the Cealium is left to cool back down to room temperature after being removed from the crucible normally, the gradual temperature is not enough to cement a change, and it instead returns to the state it was in before being baked.
However, if rapidly cooled the final changes to the mateirel will be initiated.
this si done via dropping several fists sized chunks of D-promethium into a large Drum of the burning hot powder. Afterwards, the drum is sealed and agitated, tossing the D-promethium crystal around and mixing them with the powder, rapidly cooling them with their freezing presence.

This process continues for around 20 minutes, rapidly cooling the powder.
Afterward, the Process is complete, with cealium reaching a stable state, and will not undergo any more change to the best of our abilities.
The D-promethium crystal is removed, and we are left with a white powder, that glitters when exposed to light, almost like powdered diamonds.

This is what we have named Cealium-Null.

Using its ability to insulate from the internal field of regular cealium, we have created a new barrel lining for the halberd, made from C-Null Steel, which is made in the same manner as cealium steel, with Cealium-null being added to the molten metal during forging.
 The Grain aligned bullets of the Halberd are have been modified, with C-Null Steel acting as a replacement for the end of the bullet. This new cap at the tip of the bullet it rebuffs the Gravity producing cealium charge, back towards the other end of the grain aligned metal, serving to strengthen the bullets field that moves it forwards. The stronger gravity field near the end of the bullet means the bullet leaves the barrel even faster, with none of the speed distortions that the gravitic maelstrom had been causing.

Difficulty: Hard
Result: 7 (6+2-1) = Average

First we must discuss our advancement with Caelium-Null.

Caelium-Null is an insanely refined Caelium powder which seems to absorb or neutralize the effects of other forms of Caelium. By taking this powder and mixing it with steel during the smelting process we can create Caelium-Null Steel, which shares Caelium-Null's properties but can be shaped.

We have discovered these new materials as a result of extensive research into the anomaly that is the Halberd. By applying these developments to the weapon, in the form of a Caelium-Null Steel interior barrel lining and a Caelium-Null Steel cap at the tip of the bullet, we have managed to fix the issues causing the Halberd to perform...worse than expected. Now that the barrel is insulated from the effects of the round, and the forward pulses are neutralized, the round is capable of effective fire out to 1000 meters at nearly 800 meters per second. Six contacts evenly spaced along the inside of the barrel allow the round to reach these speeds. Now that weapons can last without twisting we have also noted that it'll drain a SparkPack's capacitors in 25 shots, which means each team will now often carry two if they're expected to deploy away from supply. The sound of the round hitting the contacts creates a cross between a rolling distant thunder and the snap of a close lightning strike.

The Halberd-B costs 4 Ore, 4 Caelium, 4 Gavrillium, 3 Kinetic Sheep, and 2 Chemical Compounds, making it a (NATIONAL EFFORT) as well as [complex], making it functionally (THEORETICAL) as we lack enough Chemical Compounds to properly produce a sufficient amount of C-Null and C-Null Steel to field the weapon. We will continue to field the unreliable older model Halberd until such a time that we are capable of deploying this model.


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Abberans dream big, and we've taken large strides to bring about massive change in the future. It is now up to you to decide on a resource node to fill as well as choosing a sector to fortify. You are also to make a final decision on our military's approach to the invasion of Harren City.

IT IS NOW THE STRATEGY PHASE.

Spoiler: Designs (click to show/hide)

Infantry

ARA Model-1911A "Modea" Self-Loading Rifle: The first Self-Loading Rifle to see combat, the "Modea" is 4.5 kg and a meter in length. It fires 7.92x57mm rounds fed into the weapon by a 12-round en bloc magazine. It has variable sights and is effective to 400 meters. She's packs a punch but suffers from unreliable internal components. The end of the barrel is lightly threaded to allow attachment of a cup launcher. Costs 2 Ore and 2 Wood (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1911C "Draco" Trench Gun: A 4kg, 80-cm long 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun. Only jams on on occasion, and the butt spike breaks off after a handful of uses. Costs 2 Wood and 2 Ore. (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1912MG "Scythe" Heavy Machine Gun: Utilizes the same 7.92x57mm rounds used by the "Modea". Fires 80-round belts that can be linked together for sustained fire. The barrel rarely overheats even at it's 650 rpm fire rate, and rounds are effective out to 2km, but is somewhat inaccurate. Carried around in weight-negating cases. Costs 5 Ore and 3 Caelium. (EXPENSIVE)

--ARA Model-1912PMG "Sickle" Personal Machine Gun: A lightened version of the Scythe meant for use with Paladin Superheavy Armor. The carrying case is replaced with two crystals embedded in the weapon itself. Has a pistol grip, vertical grip near the barrel, and a deployable bipod. Has reduced range and accuracy compared to the Scythe, but not by much. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Caelium. (CHEAP), but usage is tied to Paladin deployment.

ARA Model-1911APG "Wickerman" Incendiary Grenade: A 15-cm long White Phosphorus grenade. The grenade has 15m area of effect, an 8 second fuse, and a dud has never been encountered. Costs 1 Ore and 1 Chemical Compounds, making it (CHEAP), but is considered [complex] until we have access to Chemical Compounds.

ARA Model-1913AT Anti-Tank Rifle "Halberd": A 40mm anti-tank rifle made of Caelium Steel and lightened by a Caelium core. The Aligned Caelium rounds make the weapon very unreliable, but it can kill an armored target at 800m when it hits. K-Wool inserts and padding nearly negate the kick of the weapon, and a bipod helps support it. Has a 2-man crew, one of which is responsible for keeping and maintaining the SparkPack. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Caelium, 3 Gavrilium, and 3 Kinetic Sheep. (VERY EXPENSIVE)

--ARA Model-1913AT-B Anti-Tank Rifle "Halberd-B": A heavily modified Halberd using C-Null Steel to calm the gravitational maelstrom within the weapon. Has a range of 1km at 800 m/s. The SparkPack capacitor is drained within 25 shots, so another SparkPack is carried around as a backup. Costs 4 Ore, 4 Caelium, 4 Gavrillium, 3 Kinetic Sheep, and 2 Chemical Compounds. (NATIONAL EFFORT) [complex]

ARA Model-1911ART "Gorgon": A standard, reliable piece of 155mm artillery. The round and a bag of propellant are sealed using an interrupted screw breach, and the weapon can fire effectively out to 10km. Uses a hydraulic system to manage recoil. Costs 5 Ore. (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1913ART "Jotunn": A massive 420mm cannon capable of firing HE shells and the new Depleted Gavrilium-based Rime Shell out to 10km. The 900kg shells take up to 7 minutes to load and fire, but are devastating on impact. Makes use of a winch system to lift the huge shells. Calls for Ore and Gavrilium. (CHEAP)

Uniforms for the Massed Infantry v1.1: The Abberan uniform consists of cotton undergarments, a grey gabardine wool pants and jacket with light K-Wool reinforcement, and a collarless cotton button-up shirt. The jacket has multiple convenient pockets and a foldable collar. Super snazzy jacket buttons hold an image of a crown, and a dark blue crown on the shoulders is used to identify allegiance. Comes with a leather belt, gloves, and boots. Binoculars are handed out as necessary. Holsters and ammo pouches have flaps on top to keep out the weather. Padded steel helmets and rubber filtration masks are standard issue (with citric filters being uncommon among standard troops), as are water-resistant canvas backpacks used to hold the soldier's basic kit. The helmet can be strapped to the back of the pack while traveling.

ARA Model-1912ARM "Paladin" Superheavy Armor: Thick shaped plates of armor attached to an exoskeleton with a soldier strapped inside. The plates of armor have a coating of Powdered Caelium negating part of the effects of gravity on them. As a result, the 50kg suit only weighs 15kg for the purposes of the force needed to move it. Plates can be dislodged by gunfire and "powered down" to normal weight, though improvements to the frame and cabling have reduced this occurrence drastically. A battery in the back has a life of one hour before needing to be replaced by one of two "Squires" assigned to assist the "Paladin". A green-yellow glow can be seen through small spaces in the armor. Costs 7 Ore and 4 Caelium. (VERY EXPENSIVE)

--ARA Model-1912ARM-B "Crusader" Superheavy Armor: A normal Paladin modified to use a SparkPack as it's primary source of power. Can remain powered for a week at a time, though it can be kept running for as long as possible with occasional replacement of the Gavrilium crystals in the SparkPack. Utilizes an insulated D-Gavrillium crystal to cool the armor, with excess cool air vented out the back creating a misty cloak. Has a pair of Caelium Tubes in the chestplate that, when activated by a protected forearm switch, allow the Crusader to leap up to 3 meters and across 9 meters. Costs 5 Ore, 5 Caelium, 4 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (NATIONAL EFFORT)

Ground Vehicles

ARA-1912MP-T "Faithful": A reliable 4-wheeled truck with a closed cab and covered bed. Can sit eight men and equipment, though up to twelve can be crammed in if the Scythe mounted on a truss behind the cab goes unmanned. Has a top speed of 25km/h. Costs 3 Ore and 4 Oil. (EXPENSIVE) 

ARA-1912MP-APC "Kingmaker": A hovering troop transport utilizing a Gavrilium Generator for power. Holds 12 men plus Driver, Passenger, and Scythe Gunner. Armor is 2-4mm thick, providing some protection. Turbine motors on the bottom of the Kingmaker are susceptible to damage, and the vehicle controls like a boat, drifting slowly to a stop unless the Caelium is powered down. This makes dismounting a choice between damaging the belly of the craft (where everything important is housed) or risking ankles. Loads slow her down, but it can reach 30km/h when empty. The Generator is protected by a K-Wool shroud. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Gavrilium, 3 Caelium, and 1 Kinetic Wool. (EXPENSIVE)

Aircraft

RSN 1913-COR "Orleans" Sky Corvette: A lumbering flying five-winged behemoth armed with 6 Scythes and a Gorgon. Requires one of two GavGenerators to provide the central Caelium crystal crystals enough power to fly. The bottom is armored fairly well, and can travel up to 25km/h. Vital sections have an extra layer of K-Wool sandwiched between the armor plates and the frame. The crew is protected from the harsh elements thanks to being provided with Winter Gear. Utilizes Caelium Steel to reduce power requirements while maintaining endurance. Fins have been added to improve stability. Costs 6 Ore, 3 Caelium, 2 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (VERY EXPENSIVE)

Support

ARA Moddel-1912RAD "CourierMan" Radio: Cumbersome wireless communications equipment with a range of 1.5km. A step in the right direction for reliable long-range communication. Costs 6 Ore. (EXPENSIVE)

Components

Gavrilium Generator: A generator that uses pressure to induce a piezoelectric response in Gavrilium rods. Can replace conventional engines in most cases where power must be provided. Negates oil cost related to powering a design, but adds a slightly reduced cost in Gavrilium.

ARA Model-1913GEN "SparkPack": A 12kg Gavrilium Generator housed in a 40cm long, 22.5cm diameter cylinder. Has two capacitors housed inside. It can be connected to any compatible piece of equipment to provide either the required or an extra boost of power. The SparkPack is deployed as auxiliary equipment based on it's cost. Costs 2 Ore, 3 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (EXPENSIVE)

Caelium Steel: A Caelium-Steel alloy weighs half as much as similar volumes of steel without losing durability. Designs utilizing Caelium Steel adds 1/2 the cost of Ore in Caelium for any cost associated with the replaced steel.

Caelium Powder: When powered, Caelium Powder lifts the coated object by acting as a counter to the pull of gravity. The strength of "lift" is directly proportional to the amount of energy applied.

Caelium Powder Rods: Powdered Caelium suspended in a conductive fluid and powered much like a mercury lamp (fluorescent bulb in todayspeek) in order to provide lift. Slightly more efficient than regular Caelium Powder.

Pure Caelium Crystal: When powered, creates a weight-negating field containing and within the attached object. Will neutralize up to 65kg.

Caelium-Null: A powder created from heavily treated Caelium that absorbs and negates the gravitational effects caused by Caelium.

C-Null Steel: Steel combined with Caelium-Null much like Caelium Steel. Can be used to insulate against the effects Caelium has on gravitational fields.

D-Gavrilium: Depleted Gavrilium is a cripplingly cold material that is neutralized in a small burst of heat when citric acid is applied.

Specialty Resources

Caelium: A green crystalline supermaterial that we currently know reacts with an electrical current to suspend itself in the air at a level related to the amount of power flowing through it. Providing current to a Caelium Powder coating will reduce weight of the metal it is attached to, while a pure crystal form of Caelium is capable of creating an object with an internal field capable of negating up to 65kg of weight when powered.
Chemical Compounds: Chemical Compounds have a variety of potential uses in combat, and so facilities must be dedicated to the production of the compounds we require.
Gavrilium: An element that can be burned to produce energy much like coal, but with greater energy output. Light pressure forces a piezoelectric response.
Abberan Royal Kinetic Sheep: Sheep whose wool is capable of dispersing kinetic energy across it's surface. Higher-grade wool is able to dissipate a larger amount of force.

Spoiler: Territories (click to show/hide)

Abbera: 3 Ent., 2 Ore, 2 Oil, 2 Wood, 2 Caelium // 100% Control (Radio Coverage)
Coniferous Forest: 2 Ent., 2 Ore, 1 Gavrilium // 100% Control (Radio Coverage)
Wooded Mountains: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Woodlands: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Farmland: 1 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Swamps: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Snow-Capped Mountains: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
North Peaks: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Plains: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources)

Spoiler: Resources (click to show/hide)

Ore: 4
Oil: 2
Wood: 2
Caelium: 2
Abberan Kinetic Sheep: 2
Chemical Compounds: 0
Gavrilium: 1

Spoiler: Special Rules (click to show/hide)

Radio Coverage: Radio Coverage improves the ability to effectively defend a sector based on efficacy of the design.
Improved Survivability: Our soldiers become more effective over time thanks to some form of standardized protection.

Spoiler: Credits (click to show/hide)

Research Credit x1
+1 to a Proposal due to Saltviosi

[Doubloon-Seven]

I cannot understate how terrible this is.
Crusader is a bad name.

But in all seriousness, no matter how good BEEG is, we can't afford to invest in stuff with overly complex insanity anymore. It's focus on the troops time. Expense here is bad, mkay.

Anyhow, let's reduce the cost of a good portion of our army with some caelium.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands)|(1): DoubloonSeven
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(1): DoubloonSeven
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(1): DoubloonSeven

[frostgiant]

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (SnowCappedMntns)|(1): DoubloonSeven
Cealium(WoodedMnnts (1): Frostgiant
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(2): DoubloonSeven, frostgiant
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(2): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant

[Doomblade187]

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands) (2): DoubloonSeven, Doomblade
Cealium(WoodedMnnts) (1): Frostgiant
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
Plains (3): DoubloonSeven, frostgiant, Doomblade
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(3): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant, Doomblade

[Doubloon-Seven]

Diversify the resource placements, if the salviosi capture a tile I don't want half our stockpile removed.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands)|(1): DoubloonSeven
Cealium(WoodedMnnts (2): Frostgiant, Doomblade
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(2): frostgiant, Doomblade
Plains|(1): Doubloon
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(3): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant, Doomblade

[Doomblade187]

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands)|(1): DoubloonSeven
Cealium(WoodedMnnts (2): Frostgiant, Doomblade
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(1): frostgiant
Plains|(2): Doubloon, Doomblade
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(3): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant, Doomblade

[Jerick]

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands)|(2): DoubloonSeven, Jerick
Cealium(WoodedMnnts (2): Frostgiant, Doomblade
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(1): frostgiant,
Plains|(3): Doubloon, Jerick, Doomblade
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(4): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant, Doomblade, Jerick

That is a good point but still I expect most of the upper tiles to be filled by the time there is any risk of them getting there. If not then we're doing so poorly there won't be much we could do to stop them. Still doesn't hurt to be safe.

[Kashyyk]

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
Caelium (Woodlands)|(2): DoubloonSeven, Jerick
Cealium(WoodedMnnts (3): Frostgiant, Doomblade, Kashyyk
FORTIFICATION LOCATION:
North Crossing|(1): frostgiant,
Plains|(4): Doubloon, Jerick, Doomblade, Kashyyk
INVASION STRATEGY:
Evacuate Civilians|(5): DoubloonSeven, Frostgiant, Doomblade, Jerick, Kashyyk

[Man of Paper]

Votes hath been locked unless thou doth protest too much

[Man of Paper]

Year 1913 AC (After Colonization) Cold Season, Combat Phase


Abberan Advancements

We have found a new deposit of Caelium in the Wooded Mountains while also fortifying our position in the Plains bringing Entrenchment to One(1) in the sector.

As a result of our additional Caelium resource we have experienced the following changes:

The Scythe becomes (CHEAP)
The Halberd becomes (EXPENSIVE)
The Halberd-B becomes (VERY EXPENSIVE) but remains [complex]
The Orleans becomes (EXPENSIVE), and this was always here.

Moving to the North Crossing

While we kept a number of troops on our flanks, especially in our efforts to fortify the Plains, most of our military might moved through this sector with ease thanks to a plethora of roads woven between the large amount of villages and towns dotting the North Crossing. The Cold Season has brought some snows, but the air is pleasantly crisp.

While our forces got closer and closer to the bridges that crossed into Harren City they began to encounter an ever-increasing number of civilians evacuating the Fortress-City in search of some sort of stability within Abbera. We opted to aid the evacuation, using fleets of Faithfuls to relocate the civilians to safer places far from the frontline. News did reach us that a Remnant agent got through our very brief and flawed screening process and took himself out along with everyone in the Faithful with him in a large fireball. We suspect this won't be the last we see of them...


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Into the Fortress-City of Harren

Crusader Aren Wagner von Blankenbruck and his Order of the Iron Hand were the first to march under the massive arches that allowed passage into Harren City's Lower District, which housed a majority of the city's population as well as their work and recreational buildings, which include a large park and sports stadium. The Upper District, protected by a second inner wall, rested at the extreme East of the city, and took up around 20% of the city.

Wagner was an extremely intimidating and inspiring figure, standing in the recently-refined Crusader armor with the experimental Halberd-B held in both hands and hooked up to his SparkPack. He was so intimidating that when a few Endicarian Remnant attempted to ambush them, a single shot from the Halberd-B that blew through a brick wall and killed multiple men in the room (thanks in part to the shrapnel) was all they needed to surrender. While they slowly advanced further into the city Aren took note of peculiar marks on the ground and walls. It looked like something had melted to them. There was a hospital he was approaching, and it looked like whatever it was had come from that direction, based on the spread pattern on the cooled slag.

But investigating the hospital would have to wait.

Abbera controls 50% of Harren City.


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We have encountered evidence of Salvios having entered the city around the same time we had. From here on out we will experience (mostly) normal turns unless stated otherwise. This means one Design per Design Phase, one Revision per Revision Phase, and orders for Entrenchment, Resource Allocation, and two lanes to attack during the Strategy Phase. Well, when you have two lanes to attack. Specifics for that will come up later dependent on how the next couple turns go.

As a result of the aid to refugees, we have received a Resource Credit to be used at any point. However as we finally prepare to attack our southern opponent many are asking why we are willing to fight, bleed, and die. It is your duty to come up with a reason the Abberans are willing to fight the Salviosi other than being in opposing global alliances that would really like to use the island. As this is building fluff for your nation it will be voted on, with the winning submission from both sides being posted in the Core Thread as well as earning a Research Credit for their teams.

You are also in charge of designing recruitment posters. These can be made freely by anyone and posted in the Core Thread. They can be serious and in-universe recruitment posters, meta-memes recruiting forumites for your team, or anything in between. The best one as chosen by myself at the end of this turn sequence will earn their team an Espionage Credit.

Both contests will have their final decisions made at the closing of this turn's Strategy Phase.

For now your only immediate concern is the Design for this Design Phase.

Oh, and we bought a list containing the entirety of the Salviosi Armory from some greedy Salviosi chump. View it at your leisure.

IT IS NOW THE DESIGN PHASE.

Spoiler: Designs (click to show/hide)

Infantry

ARA Model-1911A "Modea" Self-Loading Rifle: The first Self-Loading Rifle to see combat, the "Modea" is 4.5 kg and a meter in length. It fires 7.92x57mm rounds fed into the weapon by a 12-round en bloc magazine. It has variable sights and is effective to 400 meters. She's packs a punch but suffers from unreliable internal components. The end of the barrel is lightly threaded to allow attachment of a cup launcher. Costs 2 Ore and 2 Wood (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1911C "Draco" Trench Gun: A 4kg, 80-cm long 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun. Only jams on on occasion, and the butt spike breaks off after a handful of uses. Costs 2 Wood and 2 Ore. (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1912MG "Scythe" Heavy Machine Gun: Utilizes the same 7.92x57mm rounds used by the "Modea". Fires 80-round belts that can be linked together for sustained fire. The barrel rarely overheats even at it's 650 rpm fire rate, and rounds are effective out to 2km, but is somewhat inaccurate. Carried around in weight-negating cases. Costs 5 Ore and 3 Caelium. (CHEAP)

--ARA Model-1912PMG "Sickle" Personal Machine Gun: A lightened version of the Scythe meant for use with Paladin Superheavy Armor. The carrying case is replaced with two crystals embedded in the weapon itself. Has a pistol grip, vertical grip near the barrel, and a deployable bipod. Has reduced range and accuracy compared to the Scythe, but not by much. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Caelium. (CHEAP), but usage is tied to Paladin deployment.

ARA Model-1911APG "Wickerman" Incendiary Grenade: A 15-cm long White Phosphorus grenade. The grenade has 15m area of effect, an 8 second fuse, and a dud has never been encountered. Costs 1 Ore and 1 Chemical Compounds, making it (CHEAP), but is considered [complex] until we have access to Chemical Compounds.

ARA Model-1913AT Anti-Tank Rifle "Halberd": A 40mm anti-tank rifle made of Caelium Steel and lightened by a Caelium core. The Aligned Caelium rounds make the weapon very unreliable, but it can kill an armored target at 800m when it hits. K-Wool inserts and padding nearly negate the kick of the weapon, and a bipod helps support it. Has a 2-man crew, one of which is responsible for keeping and maintaining the SparkPack. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Caelium, 3 Gavrilium, and 3 Kinetic Sheep. (EXPENSIVE)

--ARA Model-1913AT-B Anti-Tank Rifle "Halberd-B": A heavily modified Halberd using C-Null Steel to calm the gravitational maelstrom within the weapon. Has a range of 1km at 800 m/s. The SparkPack capacitor is drained within 25 shots, so another SparkPack is carried around as a backup. Costs 4 Ore, 4 Caelium, 4 Gavrillium, 3 Kinetic Sheep, and 2 Chemical Compounds. (VERY EXPENSIVE) [complex]

ARA Model-1911ART "Gorgon": A standard, reliable piece of 155mm artillery. The round and a bag of propellant are sealed using an interrupted screw breach, and the weapon can fire effectively out to 10km. Uses a hydraulic system to manage recoil. Costs 5 Ore. (CHEAP)

ARA Model-1913ART "Jotunn": A massive 420mm cannon capable of firing HE shells and the new Depleted Gavrilium-based Rime Shell out to 10km. The 900kg shells take up to 7 minutes to load and fire, but are devastating on impact. Makes use of a winch system to lift the huge shells. Calls for Ore and Gavrilium. (CHEAP)

Uniforms for the Massed Infantry v1.1: The Abberan uniform consists of cotton undergarments, a grey gabardine wool pants and jacket with light K-Wool reinforcement, and a collarless cotton button-up shirt. The jacket has multiple convenient pockets and a foldable collar. Super snazzy jacket buttons hold an image of a crown, and a dark blue crown on the shoulders is used to identify allegiance. Comes with a leather belt, gloves, and boots. Binoculars are handed out as necessary. Holsters and ammo pouches have flaps on top to keep out the weather. Padded steel helmets and rubber filtration masks are standard issue (with citric filters being uncommon among standard troops), as are water-resistant canvas backpacks used to hold the soldier's basic kit. The helmet can be strapped to the back of the pack while traveling.

ARA Model-1912ARM "Paladin" Superheavy Armor: Thick shaped plates of armor attached to an exoskeleton with a soldier strapped inside. The plates of armor have a coating of Powdered Caelium negating part of the effects of gravity on them. As a result, the 50kg suit only weighs 15kg for the purposes of the force needed to move it. Plates can be dislodged by gunfire and "powered down" to normal weight, though improvements to the frame and cabling have reduced this occurrence drastically. A battery in the back has a life of one hour before needing to be replaced by one of two "Squires" assigned to assist the "Paladin". A green-yellow glow can be seen through small spaces in the armor. Costs 7 Ore and 4 Caelium. (VERY EXPENSIVE)

--ARA Model-1912ARM-B "Crusader" Superheavy Armor: A normal Paladin modified to use a SparkPack as it's primary source of power. Can remain powered for a week at a time, though it can be kept running for as long as possible with occasional replacement of the Gavrilium crystals in the SparkPack. Utilizes an insulated D-Gavrillium crystal to cool the armor, with excess cool air vented out the back creating a misty cloak. Has a pair of Caelium Tubes in the chestplate that, when activated by a protected forearm switch, allow the Crusader to leap up to 3 meters and across 9 meters. Costs 5 Ore, 5 Caelium, 4 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (NATIONAL EFFORT)

Ground Vehicles

ARA-1912MP-T "Faithful": A reliable 4-wheeled truck with a closed cab and covered bed. Can sit eight men and equipment, though up to twelve can be crammed in if the Scythe mounted on a truss behind the cab goes unmanned. Has a top speed of 25km/h. Costs 3 Ore and 4 Oil. (EXPENSIVE) 

ARA-1912MP-APC "Kingmaker": A hovering troop transport utilizing a Gavrilium Generator for power. Holds 12 men plus Driver, Passenger, and Scythe Gunner. Armor is 2-4mm thick, providing some protection. Turbine motors on the bottom of the Kingmaker are susceptible to damage, and the vehicle controls like a boat, drifting slowly to a stop unless the Caelium is powered down. This makes dismounting a choice between damaging the belly of the craft (where everything important is housed) or risking ankles. Loads slow her down, but it can reach 30km/h when empty. The Generator is protected by a K-Wool shroud. Costs 4 Ore, 3 Gavrilium, 3 Caelium, and 1 Kinetic Wool. (EXPENSIVE)

Aircraft

RSN 1913-COR "Orleans" Sky Corvette: A lumbering flying five-winged behemoth armed with 6 Scythes and a Gorgon. Requires one of two GavGenerators to provide the central Caelium crystal crystals enough power to fly. The bottom is armored fairly well, and can travel up to 25km/h. Vital sections have an extra layer of K-Wool sandwiched between the armor plates and the frame. The crew is protected from the harsh elements thanks to being provided with Winter Gear. Utilizes Caelium Steel to reduce power requirements while maintaining endurance. Fins have been added to improve stability. Costs 6 Ore, 3 Caelium, 2 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (EXPENSIVE)

Support

ARA Moddel-1912RAD "CourierMan" Radio: Cumbersome wireless communications equipment with a range of 1.5km. A step in the right direction for reliable long-range communication. Costs 6 Ore. (EXPENSIVE)

Components

Gavrilium Generator: A generator that uses pressure to induce a piezoelectric response in Gavrilium rods. Can replace conventional engines in most cases where power must be provided. Negates oil cost related to powering a design, but adds a slightly reduced cost in Gavrilium.

ARA Model-1913GEN "SparkPack": A 12kg Gavrilium Generator housed in a 40cm long, 22.5cm diameter cylinder. Has two capacitors housed inside. It can be connected to any compatible piece of equipment to provide either the required or an extra boost of power. The SparkPack is deployed as auxiliary equipment based on it's cost. Costs 2 Ore, 3 Gavrilium, and 2 Kinetic Sheep. (EXPENSIVE)

Caelium Steel: A Caelium-Steel alloy weighs half as much as similar volumes of steel without losing durability. Designs utilizing Caelium Steel adds 1/2 the cost of Ore in Caelium for any cost associated with the replaced steel.

Caelium Powder: When powered, Caelium Powder lifts the coated object by acting as a counter to the pull of gravity. The strength of "lift" is directly proportional to the amount of energy applied.

Caelium Powder Rods: Powdered Caelium suspended in a conductive fluid and powered much like a mercury lamp (fluorescent bulb in todayspeek) in order to provide lift. Slightly more efficient than regular Caelium Powder.

Pure Caelium Crystal: When powered, creates a weight-negating field containing and within the attached object. Will neutralize up to 65kg.

Caelium-Null: A powder created from heavily treated Caelium that absorbs and negates the gravitational effects caused by Caelium.

C-Null Steel: Steel combined with Caelium-Null much like Caelium Steel. Can be used to insulate against the effects Caelium has on gravitational fields.

D-Gavrillium: Depleted Gavrillium is a cripplingly cold material that is neutralized in a small burst of heat when citric acid is applied.

Specialty Resources

Caelium: A green crystalline supermaterial that we currently know reacts with an electrical current to suspend itself in the air at a level related to the amount of power flowing through it. Providing current to a Caelium Powder coating will reduce weight of the metal it is attached to, while a pure crystal form of Caelium is capable of creating an object with an internal field capable of negating up to 65kg of weight when powered.
Chemical Compounds: Chemical Compounds have a variety of potential uses in combat, and so facilities must be dedicated to the production of the compounds we require.
Gavrilium: An element that can be burned to produce energy much like coal, but with greater energy output. Light pressure forces a piezoelectric response.
Abberan Royal Kinetic Sheep: Sheep whose wool is capable of dispersing kinetic energy across it's surface. Higher-grade wool is able to dissipate a larger amount of force.

Spoiler: Territories (click to show/hide)

Abbera: 3 Ent., 2 Ore, 2 Oil, 2 Wood, 2 Caelium // 100% Control (Radio Coverage)
Coniferous Forest: 2 Ent., 2 Ore, 1 Gavrillium // 100% Control (Radio Coverage)
Wooded Mountains: 0 Ent., 1 Caelium (1/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Woodlands: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Farmland: 1 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Swamps: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Snow-Capped Mountains: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
North Peaks: 0 Ent., (0/3 Resources) // 100% Control
Plains: 1 Ent., (0/3 Resources)

Spoiler: Resources (click to show/hide)

Ore: 4
Oil: 2
Wood: 2
Caelium: 3
Abberan Kinetic Sheep: 2
Chemical Compounds: 0
Gavrillium: 1

Spoiler: Special Rules (click to show/hide)

Radio Coverage: Radio Coverage improves the ability to effectively defend a sector based on efficacy of the design.
Improved Survivability: Our soldiers become more effective over time thanks to some form of standardized protection.

Spoiler: Credits (click to show/hide)

Research Credit x1
Resource Credit x1
+1 to a Proposal due to Saltviosi

Spoiler: Salviosi Armory (click to show/hide)

Infantry

Senapang Pattern Rifle: A 110 cm, 4 kg dark wood masterpiece. 7.7mm rounds are fed via 5-round stripper clip into the 10-round internal magazine, which can also be loaded with rounds individually. It has an adjustable rear sight with 100 meter increments. It also has a bayonet lug and comes with a bayonet. Padded for operator comfort, extremely dependable and reliable. The Senapang outclasses many rifles of our time. Costs 2 Ore and 2 Wood. (CHEAP)

--Senapang Pattern Rifle (Var.S): A Senapang with an 8x scope, providing effective fire to 1km though shots can fly as far as 4km if you don't care about actually hitting your target reliably. Each squad has one Designated Marksman with a Var.S. Costs 2 Ore and 2 Wood. (CHEAP)

SMG-12 Sub-Machine Gun: Essentially a low-powered hand-cranked personal Gatling Gun fired from the hip and fed 10mm pistol rounds through a box magazine under the weapon. Difficult to aim, as there is a crank mounted on top of the thing. Occasionally fails to load chambers, resulting in the nickname "The Stuttergun". Still, it's a big step in personal automatic firearms. Costs 4 Ore and 2 Wood. (OBSOLETE)

--SMG-12a Sub-Machine Gun: Replaces the crank system with an open bolt blowback system, with the added benefit that it can actually be aimed. Rate of fire drops but reliability increases. Costs 3 Ore and 2 Wood. (CHEAP)

M2 Dispersion Grenade: A fantastic incendiary weapon. Effectively a canister on a stick that explodes in a burst of heat and molten metal. The sudden burst of wilting heat causes intense burns out to three meters while the flying molten Gavrillium can inflict serious wounds out to ten. Costs 1 Ore and 1 Gavrillium. (CHEAP)

M3 Fragmentation Grenade: A fragmentation grenade built from the knowledge of our previous grenades. Lethal within a 5m radius, debilitating within 15, but can cause injury out much further if you're (un)lucky. Has a cap that can be pulled off for a 7 second fuse or twisted and pulled for impact. Shaped like an egg, but can have a stick screwed into the bottom if desired. Costs 2 Ore (CHEAP)

GGG-12 Gavrillium Gatling Gun: A tri-barrel gatling gun that uses a small GavEngine to rotate the barrels. Fires up to 600 rpm with a range up to 2200m thanks to the 7.7G rounds which use a GavPowder load. A heat sink helps provide equilibrium between the heat caused by the Gavpowder load and the freezing caused by the depletion of Gavrillium rods in the engine. Uses a dial to adjust rate of fire. Effective and reliable. Costs 5 Ore and 4 Gavrillium, making it (VERY EXPENSIVE).

--LGG-12 Light Gatling Gun:  A GGG-12 without the Gavpowder. Range drops to 1500m but Rate of Fire is increased to a possible 1200 RPM. Is also much lighter, allowing it to be redeployed very easily by a crew. Can also be deployed with a small artillery carriage. Costs 4 Ore and 2 Gavrilium. (CHEAP)

LFG-13 Light Field Gun: A 40mm direct-fire gun which utilizes HE and Gavrillium Rounds. Capable of firing out to 1100m. Made of Caelium Steel and easily maneuvered by the crew. Costs 5 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 2 Caelium. (EXPENSIVE)

GA1 Cannon: A 150mm piece of artillery that uses a mixture of cordite and powdered Gavrillium to fire rounds fairly accurately to six kilometers but potentially out to nine if accuracy isn't really a factor. The barrel warps from extended use so teams are asked to restrict themselves to six rounds at a time before needing to cool for an extended period. Costs 5 Ore and 3 Gavrillium. (EXPENSIVE)

--GA1B Cannon: By modifying the powder, barrel, and alloy used in the GA1's construction, the GA1B can fire 5 rounds a minute accurately up to 10km. The use of Chemical Compounds in the powder formula complicates things. Costs 4 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 1 Chemical Compounds. (CHEAP)

GBC-13 Gavrillium Bunker Cannon "Scylla": A 105mm cannon utilizing HE and solid shot with bunkers using GavGenerators designed to aid in cooling of the weapon and powering of the bunker. Utilizes the same altered GavPowder and metal alloys the GA1b does. Can be fired out to 10/15km. Costs Ore, Gavrillium, and Chemical Compounds. (EXPENSIVE)

"Mountain" Myomer Lifting Kit: A reinforced canvas suit with cords of myomer muscle running across it powered by a small GavEngine in the back. Allows users to lift 250kg. Sees most of it's use in a support role and not on the front line. 2 Gavrillium, 2 Myomer. (CHEAP)

BSU: The Berani standard uniform is made of light cotton dyed khaki. A wide brim steel helmet offers some protection, and leather patches on the elbows and knees provide a level of comfort and protection when kneeling or leaning on something. The uniform has a large number of pockets, belts, and satchels made of cotton webbing in order to carry large amounts of equipment such as ammo and grenades. Entrenching tools are provided to all soldiers.

Ground Vehicles (I guess?)

Transport Sled: A small platform used primarily to transport our machine guns and artillery, though it can aid in the general moving of supplies. Costs 2 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 1 Caelium. (CHEAP)

Armored Sled: A mobile man-driven armored firing platform utilizing Caelium Steel with a mounted G3-12 or LGG-12 that requires two men to maneuver from within. Can carry four additional passengers. Costs 3 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 2 Caelium. (CHEAP) (OBSOLETE)

--Roofed Sled: An Armored Sled with a retractable roof assembly installed. The armored slats are guided by chains in a pair of rails that hook over the top of the Armored Sled from the rear. It's controlled by a lever powered by the on-board GavEngine to reduce time and energy needed to raise and retract the roof. Costs 4 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 2 Caelium. (CHEAP)

ArC-12b "Kerata" Armored Car: A barely-functional troop carrier that acts as little more than mobile cover, and can be outran by a soldier on foot. Bounces wildly when going over uneven ground. Has been unofficially dubbed Errata. Costs 5 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 2 Caelium. (EXPENSIVE)

Aircraft

LEA-13 Lifting Engine Aircraft: A metal sphere containing a Gavrillium/Gravite engine attached to a basket to propel itself skyward. Meant for use as an observation platform, though swaying can make the job difficult. Definitely would never use a lawn chair. Costs 3 Ore, 2 Gavrillium, and 2 Caelium. (CHEAP)

AAS-13 "Perahudara" Assault Airship: An easy and simple airship to control. Has a pair of LLG-13s. Very poorly armored, but is at least capable of carrying it's cargo of 20 soldiers. Can hit top speeds of 25km/h 3 Ore, 4 Caelium, 2 Gavrillium. (EXPENSIVE)

Support

VTR-12 "Ceramah" Radio: Cumbersome wireless communications equipment with a range of 1.5km. A step in the right direction for reliable long-range communication.

Components

Gavrillium Engine: An engine run by extracting electromagnetic energy from Gavrillium rods and converting it to mechanical energy. Much more powerful and cost efficient than standard combustion engines. The engine's only flaw is overcooling in very cold environments as the rods freeze as their stored energy depletes, seizing the engine and shutting it down. The Depleted Gavrillium rods must be handled with proper protective equipment. Glows blue. Adds 1 Ore to the price of the base vehicle design and converts Oil cost into 1/2 the cost in Gavrillium

Gavrilium-U: Specially treated Gavrillium that, when explosive force is applied, rapidly heats into a molten blob.

Full Metal Jacket Gavrillium Munitions: Ammunition that uses the peculiar reaction of Gavrillium-U to an explosive force within a copper casing to cause devastating armor penetration ability at closer range and is more effective in an anti-infantry role past that. It manages this by piercing armor at close range with a jet of pressurized molten Gav-U as the round mushrooms and becomes a burning glob as it travels.

GavPowder: A mixture of cordite and Gavrillium-U that provides a boost to muzzle velocity and range of weapons, at the cost of reliability due to overheating.

Caelium Foil: When applied to a surface and powered the Caelium foil lifts the object it is attached to based on the amount of power being diverted into it.

Caelium Steel: A Caelium-Steel alloy weighs half as much as similar volumes of steel without losing durability. Designs utilizing Caelium Steel adds 1/2 the cost of Ore in Caelium for any cost associated with the replaced steel.

Gravite: A uniquely structured piece of Caelium which can create a gravitational field to pull itself in the direction of it's Dominant side.

Specialty Resource

Gavrillium: A wondermaterial with many unknown qualities. So far we know that low applied heat produces a slow burn with results similar to coal, electromagnetic energy can be drawn from it, and depleted gavrilium has a dangerously low temperature.
Caelium: A metallic substance capable of affecting gravitational fields. When a current is applied it rises above the ground at a level proportional to the strength of the current, and will move if tilted. Can be used to make alloys with other metals.
Myomer: A synthetic fiber that mimics biological muscle, but with a much greater power-to-weight ratio.
Chemical Compounds: Represents the industry required to maintain a high demand of chemicals.

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Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The Draugr is a very simple set of plating, made up of multiple plates along the legs, arms, and neck as well as a rather basic cuirass, all of which is made from cealium steel. This means that the metal plating is rather unencumbering. Underneath the Plates, the Draugr consist of a pair of dual-layered trench coat, leather pants, Scarf, and a K-Wool lined metal helmet with a face mask.
It has been designed for use by soldiers who will be required to swiftly assault enemy fortifications, such as trenches and buildings while there is no knight on hand to lead such an assault.

The trench coat has a layer of K-wool under Neath, which in combination with the metal plates, makes it very difficult (although not impossible, and certainly not to the level of wading through the enemy fire like the paladins) to be killed via shrapnel and rifle bullets.
The K-wool layer of the Coat is connected to the K-wool long johns that are worn underneath the Dragrs leather pants. This means that when putting on the armour, it can be a bit awkward with the Pants being required to be done first while the metal and leather coat and helmet hang behind the soldier before they pull it up and put on the rest.

The Helmet is K-Wool lined, rather simple, with an Attachable face mask made of cealium steel with K-wool padding to help protect the soldier skin from chaffing, freezing, burning, shrapnel, shockwaves, and rifle bullets.
The masks eye have been made from clear resin with a very small strand of K-wool suspended within. This makes it very hard to break the resin, requiring significant force such as a bullet.

This suit allows a Soldier to take the point in a trench assault, quickly overrunning the enemy through leveraging their increased protection in tight quarters such as trenches and buildings.
However, if that was all that the Draugr Shock Trooper armour had, we would not have relegated this to its own project team.
The true purpose of the draugr armour was to serve as a test bed for a new weapon system we are hoping to incorporate into our vehicles and the next generation of paladin armour if it passes the testing phase here and now.

Attached to the back of the armour is what has been currently named the Kinetic matrix. Created from Cealium, D-promethium (requiring a small heater powered by the soldier Sparkpack to protect the wearer from) and K-Wool.

K-Wool strands running from the Kinetic matrix are woven into the body suit and the helmet, connecting them via a set of wool straps. When the strands that are woven into the dragr absorbs Kinetic energy from combat (whether from the recoil of a weapon, the impact of their body into the environment or their feet pounding into the ground)  A D-Promethium crystal in the Matrix is absorbing that energy, from the ends of the K-Wool strands that have been spot “Welded” to the crystal via a citric acid coating.

The Kinetic matrix releases that energy from the D-Promethium crystal when exposed to a small electrical charge and a small tap from the “Firing pin” mechanism located within.
When that energy is released, instead of creating a shockwave on the back of the Dragr, surely killing the poor man inside, the Energy is absorbed and Channeled via special modified K-wool.

This K-wool has been modified via being dipped inside a dangerous tub of D-promethium powder followed by powdered caulium.
When this dust ridden string is then put inside a salt solution involving and very very small amount of citric acid, Salt, and 2 or three of catalysts, the strands are permeably died a strand purple colour.

When the Shockwave is released from the D-promethium crystal, The Newly DCK-Wool strands catch it, and the released kinetic energy is channeled along the string until it reaches the end of the strand, where it had been cut. In our cases, the is the middle finger and index finger of the Draugr suit wearers dominate hand, creating a very concentrated shockwave.

Depending on the amount of power released, this can be any wear from the force of a few kicks, to a shockwave of force capable of shattering stone when combined with the small point of impact (The Shockwave is basically released out of  the width of two fingers, that is a pretty small area for something that could have the force of bullets behind it)

How the shockwave is deployed is up to the Dragr, some preferring to use the shockwave as a ready made sidearm, while other prefer to save up their charge and use it to remove pesky obstacles, such as walls, doors and in some rare cases vehicles. Of course, in close combat the near certain kill that their dominate hand because is quite useful.
The shockwave should prove quite deadly to anyone that is not equipped with k-wool protection when the Dragrs matrix in fired within physical contact with the target.

As of now, the trigger is located on the inside of the palm and is activated via placing the thumb on top of it, hitting the bottom while the thumb is bent in a trigger esque shape. This completes the circuit. Without the thumb being bent in that manner, the bottom is not operational, and the shockwave won’t fire. This helps to prevent accidental discharges of deadly shockwaves. Additionally, when out of combat, the should has a small safety switch, so that the suit will not discharge until the Draugr is inside the combat zone.
As of now with the draugr being the first step in this process, we only have the single emitter point for kinetic shockwave, and the Shockwave is an all or nothing thing with the d-promethium battery releasing the entire charge at the same time, with no way of modifying the power of the release.

Draugr Wearers are known to do anything they can to help build a charge, Stomping their feet before combat as well as punching each other on the shoulders, Which feels like nothing due to the K-wool but helps to charge their squad mates Kinetic matrix.  A friendly slug on the shoulder could very well be a matter of life or death for a Shock trooper in draugr armour.

repostig the drauger , becasue while it hurts to put off the valravn, I think more common equipment to help counteract their small arms would be good.

[Doomblade187]

My thoughts: make the whole faceplate clear resin for better view, make the leather pants into pure k-wool.