Preliminary Turn 2 Design Phase - Summer 1912
Proposal: NSA-CM-12-5-1, ADM Index: 3N2 "Rąsanach"Difficulty: Norman [GM Note: I know, but I didn't catch it right away and it caught me off guard, so it deserves to stay.]
Result: 6+5=11,
MasterworkA machine gun isn't a very difficult concept to grasp - it's just a gun that's more
gun in every conceivable way. The
NSA-CM-12-5-1, ADM Index: 3N2 "Rąsanach" is exactly that. Weighing 30kg, the
Rąsanach is a beast of a weapon that utilizes a gas capture system in order to provide it with automatic firing capabilities. A two-piece water jacket screws onto the barrel in order to provide the very necessary cooling that the 600 rpm cyclic rate requires, and a tripod (or static emplacement with seat) and muzzle brake help counteract the recoil.
While the
Rąsanach does well enough on the tripod, the emplacement is the true star of the show. The emplacement provides a stable raised platform for the
Rąsanach and gives the gunner a foot pedal to fire the weapon for additional range of movement when aiming. Housing a mount for a water condenser (this appears elsewhere, but is available on all static mounts) and a lip to hold ammo boxes carrying belts of up to 250 7.5x55mm rounds, the
Rąsanach can lay down a devastating amount of fire for an extended period of time (a test model fired constantly for well over half an hour before suffering from failures!). Thanks to a stable position and compatibility with the 5C1 scope, as well as precision Administrative engineering, the
Rąsanach has an effective range of 2000m.
In order to capitalize on the weapon's capabilities, engineers have come up with a Select Fire switch that allows the gunner to transition between single fire and fully automatic at will with no extra work. This lets gunners take more precise shots and function more along the role of a marksman if so desired (and with the longest effective range of the Administrative Armory, this will probably happen often).
If necessary, the static emplacement may be entirely repositioned through the installation of wheels, but this isn't a very common occurrence.
The
Rąsanach brings a lot to the table, but it's what it doesn't bring that our soldiers are bound to notice most: annoyance. Clearly designed by an engineer that has actually fired a weapon in their lifetime, all aspects of the
Rąsanach seem to provide some means of simplifying the tasks of cleaning and maintenance. The weapon refuses to fail until pressed to the absolute extremes, and even then it puts up a fight. The incredible lifespan of this weapon and the "loyalty" it offers the three-man crews (gunner, gunner assistant, ammo bearer) is what makes it stand out more than anything, and is a significant reason why it will be seen all across the Administrative lines as the...
checks notesNSA-CM-12-5-1, ADM Index: 3N2 "Rąsanach" is
Cheap.
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It is now the Revision Phase. You are free to modify weapons and equipment that appear in your armory.
Arms and Equipment
NSA-SR-12-3-5, ADM Index: 5N1 "Bunaiteach": A 110cm long, 3.8kg straight-pull bolt action rifle firing 7.5x55mm copper jacketed spitzer rounds from a six-round magazine reloaded through charging clips or individual bullets. Tangent sights rest at 50m and are marked every 100m out to 1000m. Has an effective range of 800m. Reliable. Comes with a cleaning kit and 600mm sword bayonet sporting a 450mm double-edged straight blade. Comes with a belt sheathe. White beech and blued steel along with a nearly flush magazine provide a slick appearance. Cheap
-NSA-LR-12-4-2, ADM Index: 5N2 "Banchéile": Bunis modified for range with a 5x scope mounted 45 degrees off the centerline, a bipod, a muzzle break, and comfortable padding. Scope is adjusted via screws, marked for 100m-1000m, and have a small silhouette for a human at 100m and 500m. The scope provides the weapon (but not the human) a 1300m effective range. Cheap
NSA-CM-12-5-1, ADM Index: 3N2 "Rąsanach": A machine gun utilizing gas capture and a water jacket to provide a 600 rpm fire rate. Fires 7.5x55mm rounds with an effective range of 2000m. Can be found on a tripod or static emplacement. Static positions provide a water condenser mount and lip for hooking ammo boxes, give the gunner a seat and pedal trigger, provide a stable position to rain fire from comfortably. Ammo belts come in 50/200/250. Has a select fire switch and is compatible with the Banchéile's 5C1 scope. Excessively reliable and easy to maintain. Cheap
Capital
Northern States Administration: 2/0
Western Lane
Administrative Forest: 2/0
Northern Plain: 3/0
NO MAN'S LAND: NEUTRAL
Southern Plain: 0/3
Southern Star Mountains: 0/2
Central Lane
Administrative Forest: 2/0
Northern Plain: 3/0
NO MAN'S LAND: NEUTRAL
Southern Plain: 0/3
Southern Star Mountains: 0/2
Eastern Lane
Administrative Forest: 2/0
Northern Plain: 3/0
NO MAN'S LAND: NEUTRAL
Southern Plain: 0/3
Southern Star Mountains: 0/2
Capital
Kingdom of The Southern Star: 0/2
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