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[Madman198237]

Ganaa Reliability: (1) TricMagic
Rifle Reliability (chamber and mags): (3) Sensei, eS, Madman

I hate a proposal just being a line in the votebox but whatever.

[Maxim_inc]

My suggestion is fix the problems with the rifle. If we can stop that from exploding (from brand new) it may have a bigger impact than stopping the artillery from exploding (after prolonged use). We can try to improve the mags while were at it.

Dice Gods Say: You rolled a 6.

With tighter production tolerances and the placement of industrial officers by the government we are able to fix the problems with the rifle exploding as well as the faulty magazine. Now we are able to field it in large numbers and replace our old rifles with them. All of the previous problems have been fixed, it now operates as well as any contemporary rifle on the continent. We have also added a blade bayonet to the rifle.


The revision phase is done, after the battle report has been made you can start your Design Phase!

Confederation Armory:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Ogedi Commission Infantry Rifle: The standard issue rifle of the Confederation, the Ogedi was designed by a rifle commission during the closing days of the Alliance Wars. This 50 inch long rifle fires a 45. Caliber straight walled blackpowder rifle round out of its trapdoor configuration breech through a rifled barrel. It comes with a flat bladed bayonet. It is Cheap at 2 Ore.

R-I-M1900a1: Coming in with a modern 6.5mm round this rifle is a decent rifle and comparable to other rifles on the continent in its effectiveness after fixing some teething problems and replaces our old rifle in its entirety, cavalry can use it but its still a little too long to be used comfortably by them. It also comes with a blade bayonet. It is Cheap at 2 Ore.

Saber: This slightly curved blade comes with a single cutting edge and is used by both officers and cavalry alike, currently it is the only weapon available to be used by cavalry. It is Cheap at 1 Ore.

"Ganna" 75mm Artillery: A reliable, if prone to needing replacement parts more often than others, field artillery cannon which fires HE and Fragmentation shells from its one-piece smokeless ammunition cases. It is Expensive at 4 Ore.

Confederation Battle Dress: A pair of bright red trousers and undershirt with a gold vest with white sashes plus a black kepis hat. This eye-burning combination of colors help the infantry of the confederation stand out gloriously among the battlefield and its conditions for all to see. No Cost.

Transport Barge: A medium sized barge used for transporting men and equipment from the homeland to the Volcanic Island. It has no defenses other than a small marine contingent with standard issue rifles. It is Cheap at 3 Ore and 2 Fuel.

[evictedSaint]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900

A top-fed machinegun which uses necked 6.5mm smokeless powder bottle-nose rounds in a 40-round pan magazine.  Designed to be fired from a tripod, yet light enough to be picked up and fired wildly from the hip (with the help of a carry handle that slips over the barrel), it features stunning new advancements in technology such as gas-operated cycling.  Though it does not feature heavy calibre rounds, the bullets should be easily sourced from the same supplier as our Infantry Rifle.

Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900

A belt-fed machinegun which uses necked 14mm smokeless powder bottle-nose rounds from canvas belts.  Designed to be exclusively fired from a tripod, it features stunning new advancements in technology such as gas-operated cycling.  In order to cut costs, the Lead Express does not feature interrupter gears, and instead relies on "empty" slots on the canvas belts to cease fire.  Once on an empty slot, the user must operate the levered charging handle to load the next round.  The heavy calibre is designed to stop horses and fool-hardy Duchy idiots.

[Thanatos Russ]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900, Thanatos (1)
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900, Thanatos (1)

[Madman198237]

We have one design this turn, not two.

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, Madman
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (1) Thanatos

[TricMagic]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, Madman
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, TricMagic

[evictedSaint]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, Madman
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (3) Thanatos, TricMagic, eS

[Madman198237]

Having a rifle-caliber machinegun capable of sustained fire and mobility is probably more important, at first, than getting one that, historically, didn't have a real role until the 1920s when armor became a thing that was commonplace, in armored cars and tanks and the like.

[evictedSaint]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900: (3) Thanatos, Madman, es
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, TricMagic

[Sensei]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900

A top-fed machinegun which uses necked 6.5mm smokeless powder bottle-nose rounds in a 40-round pan magazine.  Designed to be fired from a tripod, yet light enough to be picked up and fired wildly from the hip (with the help of a carry handle that slips over the barrel), it features stunning new advancements in technology such as gas-operated cycling.  Though it does not feature heavy calibre rounds, the bullets should be easily sourced from the same supplier as our Infantry Rifle.

That is a pretty short design description... which Maxim complained about.

May I suggest:

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Bravo Proposal)

A machine gun chambered for the same 6.5mm cartridge as our M1900 rifle. The receiver takes cartridges from the top, which are stored in a 40-round pan magazine, and spent casings are ejected out the right side. It is actuated by a long-stroke gas piston and the bolt rotates to lock. It is fired from a closed bolt, and the gas port is 24 inches down the 30-inch barrel. The sights are entirely forward of the magazine, with the rear sight being a ladder sight including windage adjustment. The weapon includes a bipod, which can be quickly extended and stowed again for mobility. The rate of fire should be tuned fairly low, around 400RPM, to conserve ammo and allow for effective heat dissipation. A skilled shooter should be able to squeeze off a single round at a time. The barrel will also feature a fluted or ribbed design to dissipate heat. Furniture includes a rifle stock with a rear pistol grip, and a wooden foregrip covering most of the gas piston.

Almost chucked a fire-selector in there, but that's probably getting way ahead of ourselves.

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Alpha Proposal): (3) Thanatos, Madman, es
Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Bravo Proposal): (1) Sensei
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (2) Thanatos, TricMagic

[evictedSaint]

That is a pretty short design description... which Maxim complained about.

I can certainly do longer descriptions.  I didn't want to hit a new GM with a novel of a design, lol

Bravo Proposal works for me.

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Alpha Proposal): (1) Madman
Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Bravo Proposal): (2) Sensei, eS
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (1) TricMagic

As we only get 1 vote, I've removed Thanatos's double vote.  He may re-add his preferred vote at his discretion.

[Thanatos Russ]

I don't mind what witchfire wins, so approval voting for both.

[Madman198237]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Alpha Proposal): (0)
Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Bravo Proposal): (3) Sensei, eS, Madman
Lead Express 14mm Emplaced Machinegun, Model 1900: (1) TricMagic

[Maxim_inc]

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun, Model 1900 (Bravo Proposal)

A machine gun chambered for the same 6.5mm cartridge as our M1900 rifle. The receiver takes cartridges from the top, which are stored in a 40-round pan magazine, and spent casings are ejected out the right side. It is actuated by a long-stroke gas piston and the bolt rotates to lock. It is fired from a closed bolt, and the gas port is 24 inches down the 30-inch barrel. The sights are entirely forward of the magazine, with the rear sight being a ladder sight including windage adjustment. The weapon includes a bipod, which can be quickly extended and stowed again for mobility. The rate of fire should be tuned fairly low, around 400RPM, to conserve ammo and allow for effective heat dissipation. A skilled shooter should be able to squeeze off a single round at a time. The barrel will also feature a fluted or ribbed design to dissipate heat. Furniture includes a rifle stock with a rear pistol grip, and a wooden foregrip covering most of the gas piston.

Dice Gods Say: You get a 6.

The Witchfire is a prime example of Kalchan engineering with only a few minor flaws. While ergonomically sound and a dream to shoot the weapon isn't as mobile as we had hoped. The gun is still quite heavy and the top mounted pan magazine makes it shift weight awkwardly while sprinting with it, and the barrel itself is rather thin to help with weight causes it to have trouble venting heat quickly though the increased surface area helps. Its really only capable of consistently firing around 320 rounds before it needs to be allowed time to cool off or the gun disassembled and a new barrel put into place which is also rather difficult in the field due to the lack of a quick change barrel. Other than these minor issues the Witchfire an excellent weapon for quick, on the move, shooting in short controlled bursts; though heavier weapons will be needed for long sustained fire in which more than a couple hundred rounds are expected to be expended in quick succession by a single repeating firearm.


It is now the Revision Phase!

Confederation Armory:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 Ogedi Commission Infantry Rifle: The standard issue rifle of the Confederation, the Ogedi was designed by a rifle commission during the closing days of the Alliance Wars. This 50 inch long rifle fires a 45. Caliber straight walled blackpowder rifle round out of its trapdoor configuration breech through a rifled barrel. It comes with a flat bladed bayonet. It is Cheap at 2 Ore.

R-I-M1900a1: Coming in with a modern 6.5mm round this rifle is a decent rifle and comparable to other rifles on the continent in its effectiveness after fixing some teething problems and replaces our old rifle in its entirety, cavalry can use it but its still a little too long to be used comfortably by them. It also comes with a blade bayonet. It is Cheap at 2 Ore.

Witchfire 6.5mm Light Machinegun Model 1900: A light machinegun at around 29 pounds the Witchfire uses the same 6.5mm cartridge as the R-I-M1900a1 fed from a 40 round pan magazine and operated by a long-stroke gas piston system. It comes with a wooden stock, foregrip and pistol grip plus a bipod. It is well accurate in short burst but suffers overheating problems over a long period of time and lacks a quick change barrel. It is Expensive at 4 Ore.

Saber: This slightly curved blade comes with a single cutting edge and is used by both officers and cavalry alike, currently it is the only weapon available to be used by cavalry. It is Cheap at 1 Ore.

"Ganna" 75mm Artillery: A reliable, if prone to needing replacement parts more often than others, field artillery cannon which fires HE and Fragmentation shells from its one-piece smokeless ammunition cases. It is Expensive at 4 Ore.

Confederation Battle Dress: A pair of bright red trousers and undershirt with a gold vest with white sashes plus a black kepis hat. This eye-burning combination of colors help the infantry of the confederation stand out gloriously among the battlefield and its conditions for all to see. No Cost.

Transport Barge: A medium sized barge used for transporting men and equipment from the homeland to the Volcanic Island. It has no defenses other than a small marine contingent with standard issue rifles. It is Cheap at 3 Ore and 2 Fuel.

[evictedSaint]

Confederation Combat Dress 1900:
Rather than betray tradition and uproot deeply-held sentiments about how brightly-colored a Battle Dress should be, the Confederation Combat Dress is designed for infantry in combat, not battle.

The durable wool shirt and trousers will keep soldiers warm in the cold and wet, and the drab grey coloration makes stains less visible (as well as the wearer).  Sleeves can be rolled up in the warmer months, and a trenchcoat keeps the men warm in the winter.  Simple brown leather boots are bound with flat, wide cloth to both support the ankles and prevent bootlaces from coming loose in inopportune times.  The uniform comes with a leather belt and a leather harness over the shirt, which includes pouches for ammunition and other supplies.  The helmet (a stellar new concept among infantry) is thin steel in a simple half-sphere shape.  The front and back of the helmet tapers outwards both to avoid jabbing the neck and to provide a stubby sun visor, and the helmet comes with a cloth cover to blunt the sharpness and keep it from being shiny.  The helmet certainly won't be stopping any bullets, but should be sufficient against shrapnel caused by enemy artillery.

Patches and rank are sewn into the collars and shoulders of the uniforms.

How do we feel about a new uniform?  Those Duchy Idiots already made one, now they're making us look bad.