02-12-2003, 04:51
Nationstates is steeped in danger; as of late, we have noticed a marked increase in military activity. While this has not yet escalated into war, we certainly feel there is a potential conflict brewing. Thus there could be no better time to unveil the new Mallbertan infantry.
Mallberta has been somewhat slow to adapt, to change with the times. However, we have begun to revamp our forces to bring them back into the forefront of technical superiority. While this has necessitated massive cutbacks in sheer numbers, we feel an elite fighting force of roughly five hundred thousand should be more than adequate to meet our needs; note this refers only to our landborne divisions, not our naval or airfoce sectors.
We have recently adapted our older carapace armor to incorporate newly acquired gravitic equipment: the result is the 'Jump Trooper'. Lightly armored, but faster and more agile than their counterparts, Jump Troopers can quickly move from one hotspot to the next, hovering 10ft or a hundred, moving in great bounds. This armor will become standard for all infantry over the course of the next year.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/JumpSquad.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/lightinflight.JPG
Also include in the jump armor is a simple personal hud, and incorporated weponry. This intergrated weaponry reduces total weight, reduces malfunction and reduces cases of loss or damage. Currently we have three models in production:
Assualt Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/assaulttrooper.JPG
The most common model, the Assault Trooper is lightest and has the greatest jump capacity. Currently armed with either a light flamethrower (as shown here) or a light MTAC assault rifle and an MTAC Shear (for close combat and hull breaching), they are used primarily for 'close and dirty' attacks, and are blindingly quick. They are also used for surgical strikes on armored targets; while they are sure to take losses, the MTAC Shear can make quick work of slow moving armor or hover platforms.
Support Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/Trooper-Med.JPG
Moving in combination with Assault Trooper squads, the Support Trooper is armed with a light MTAC auto-rifle (as shown here) or a long range anti-personelle rifle. Somewhat heavier, and consequently slower, than the Assault Trooper, the ST provides necessary light support for any operation.
Heavy Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/Trooper-Hvy.JPG
The Heavy Trooper is just that; armed with either an MTAC auto-cannon, anti-tank rocketry, or the experimental MTAC XR-21 wave weaponry (as shown here), the Heavy Trooper provides serious firepower to quickly obliterate hardened enemy forces. With slightly heavier armor and weaponry, the Heavy is capable of only limited jumps, but is a vital component of many operations.
Currently, this equipment is not available to foreign forces (with the possible exception of Seraphim members). However, we are looking for new technology, particularly sniper rifles and rocket devices.
Mallberta has been somewhat slow to adapt, to change with the times. However, we have begun to revamp our forces to bring them back into the forefront of technical superiority. While this has necessitated massive cutbacks in sheer numbers, we feel an elite fighting force of roughly five hundred thousand should be more than adequate to meet our needs; note this refers only to our landborne divisions, not our naval or airfoce sectors.
We have recently adapted our older carapace armor to incorporate newly acquired gravitic equipment: the result is the 'Jump Trooper'. Lightly armored, but faster and more agile than their counterparts, Jump Troopers can quickly move from one hotspot to the next, hovering 10ft or a hundred, moving in great bounds. This armor will become standard for all infantry over the course of the next year.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/JumpSquad.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/lightinflight.JPG
Also include in the jump armor is a simple personal hud, and incorporated weponry. This intergrated weaponry reduces total weight, reduces malfunction and reduces cases of loss or damage. Currently we have three models in production:
Assualt Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/assaulttrooper.JPG
The most common model, the Assault Trooper is lightest and has the greatest jump capacity. Currently armed with either a light flamethrower (as shown here) or a light MTAC assault rifle and an MTAC Shear (for close combat and hull breaching), they are used primarily for 'close and dirty' attacks, and are blindingly quick. They are also used for surgical strikes on armored targets; while they are sure to take losses, the MTAC Shear can make quick work of slow moving armor or hover platforms.
Support Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/Trooper-Med.JPG
Moving in combination with Assault Trooper squads, the Support Trooper is armed with a light MTAC auto-rifle (as shown here) or a long range anti-personelle rifle. Somewhat heavier, and consequently slower, than the Assault Trooper, the ST provides necessary light support for any operation.
Heavy Trooper
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/163402/Trooper-Hvy.JPG
The Heavy Trooper is just that; armed with either an MTAC auto-cannon, anti-tank rocketry, or the experimental MTAC XR-21 wave weaponry (as shown here), the Heavy Trooper provides serious firepower to quickly obliterate hardened enemy forces. With slightly heavier armor and weaponry, the Heavy is capable of only limited jumps, but is a vital component of many operations.
Currently, this equipment is not available to foreign forces (with the possible exception of Seraphim members). However, we are looking for new technology, particularly sniper rifles and rocket devices.