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##Vortex Corp. Military Storefront: ground forces## (pics)

02-09-2003, 07:27
The Vortex Corporation

Welcome to the Vortex Corporation Trade Center (VCTC). Here you can purchase our latest military hardware at fair prices. Please note that members of the SFN, WTE, CC and IA receive a 10% discount on any purchase. All prices are including transport costs.
For those among you wondering what the difference between hoverdynes and terradynes is, please note that hoverdynes are offensive vehicles and terradynes defensive. Hoverdynes have more speed and firepower than their terradyne equivalents, while terradynes have much better armor. Hoverdynes are also more modern and up-to-date than terradynes, as they are the latest series of combat units released by VTX Corp. Also, note that only ground and airborne units can be purchased here. Space vessels, manufactured at the Stratos Shipyards, will become available for purchase in time.

Ooc: I’m not posting exact statistic, since I don’t have them. I’m a business student, not a weapons engineer.

Ground forces

Infantry Equipment

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-marine.gifCB39 Heavy Marine Combat Suit
The CB39 Battlesuit is designed for maximum mobility with optimum protection and is the toughest protection available to infantry short of powered armor. The suit is composed of a fused amalgam of hardened alloys, ceramic plates and Polysteel battleplastics formed to allow maximum maneuverability. The armor consists of a rigid exoskeletal armor covering most of the body with an undersuiting of mesh and resilient webbing to protect exposed locations such as joints, neck and groin.

Price: 65.000

(No Pic) JG21 Special Forces Combat Suit
The JG21 combat suit is designed purely for stealth. The armor consists of an environmentally secure bodysuit of flexible cloth covered with laminated armor pieces. The armored sections are made of durraloys layered with battleplastics. Field tests show that the suits, once accomodated to, can be worn while still remaining at 93% of normal movement levels.

Price: 75.000

(No Pic) Neural Uplink Procedures
Neural Uplinks create a direct bond between the soldier and his controls or weapons. The surgical procedure, at a cost of 50.000, creates 2 ports in the back of the head, enabling the subject to be linked to his equipment. Modification of equipment, or replacing it by NU accepting models goes at an hourly rate of 10.000

Terradynes

(No Pic) “Rhino” Command APC
The CLSV-601 APC is capable of carrying 20 marines or special forces at the same time. The four-manned APC is crewed by a driver, gunner, a field commander and a medic. Equipped with a Direct Command Interface System, the commander is provided with a detailed overview of the battlefield, increasing the efficiency of his orders. The APC is armed with the Welby-Simms Cor13-1 .50 Autocannon and carries B-25 Titanium shockplates as armor, with a Zephrim Fusion engine as its main drive.

Price 3.200.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-scoutvehicle.gif“Locust” Scout Terradyne
The CLSV-112 FSV is mainly meant for fast attack or scouting missions. The locust outruns most other military vehicles as it is designed with speed and stealth in mind. This vehicle is the eyes and ears of the Vortex military. It's main drawback is it's light armor, polysteel-15 plating only designed to absorb small fire arms and shrapnel.
The locust is armed with the WelbySimms HePeX-932 Cutter, the best machine gun available to us today, including a brand new GTI-targeting system.
The scout can be armed with a FinnTech minelayer unit, allowing it to assume the additional role of minelayer.

Price: 1.200.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-lighttank.gif“Jackal” Light Terradyne
The CT-917 FST light terradyne is mainly used for fast attack and seek & destroy missions. It has a coaxial weapons mount, allowing it to target ground and air units. It is powered by a Piranha 4-4 SlugDrive.
Its turret is fitted with a servo contraption allowing fast rotation of the WelbySimms Cor 13-1.50 AC autocannon. The weaponry can shred infantry and light armor to pieces and given time, it can take out heavier opponents as well.
The light terradyne can also be equipped with deployable Marduk GS-5 Sentry Guns. These guns come in three models, namely "Autocannon", "Rocket" and "Anti-Air".

Price: 2.400.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-mediumtank.gif“Wolf” Main Battle Terradyne
The SFB-209 AAT Wolf excels at offensive maneuvres. It's main weapon is a Reinhart LAK4-150mm Storm. This large caliber gun is considered most efficient and accurate, firing fin-stabilized sabot rounds. The barrel carries extended recoil absorbers and Tak2 coils that give the gunner full control of the gun.
The Wolf is armored with B-25 Titanium shockplates, capable of substanding the most heavy enemy fire. The only weakness of the Wolf is that it is completely defenseless against airborn targets.

Price: 4.000.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-heavytank.gif“Grizzly” Siege Terradyne
This is the heaviest tank deployed by Vortex Corp. It is a technological marvel with its twin Zephrim SlugDrive engine capable of generating enough energy to move this 113 ton titanium-alloy hulk. The Grizzly is mainly deployed in siege situations to tear apart structures and turrets.
It's primary armament is the double-barreled 120mm MT-LCGx2. The new Welby-Simms ShellLoader2000x is capable to feed the gun without any jamming risks whatsoever. However, this heavy weaponry prohibits the Grizzly from taking part in stealth missions, since the muzzle flames would easily give its position away.

Price: 5.300.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-rocketvehicle.gif“Firecracker” Rocket Terradyne
The DTA-266 AMRLT Firecracker is capable of devastating both ground and air units. It is armed with OSI-L2 Hurricane Air Defense Anti Tank Missile system. The TrueSight targeting system and the Neural Uplink insure maximum accuracy and rate of fire.
The launched missiles lock on to the target's alpha emissions, gaining a homing effect. Unfortunately, humans do not emit enough alpha emissions to achieve a lock-on.
The Firecracker has relatively light armor (Meshed H2 plates). It is therefore vulnerable to all sorts of piercing enemy projectiles. It should therefore always be deployed behind Grizzly or Wolf elements.

Price: 3.400.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-aavehicle.gif“Ocelot” Anti-Air Terradyne
The Ocelot APF-331 MAAG (mobile anti-air gun) is solely designed to take down enemy aircraft. Depending heavily on computer and radar capabilities in order to track and target enemy craft, the Ocelot is completely stuffed with electronics. The AA terradyne is a two-manned vehicle, crewed by a driver and a gunner. Armed with a Hugh 75mm 2xAC Defense Cannon, the Ocelot poses a significant threat to any airforce.

Price: 1.800.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-artilleryvehicle.gif“Hog” Artillery Terradyne
The APP-671 Hog is a mobile pioece of artillery, firing ballistic artillery grenades. It is armed with a 155mm Howitzer, with its fully automated breech block and hydro-pneumatic system allowing it a very fast rate of fire. A unique cooling system prevents overheating when firing many salvos in a short period of time. The Hog is plated with heavy 20-polysteel armor, and even with the power from its twin Zephrim drives, its speed is still limited to a slow crawl.

Price: 6.300.000

Hoverdynes

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-mediumhover.gif“Apus” Scout Hoverdyne
The Apus is a one-manned hoverbike, designed for scouting purposes. It is armed with a light Shogata 8Bx10 “BerZerk” pulse laser to ward of infantry forces. In combat it is usefull for hit-and-run strikes and flanking maneuvres. The scout hoverdyne relies on speed and agility to avoid enemy fire, as it is only armored with light polysteel15 armor. The Apus carries advanced targeting and visual enhancing equipment, strengthening its scout role. An added advantage is the ability to equip this unit with a RamTech light mine system, allowing it to hinder advancement of enemy forces.

Price: 1.500.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-lighthover.gif“Sculptor” Light Hoverdyne
The sculptor is a highly advanced hoverdyne used for patrols, fast attacks and deep scout missions. It’s engine is enforced with a Rover-8005 combat engine, making it extremely agile. The primary weapon on this vehicle is a 20kMhz Electro Discharge Shogata Cannon. The weapon can defeat light armor with extreme ease and given time, it can eventually penetrate heavier armor also. Because of the Hugh G4 tracking unit, it can also engage air units. Armored with heavy polysteel15 plates, the sculptor is an extremely dangerous units to hostile infantry.

Price: 2.800.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-mediumtank.gif“Lynx” Medium Hoverdyne
The Lynx have good speed and armor, making it an excellent hoverdyne for heavy combat. Its turret mounts a Shogata PDX9 “Messenger”, the latest version of our very first energy weapon. The Lynx can go toe to toe with any modern tank and pose a significant threat to any ground unit. Armored with heavy polysteel20 shockplates it can withstand a great deal of punishment before collapsing.

Price: 4.500.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-heavyaerodyne.gif“Volans” Heavy Hoverdyne
The massive Volans is one of the largest hoverdynes available today. Nicknamed “God’s Might” it strikes fear into hearts of enemy forces. To command a Volans is an honor only given to the best crews in the Corporation. This hoverdyne carries a twin mounted Shogata PDX9 cannon, providing it with supreme firepower. Unfortunately, the rechare time for this dual weapon is relatively slow.

Price: 5.800.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-beamplatform.gif“Lacerta” Beam Platform
The Lacerta is a three crew hoverdyne platform, armed with an experimental beam cannon. This cannon is a modified version of the Shogata. It is meant to shoot beam of concentrated energy through a specially designed prism. This prism, named the X9k Purifier, is still extremely experimental and is connected with an advanced GTI targeting system. Both the platform and the weapon are still highly experimental, so the corporation is reluctant to deploy it in direct combat. The coming years, it will only be used when there is no other choice,

Price: 4.400.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-aavehicle.gif“Pavo” Anti-Air Hoverdyne
The Pavo has only one purpose: to destroy enemy airborne units. It carries a modified Shogata FUR/X9 weapon system that shoots energy at enemy craft at amazing speed and accuracy. The Pavo proofs to be extremely efficient, except in desert regions. The huge cooling system needed to keep the weapon going hampers in conditions of extreme heat. Also, the Pavo has relatively light armor, comparable with the Sculptor.

Price: 1.600.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-artilleryvehicle.gif“Sagitta” Artillery Hoverdyne
The Sagitta is a mobile artillery piece, designed at the same time as the Pavo. It’s primary weapon is a BPPL-12 Shogata ejector. It lobs overpacked and unstable proton particle clusters in a high ballistic arc towards the target. Upon impact, this results in an enormous energy discharge. A powerfull isonisation field is a side-effect of this blast, damaging all electrical systems nearby. Even though it is armed with polysteel20 platings, the Sagitta requires heavy hoverdyne escorts. Also, frequent maintenance and high upkeep expenses are necessary.

Price: 6.600.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/ond/images/thumb-dronecarrier.gif“Orion” Drone Carrier
The Orion is a support hoverdyne designed to stay in the background of combat encounters. The hoverdyne carries an extensive crew of six and is packed with large numbers of GHE Spider Drones, which we have presented to the public a few years ago. The Orion relies on information from its targeting computers and other friendly units to lock on a target. After that, Drones are released and head for the target to blow it to pieces. As stated in other press releases, the only weakness of this system is the problems it seems to have with targeting infantry.

Price: 8.000.000

Aerodynes

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-lightaerodyne.gif“Hawk” Scout Aerodyne
The AV/U-122 LSA Hawk is used for deep scout and fast attack missions. It is equipped with extremely advanced sensors, both passive and active, and is able to avoid almost all detection. Lightly armed and armored, the Hawk is not very suited for direct combat. Generally, it sneaks up to its target and executes a quick strafe with his Welby-Simms 20mm Chainguns. The Hawk is armored with VonTec 451-3 Stealth plates, adding both protection and increasing the stealthiness.

Price: 5.500.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-attackaerodyne.gif“Vulture” Attack Aerodyne
The Vulture is the ultimate air-to-ground aircraft. Designed as a tank-breaker, it is capable of quickly blowing any enemy ground unit to pieces. The Vulture is armed with the W-T SR-II Mosquito, a high tech 84mm aerodyne mounted rocket launcher. Of course, this system is also capable of targeting airborne units, even though it is at it best when firing at the ground.

Price: 12.000.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-fighteraerodyne.gif“Delta” Fighter Aerodyne
The AV/F-1001 FA Delta, powered by two SecAmp fusion engines is able to pull of amazing maneuvres at low altitude. The one-manned fighter is equipped with an extremely advanced computer system, directly linked with the pilot. It feeds the pilot with detailled topology data and vector plans. The system also regulates all pressure and stimulants the pilot needs.
The Delta is armed with N69-PDU GLORY missiles, capable of taking out enemy craft in a heartbeat. The main drawback of the Delta is it lacks the capability of targeting ground units.

Price: 16.000.000

http://www.groundcontrol-das-spiel.de/crayven/images/thumb-bomberaerodyne.gif“Condor” Bomber Aerodyne
The AV/U-45 LRBA (long range bomber aerodyne) strikes fear into enemy hearts, as it is loaded with pure destruction in the form of 8000 kilo’s of High Explosive Bombs. Relying on a heavy escort to survive bombing runs, the Condor lacks speed and manouvrability, but makes up for that with surpreme firepower.

Price: 38.500.000

(No pic) “Eagle” Dropship
These are designed them to carry up to 16 heavy tanks and 120 infantry in one drop. They have vertical landing-take off ability, increasing their dropspeed. Armor is heavy, triple Polysteel22 plating protects whatever it carries. It's effeciency is increased by the fact only a two-manned crew is needed (one pilot, one navigator). Main drawback is the lack of weaponry.

Price: 58.000.000


##Keep an eye out for upcoming products: Battlemechs, Assault rifles, and of course the Zealot and Raider series of space craft!##
Bob the 3ed
02-09-2003, 07:38
tag
Dregruk
02-09-2003, 07:40
I'll take two Wolf's and a Hog, please.
02-09-2003, 07:43
I'll take two Wolf's and a Hog, please.

That will be 14,3 million, minus a 10% discount of 1,43 million. Which gets us at a nice 12.870.000. As soon as the money is transferred, we will load the vehicles on board of a dropship and deliver them at your nearest military base.
02-09-2003, 08:01
Bump
Dregruk
02-09-2003, 08:08
The money has been wired. Please drop off the vehicles at the eastern military base of Yerlov, where we will be waiting for the goods.

Please remember to explain why you're flying over military aerospace before you actually do it, because you will be shot down otherwise.
02-09-2003, 08:09
Understood. Transport is underway. We hope you like the vehicles and will purchase more in the future.

(Then again: which Corporation doesn't?)
02-09-2003, 08:24
The Principality of Vanyc would like to purchase;

400x "Sculptor" Light Hoverdynes ($1,120,000,000)
300x "Lynx" Medium Hoverdynes ($1,350,000,000)
250x "Volans" Heavy Hoverdynes ($1,450,000,000)
350x "Lacerta" Beam Platforms ($1,540,000,000)
600x "Pavo" Anti-Air Hoverdynes ($960,000,000)
200x "Sagitta" Artillery Hoverdynes ($1,320,000,000)
300x "Orion" Drone Carriers ($2,400,000,000)

100x "Vulture" Attack Aerodynes ($1,200,000,000)
100x "Delta" Fighter Aerodynes ($1,600,000,000)
50x "Condor" Bomber Aerodynes ($1,925,000,000)
20x "Eagle" Dropships ($1,160,000,000)

Total: $16,025,000,000

Money will be wired upon confirmation.
02-09-2003, 08:31
Your order is confirmed. It's a tight fit-in, but we can manage to fly the entire batch in over the next month (NS time). We're setting up a temporary droship route to get it done. We will send everything to you, and have it arrive asap.

Thank you for doing business. We hope to receive payment soon.
03-09-2003, 07:36
Bump!
03-09-2003, 10:28
Another bump :?
04-09-2003, 08:32
The Principality of Vanyc was ver pleased with your products and would like to purchase more. We would like the following;

45,000x Special Forces Combat Suit ($3,375,000,000)

300x "Rhino" Command APC ($960,000,000)
1000x "Locust" Scout Terradyne ($1,200,000,000)
800x "Jackal" Light Terradyne ($1,920,000,000)
700x "Wolf" Main Battle Terradyne ($2,800,000,000)
650x "Grizzly" Siege Terradyne ($3,445,000,000)
750x "Firecracker" Rocket Terradyne ($2,550,000,000)
900x "Ocelot" Anti-Air Terradyne ($1,620,000,000)
500x "Hog" Artillery Terradyne ($3,150,000,000)

200x "Lynx" Medium Hoverdyne ($900,000,000)
300x "Volans" Heavy Terradyne ($1,740,000,000)
100x "Lacerta" Beam Platform ($440,000,000)
200x "Orion" Drone Carrier ($1,600,000,000)

300x "Hawk" Scout Aerodyne ($1,650,000,000)
50x "Vulture" Attack Aerodyne ($600,000,000)
50x "Delta" Fighter Aerodyne ($800,000,000)
50x "Condor" Bomber Aerodyne ($1,925,000,000)

10x "Eagle" Dropship ($580,000,000)

Total: $31,255,000,000

Money will be wired upon confirmation.

We look forward to a continuing business relationship with you.
Bob the 3ed
04-09-2003, 08:34
do you sell plans and rights?
04-09-2003, 16:52
Vanyc, we are most pleased to see you return. Your order is hereby confirmed and shipping will start immediatelly, provided that we receive the payment, of course.

Bob III, sorry, but the plans and rights are not for sale, except for WTE members.
05-09-2003, 13:26
bump
05-09-2003, 15:58
bump
07-09-2003, 13:26
bump
Tarasovka
07-09-2003, 16:19
The Grand Duchy of Tarasovka hereby places an order for:

Terradynes:

2000x "Wolf" Main Battle Terradynes at a total cost of 8.000.000.000.
1500x “Grizzly” Siege Terradynes at a total cost of 7.950.000.000.
3000x “Firecracker” Rocket Terradynes at a total cost of 10.200.000.000.
4000x “Ocelot” Anti-Air Terradynes at a total cost of 7.200.000.000.
750x “Hog” Artillery Terradynes at a total cost of 4.725.000.000.

Hoverdynes:

3000x “Sculptor” Light Hoverdynes at a total cost of 8.400.000.000.
2000x “Lynx” Medium Hoverdynes at a total cost of 9.000.000.000.
1500x “Volans” Heavy Hoverdynes at a total cost of 8.700.000.000.
1000x “Orion” Drone Carriers at a total cost of 8.000.000.000

Aerodynes:

500x “Vulture” Attack Aerodynes at a total cost of 6.000.000.000.
1000x “Delta” Fighter Aerodynes at a total cost of 16.000.000.000.

Total cost of the ordered armaments: 94.175.000.000.

We would also like to purchase the plans and designes for production of Terradynes and Hoverdynes, accoding to the SFN/WTE priviliges.
The Corporation is asked to contact the Administrative Council of Vertev's Technologies(VerTech) for the procedures and transfer of data.

Thank you for your attention.

OOC:

Yeah, I am sort of refitting my entire ground forces.
07-09-2003, 16:53
As we agreed, we have already prepared for your purchase. All vehicles and aerodynes are ready and the first batches are already on route. Because of the size of your order, we are wiring you the plans for construction free of charge. We hope to receive payment as soon as possible and thank you for doing business with the Corporation.

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The Vortex Corporation High Council

Imperial Alliance Trade Ambassador
AWN Head of Economic Affairs
Templar Alliance Member
SFN Member
WTE Member

Storefront (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67892) of the Vortex Corporation
Corporate Coalition (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61168) Founding Member
07-09-2003, 20:30
=== Money has been wired. ===

Sorry for the delay, we were having some logistical problems.
Bob the 3ed
08-09-2003, 02:53
WTE?
08-09-2003, 08:54
WTE?

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27045
13-10-2003, 21:05
And Bumpo!
imported_Celeborne
28-11-2003, 12:34
shopping tag