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The Advanced Operational Research and Experimentation Agency (AOREA) has announced, that due to Ministry of Defense funding, it will begin pursuing the VEPR S3 system immediately while beginning reserach on the the VEPR Next Generation Combat System, an all-inclusive combat system with minimal weight and size but maximum capability and inter-operability.



The VEPR S3 system will improve on the VEPR S2 by reducing size while increasing its capability by adding a smaller, more efficient computer. Another planned addition is the IPEMS (Internally Placed Electro-Muscular System) which will be included in the skin-hugging base layer of the current S2 system. These fibers will be connected to a dedicated PAAC (Physical Attribute Assistance Computer) that will use data from a series of pressure sensitive sensors in all movement areas of the base layer and send dictated electrical impulses to the IPEMS fibers which will cause them to contract or expand, increasing the soldier's strength up to four-fold. Due to the limits of our technology and the pressure sensing system's potential problems, strength will be limited 2x normal.


The VEPR NGCS system will have all of its systems (except the external sensors/cameras/etc. mounted within the base layer. Research is continuing on flexible microchips just nanometers thick that will fit within the folds of the base layer system and most likely reside in the small of the back. Also, the IPEMS system will be included, however, instead of using pressure sensors to dictate whether it 'flexes its muscles' or not, it will do so using a direct neural interface. This neural interface will allow the soldier to see all relevant information in his mind and it can appear in his own vision, making the visor system obsolete. The DNI system will allow the PAAC to read the brain and whenever the soldier wishes to move, the skin-hugging base layer assists in movement. This will allow the system to be non regulated meaning the soldier can attain strength 4x his normal strength and not the regulated 2x of the S3 system.


Currently, research has begun on the direct neural interface system using funding from all services (the Air Force plans to use it for its pilots, Navy plans to use it for its pilots as does the Marines for their pilots and soldiers).

Estimated cost of the VEPR NGCS will be too high for standard use and will be distributed among special forces first until a production system is designed to mass produce the components necessary for the VEPR NGCS system. The VEPR NGCS will be unavailable to any foreign entity except for extremely close allies.

A surgeon, dressed fully in white emerged from the static-free AOREA Nuerological Computer Interface Center surgical room to face a rather grizzly-looking Marshal and his entourage of officers. He pulled the mask from his face, "Sir... The operation is complete."


What had happened over the course of the last few months had been of the utmost secrecy in the ARSB. Testing had undergone at AOREA's top secret research facility located deep within the Caucusus mountain range. It was a secure zone, often covered in fog and mist from the mountain tops, impassable by aircraft, and heavy, yet unnoticeable, security personnel watched the mountains and terrain nearby. Its security was more than what you could find at Area 51, but unlike the American facility, no one actually knew this facility existed. Former members of the military, specifically those with combat-induced physical disabilities had been asked to aid in the development of the next generation of combat systems. Of the four hundred and thirty two asked, sixty four agreed to undergo testing in the name of the Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc. After an initial battery of testing, twenty of those men were sent home after medical problems were discovered that would hamper testing. The remaining forty four would give their most precious belongings to the Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc, their lives...

From the start, the research had been plagued with failures. Six men, all suffering paralysis in their lower halves, had died after the neural interface installment had gone terribly wrong. Another eight were put in comas and life support pulled after the family's consent. The military and government was waiting for some good news...



Marshal Sergei Kushnekov stood up from his seated position, "How did it go? I hope no more deaths?" He had a grim look on his face, he did, after all, expect the worst.

The surgeon's face grew dim, "One death. However, the two others with the implants are stabilizing. They're in induced comas right now, but they'll be out by this evening."

Kushnekov's face lit up, "Two survivors?"

"Yes, two survivors," the surgeon answered. "This evening we'll see how they do."



-4 Hours Later-


"Marshal Kushnekov, our first patient tonight is Senior Sergeant Hektor Kuvlanisch. He fought in the Romakian war with the mechanized infantry." Spoke Captain Yuriy Androvec, one of the cheif surgeons in the Nuerological wing of the research center as he handed the Army officer a manilla folder containing dozens of documents and service records."During a patrol near the city of Enderlin, the SIV-11 he was in was ambushed and disabled. The seven other soldiers with him were killed in the fierce fighting. He was shot eight times and left to die. The SIV-11 wasn't found until the next morning when a recon team found it in the Romakian wilderness, they were all dead except Hektor, who was on the verge of death. The team's medic saved him but the bullets had severed his spine and rendered his lower body useless."

Through-out the explanation, Kushnekov sat nodding, reading over the service record, "A brave and courageous man. Lets hope he gets his reward, I'd hate to see such a man die." The surgeon nodded, hoping the same thing. He had seen too many good men die due to this research, but their ultimate sacrifice would allow their successive generations to flourish.

As they read through the material, a buzzer went off, signaling that the team was approaching the observatory room. Kushnekov raised his head to look through the one-way glass that allowed him to view into the observation room. The twin doors opened up and a team of four nurses wheeled in a gurney with a pale, blonde haired man atop. They wheeled the gurney to the middle of the room. The doors shut and all but one nurse left the room. The remaining nurse, a male, went up to a computer mounted on the side of the gurney, he typed in some commands that would stem the flow of the coma-inducing agent into the man's blood stream. He would awaken in mere minutes... The nurse stepped back to the protection of a plexiglass shroud and prepared a mic. "Test 001-1206 Commencing. Subject Hektor Kuvlanisch, paralyzed from the waist and below." The nurse glanced down to a monitor in front of him. "Subject's heart rate increasing. Brain activity increasing. Subject is waking up." At that instant, the man's eyes fluttered open and glanced about the room, frightened. The nurse now spoke in a somewhat soothing voice, "Hektor... I want you to move your right leg."

Hektor jerked his head and mumbled something incoherently. His leg twitched.

"Hektor... Are you awake now?"

The man rolled his head and mumbled an answer: "Yes... I'm awake."

"Alright, Hektor, I want you to move your leg."

"But I can't."

"Hektor, just try..."

Hektor closed his eyes and to everyone's amazement, the man's right leg lifted off the bed. Hektor's eyes flew open as he stared at it. His heart and breathing rate increased dramatically... He kicked his leg into the air. He lifted his left leg up now too, doing the same. Kushnekov looked to Yuriy, grinning... "Congratulations." But he spoke too soon, while Kushnekov was still looking away, a microprocessor in the neural interface went awry, quickly confusing signals. Hektor's limbs jerked and his heart rate would stop and re-ignite. He let out a scream of sincere pain, of pain below the nerves, at the mental level. He quickly lapsed into cardiac arrest. His legs and arms jerked fiercely as he rolled off the gurney. His head shot back and his heart stopped. His brain died a minute later.

Kushnekov felt a pang of regret, his stomach turning over in his body. He felt as though he was going to vomit. He closed his eyes as the doctor sighed. The nurses re-entered the room, wheeling the shattered Hektor off. He would be buried in the Caucusus mountains, near the village of Shevin, his home. The surgeon spoke into his mic, "Next subject..."

The surgeon glanced over to Kushnekov and handed him another folder, "This is Captain Alexei Sobrekov. He received his..." He was cut off mid-sentence with a harsh bark from Kushnekov.

"I don't want to hear it!" Kushnekov barked, emitting a low growl afterward... He lifted his saddened eyes to watch the nurses wheel in a lanky man with dark brown hair. He wore a blacky body suit. The same nurse stayed behind again, doing the same as before...

"Test 002-1206 Commencing. Subject Alexei Sobrekov, paralyzed from the neck and down." The nurse read data from the monitor, "Heart beat rising... Rising... Stabilizing. Breathing rate increasing. Brain activity stable... Increasing. Subject is conscious."

Alexei was quick to wake up, "Where the hell am I?" was his rather groggy response to the nurse's talking.

"Alexei, I want you to do me a favor. Grab the handrail next to you."

Alexei grunted, his arm moving to grasp the aluminum railing. His jaw dropped and his started breathing heavily, "This can't be happening. Some dream. You're in my mind, aren't you?! That's what this was! You're making me believe I'm alright!" He quickly wrestled to get free from the restraints that they had placed on him (learning from the last one).

"Alexei! Alexei, no! You are still paralyzed. You are awake and you are alive. That body suit you are wearing... That is doing the movement for you. Its doing it using your own mind. When you want to move something, your brain sends signals to that limb's muscles to move. This system is intercepting those messages and turning them into electrical impulses which expand and contract muscle-like tissue in the body suit." The nurse said, almost afraid for his life if the man broke free.

Alexei's head dropped back and he fell unconscious due to the shock of the statement... The nurse then spoke into the mic, "Subject lapsed into unconsciousness after being revealed of the system."


Kushnekov stared in awe... The subject, rather Alexei Sobrekov as he should be named, had not died yet... A true break-through in the technology. It was sad that they had to gamble with the precious human life, but these men would not only benefit themselves but future generations of Soviet Bloc citizens (by using the technology to cure paralysis) as well as the military.

Alexei Sobrekov, Subject B1-033, would be monitored for the next three weeks as he gradually came to accept the system and its incredible technology. So far, the system hadn't failed and he'd benefited tremendously. He had completed a week of rigorous training to see the limits of the system. So far, a limit hadn't been found. The forty-two year old Alexei Sobrekov was outperforming the young, physically fit recruits at the nearby Fort Vatutin. Hopefully, this man wasn't the last that would emerge from the center with a new lease on life...

The figure emerged from the mountain haze, a simple silhouette to the hundreds of military officers gathered to witness a demonstration of the new VEPR S3 and its incredibly electro-muscular system. Within the interior of the VEPR S3 system stood reinstated Captain Alexei Sobrekov, a former paraplegic, now with the strength of four men. He surveyed the crowd through the enhanced vision and thermal imagers, they couldn't see him all that well, but he could make out the expressions on their faces. A radio command entered his ear via cochlear vibrations, "Demonstration is a go. Alexei, show them what you can do." Captain Sobrekov couldn't help to grin, he was one hell of a lucky man and he knew he shouldn't be doing this, taking the system for granted, but he did anyways, it was his job afterall, wasn't it?


Within milliseconds, the dozens of halogen floodlights ignited, penetrating the mist and fog with intense beams of light, illuminating an entire obstacle field, filled with everything from walls to trenches to cars to tanks to small fortifications. In the very middle of it all stood an imposing figure, Captain Alexei Sobrekov, wearing the jet black OMONIA Black Beret VEPR S3 combat system. He pulled off his helmet, resting it between his arm and his chest. He dropped his head to utter a short prayer, for he had taken up religion since his near demise in the war in Buechoria. He took in a single heavy breath and waved to the audience, he rested the helmet back on his head as he prepared for the trials. Through training, he was now flawless with the neural interface system. The only bad thing about the system was that he needed the body suit in order to move, however, AOREA officials were working on a way to directly implant it into a person (the military would still use the body suit because it would be even more expensive to surgically implant each and every soldier with the fibers).



A booming voice echoed over a series of loudspeakers, "This is a demonstration of the VEPR S3 Combat System, more specifically the Physical Attribute Acceleration System, a system that increases the soldier's physical strength. The man before you is Captain Alexei Sobrekov. He was wounded during the war in Buechoria and suffered paralysis from his neck down. He will now demonstrate the VEPR S3 system..."

Sobrekov gave a final wave before the line of events ran through his head. He gave an about face and with no warning he took off running with long, gaping strides... He roared past the stands as he came near a large pid, dozens of yards across. He quickly executed a flip, landing on his arms and propelling him, tumbling, over the pit, landing on the other side and continuing the run. He would never tire as his muscles actually never had to do anything (although the system would work in conjunction with a soldier's muscles) due to his paralysis. He could run forever and never feel the affects. He was only limited by his battery.

He came up to a large concrete wall, some fourteen-fifteen feet high, and launched himself up, he latched his hands to the top and propelled himself even farther, unto the roof of AOREA Facility Four-A, a small research facility. He then proceeded to leap off, rolling into a defensive position. He quickly affixed his combat camera apparatus to the RSR-51XA in the position and brought it to bear. His targetting system (infrared, millimetric radar, etc.) revealed a target in a bush, six hundred yards away and hidden by dense fog. He opened fire and an explosion thundered in the distance. He ripped the camera apparatus off and flew out of the defensive position, he came into a roll and flattened himself up against a concrete wall. He hopped up, grabbed onto the ledge and flung himself over behind two 'unsuspecting' dummy guards, outfitted with armor, etc. He brought his arm around the first's head and twisted the head off. The second, mounted on a turning system, turned to face him. Sobrekov grabbed the three hundred pound dummy and automated sysem and flipped it over his should, bringing his boot to bear on its chest. He slammed it down into its chest, collapsing the internal aluminum framework. A dummy mounted on a track came around the corner, straight for Sobrekov. He brought up his leg and delivered a deafening blast to the dummy's abdomen, snapping its mounting system and sending it backwards.

He wheeled around the corner, lifting up a 12.7mm SBQ-18A tank-mounted machine gun optimized for armored force use. He snapped on the camera apparatus and took off running, his computer feeding him targets as he ran. He took off down a concrete 'runway' lined with targets at varying ranges and of varying sizes. The cannon roared with little effect on Sobrekov. Each target was fitted with an explosive to show when it was hit. Each and every target exploded. At the end of the runway sat an M-11 Fast Attack Vehicle (resembles a Jeep), he threw the machine gun to the side as he hopped up into the FAV and hit the ignition, whipping its front end to face the crowd. It tore down the runway, skidding to a halt as it went off into the grass. He whipped it around a few times before it came to rest before the audience, its front end facing off to the crowd's left. He shut the vehicle off and stepped to the side just as a series of warnings went off in his helmet, warning his battery power was low. The demonstration was pushing the limits of the current battery and this entire demonstration lasted all of four or five minutes. The batteries could last a long time during normal conditions, but as soon as the real raw power was used, they would drain dramatically. And soon enough, the power would shut down and he would collapse into a useless ball. It had happend more than once before.

The crowd erupted into applause, a standing ovation even. Sobrekov removed his helmet and made it clearly visible he was ecstatic, a large grin played across his face as he gave a courteous bow as a dozen medical personnel jogged to his side in the event anything had happened during the demonstration. He was escorted off the field to a roar of applause.

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It was later revealed that Sobrekov suffered a few fractured bones in his leg after one of the jumps, but he didn't notice (he was paralyzed) and the semi-rigidity of the body suit kept it from hampering his efforts, another possible plus to the NGCS base layer system.



Soon enough, the Physical Attribute Acceleration System would be perfected along with the battery and research would move from that to the actual targetting equipment that would enter his mind through his Direct Neural Interface instead of being displayed across a visor.



Due to the cost to produce such technology, the only units to probably receive the suits would be the super-elite OMONIA Black Beret special forces as well as a select cadre of SpetsNaz at least until it could be produced in sufficient numbers to outfit a larger portion of the military.

"Men and women of the Armed Forces of Soviet Bloc... Are you ready... for the future of warfare?" spoke Minister of Defense Vladimr Sturvochensky. He grinned, the thousands of soldiers, airmen, marines, and sailors cheered amid the massive crowd, filled with soldiers, press, corporate, and government officials alike. He surveyed the group, assembled in an arena in the metropolis of Aresgrad. "Well then, ladies and gentlemen, behold, the VEPR Next Generation Combat System!" He shouted, pumping his right fist into the air...


A sliding arras slid open, revealing an empty space... The crowd fell silent, murmuring taking over. The MoD Sturvochensky turned to face the open area, "Where the hell?!" The look of astonishment was almost genuine as he turned to face the audience. Just then, the rear doors of the arena flew open, a sharp clamor filling the arena, the crowd turned in unison to face the four wide open doors. The lights dimmed and a fog waifed in through the doors. Through each entrance came four men, dressed in a dark gray suit. They slowly entered the arena, each and every step was in unison. Their arms moved in unison and their gaze, hidden by the fog, were affixed at the stage. Then the lights went black, everything was silent. In a split second, sixteen pairs of glowing blue orbs appeared. The laser show started just then, blue, green, and red lasers penetrating the fog all around, illuminating only select portions of the arena. The sixteen soldiers slammed their right boots onto the concrete floor and then proceeded to launch themselves towards the stage in a run of fascinating proportions... They blew past the spectators at speeds of which a car could only reproduce. Not overly fast, but much, much faster than any human runner. As they neared the stage, all sixteen went airborne, hurdling into the air. Midway through their airborne experience, massive lights illuminated the stage as all sixteen thudded to a stop, facing every direction, their assault rifles raised to their shoulders and aiming into the crowd.


Each one was fearsome and physically imposing, dressed in a dark gray armor scheme with a knife sheath on their left shoulders. A shield hung on their back as their unblinking, predator-like eyes scanned the audience. The crowd stood in utter awe, not knowing whether those were our's or some enemy's. A spotlight illuminated a door at the rear of the stage. A slender, tall man dresed in black with a thin armor scheme and a heavy helmet appeared. A visor flashed on, glowing a blood-red. He strode towards the Minister of Defense. He stopped and straightened up to attention, flipping up the red visor revealing his face. He rose his right hand to a stern salute.

"Sir, Captain Dmitri Ruventsky reporting as ordered, sir!" The man said, authority and respect imminent in his heavy language.

The minister of defense nodded, "As you were captain."

The captain stood at ease, "I guess I'm late sir?"

"That you are... What, you and your lolly-gagging team of Black Beret's out partying or what?" spoke Vladimr, a near-genuine sense of disapproval in his voice.

"Yes sir, we attempted to make it up with an 'entrance'... How'd you like it, sir?"

Vladimr smirked, he turned to the crowd, "What'd you think of the entrance? Or do our beloved Black Berets need some good old disciplinary action?" He awaited the crowd's response. Immediately the entire arena erupted into cheering and screaming as hands flew in the air. "Well," he turned towards the captain, "looks like those average grunts out there saved your guy's asses. How about you thank em'?"

Dmitri grinned, "Sounds good, sir..." He dropped the visor and uttered a silent command to his team-mates, all OMONIA Black Berets, the best of the best of ARSB Special Forces. After the silent command he spoke into his mic which was transmitting to the arena's sound system, "Say, boys, how about we thank these guys savin' our asses?" He watched the crow return to a state of cheering. Each member of the team replied in the affirmative... "Alright, let's light em' up!" At that 'command', every light in the arena went bright, illuminating the stage, crowd, everything.


The soldiers then went on to display their amazing new capabilities including enhanced strength, etc. etc. They then hopped into the crowd and meandered around, meeting the soldiers, press, government officials, and corporate executives. Captain Ruventsky and Sergeant Alexei Andrupov returned to the stage and stood shoulder to shoulder next to each other...

The minister of defense returned to the microphone, "Men... Women... This is the VEPR Next Generation Combat System. The version you have seen today will, unfortunately, only be issued to the Black Berets due to the price of creating such a unit, a half-million dollars per suit. However, there's another NGCS that will eventually be issued to you, the soldiers, airmen, and sailors of the Armed Republic. This version, unfortunately, will not have the enhanced strength system shown in today's systems. However, it will have a direct neural interface, allowing you to see and hear your enemy before they even know that they're not the only living things in the area. It will allow you to see targetting information in your mind, it will allow you to direct coordinated strikes using Navy and Air Force assets and will allow you to kill without ever having to be seen."

He moved over to the two men, "You've already met Captain Ruventsky. This is Sergeant Alexei Andrupov and he's wearing the Prolonged Combat Variant. Captain Ruventsky is wearing the Special Operations Variant which is lighter, has a redesigned one-piece visor, and is much less noticeable than the fearsome PCV. The PCV features incredible armor and incredible capability while being lighter and less bulky than the VEPR S2 Light Situational System Variant. This man right here, once a normal human, now a killing machine capable of incredible strength." As he was talking, a curtain pulled away, revealing a large concept painting of a group of Black Berets supporting an airborne armored force composed of T-05As into battle...



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"These systems were built for death and devastation. The armor is nearly impenetrable. Aside from the normal equipment, the NGCS operator is armed with this..." He pointed to the sheath on the soldier's left shoulder. "An 8 inch tungsten/steel composite blade with a handguard that doubles as 'brass knuckles', a saw on the back of the blade, a gut hook, and a flattened bottom piece for blunt strikes or as a hammering tool." The crowd 'oohed' and Vladimr moved to the rear of the soldier, removing a somewhat rectangular piece from the back... "And this... This is a shield. Composed of alumimum, steel, dense plastic and composites, as well as a ceramic layer. It may sound heavy but its not. The curved face also aids in the soldiers defense. It can be attached to the arm or held and maintains a rest to rest the barrel or receiver of the RSR-51AX assault rifle on for added stability. It can be deployed as a stand alone defense as well." He pulled two legs out as well as a stabilizer bar and set it up on the stage. "Incredible isn't it? But the real offensive, death-dealing system of the NGCS is this..." He rested his hand on the soldier's upper arm, over his biceps... "The Physical Attribute Acceleration System. This incredibly system gives this soldier four times his own strength. He can flip cars, leap over obstructions, tear opponents apart. Which all translates to this: The future soldier is bred to kill and there is nothing on this earth short of tanks and aircraft that can stop him from doing just that."


The audience broke into cheering, people hopping up and down as they reached out to touch the special forces that were touring the audience. Regular soldiers rarely had the chance to interact with special forces, now they were lapping it up, hoping to get a souvenir, autograph, something...


"So far... Only three nations on this planet have the NGCS in their inventories... Kriegorgrad... Doomingsland... And the Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc." Shouting, but only for the last part."Soldiers... Have a great night..." The special forces then promptly left with a heavy security detail as they piled into government vehicles and drove off...

An announcer came out to announce that the night would continue with the first official performer of the Sixth Annual Armed Forces Concert- Aresgrad. The concert was an annual event started six years that always started out with a display of new technology then went into a frenzy of performers, rock music, pop music, everything. They would all then be treated out to the hundreds of bars and eating establishments in Aresgrad.






Picture of the VEPR NGCS Special Operations Variant (basically only consists of base layer, light armor, helmet [not shown], visor, light NBC system, PAAS, etc.):


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The following specifications have been posted by AOREA for reference purposes. (The specifications may be read by anyone but are secret IC.)
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VEPR Next Generation Combat System- Physical Attribute Acceleration, Situational Awareness, Armor and Combat System.





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The VEPR Next Generation Combat System (NGCS) is the pinnacle of Soviet Bloc infantry combat system design. It was designed with one, single purpose: to be God on any battlefield. The NGCS was designed to decimate, pure and simple. It is a fearsome, lethal, capable, and awe-inspiring system capable of such immense power that it is hard not to respect it. Combining the situational awarness capabilities of the previous VEPRs, it incorporates dozens of new technology, ranging from the amazing Physical Attribute Acceleration System (PAAS) to the equally amazing Direct Neural Interface (DNI) which renders the former VEPR visors as obsolete, transferring the gathered data directly into the soldier's mind and/or vision. That same DNI allows the soldier to use the PAAS to its full potential.

This is not a combat system for the weak minded...


Among its improvements over the VEPR S2 is the fact that it is FAR LESS bulky. Its computer components are within the base layer as flexible microchips and processors that are small enough to fit within the base layer. The helmet, due to the use of the DNI, is much smaller although it still retains a visor and NBC system to maintain eye protection as well as operation in hazardous environments. Ergonomic features include microturbines which run fresh (cool or warm) air into the base layer to provide optimum comfort in all climates and conditions. A dehumidifier/humidifier pair wick away moisture or provide moisture in dry environments. A urine recyling system means the soldier can use his own urine as drinking water during heavy combat operations. An automatic medical system reads data collected through a small sieve mounted in a central blood vessel (including number of platelets, oxygen level, presence of antibodies, etc.) and can inject medicine directly into the bloodstream to fight off infections or it may inject a blood clotting agent to seal a wound.



Due to its capabilities, it has garnered numerous designations from its wearers, observers, victims (in Kazakhstan), suspicious citizens, and scientists. These are only a limited sampling of the names given to the VEPR NGCS by the people who have observed or worn it into action.

Sortanvalta- Demon's Power
Predznamenovaniye- Omen
Skana- Killer Demon (Demon)
Smyert- Death (Used by a Kazakhstanian and used to slander the VEPR operator, Smyert is feminine)




Computer Technology/Communications

The VEPR NGCS uses a single computer system known as the IICCS-Mk.II, an all-inclusive computer capable of intensive operation. The main body of the IICCS is spread across the soldier's body in the form of small, flexible microchips and data storage devices. Processors and other larger components are much smaller in size but yet retain the original capability. All portions of the computer are connected with fiber-optic cable (DTO-C4). The DTO-C4 variant of fiber-optic cable is capable of data transmissions approaching the gigabyte per second, meaning incredible data transmission capabilities. The NGCS's primary computer hard drive (a 160 GB hard drive) is located in a treated plastic casing mounted within the load bearing equipment. The case reduces noise, shock, and improves reliability. All other portions of the equipment are located within the VEPR base layer.

Another portion of the IICCS-Mk. II is a data transfer system, which is basically a small box that contains a series of openings which allows the soldier to insert various data transmission devices (CDs, floppy disks, hard disks, memory sticks, etc. etc.) and actually read the data provided. The soldier can then choose to delete it or save it to a hard drive mounted on his load bearing system.

The IICCS-Mk. II is connected directly to the HVX-TY80 Communications System which is a four point communication system composed of four different methods of communications: satellite (using a digital receiver/emitter), long-range radio, short range radio, and broadband/local area network. Due to the direct connection, the IICCS-Mk. II can send and receive data simultaneously.

The computer operates a Local Area Network with the wearer's team for instant communication and transferring of data. The system can also send information to another position by use of satellites or other communications systems (such as a communications vehicle or tower). The computer also feeds real-time surveillance from drones or delayed surveillance from satellites to the wearer through the DNI and if another soldier's computer is damaged, another soldier's computer can relay the surveillance to that soldier's DNI (or anyone with a VEPR system [original or S2]) as long as the primary receiver system is intact or the auxilary system is intact (a small, close-range antennae located on the helmet). The computer also relays all information from sensors and devices to the soldier's DNI and/or to other soldiers. The Integrated Joint Information Distribution Computer system allows for the easy toggle between relevant screens (GPS map, real-time surveillance, infrared, firearm-camera mode, etc.). All information sent and received is encrypted. Another system is the Soldier Health Monitoring and Transmission System, which monitors the soldier's vitals (including blood pressure, pulse, etc.) and sends those stats back to a commander or to a medic wearing the VEPR NGCS system.

For ARSB soldiers, it also contains an uplink into the Soviet Bloc Worldwide Offensive/Defensive Operations Net, meaning a single infantryman can coordinate strikes using air, land, and sea-based assets, making the ARSB infantry a very lethal and capable force. The VEPR NGCS system maintains an area on the suit for an uplink system to be placed, which can uplink any nation's soldier into their own military net.

Primary communication is now operated directly through the Direct Neural Interface, meaning the soldier can think of what he will say and enter a 'mental command' which will then send that transmission to the DNI's of the soldiers on the LAN and directly transfer it to their mind. The system can operate on the back-up features listed below.

For the transmission of audio signals via radio transmissions, the transmission is decrypted by a small computer in the helmet and turned into minute vibrations which are then used to stimulate the wearer's cochlea, allowing the wearer to hear every transmission in crisp, clear sound with no background noise. The sound is also not transferred to the outside world. A microphone system can be placed in the oxygen system, on the neck, or on a small movable 'boom' to hold in front of the mouth... When speaking into a microphone may jeopardize your mission, simply type messages using the small keypad on your arm. The keypad is encased in a gel that creates no noise so no fear of anyone hearing the 'clicking' of a keyboard. This message is then sent to everyone's visors and displays on their communications screen.

Also connected to the computer system is the auxilary system which is a four inch LCD color screen on the arm. It is encased in a clear plastic case and can be removed from a pouch in the arm of the jacket/shirt. Added to this screen is a small, flexible plastic keypad for auxilary commands. A secondary (well, tertiary) is a small pad with six primary buttons and a small roller ball for cycling through screens and different data layouts.




Physical Attribute Acceleration System (Enhanced Strength)

The PAAS is imbedded within the NGCS Base Layer, a skin-hugging single piece suit. The total Physical Attribute Acceleration System is composed primarily of four sub systems:

Electro-Muscular Fibers: These are micron-thick fibers that when hit with electricity contract, much like human muscle. The suit is composed of millions of these fibers.

Electricty Transfer System: These are minute pieces of low-resistance wiring that deliver the minute amounts of electricity to each 'bank' of EM fibers.

Physical Attribute Acceleration Computer: This is the computer that takes data from the Direct Neural Interface and turns it into electrical pulses to operate the dozens of banks of EM fibers across the base layer. The PAAC is actually composed of dozens of flexible microchips located across the small of the back, imbedded in the base layer. A secondary computer is located on the load bearing equipment.

Direct Neural Interface- Motor Portion: This subsystem is the direct neural interface, a system that is connected to the wearer's mind, transferring data to and from the brain and spinal cord. The Motor Portion turns motor thoughts into data to the PAAC which then sends electrical pulses to the required 'muscles'. The system won't actually transfer all motor 'commands' as the originals will be fed back into the spinal cord to operate the actual, organic muscles. The total sensory process takes microseconds and is not a noticeable difference in reaction times. The system is timed in order to maintain synchrosity between the actual muscles and the EM fibers.



These subsystems work flawlessly together to give the operator nearly four times his normal strength at all major muscle centers meaning the operator is capable of almost super-human strength.





Direct Neural Interface

The Direct Neural Interface grants the operator a level of control over the system that he operates it sub-consciously (especially motor movements). The DNI works by using data gleaned from the Joint Infantry Information Relay and Surveillance System (JIIRSS IIi, initial version developed by Exonerate). The JIIRSS III is a fourth generation advanced system that relays the following information to the particular soldier (directly into his mind/vision using the DNI), his squad, his military group, and his commanders: satellite/command center uplink (for quick battlefield surveillance), nightvision (without bulky headgear but uses a nightvision receiver mounted on right shoulder or helmet), heat detection (also uses a sensor on the right shoulder or helmet), image resolution enhancement, millimetric wave radar (using a small system on the right shoulder or helmet that can detect metal at medium ranges and in low-light, poor visibility conditions), weapons camera view, and the communications link, vital to team and unit survival. This system can also receive and display a GPS map through the DNI system. Any and all forms of data can traverse the DNI and into the soldier's mind, meaning he can access dozens of images, documents, etc. at once. Also added to this system is a data transfer system, which is basically a small box that contains a series of openings which allows the soldier to insert various data transmission devices (CDs, floppy disks, hard disks, memory sticks, etc. etc.) and actually read the data provided. The soldier can then choose to delete it or save it to a hard drive mounted on his load bearing system.

The DNI was formerly an unstable piece of equipment, capable of turning ordinary men into lifeless corpses after a series of nerve and spinal failures. The problems have been reduced by using a series of 'stopcocks', or electrical shut-off valves, fuses if you will. If a DNI-originating electrical pulse goes where its not supposed to, a re-usable fuse (they're more like temporary fuses, and only shut off flow for seconds at a time) blows, stopping the pulse and forcing it to dissipate. This means, that the former problem of 'blow-backs', where an electrical pulse would somehow go back into the brain and into a place where its not supposed to be (therefore harming the brain), it would be stopped before it could do any damage.

The PAAS would work in conjunction with the DNI and the operators own muscle and motor controls meaning the system would continually check itself. If power fails and renders the DNI and PAAS as unusable, there is nothing to fear, the soldier still retains full control of his body. An emergency shut off system was incorporated into the DNI that shuts it down in the event of a catastrophic failure of the system (which would normally result in death).

All data transferred to and from the DNI (also from any computer system on the body) is run through fiber optics at a speed of 10 gigabytes per second.





Base VEPR Platform (BVP)

This basic system is composed of three pieces. The first is the Base VEPR Platform (also referred to as Base Layer). This is a full body, skin-hugging suit composed of three fabrics. The first becomes a second layer of skin, so to speak. Next is a layer of Sparsely Woven Vertical Pillar Fabric, a neoprene-type fabric micro-engineered to resemble a fishnet, although with vertical ‘columns’ which attach the first fabric to the third which is a water and stain resistant form of fleece. In the small of the back of the UBBC is a small ‘pad’, which is flexible and rather soft. Within this pad is a micro-turbine, micro-heating coils, a de-humidifier link-up, humidifier link-up, and a coolant link up. When the Vepr Load Bearing System (VLBS ) is added, these automatically attach, providing the UBBC with the ability to use its micro-turbine to circulate heated air, cooled air, dehumidified air, or humidified air. This system allows the wearer to feel comfortable and natural in all environments, climates, and conditions. The first fabric wicks away moisture from the skin where the de-humidifier takes that water/sweat and transfers it to the VLBS which contains most of the systems of operation. An add-on to the VLBS is the Internal Water Purification System which takes all of that sweat and water, purifies it, and actually turns it into drinkable, clean, clear, and pure water.

Another addition to the BVP is a ‘cup’ (such as athletes wear) connected to a micro-pump which allows the user to urinate without undressing and during combat (not that our soldiers like to piss in their pants when they’re scared, hehe). The urine is transferred to the same Internal Water Purification System which cleanses it and turns it into drinkable water, stored in a litre-sized bottle.

The second system is the Secondary Total Body Cover which is an optional addition. This is basically the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) of the system and can be composed of anything from heavy wool and fabric for cold environments to a thin layer of cotton or synthetic material for warm environments. Most of the time, a soldier can operate in harsh conditions while wearing a light BDU (thin fabric) because the heating system provides heat and comfort to the wearer although heavy BDUs are recommended in the event of a temperature control system failure.

The final system is the VEPR Body Support System (VBSS) which is composed of a nine-point harness system designed to promote healthy movements and provide optimum support, especially to the back, abdomen, shoulders, and legs. This is an optional addition to the system. This system helps distribute any load carried by the soldier evenly and without creating pressure points, known to increase battle fatigue and weakness within the soldier. The VBSS also steadies the user’s breathing, increasing his manual accuracy. Many computer systems are mounted on this or the load bearing equipment.




[b]Optional Anti-Tank System

The Optional Anti-Tank System (OATS) is a subsystem that can be easily attached to the VEPR NGCS. It is composed of three major parts: the missile housing, launch system (including missile), and targetting information transmitter. The missile housing is a mounting bracket system which can mount to either side of the load bearing system (on the back, two can be placed at once, one on each side). This universal mounting bracket system allows an ATGM launcher (Must be a modified vertical launch system) to be mounted (such as an AT-4 [, our our ATM-7B) on the back (or two mounted). The launch system is an electronic firing system mounted to the existing ATGM launching system which links it directly to the central NGCS fire control system. The finaly portion is a targetting information transmitter which is mounted on the load bearing system. It takes targetting information from three major sources (laser designator, millimetric radar, and infrared) from the soldier's own tracking system and uses that to guide the missile towards the target where the missile's guidance then takes over, guiding it to kill.

NOTE: The only ATGMs that can be used are modified vertical launch system that have their own targetting system.



OTHER FEATURES OF THE NGCS


Armor

All armor is capable of stopping most pistol and rifle rounds using extensive fiber structures (kevlar, super-dense plastic, ceramic inserts, alloy materials). This also improves the wearer's ability to survive explosions and close-proximity grenade blasts. Armor covers the shoulders, back (limited), chest, abdomen, groin, upper arms, and parts of the leg (shin, knee-caps, and most of the thigh). The armor system was designed to provide optimal protection at a low weight. The entire (chest, shoulder, armor, leg) weight of the armor system is 31 pounds and is distributed evenly across all surfaces, creating no uncomfortable pressure points. Although the VEPR NGCS system was designed to give the soldier wearing the system the ability to engage and destroy enemy targets before they have a chance to notice or engage the VEPR NGCS system-wearing soldier, the VEPR NGCS system can also withstand most rifle rounds up to 7.62 mm(most 7.62mm rounds, except certain types of bullets) and drastically decreasing the impact force of most other rounds by distributing the force and by slowing down the round to where it causes minimal damage. The ceramic inserts can be removed, bringing the weight down to about 14 pounds, which increases range and energy of the soldier while still providing ballistics protection of most if not all pistol rounds and fairly good stopping power on some rifle rounds. No matter what armor-mode is chosen (with or without the ceramic inserts), the system can stop most shrapnel from getting past the armor (including close-proximity grenades, artillery, and larger explosives).

The VEPR NGCS helmet is an Armor Class IV Ballistic helmet (IV is the highest protection offered in the ARSB’s inventory) composed of light weight alloys along with interwoven Kevlar cords. Attached to this helmet is a full-face visor and NBC system that completely seals the head from the outside air. A connector in the back provides a continuous supply of oxygen from a back-mounted cleaning and purifying system. Emergency vents on the helmet with light filters allow the system to still be used after the oxygen system has been damaged.


Shield

The VEPR NGCS also incorporates something new a fully functionable shield. The shield is roughly three by 2.5 feet with oddly shaped edges and a curved face. A groove is apparant at the top and is filled in with clear bullet-proof plexiglass covered in a plastic film for non-shattering performance. A system allows it to lock onto the left arm. Two handles are present and there's a rubber-encased metal apperture on the right side of the shield for resting the assault rifle on. A plexiglass shield covers the area where the scope/viewing apparatus would be in order to defend against shrapnel. The shield also doubles as storage and is used to store empty magazines (which add armor capability). A pocket inside allows for the storage of a knife.

The shield is composed of two aluminum frames which sandwich a kevlar-infused layer of ceramics and dense plastic. Due to the curved nature of the shield's face and its composition, its rather hard to penetrate the shield, especially considering that its connected to the soldier's arm which will undoubtedly move back from the impact of the round, lessening its overall kinetic ability.

Also on the shild is a stand system which can be deployed to be used as a stationary defense (must be supported by sandbags or other weights).

When not in use, the shield mounts on the load bearing system.



Joint Weight Distribution Carrying System (JWDCS)

This system utilizes a light-weight aluminum frame that is specifically molded to provide maximum comfort for a soldier. This pack distributes the weight evenly among the shoulders, waste, and hips, meaning the soldier can carry more equipment and tire less easily. The pack also uses gel inserts and other comfort materials to provide cushioning and prevent injury in any instance. This load bearing system is direcly integrated into the VEPR NGCS system and allows for the ability to carry numerous pieces of equipment. Connected with the load-bearing system is the Felt Recoil Reduction System (FRRS) which uses a series of pads and gel inserts to actually reduce felt recoil, improving soldier's morale and increasing their battle efficiency by reducing fatigue on the soldier. Also added to the JWDCS are the computer and battery mounting systems.





Weaponry
The [ARSB] soldier with the VEPR NGCS system uses an RSR-51XA Assault rifle specially modified for the VEPR NGCS system. The RSR-51XA Assault rifle is the base version of the RSR-51 plus a few extras such as tactical gear (flashlights, red-dot sight, etc.) and a camera system that sends signals to the helmet which then displays the picture on the visor, meaning this soldier can get behind a safe, sturdy object and stick the rifle over the object and line up the crosshairs and fire, without ever looking down the barrel of the weapon. The toggle switch to activate the camera system is located on a keypad on the arm as well as a quick-cycle button on the weapon itself. The camera is also coupled with the JIIDSS III’s night vision, low-light optics, infrared view, and millimetric radar receivers meaning it has all-weather capability as well as long-range visual scan ability. When being sold to a purchaser that does not want the RSR-51XA Assault rifle , only the M-310 weapon camera and its mount, as well as the integration wiring and wireless system is sent with the VEPR NGCS system.

No matter what assault rifle/pistol combination, the VEPR NGCS comes standard with a shoulder-mounted (can be moved to the waist) 8 inch tungsten/steel composite combat knife with its own handguard (made from reinforced steel) which double as 'brass knuckles' for melee combat. Among other features is a saw on the back of the blade, a gut hook near the tip of the blade (for field dressing animals or inflicting more damage), and a heavy, flattened end that can be used for blunt strikes on an enemy or for use as a hammer or other pounding device.

The sheath, which can be mounted on the left shoulder/upper arm or the waist, contains a blade sharpener, wire cutter, and small tool storage.



Systems

To coordinate and affirm all target data and to turn it into actual, consumable data, the VEPR NGCS contains a version of the ARSB developed and designed ARC/MSR-06 Fire Control Computer which reads incoming target data (provided by satellites, other soldiers, tanks, vehicles, the soldier's own equipment [infrared, enhanced optics, millimetric radar, etc.) and quickly reorganizes it into an easily understandable format. The system has enough internal memory and computer equipment to successfully track nearly 230 targets (data cannot be provided on all 230 targets). The ARC/MSR-06 is located in a secured carriage on the Load Bearing System. Necessary components of the ARC/MSR-06 are directly infused into the IICCS-Mk. II computer system with its primary components being within the base layer itself in order to provide security to the system and its survival.

Another, more minor system, is the Direct Improvement Cradle which is basically an expansion bay for in-the-field enhancements. Anything from newer computers, expanded hard drives, aircraft direction systems, etc. can be placed in this bay with little to no work.

The final system in the NGCS is a handheld or shoulder mounted laser designator module for coordinating air strikes, artillery, or designating targets for other infantry/armor teams.




Power Systems

The VEPR NGCS system runs on a unique power system. Rather than load the soldier down with batteries to provide power, the soldier instead carries two primary pieces: a 50 watt stacked fuel cell (with membrane transfer systems meaning its much much smaller than other fuel cells) and a battery system. The battery provides peak power while the fuel cell recharges the battery.

The IFCS/BQ-F2 stacked radial fuel cell is a direct methanol fuel cell based on the electro-oxidation of an aqueous feed of methanol in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.This fuel cell is cheap, simple, and light. The radial unit cell geometry allows an unobstructed periphery, minimum diffusion path lengths, a single tie bolt, and symmetry of components. This configuration retains water and prevents the cell from drying out, resulting in stable, reliable operation that is inherently self-regulation. The fuel cell is rechargeable (all it needs is a nearby NV-05A with the cradle system) and is encased in a dense plastic, kevlar reinforced case with a freon interior designed to prevent fire in the event of a bullet strike. The system is placed on the load bearing system in the small of the back, limiting exposure.

The IFCS/BQ-F2 fuel cell powers the M-568 standard battery system which is a modular battery system composed of the primary M-508 battery and a series of cradles that can mount additional M-410 batteries (smaller batteries that can be recharged up to 50,000 times). The M-508 battery (or M-568 battery system) can be used alone without the fuel cell if needed. Another thing about the M-508 battery, is that it is fully rechargeable (up to 50,000 times) and can be easily recharged using any means available such as jumper cables, other batteries, a normal 60hz plug in (as well as adaptors for all other types of electrical frequencies) that can accept 120, 240, 208, and most other voltages and convert it into the power used by the batteries. The batteries can also be recharged using DC power or any means available (such as car batteries, etc.). The main battery unit, the M-508, can be fully recharged in 4 hours. The battery system is located under the load-bearing back-pack, and conforms to the wearer. The batteries will operate from temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to +130 degrees F and at altitudes up to 16000 feet.

A back-up cradle system allows the add-on of back-up batteries in the event the fuel cell fails.


The VEPR NGCS system runs on a newly developed battery/fuel cell hybrid system which can run on standard operating power (SOP; This 'mode' is when only the DNI is in constant use and the weapons, camera, and other systems are in moderate to light use) for up to 14 days. At Low Operating Power (LOP), the system can run for nearly 19 days (Using only DNI and nothing else). At Combat Operating Power (When all modes are in heavy use), the system can last for about eight or nine days, depending on conditions. Each weapon's camera systems are outfitted with a small auxiliary battery to provide a 7-hour emergency run time as are the DNI and receiver (antennae, decoding, etc.) systems.


So far, all ARSB vehicles, tanks, and cargo aircraft (including helicopters) have been outfitted with cradles to recharge these batteries and fuel cells (NV-05s maintain methanol, water, and hydrogen tanks to replenish supplies along with five back-up fuel cells per vehicle). All MMPWV NV-05 and MMPWV M-04s have been outfitted with the cradles in order to continuously provide power to infantry forces. In fact, the ARSB military has been structured so that for every nine men in the field, there are two NV-05s with them (meaning an effectively unlimited amount of battery power).

Combined with this is a sytem that uses kinetic movement to create power (by using fluid-filled cylinders within the base layer at areas that move frequently (arms, legs, etc.) that supplements other generated and stored power. Basically this means that it assists the fuel cell in recharging the batteries (albeit slowly).

Also, another system that provides basic power (to run the DNI and necessary computers) is a system that rests in the VEPR Base Layer system and is composed of contact strips and needles that are microns across. This wicks electricity (generated by the human body) as well as static electricty into the battery system. It provides sufficient power to operate the DNI and computers at low loads.

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OOC:

Hopefully constructive critism:

Why go through such a drastic program when you can have a small brain implant that is attachable to an eletric network that can be used to give eletrical shocks and stimulation to the muscles the body is currently using and put that over the skin in a suit and literally give the soldiers a biological and chemicals suit with a armour system over it. Hmm, just wondering.

OOC- I thought about that but in reality the stress would tear the muscles or the ligaments/tendons or whatever the hell it is that attaches it to the bone and other flesh. Muscle fibers that aren't strong in the first place can't be made stronger from electricity as the ligaments and tendons haven't had time to adjust to the new strength. Therefore, the muscle system is external and allows the soldier to cycle between modes: full muscle (meaning the suit actually does the moving for him aside from the feet (balance)), partial muscle (suit assists the muscle), and negligible muscle (meaning the suit only assists when needed. Of the three, the last one uses less energy (and the first uses the most, etc.).

Also, we don't want to go through the logistical nightmare of implanting soldier upon soldier with electrical systems (that span the entire body) that are expensive and cannot be used again (well, unless we tear them out). Instead, we opted for an expensive suit (that will get cheaper in time due to mass-production techniques for the EMS fibers) that can be used over and over again and that can be taken off instead of the permanent operation.


Otherwise, we had planned on using a sytem similar to yours and we had used it in initial testing to see if the DNI could function as a system to operate a muscle network.

OOC:
-Well technically, couldn't you have an external wire network in a suit that would be put on the soldier and then taken off and reused? Of course the armour would be put over that. With an eltrical charge system there could be a implant in the brain also telling the brain when to use the signal and how much depending on muscle strain, right?

OOC-

Yes, but the side effects of such a system could be detrimental to the soldier's health. The continuous shocks could create paralysis or weakening, ligaments and tendons could easily be torn, and there's a few others. Well, it could be used for short term use but I wouldn't use it in extended combat operations as it may do more harm than good so I opted for the external system.

OOC:
-I agree an external system is better. I am just trying to show that it is possible to do it the other way if you are using short enlistment soldiers. Then again, I am using a external system similar to what I described, but external with an "shocking system", when I get to RPing the research, it will probably cause some muscle and tendons issues, of course we will use if for short bursts on special occasions, but I am interested in your system and would like to know more of how exactly it works. Any RL sources?

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Bump because I really have nothing better or more constructive to do...