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I.V.A.M.
Iraqstan Vortex APU Manufacturers

As of today, a joint venture between the Holy Empire of Iraqstan and the Integrated Companies of the Vortex Corporation will open its doors for business. Both nations have recognized the need for more advanced armies and military equipment in these days. Therefore, it was decided to start production on a military unit that would combine the benefits of infantry with the firepower of heavier units. With the Holy Empire having a long tradition in arms manufacturing, combined with the technological knowledge of the Vortex Corporation, we have founded the IVAM*, the Iraqstan Vortex APU Manufacturers.

The APU is a unit that closely resembles most ‘Mech types. It is designed specifically for combat in dense environments, such as urban settings. Primarily intended for defensive deployment, the APU will however also be able to hold its own in offensive actions. Only manned by a single pilot, these four meter high titans wield a pair of 30mm gattling guns, able to bring down any enemy in a matter of seconds. Or, as project engineer Mashif Paktu said it:

“The APU (Armoured Personnel Unit) is a human-piloted offensive/defensive mobile platform. It is anthropomorphic with bipedal locomotion and two independent 30mm belt-feed guns. Those guns can fire continuously for 5-10 minutes without needing reloading. The APU is able to play a significant role in any defensive or even offensive situation, especially when used in groups”

APU statistics

Hight:
4 meters
Max Speed:
23 km/h
Armament:
Dual 30mm belt fed gattling gun
Shoulder mounted anti tank missile launcher (8 charges)
Munition types
Armour piercing rounds
Explosive rounds
Miscellaneous
20mm Polysteel plating enclosing the cockpit for pilot protection
15mm Titanium alloy protecting other vital parts

http://www.digikitten.com/playhousev2/files/Vortex/APU.jpg
The APU chassis, without the armour platings and cockpit enclosed.

Price

An APU unit costs 20 million dollars. For this price, your APU is manufactured, shipped (2% fee for shipping to locations outside earth), and loaded with an initial batch or Armour piercing amunition. Also, this includes a full operator manual that describes in detail how to handel your APU. Please note that I.V.A.M. recommends using APU’s in groups of around 20 units to gain maximum coverage and rate of fire in a combat situation.

* IVAM and APU brand names are property of the Holy Empire of Iraqstan and the Integrated Companies of the Vortex Corporation. IVAM is a joint venture between these two nations.

IVAM
Iraqstan Vortex APU Manufacturers

"Get Your Ride Today"

And I just spent 400 million on developing these things.....

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=91111

*tagged* for obvious reasons.

We'd like to purchase 18 APU's for security and experimentation purposes.

New Zion Mobile, Incorporated
The Federation of Sentient Peoples

Your payment of 360 million dollars has been received. New Zion Mobile will receive the 18 APU's as soon as possible. Please expect a delivery time of 4 to 5 working days.

Thank you for doing business with IVAM.

ooc:- Nice picture........pitty I posted my intention to make them first :lol:

Ic:- Ah we are developing a similar vehicle, what level of automation have you included? plus what kind of operating system do you use?

Edit:- 4m? looks like 6 are you sure of your size?

We have decided to ignore the crys of our legal council and, due to a long and fruitful friendship with The Vortex Corporation, not persue legal action over implyed copyrights in this case. We do ask that you do the same and we allow a competitive market to exist for these vehicles.


James Edmond
Head legal council for Nivencorp
Celeborne

ooc:- Could you post a link to the website with data on them?

ooc: thanks. Pitty we finished it before you did

IC:

"We have indeed noted that the nation of Slagkattunger is also developing a similar unit. However, due to the obvious superiour designing skills and technological advancement of Iraqstan and The Vortex Corporation, we expect our own version to emerge superiour in the market. Also, we will not give you any information concerning operating systems and other features, as you are obviously a competitor.

As requested, we will not press copyright charges, and allow for healthy competition. May the best product win."

~IVAM CEO

ill spectate this for no good reason

Remember me? The Volga? Im back...soon

To:IVAM CEO
From:Nivencorp, Celeborne
Re: Legal issues

Sir,
We thank you for your understanding in this matter and look forward to heathy market competition. We do ask that we join legal forces against any other parties wishing to develop this vehicle.

To: Nivencorp, Celeborne
From: IVAM, TVC/Iraqstan
Re: re: legal issues

Sir,
We agree. Two competitors is more than enough. We also request that you attempt to make your price equal or at least nearly equal to ours.

--

To:IVAM CEO
From:Nivencorp, Celeborne
Re: Pricing

Sir,
For our part we are agreeable to these terms, however we cannot speak for all of those involved. You do have our word that we will do our best.

Our great nation intends to buy 30 pieces of this powerful weapon. We demand a fair price for this important buy that we will make. Also, our desire is that those piesces to be colored in red / blue like Steaua bucuresti. We hope that isn't an impediment for transaction.

AU

When the Volga gets reactivated, it wil buy 100 of these bohemoths

Our great nation intends to buy 30 pieces of this powerful weapon. We demand a fair price for this important buy that we will make. Also, our desire is that those piesces to be colored in red / blue like Steaua bucuresti. We hope that isn't an impediment for transaction.

AU

With all due respect the weapons you purchase are of the greatest quality technoligicaly, performance and weaponry wise 20 million per unit is almost giving these fine machines away for free. How ever the production units of The Holy Empire will gladly foot the bill for colouring these lovely units in the requested colours for free.

Should you accept this offer production will begin immediately and filled and delivered within 4-5 working days.

Thank you for doing business with IVAM

Yes, we agree with you proposal. We ask you, also, that the future
memos ( from you that confirms payment and for us that confirms delivery of weapons) to be made by private telegrams. This is national security issue.

It is interesting, but still too tall for our likings. IF you produce a smaller version let us know.

We have applied for a copyright of this vehicle and have included your names as well. I hope that you are agreeable to this ?

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40509&start=800

It is interesting, but still too tall for our likings. IF you produce a smaller version let us know.

With all due respect, Dyelli Beybi would appear to be in the market for powered armor, rather than a battlemover such as the APU.

It is interesting, but still too tall for our likings. IF you produce a smaller version let us know.

With all due respect, Dyelli Beybi would appear to be in the market for powered armor, rather than a battlemover such as the APU.

It depends, I'm just not interested in anything that would stick up too much.

We find the request agreeable and grateful for the assistance.

To the nation of Oprita all mentioned in request has been acknowledged and followed through with.

To the nation of Dyelli Beybi: At four meters the APU is capable of handling most constrictive spaces expertly and given to inducing intimidation among foot soldiers anything smaller would just be a soldier with metal around him and of no real use.

As such we will look into minimising the APU should it be deemed feasable and worthwile.

~Executive of IVAM.

ooc:- How many rounds does your unit carry? A 30 mm round weighs 2 lb or 0.91 kg's so for 1 gun it must carry 19 tons of ammo (firing at a low 2,100 rpm) if it fires continuously for 5-10 minutes for a total of 38 tons for both guns!

With all due respect, Dyelli Beybi would appear to be in the market for powered armor, rather than a battlemover such as the APU.

It depends, I'm just not interested in anything that would stick up too much.

Unfortunately, that would appear to apply to most legmobile platforms heavier than powered armor. Though we suppose it would be possible to employ a low-slung crawler-type....

It should be noted that is was in fact us here in UI who sold the initial designs and specifications for the APU to the IVAM group, as we have had entire divisons of these armoured behemoths dedicated the defence of Indiastan cities for years. While we, of course, did not expect any credit for this production model (ours is different), we are releasing this information to ease concens about how IVAM aquired the designs so quickly, even as other nations annouced their development plans. We were approached by an IVAM rep, and we agreed to sell the design. So no, you don't worry about any corperate espionoge. Thank you.

-Indiastan Ministry of the Economy

ooc:- How many rounds does your unit carry? A 30 mm round weighs 2 lb or 0.91 kg's so for 1 gun it must carry 19 tons of ammo (firing at a low 2,100 rpm) if it fires continuously for 5-10 minutes for a total of 38 tons for both guns!

OOC: I do believe the weight specified is it empty of ammo... Vortex would be the one to ask about that I'm not too good with numbers :P.

But will bring that to Vortex when he gets back have no fears there.

ooc:- How many rounds does your unit carry? A 30 mm round weighs 2 lb or 0.91 kg's so for 1 gun it must carry 19 tons of ammo (firing at a low 2,100 rpm) if it fires continuously for 5-10 minutes for a total of 38 tons for both guns!

OOC: I do believe the weight specified is it empty of ammo... Vortex would be the one to ask about that I'm not too good with numbers :P.

But will bring that to Vortex when he gets back have no fears there.

ooc:- Only asking as our's will use similar gun (ok nearly the same) & I'm trying to get the ammo weight worked out. Yours is faster & looks like it will be cheaper, consider mine a "assault" version of yours.

OOC: I do believe the weight specified is it empty of ammo... Vortex would be the one to ask about that I'm not too good with numbers :P.

But will bring that to Vortex when he gets back have no fears there.

ooc:- Only asking as our's will use similar gun (ok nearly the same) & I'm trying to get the ammo weight worked out. Yours is faster & looks like it will be cheaper, consider mine a "assault" version of yours.

OOC: And then there's the in-planning Neralli "Morningstar", which is going to look like a fusion of these SOB's and the ED-209, and be an airmobile strike unit....

With all due respect, Dyelli Beybi would appear to be in the market for powered armor, rather than a battlemover such as the APU.

It depends, I'm just not interested in anything that would stick up too much.

Unfortunately, that would appear to apply to most legmobile platforms heavier than powered armor. Though we suppose it would be possible to employ a low-slung crawler-type....

It is probably possible to create a 4 legged thing (if thats what you meant) that would have a lower profile. We only want these for reconnaisance work anyway, we are firmly in the tank camp when it comes to actual combat vehicles.

Unfortunately, that would appear to apply to most legmobile platforms heavier than powered armor. Though we suppose it would be possible to employ a low-slung crawler-type....

It is probably possible to create a 4 legged thing (if thats what you meant) that would have a lower profile. We only want these for reconnaisance work anyway, we are firmly in the tank camp when it comes to actual combat vehicles.

Four or more legs, six is a common number...and you are welcome to your tracks. We Neralli prefer legmobile platforms; they are easier to adapt to a partially-airmobile design...the which is vital for our airship nation.

tracks are infinately preferable in the desert of Dyelli Beybi. Larger legmobiles have a somewhat sinking characteristic when employed in this environment due to increased ground pressure.

tracks are infinately preferable in the desert of Dyelli Beybi. Larger legmobiles have a somewhat sinking characteristic when employed in this environment due to increased ground pressure.

Environmental concerns. Hmm...perhaps hovercraft of some sort might be of use....

The hovercraft idea has been toyed with, but we decided that the level of maintainance required over those of a tank with wide tracks outweighed the advantages of the hovercraft design.

We at the Bureau or Armour Design are glad to see that other nations are adopting the bipedal walker frame as this vindicates our adoption of that style of armoured unit. We've come under (verbal) fire from conservatives at times for the rejection of traditional 'tank'-style armoured forces in favour of the Gear units we manufacture and deploy.
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We have a few suggestions for the improvement of your systems, if you would be willing to cross-pollenate in terms of technological development. As a taster, we are willing to suggest the incorporation of a secondary movement system (i.e. tracks in the 'feet' of the APU)... which would give it the strategic mobility equivalant to the tactical mobility that the bipedal frame grants it.

We thank the nation of Tarrican for their positive words and will discuss amongst the Executives and designres if the suggestion will bring suitable efficience to our design. Again we thank you for the suggestion and it will be discussed.

Assistant CEO for IVAM.

Might we request that any questions regarding the use of the APU are posted in another place? This thread is only intended for a) purchases, and b) questions regarding the design. Thank you.

Now as for the ammo, first of all we have of course used the lightest, yet strongest material possible. Also note that the ammunition is carried in the location where the APU is strongest. Thirdly, our use of hoverdyne technology has allowed us to place a small antimagnetic form of Zephrim technology in the ammunition casing, which ensures that the "hovering" effect of the Zephrim system carries a large part of the weight. Unfortunately, exact numbers may not be given to any other at this time, but we do assure you that the info stated above is accurate.

Junior CEO for IVAM

OOC: I am not experienced at all in such techy things

Did we mention that the APU increases your manliness?

~The Intern

Lets not forget that women dig a man in an APU. ORder your batches today and begin securing permenant and effeicient mobile defense systems from IVAM.

~Advert bought to you by IVAM.

<competitive slandering>

Buying the IVAM APU means you are buying quality technological defensive systems unlike our competitors Windows XP variant that has so many features that do nothing!

Buy IVAM buy quality!

</competitive slandering>.

Translation: BUMP

What do you want? Spend 45 million on a big Robot with Air conditioning, or purchase an APU and conquer you neighbours today!

~The Marketing Manager

Buy from IVAM today, where we dont swamp the market with add ons that dont add to the effeiciency of the guns.

Buy IVAM today for tomorrow you might have a broken down hulk of an APU that wasnt bought from IVAM.

Buy IVAM our APU's are proven quality! Why settle for air conditioning that could freeze the pilot? Settle for IVAM APUs they know how to kick the enemie's arse!.

~Advert

"My, my how is the sales business going? hmmmm a bit slow isn't it, could it be that nations want more than the basics?"

"My, my how is the sales business going? hmmmm a bit slow isn't it, could it be that nations want more than the basics?"

OOC: Actually, IVAM's main purpose is providing an IC opportunity for Iraqstan and TVC to own a lot of these babies.

ooc:- With all this talk of me being a rouge nation by 01, I get the feeling that my units might get a field test soon if the talks don't pan out :?

I'm gonna say this to be fair.....

I would rather buy from Skagkattunger than from here. He provides much more in the way of quality work and statistics. Ie, he looks like he may have actually researched RL stats for this project!

Not that anyone really cares about what I think though............ :?

OOC: Actually, IVAM's main purpose is providing an IC opportunity for Iraqstan and TVC to own a lot of these babies.

'nuff said. Buy if you want but I'd rather something that didnt have so much useless 'featurette'. Reminds me of Windows XP looks pretty but the less 'pretty' windows 2000 is just as good.

'Did we mention that females just love it when you pull up to the club in your brand new APU?'

~The intern