NationStates Jolt Archive

The State Industries of Schultaria Prime: Designwerks is calling on the global community for insight into our recent export slump.

For the last 8 NS years, Designwerks' export sales have fallen to record lows that haven been seen in several decades. In turn, Schultaria Prime now faces a serious economic threat in sustaining Designwerks' current selection of export available products; if our economic indicators do not experience a dramatic upturn in the next few years, the Government of Schultaria Prime has mulled over the possibility of removing certain areas of the Schultarian export lineup.

Therefore, before any permanent action is taken, we need YOUR help.

We would like to know what you would see from Designwerks, and what direction our company should take. However, as this company is under the control of The United Socialist States of Schultaria Prime, one limitation applies.

+NO OFFENSIVE WEAPONS (OOC: If you want military equipment, try the other 40+ storefronts that sell only weapons. Defensive weapons might be a possibility, but you'd have to specify what types of defensive measures you are seeking.)

Please click on the next two lines, and give any suggestions YOU think would be helpful in improving our storefront.

The State Industries of Schultaria Prime: Designwerks, located on the International Mall (http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showforum=87)

Designwerks, now with a location in the Great Bazaar (http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_NC_Forum/index.php?showforum=62)

OoC: Not quite ready to write up an IC post for this due to headache.

Prefab buildings or other special building projects might be a good idea, pre-fab units to put together a small hospital, airport, port or logistics centre.

Something to deter those damned air to ground missiles from blowing up my stationary instalations, something cheaper then a CWIS and it doesn't have to be re-useable.

A BUMP for more responses.

A BUMP for the Afternoon.

Well for starters, you can reply to my post in the TNC Board.

OOC: TIoR, your order has been processed.

Another BUMP to elicit more replies.

OOC:

I hardly speak for the leadership, but I am sure that some form of pre-fab medical facilities and care centres would be of great benefit to the World Humanitarian League. Ditto civilian style vehicles and aircraft for helping those who need it get aid quicker.

With the amount of money certain nations are willing to put into the League, it could prove financially beneficial to Designwerks.

OOC: I have a couple of vehicles that are commonly utilized by Schultarian firms that could serve that niche, and I'll take the time to flesh out the concepts. As for the pre-fab structures, I hope that what I'm designing in response to the suggestions from this thread will be considered by numerous nations in the immediate and distant future. It just seems that civilian technology isn't as appealing enough compared to the activity that military storefronts receive on a weekly basis.

Another BUMP for the evening.

A BUMP for the Morning.

A BUMP for the Afternoon.

Well dude, that sort of thing you sell, our nations can handle their own infrastructure. Maybe you should be a contractor for things like charity organizations etc. that don't have their own infrastructure.

The Federation of Aligned Planets are always looking for new and innovative pesticides/herbicides to enhance our crop yield - perhaps a move into the petrochemical field would be beneficial?

Communications, including the development of mobile technology and increased reception, would be of much interest to our Nation.

Another BUMP for the Evening

OOC: By definition of "mobile" technology, is that in reference to cellular phones and personal radio devices, or through some other method? Just curious as to the specifics you're asking.

As for MassPwnage, our contractor service is the same as our custom projects division [Designwerks: Projektum], mainly because it would simply take up too much bandwidth to create the dozens of individual contractor services that would be provided by our nation.

Also, taking the world around us as an example, many nations often employ foreign firms for their manufacturing technology.

-I grew up in a town called Waupaca, Wisconsin; our main industry is a foundry that specializes in producing automotive components for Ford and General Motors. The company, owned by a German firm and operated for American interests, utilizes industrial technology imported from Japan, Great Britain, and France because of the specific technologies built solely by foreign firms.

Building on that I leave with the following thought. When was the last time everything you owned was built from solely one nation? Make sure to include where the raw materials came from too.

Lindim is interested in reviving its partnership with Schultaria in Designwerks and hope its products may still be sold through the service.

In addition, I would like to formally extend my interest and attempting to bring TAPRES up again, as it has the potential to do much good in the world.

With Honesty,
Intry Fuego - PM of Lindim

SECRET POST SCRIPT
The long-term project the aWen Corp. has been working on is finished. Price will have to be set very, very carefully. Yes, the very one which utilizes Stanni2 bacteria.

A BUMP for the Evening.

OOC: Lindim, consider the Designwerks: Connexion back in your sovereign control. I hope that you have some brand new innovative technologies to provide Designwerks and that our partnership will be as amicable as ever.

OOC: I haven't seen anyone with mines yet. They're defensive weapons. Maybe you could set them up with a laser net, and when a ship or sub crosses through a beam, a part of the field explodes.

Just my two bits.

OOC: [TAG]

Lindim hopes Schultaria will retain its very admirable focus on civilian technology, not even to depart into defensive military weapons.

Secret Post Script

Would it be possible to supply me with exactly what is happening in Operation Brimstone? The history? My military is on full-alert and my generals want to offer their support to at least a side, better than none at all. This truely is a would-be World War. Thanks.

-Intry

OOC: As has been noted in other threads I'll be gone until mid Sunday. Also, I hope that this is an adequate description of the conflict for you Lindim. It's nice to have you back.

Oh, and a BUMP for more responses.

IC:

To the Nation of Lindim

SECURE TRANSMISSION (AAUTH: JENSA-TALMEC)

A Message from Schultaria Prime


Your nation has inquired into the nature of the military campaign known as Operation: Brimstone and its current details. As of now, the amount of news on the event has been growing almost as fast as the conflict itself. This is the current analysis of the situation as interpreted by the Schultarian Central Directorate, Schultarian Kamor Collabraci (Defensive Forces), and Schultarian Intelligence Directorate for International Affairs (SID-8).

A few weeks ago, a convoy of naval vessels operated under the colors of the Nation of Automagfreek was heading towards Crimmond in an effort to re-supply current Sentinel deployments. While still in Freek national waters, a submarine opened fire on the convoy sinking several vessels. After a brief, but intense, exchange of salvos the enemy vessel was damaged and recovered for analysis by the nation of Automagfreek. The submarine was positively identified as belonging to the Nation of The Macabees.

While hostilities had been predominantly of a cold war type nature between the two nations, this action set forth a chain of events which has led to the conflict as it is known presently. Even during the time in which the nation of Automagfreek was recovering the foreign sub for analysis, satellite reconnaissance had analyzed a significant increase in troop mobilizations in the nations composing the Right Wing Collective. Since the Nation of The Macabees was a senior ranking member of this alliance, the circumstantial evidence pieced together by Freek intelligence place the blame squarely on the Macabee navy.

As is standard policy for the Nation of Automagfreek, they issued an ultimatum declaring open hostilities and demanding immediate capitulation of the offending nation and any allies who wished to defend. In response, The Macabees and several allies of the Right Wing Collective departed their alliance to promote their allegiance to a besieged compatriot. As a response to the growing number of nations joining the Macabee cause, Automagfreek issued a request to enable several of his closest alliances to counteract the growing potential conflict.

Currently, the conflict involves some fifteen nations on the side of Automagfreek and some seven to eleven in support of The Macabees. Fighting has been initiated in the nations of mainland Zarbia and Dumpsterdam while tensions have continued to mount elsewhere. In support of the nation of Automagfreek, the alliances of RBA, Metus, NWO, and NATO have been called in to help wherever possible to provide logistical and combat support to provide an expedient conclusion to the fighting. Since Schultaria Prime is a member of the New Alliance Treaty Organization (NATO) and resides some 800 km away from the Zarbian colonial empire, we have called up several taskforces to provide additional reinforcement to our allies.

**MESSAGE TERMINATED**

A BUMP before I head out of town for the weekend.

First three new devices have been introduced to Designwerks

Dakkien Mobile Medical Facility (Designwerks Component Design)
Sagonar Advanced Communication Satellite (Designwerks: Interkosmos)
Kehmnar Spy Satellite (Designwerks: Interkosmos)

Here are their descriptions (from the storefront threads)


Dakkien Mobile Medical Facility

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/fokker2.jpg

Developed as a response to the immense tragedy surrounding the Contact Day Massacre, this facility has been pressed into service throughout Schultaria Prime. As a cheap and viable way to provide medical care to areas without significantly developed infrastructure, the Dakkien has proven to be of immense success in Islandia Schultarias' rural communities where medical treatment is both expensive and extremely time consuming. In addition, its ease of use and portability have not gone unnoticed by the Schultarian Defense Forces; with a grant of over seven billion dollars, the Schultarian military has collaborated with Designwerks to not only make this facility more rugged and better suited for field work, but to provide the facilities necessary to distribute this wonderful device for humanitarian efforts throughout the world.

The Dakkien is the most complete mobile medical structure offered by any nation in the world. With multiple wards to treat quarantined patients to the integration of fully supplied surgery and medical diagnostic equipment, this structure offers all the necessary supplies to house two dozen seriously afflicted individuals and treat over one hundred and fifty emergency cases per day. Attached to a mobile solar power supply and a source of fresh water, this facility can operate indefinitely with a frequent supply of necessary medical equipment.

Dimensions: Length: (24 m) Width: (15 m) Height: (2.5 m) Weight: (36,000 kg)

Number of Independently Connecting Units: 12
1 Waste Disposal Facility
1 Power Facility
1 Surgery Bay
1 Analytical Laboratory
1 X Ray - PET Scan Facility
3 Patient Wards
4 Hallway Modules

Power Source (Self-Sustaining): 8 Mark VI Solar Panels with Battery Backup for 36 hours.

Material Composition: Titanium reinforced Aluminum

Weather Tolerances (Can sustain an environment of 21 C and 35% Humidity):
+Temperature: -45 C to 60 C
+Humidity: 0% to 100%

Total Cost: $900,000 Per Unit

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Designed for nations who require additional telecommunications infrastructure :

The Sagonar Advanced Communication Satellite!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/Sagonar.jpg

Playing on the initial success of the adaptable Dommar series of mobile communication devices, The Engineers of the Schultarian Space Administration have sought to specialize its space borne endeavors. With the initiative to create newer, more specialized satellites designed for specific challenges, The State Industries of Schultaria Prime have developed tools to better suit the fields of telecommunications. To this extent, Designwerks has successfully designed and tested a new communications platform designed for nations with individualized needs. Better equipped and more powerful, this satellite has the ability to handle tens of thousands of communication streams across vast distances of space without any significant error propagation.

Base Specifications (Unmodified Base Package)

Dimensions: Height: (5 m) Width: (3 m) Length: (3 m) Weight: (7,400 kg)

Power Supply: 36 Mark III Solar Receivers with Battery Backup for 72 hours.

Computational Power: 6 Miniaturized SPATEX Mark II Supercomputers with low power solid state electronics designed for data compression.

Transceivers: 1 High Gain, 2 Low Gain VHF radio antennas, 1 additional dish for extended transmission and signal amplification.

Course Correction Package: 1 Vernier Rotational Thruster | 1 Soyuz Class Orbital Correction Thruster

-Base Cost: $165,000,000

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For the more inquisitive nation, a new device recently declassified from the halls of SID-8 and available for sale:

The Kehmnar Spy Satellite!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/spy2.jpg

Originally designed as a simplified version of the Ilemor observatory platform, this orbital vehicle has been extensively modified for the specific task of orbital surveillance. Tested and redesigned for an undetermined amount of time by the engineers of SID-8, this pure reconnaissance device is a significant improvement over the Dommar Spysat package. From the development of higher security visual encryption devices to a more responsive thruster control system, this device is one of the most powerful intelligence gathering tools currently known to date.

Base Specifications (Unmodified Base Package)

Dimensions: Height: (5 m) Width: (3 m) Length: (3 m) Weight: (6,950 kg)

Power Supply: 2 Mark VI Solar Receivers with Battery Backup for 72 hours.

Computational Power: 7 Miniaturized SPATEX Mark II Supercomputers with low power solid state electronics designed for data compression and communications encryption.

6 digital optical cameras (Stereo Visible Light / Stereo Infrared / Stereo X-Ray) with maximum resolutions at 8 cm per pixel

Transceivers: 1 High and Low Gain VHF radio antennas, 1 dish for extended transmission and signal amplification.

1 Collision Avoidance Radar Package (To detect anti-satellite weaponry)

Course Correction Package: 1 Vernier Rotational Thruster | 1 Soyuz Class Orbital Correction Thruster

-Base Cost: $375,000,000

Lindim is pleased Schultaria is continuing to provide advanced civilian technology that improves the lives of all people.

On that note, Lindim is interested in purchasing 20 of Dakkiens, at a price of 18,000,000 American Dollars. At a future date we may purchase even more.

OOC: So you are back or not? As in available for an RP? You are definitely leaving confusing messages about when you will be back.

OOC: I was away for a weekend trip the last couple of days (finals, which are this week and most of next week, will now occupy my time as I make attempts to study for them).

From the 22nd of December onward, I'll be traveling home for the month. I should be able to connect to the internet for enough time to engage in perhaps one or two RP's simultaneously while I'm home; however, I am planning to take a few trips during the first two weeks of January.

To the Nation of Lindim


Thank you for purchasing from Designwerks; without your support, many of us in Schultaria Prime feel that we are not helping diffuse the arsenal of peace. We hope that you find our technology to be of the absolute highest standards compared to any other international firm, and that the Schultarian pursuit of innovation is embodied in each and every one of our products. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time. We always strive to meet the demands of our consumers. These medical facilities should prove to be of great use wherever they're required; it's unfortunate that it had to take a massive tragedy such as the Contact Day Massacre to develop this for the public market, but we're glad that it may provide some use to our most valued customers.

Total construction time will take approximately 10 NS months for your order of 20 Dakkien Mobile Medical Facilities. We hope that these devices are successful with your government's requirements, and that they shall be a boon to your humanitarian efforts. Since you are a nation of good standing with Schultaria Prime, a discount of 10% will be placed on your order as usual.

Your total cost (With 10% Discount): $16,200,000

Thank you once again for choosing Designwerks,
-Central Director Elliot Schultz

ooc: Can you add more things to the manufacturing section? Like robotic factories, etc.

OOC: I've mulled about trying to thing about other items to put in there, but everything becomes too generalized to be of any use. If you have some specific industries that you think would be good to expand my manufacturing section I would be very obliged.

OOC:

I was wondering if I could help out Designwerks, as I have offered to do so a couple months ago in a few threads that died.

I'd like to do some RP's and work with you Schultaria Prime. I have some ideas for civilian stuff like railroads and highways and the like.

OOC:

Fire off a telegram or two Sharina if you have an idea; it would be great to have brought closure to the whole research conference thing, but with other events in NATO that unfortunately went straight to the backburner. It would be great if there could be at least four or five nations willing to have a nice discussion based character RP in the next few weeks. However, given that I'll probably be away from the internet for at least the first two weeks of January, we'll keep our role play designs for the long term.

Perhaps if there's enough interest in other nations joining the Designwerks: Connexion we could make it a collaborative effort with complete storefront admin rights. It would be nice to have a collective of nations working under the aegis of Designwerks to provide quality civilian export items that would not be able to compose a full fledged storefront in and of itself.

A BUMP for the Morning

OOC: Research conference? Perhaps a good time to bring back TAPRES? And I never knew?!?

Haha, just kidding. Seriously, though, if managed to blend Designwerks and TAPRES together, with Designwerks the commerical side of TAPRES, I would definitely have some new products I've been developing ready for it. (Non-combat ships, medicinal products, and even a spy satellite system that almost rivals yours.) Let me know. Lindim is ready. And tomorrow I start a new RP, too bad you may not be here to see the end of it.

OOC:

I'll probably revive the idea in mid January when I come back from Christmas break; look, I even made a nice poster to be plastered in every campus in Schultaria Prime!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/sight4.jpg

Maybe by the time I get back to college we'll be able to choose a direction for the RP; I would personally like to see it develop into more of a "federation of concerned scientists" who will help to establish TAPRES' mission statement.

Until then, a BUMP for the Night.

OOC:

I'll probably revive the idea in mid January when I come back from Christmas break; look, I even made a nice poster to be plastered in every campus in Schultaria Prime!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/sight4.jpg

Maybe by the time I get back to college we'll be able to choose a direction for the RP; I would personally like to see it develop into more of a "federation of concerned scientists" who will help to establish TAPRES' mission statement.

Until then, a BUMP for the Night.

Sounds good!

I'll wait until you come back, Schultaria. I'll be here, and we can start the TAPRES / Designwerks / Elimadovey thing with Lindlim when you're back.

A BUMP for the Morning.

OOC:

Does anyone else wish to contribute their ideas to the storefront?

A BUMP for the Nighttime Prowlers.

(OOC I'd personally suggest civillian vehicles used for aid/transportation/construction/etc. Vehicles such as backhows, cranes, forklifts, semis, buses, etc. I've been thinking of moving into more civillian related directions.

Though also, expect a decently sized purchase within the next few days. Later today (12.58/0058) I'll have my last exam so...yub).

A BUMP for the Afternoon.

Sounds good!

I'll wait until you come back, Schultaria. I'll be here, and we can start the TAPRES / Designwerks / Elimadovey thing with Lindlim when you're back.

Hijack:

Have you ever heard of the CNC forums? Because there was a person there with your name...

OOC:

Just for clarity, are you proposing the question to Sharina or me? Given that you're quoting Sharina's post it seems like the former, but I guess that it never hurts to ask.

A BUMP for the Evening.

One more BUMP on this thread before I shove off for the night.

-Expect at least two or three new products within a few days.

Another device has been introduced to Designwerks

SAPANNA Electronic Paper System (Designwerks Advanced Research Supplies)

Here is the description (from the storefront threads [If you go to the Great Bazaar, you'll have to click on the pictures manually. Complain to Majesto that he should lift the picture restrictions from the forum. ;)])


The newest revolution in personal media, and destined to change the face of the modern written word:

The SAPANNA Electronic Paper System!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/e-paper_groot22.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/electronicpaper22.jpg

SAPANNA Specifications: After nearly two and a half years of research by the advanced electronics division of the Schultarian Diode Company, the State Industries of Schultaria Prime have finally perfected a manufacturing process allowing electronic paper to be sold to the general public. Utilizing charged biochemical photoreceptors in a matrix of small capsules called "ball pixels", this electronic paper can create an image with clarity of 2,500 individual points of color per square centimeter with a rapid rate of image refreshment. A far cry from the earliest Meipapem Colmba prototypes, the electronic paper used in the Sapanna system is virtually indistinguishable from its wood based counterpart. Unlike conventional newspapers, the Sapanna is reprogrammable, resilient to the forces of nature, and capable of transmitting video and audio data.

-Specifications (Per Individual System)

Height [Flattened]: (.0125m) Width: (.3m) Length [Unfolded]: (.55m) Weight: (.45kg)

CPU's: 1 MIPS 32bit "P Clone IV" (Schultarian Diode Company) Processor approaching 2.95 Gigaflops.

Memory Configuration | Bandwidth: 1 GB RAM | 144 GB/s Sustained data transfer between computing units.

Storage Capacity: 30 GB "Paerlen" (University of Schultaria Research) Electromagnetically Hardened Miniature Disk Drive with sustained transfer rates of 256 MB/s

Video Enhancement: 128 MB "Koroson Lemta" Video Card with open GL rendering support.

Networking | Telecommunication Packages: 1 - 100 Mbit Multi Adaptable Wireless Ethernet Card and 1 - 56Kbps Fax / Modem

Input Devices: Touchpad / Electronic Stylus

Overall Computing Power (Average Computing Loads): 2.95 Gigaflops

Total Cost: $500 Per Individual System

A BUMP for the Evening.

OOC: Just a sugestion: How about a Space Power Satilite?

OOC: Just a sugestion: How about a Space Power Satilite?

OOC:

In what form: electrical power, thrust power (propulsion), or military power? I just want to make sure I gauge the needs of individual nations as accurately as possible and make sure that these systems satisfy more than just immediate whims. After all while businesses can profit from fads, they thrive from reliable products.

Yet another device has been introduced to Designwerks

Peldaer High Power Multi-fuel Engine (Designwerks Component Design)

Here is the description (from the storefront threads)


Peldaer High Power Multi-fuel Engine (PDGt - HPMf794)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/frank111.jpg

While the Dnervoc has proven to be a worthwhile and time tested engine system for the majority of Schultaria Prime's transportation industry, it unfortunately was unable to provide the necessary power for many of our military's more massive machines. To combat the problem the researchers from University of Schultaria Prime - Myrle were once again called to the task of designing an engine suitable for a vehicle with adverse environmental and fuel conditions. After eighteen months of research into the design of various piston powered engines, a radical shift in the engineering department's ideology led to the development of the Peldaer.

A positive result of the engine's propulsion system is its incredible fuel tolerance; while most piston driven engines require a specific fuel mixture, the Peldar is tolerant of any combustible hydrocarbon substance. In several unorthodox tests the SKC, utilizing three retrofitted heavy battle tanks, were able to conduct combat maneuvers operating on a mixture of liquid methane and perfume. Instead of relying on the power of a reciprocating piston, the Peldaer operates on the concept of an internal pressurized turbine concept. In addition to its nearly limitless fuel tolerances, the ratio of power versus weight with engines of this caliber is far more beneficial than with any known piston driven engine.

Dimensions: Length (1.65 m) Width: (.65 m) Height [With Supercharger]: (.85 m) Weight: (340 kg)

Standard Operating Fuels:
Schultarian Ethanol (Approx. 170 - 190 proof)
Conventional Gasoline (Octane Rating of greater than or equal to 30)
Diesel Oil
Fan / Compressor Stages: 2 / 6

Idle / Maximum Governed Speed: 3,000 rpm / 25,000 rpm

Net Operating Power (hp): 1,500 hp at 14,000 rpm

Cooling System: Liquid Compression with power assisted pump.

Total Cost: $95,000 Per Engine

OOC:

In what form: electrical power, thrust power (propulsion), or military power? I just want to make sure I gauge the needs of individual nations as accurately as possible and make sure that these systems satisfy more than just immediate whims. After all while businesses can profit from fads, they thrive from reliable products.

OOC: Electrical power, I've heard that one station could supply the same amount of power as five nuclear reactors (may not be true, I'm not really sure).

OOC:

I think I understand what you are trying to say, but right now it's pretty late so I won't develop the technology any further until probably tomorrow afternoon. If I can make it reasonable enough, the power output of one of these potential systems could be as much as 375 times that of the Haarvekord reactor.

-A BUMP for the Night (Very early Morning).

OOC:

Does anyone else wish to contribute their ideas to the storefront?

OOC:

Here's a vehicle concept that might be introduced to Designwerks.


Golomal All Purpose Vehicle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/emschultz/Generalvehicle.jpg

Currently in use by the SKC, the Golomal has served the Schultarian nation faithfully in twenty years of humanitarian and defensive operations. With only minor upgrades to its technical systems and body frame, the general design of this vehicle has remained largely unchanged. Although created specifically for the defensive forces of Schultaria Prime, a limited number of these vehicles are now being offered in demilitarized form for our international clients. Designed for extremely difficult terrain and high transportability, this vehicle is significantly lighter than other comparable off-road vehicles and sports a more powerful engine than its international counterparts. From the near impassable rainforests of Central America to the brutally cold climates of the Arctic regions, the Golomal will perform its job quite faithfully.

Dimensions: Length (4.75 m) Width: (2.25 m) Height: (1.85 m)

Weight: 1.65 Metric Tons Fully Loaded and Operable

Engine: 1 DN - HvM508 6 Cylinder Dnervoc Ethanol Engine with 350 horsepower

Maximum Seating Capacity: 6 (With Capability of Holding 10 in Emergency Settings)

Terrain Limitations:
Fording Depth (Max): 1.75 Meters with appropriate modifications
Maximum Grade: 65% With Ideal Traction
Side Slope: 40 Degrees
Vehicle Limitations
Maximum Speed: 100 km/h on Ideal Paved Roads
Fuel Range: 500 km at 60 km/h
Transmission Type: 4 Speed Automatic With Fixed Four Wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Schultarian Ethanol | Standard Diesel Oil
Total Cost: $110,000 Per Vehicle

(Optional) Armor Package:

A titanium skin reinforced by aluminum ribbing; though it doesn't offer the same protection as an armored tracked vehicle, this armor does provide critical protection against moderate volumes of small arms fire at a weight considerably less than steel of the same thickness. All armor thickness values are equivalent to their hardened steel counterparts.

-Front / Undercarriage Armor: 60 mm
-Top Armor: 35 mm
-Side / Rear Armor: 55 mm

Total Cost (With Armor Addition): $195,000 Per Vehicle

A BUMP for the Evening.

Yet another BUMP for more constructive responses.

A BUMP for the Morning.

Anyone wish to add their comments on what should be added to our nation's exports?

One last BUMP with this before I head off to bed.

A BUMP for the Morning.

Hiyas, Schultaria.

I've been trying to look into micro-hydraulics, as I am trying to develop a viable movement system for an all-purpose exo-suit, let it be construction suit, loading / offloading suit like in the Aliens movie, or defense suits.

I know there are some micro-hydraulics in use in prostheic legs and arms nowadays, but I wonder how to apply that to larger body frames.

Also, I've been trying to think of a way to design a power-plant to aid the movement of hydraulics and such, but has the capacity to operate other apparatus like welding, cutting, lasers, sawing, etc. tools.


That aside, I'd like to purchase that electronic newspaper system, as it would provide a great boon to my nation's publishing industries, as well as providing much needed reduction on wood / timber usage (don't need to use as many wood resources to print newspapers daily).


Keep up the good work!

OOC:

Now that I've moved for the winter break, I should have some time to conclude a few additional projects that have been on the docket for a while. If you want to purchase the electronic paper system Sharina, just make sure to place an appropriate post in on of my storefront's order forms.

As for the hydraulics, that shouldn't pose too much of a problem; I might be able to have a system hatched in a few days for you. The power system might be a bit of a difficult proposition but since Schultaria has some practical data on those TAPRES' multi fuel cells, it shouldn't occupy too much time either.

Actually I've been trying to do some research into experimental nanotechnology which would put conventional mechanical devices like this to pasture (synthetic musculature, reinforced lightweight exoskeletons, and the like). Of course this will naturally cost quite a deal of research and supplementary financing, but I feel it'll be worth it to try and explore this option.

-Also the research conference RP will be up shortly. However, before I start posting I want to make sure that I have enough nations willing to join and participate towards the conference's inevitable goal (The reestablishment of The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States).

OOC:

Now that I've moved for the winter break, I should have some time to conclude a few additional projects that have been on the docket for a while. If you want to purchase the electronic paper system Sharina, just make sure to place an appropriate post in on of my storefront's order forms.

As for the hydraulics, that shouldn't pose too much of a problem; I might be able to have a system hatched in a few days for you. The power system might be a bit of a difficult proposition but since Schultaria has some practical data on those TAPRES' multi fuel cells, it shouldn't occupy too much time either.

Actually I've been trying to do some research into experimental nanotechnology which would put conventional mechanical devices like this to pasture (synthetic musculature, reinforced lightweight exoskeletons, and the like). Of course this will naturally cost quite a deal of research and supplementary financing, but I feel it'll be worth it to try and explore this option.

-Also the research conference RP will be up shortly. However, before I start posting I want to make sure that I have enough nations willing to join and participate towards the conference's inevitable goal (The reestablishment of The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States).

OOC:

I appreciate the heads up, Schultaria. I'd be more than happy to help provide funding and material IC'ly to the "smart materials" and nanotechnology.

I was thinking of having both a "Modern Era" type of exo-suit (so people would be more willing to RP aganist them) that would use micro-hydraulics and generators. Then I'd be willing to have an "exo-suit" made from your proposed future nanotechnology and "smart materials" for post modern or for when I join the Future Tech community later on.

Again, many thanks for your help and support, friend. :)