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MMPWV LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Truck [HMMWV replacement]


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With the continuous evolution of the Armed Forces of the Armed Republic, it was becoming apparant that something had to be done with the light vehicles in the armed forces, the most noticeable being the MMPWV NV-05, one for every three infantry in the entire military, a truly staggering amount. The reason: with the VEPR series of infantry combat systems, something universal was needed to recharge the systems power packs, and with the inherent state of the military of the Armed Republic as a fast attack force, it was only natural to implement powerpack regeneration systems into every NV-05. However, the vehicle is beginning to show its age, its armor now rarely effective, its powerplant one of the oldest in the entire fleet, and its general performance not reaching expectations. Originally, it was an outstanding vehicle, capable of strenuous operation but with so few casualties to the fleet, it has stagnated, most vehicle frames being a dozen or more years old. Every day several succumb to rust-weakened frames, blown up engines, and worn out transmissions.

It was apparant that a replacement was necessary, and soon. Engineers at three of the nations foremost corporations quickly sent to work, Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation quickly prepared the MMPWV YLV-7 vehicle. Not to be out-done, Mak-INV, the nation's leading designer and seller of civilian vehicles, soon-after released the MMPWV YLV-8, followed shortly after by Tamarov GW Co with its MMPWV YLV-9. The YLV-7 was a radical new design, incorporating an over-all view similar, but distant, from the MMPWV M-04, the NV-05's fore-runner. With its aggressive stance, armor, and armament package it was a menacing machine. The YLV-8, following Mak-INV's trademarks, was an overly aggressive design that showed incredible promise, its speed and capabilities unmatched. Finally, relative newcomer to the scene Tamarov's YLV-9 was a bit traditional, mirroring the NV-05 and presenting a well-rounded, albeit standard appearance and capability. After several weeks of intense debate over the designs, and after hundreds of tests, the winner was chosen. A week later and the first prototype version of the XLV-08 hit the test scenes, soon to become the military's new favorite vehicle [along with the civilian market, where it would be marketed under the Mak-INV trademark].

The MMPWV LV-08 is a truly remarkable machine, a modern killer with unlimited capability. From the ground up it was designed to intimidate, and if intimidation didn't work, to protect its crew through armor and armament. In every test it went through it passed with unimaginable results. It is the new standard in the armed forces, used by every branch and every group . Designed to operate continually with Armed Republic forces it boasts the ability to be airdropped, air transported, helicopter transported, amphibious, and fast with a standard armor package unmatched by any sort of competition, earning it respect among grunts, officers, and the civilian populace. It [i]is an incredible vehicle with no equal. With over ten different variants of this incredible vehicle, every niche in the armed forces has been filled with none other than the Mak-INV LV-08 Light Infantry Vehicle.


Interior

The interior of the base LV-08 vehicle was designed for easy access and easy exit, so its rather spacious with a generous amount of room and a rather low basic seating capacity [four including the driver and commander/gunner]. The interior of the basic LV-08 [without the add-on seating package] is centered around a centrally-located pillar, with four seats facing away from the pillar. The front seat is the driver operator who sits nestled among a series of guages, computer monitors, and driving controls. He drives courtesy of a power-assisted, real-time feedback [can be disabled] steering wheel with essential operating buttons located at ergonomic positions so that in combat the driver does not have to remove his hands from the wheel. These buttons can toggle computer screens on the two main touch-screen monitors, both located to his right on positionable systems so that he may position them to whatever position is most comfortable for the driver. Above the guage assembly [located directly in front of him] but below the window is a series of LCD monitors which provide a full 360 degree panoramic view around the vehicle so the driver does not have to take his eyes far from the primary windscreen [although windows and mirrors do outfit the vehicle so the driver does not have to rely on the screens]. This is further enhanced by a heads up display which projects basic driving data onto the window so, in some situations, the driver does not even have to remove his eyes from the window. Although the primary windscreen is bulletproof and shatter resistant, a metal armor plate can be lifted from over the engine compartment to latch into a secure position covering the window, leaving a small slit to operate the vehicle from. However, the driver can position one of the two positionable monitors to directly in front of him and wire it directly into either the primary electro-optical forward looking system [or its counterpart thermal system] or the series of small cameras to provide a day/night real-time view of the external environment. All auxiliary controls [heater, A/C, headlights, internal lights, glow plugs, etc.] are located either on the left hand A-pillar, or above the driver on a bank of controls. The driver seat can change position, has lumbar support, and is very comfortable, in order to reduce driver fatigue. He is given side-impact air bags and a central air bag mounted in the steering wheel for major impacts [can be disabled]. Numerous small storage devices allow storage of small items and a right-side holster carries a personal defense weapon along with ammunition. The entire front portion of the cabin can be completely removed. The driver has four potential exit points. The first is through the roof, the second through the removable front portion, the third through the passenger doors, and the forth through his own door, which is located on the left side of the vehicle, just forward of the left passenger door. To get out, the driver simply has to depress the egress button and the door will open, he will then pull himself up with the handles on the roof and then proceed to exit through the door and hop to the ground.

Each passenger [who sit on the sides of the pillar and face towards doors] has a small LCD touch screen monitor to either provide real-time exterior viewing at any angle or to provide data through communication/LAN devices courtesy of the AEISCN DefenseNet. They can also recieve real time updates into their VEPR systems because the vehicle itself acts as a LAN depot. All surfaces are covered with a gripping material to aid any movement, yet cushioned to prevent serious damage in case of jostling due to rough terrain or mine detonations. All jutting surfaces are covered in a cushioning material to prevent damage. Each passenger seat resembles performance seats, but are much more heavily cushioned [especially since they are sitting at a right angle in respect to a potential head-on crash] so the edges curve around and provide support in needed areas. They are given lap belts, but chest belts can be attached to the lap belt connector for highway use. Airbags mounted above them and on the supporting system provide cushion in impacts while side-mounted bags assist. Each door opens conventionally [not suicide doors, gull wing, or 'Lambo' doors], and can optionally lock into position, providing a level of defense for the soldier leaving the vehicle. A panel underneath each seat can slide out providing a stable platform to stand on, while a door-mounted pintle mount can carry a machine gun fitted through each removable 'Upper Door System' [which is the upper portion of the door which can be removed]. The seats themselves can slide out a number of inches, and even swivel. This means, that when the door is removed, the hinges can be used to mount a swaying pintle mount bar armed with a machine gun and each passenger seat can be armed with one, covering the sides of the vehicle. The doors can be left on [with the upper door portion removed] or off [totally removed door]. To further aid in safety, each passenger has a wall mounted fire extinguisher in a cradle with a single strap to prevent jarring loose and potential injury created by it.

The commander/gunner, who sits in the rear of the crew compartment, is immersed in an ocean of LCD touch screen monitors, all on moveable mounts to ensure commander compatibility with the vehicle. This set up, including the windows, gives the commander/gunner a complete 360 panoramic view of the outside world in both electro-optical and thermal vision, allowing for day/night operation. He operates both the roof-mounted remotely operated machine gun turret [outfitted with a dedicated camera/electro-optical/low light and thermal system] and the potential extendable sensor mast [which would reside in the central pillar and extend to several meters in height, carrying cameras, thermal imagers, laser designators/rangefinders, and communication/satellite uplink gear]. He is also responsible for refilling the machine gun's ammunition through its ammunition bin. A radio is present in the rear and has two input systems, one for the driver, one for the commander with speakers giving all the vehicle's occupants the ability to hear commands, etc. The commander has three exit choices. The first is through the roof , the second is through his dedicated exit door [which is in the absolute rear] and the third is through either passenger door [ample space is provided for this, it is not crowded].

All windows can be covered with metal partitions [all windows are bulletproof and shatter resistant]. Four internal lamps [two up front, two in the rear] can light the vehicle, however, when secrecy is a must [or when operating with the driver using night vision systems], two lamps [one in front, one in the rear] covered by a non-porous shield provide limited viewing for such things as maps, etc. [when not displayed on the computer]. Computers can operate in a non-lighted mode, however, they can be viewed perfectly fine through night vision enhancement systems. All seats are mine resistant and carry armored plating to prevent mine-created shrapnel from harming vital portions of the body. All doors can be removed, as well as the forward and rear windscreens to produce a lighter variant ideal for quick incursions, etc. The vehicle maintains a heater with floor and roof mounted vents to warm the crew compartment as well as an air conditioning unit to cool the vehicle using the same systems. Additional roof-mounted fans provide additional cooling abilities. It is also fully NBC proof [when activated and can either recirculate air or clean air]. Numerous handles, bars, etc. provide gripping capability for enhanced entrance and egress, along with grab-points during rough travel.

The vehicle shown in the picture is the basic armored patrol/light truck variant of the LV-08. It is not the [i]only variant but the first of many. The vehicle can be upgraded with a system which adds four additional seats by replacing the cargo area of the light truck variant. This add-on provides two more doors [and hence two more points to mount machine guns]. This addition also provides seating for up to six externally seated soldiers courtesy of fold down seating panels on each side and the rear [two on each side, two on the rear]. The front portion of the vehicle remains the same [the four around the pillar] but the rear changes to two bench seats which comfortable seat four but can seat five or six. This upgrade leaves only a small amount of internal storage space.




Mine Resistance

The MMPWV LV-08 was designed from the wheels up to intimidate, and if that didn't work, protect her crew through armor and armament. It boasts one of the strongest armor packages for this light of a vehicle. However, not just armor make this an incredibly survivable machine, but other features as well. The first is the wheel-base, it was designed as far apart as possible as far as the crew as possible so that in the event a wheel detonates a mine, the explosion is vented upwards, leaving the crew cabin undamaged. The rear portion of the vehicle is sacrificial and seperates from the cabin in the event of a mine detonation near the rear wheel. It is further supplemented by a curved underbody skid plate which tends to reduce any damage from mines by venting the detonation towards the ground, usually resulting in the vehicle hopping several feet. The variable height system allows for the vehicle to be lifted [at the highest setting, the blast is more quickly dissipated]. The skid plate system is composed of a three-layer sandwich structure which, in the event of a strong enough detonation, can collapse in on itself to absorb detonation forces.

Another design feature is the variable height system. In order to fit into helicopters, while still maintaining respectable ground clearance, the vehicle had to have some sort of height limiting feature. Mak-INV engineers decided not to infringe upon ground clearance and instead opted for a hydraulically actuated body, capable of tilting the body forward, backward, to either side, or raising it or lowering to any of six seperate settings. At the lowest setting, the vehicle could easily fit into most helicopter cargo holds. At the highest setting, the vehicle could pretty much survive anti-personnel and some smaller anti-tank mine detonations completely unscathed. This is further augmented by the chassis, which actually rides on airbags connected to the frame, providing a smooth ride as well as the ability to deflate and lower the height of the vehicle.

The crew and infantry inside are further protected by the complete Drivetrain Armor System, which protects the entire drive train from detonation and shrapnel effects, in order to preserve the vehicle's ability to operate after a mine detonation. Each drivetrain component [transmission, engine, transaxle, transfer, driveshaft, etc.] is protected with its own armor plate in order to ensure the drivetrain's survival. However, if any rear portion of the drivetrain [rear transaxle, transfer case, driveshaft] is damaged, the vehicle can still drive, courtesy of front wheel drive [four wheel drive, but with the rear two wheels out of commission]. This also aids in collective crew defense, as drivetrain components also serve as additional armor between the crew and the ground.
Anti-mine defense does not stop there, though, and proceeds to the seats of the crewmembers. The individual seats are non-flammable, armored, and positioned atop air-ride type systems to aid in both comfort and reduction in impact forces.




Exterior

The exterior of the vehicle is described as radical. Its angular cabin apperance is designed for multiple reasons. One is to indimidate, the more practical reason is to protect the crew, the angled surfaces aiding in ballistic protection. Combine this with its awesome armor scheme [described later] and you truly get an 'armored patrol vehicle'. The vehicle carries many windows, however, these are again designed with the crew in mind. Although they infringe on vision [which is replaced with the panoramic view system], they are smaller, and thicker, with less surface area and better protecting the crew against most any commonly met ammunition.
The front end is particularly aggressive, especially with its myriad of lights [four driving lamps (two high intensity discharge lams, two standard), two fog-lights for enhanced snowy/rainy/foggy driving, and two roof-mounted flood lights (one is in the rear to look behind)] and grill protection. The standard version carries a brush guard which comes directly from the frame and covers the grill, with two metal bars extending to protect the lights. Two tow hooks both front and back allow for towing while four lift rings [located on each corner] allow for the ability to be slung underneath a helicopter. The vehicle carries twin 8000lb electric winches, one in the front and one in the rear, for duties such as getting itself unstuck. An air intake snorkel runs along the driver right hand A-pillar to an air cleaner assembly on the roof. The engine compartment is completely sealed and the vehicle can ford several feet of water, and, when outfitted [needs added flotation aids besides current ones] can be fully amphibous [albeit half-submerged] with a single transfer case-driven screw and two small rudders.

The vehicle's exterior is covered in storage. The hood provides the ability for material to be strapped down while cargo racks on each side allow for further material, including ammunition boxes, to be placed there. Cargo boxes in the front and underneath the passenger doors provide additional storage for such things as survival gear, entrenchment gear, ammunition, etc. and have an armored face to prevent entrance of ricocheting rounds or shrapnel. The box is heavy duty and carries numerous cargo tie-down points along with holes to allow for racks to be placed for additional cargo capacity. Additional cargo boxes reside underneath the rear portion of the box. The bottom of the box lifts up to reveal another storage point, however, much of this is taken up by a spare tire and jacks. Cargo racks along the box's edge allow for additional cargo oppurtunities.

The LV-08 can be modified so its box removed and replaced with an 'extended cargo capacity box' which makes it an efficient cargo carrier. Variants of this include roofed models and models for duties such as armored ammunition handlers, medevac, ambulances, etc.




Armor

Mines are not the only threat vehicles face, but one of the major killers, as most vehicles are escorted by other combat vehicles to dispose of major surface threats. However, the LV-08 was also designed for an urban setting and contains an incredible amount of armor and defense features for a vehicle of this type, including its heavily faceted apperance [which aides in ballistic protection]. Initial armor is provided by a layer of galvanized, treated aluminum which encompasses the entire vehicle. Behind this is a layer of kevlar-infused ceramics in a polymer-alumina matrix followed by a dense boronated plastics bond. This is then followed by an thick treated steel shell. This is for the entire vehicle. Each door and crew-compartment area is supplemented by an added ceramics/steel package which provides defense from standard 12.7mm ammunition [not armor-piercing]. However, this is not the end, further packs can be added to supplement the armor abilities.




Additional Survivability Systems/Other

The vehicle is also remarkable in the fact that the engine and transmission can be swiftly removed by removing four lead bolts, lifting the hood and pulling it out with a hoist. A new engine can be dropped in, the transmission connected, and the bolts fastened, making for incredible return-to-duty times. Also, the LV-08 operates a front-mounted winch and a rear mounted winch. Four lift rings on all four corners allow the ability to be underslung by helicopters. Tow hooks in the front and rear allow towing. A universal hitch at the rear carries a standard ball hitch and slat hitch. A friend or foe identifier resides on all four sides of the vehicle and is visible using infrared or night vision systems.

All suspension is MacPherson struts aided by both spring and nitrogen shock absorbers in order to make the ride smooth and continuous. All wheels are run-flat with the ability to vary pressure [centrally operated air compressor can continuously refill flat tires]. The vehicle can drive on its rims if necessary [all tires blown out, etc.]. All brakes are hydraulic disc. Also included in this package is the computerized stability control [which maintains stability using the adjustable height system] and power regenerating systems [regenerative brakes]. All wheel hubs are covered with an armored wheel hub to prevent gunfire from seperating the wheel from the axle. A protective fuel tank [fitted with flow control and pressure systems] is nestled in an armored box to prevent any sort of mass burn, with the pressure of any such event actually jettisoning the fuel tank by itself. The Advanced Degenerative Lubrication System prevents piston scoring if damage is done to any component of the oil system, causing oil drainage. The ADLS system allows the engine to run some 40 minutes without oil. The engine is air and water cooled engine using a radiator system and a series of heat dissipators. Water can be poured into an intake and used as a coolant. The vehicle is made more manuevarable and safer with the addition of four-wheel steering.




Armament

The LV-08, in order to effectively operate to defend its crew and any nearby infantry, carries its own armament as standard. The standard armament is the Mak-INV KMI-9A [i]Aries automated turret outfitted with a 12.7mm machine gun and 40mm grenade launcher. The Aries turret carries its own 'Combined Threat Detection Suite' which is composed of three integral detection systems: infrared/thermal, electro-optical, and low-light/night-vision. The suite is added to an elementary fire control computer which, in conjunction with a built-in laser rangefinder can designate and store several targets to fire upon, it can also keep the turret level on a target even across rough terrain [much like a tank]. The system feeds into a commander operated console located in the rear passenger compartment of the vehicle where the vehicle's 'commander' or any other infantry authorized to operate the system, can remotely operate the turret to engage targets. The turret itself is mounted above the rear portion of the vehicle, slightly to the left and is fed through an armored ammunition link leading into an internally held reloadable ammunition storage box. The turret itself is armored to prevent damage from shrapnel or ricocheting rounds. It also operates four 81mm smoke grenade launchers [which can also launch mortars].

However, the system adds weight so it is capable of being removed. However, this does not leave the vehicle defenseless, two hatches located atop the vehicle [one in the rear behind the driver, the other to the left and located midway, are capable of carrying machine guns up to 12.7mm on pintle mounts. The door hinges [when the doors are removed] can carry extended pintle mounts to carry additional 12.7mm machine guns at all three available door stations [sides, rear].


Powerplant

In order to propel this beast of a machine to incredible speeds, the vehicle maintains a heavy duty powerplant, the Mak-INV INViro E9 Inline Six cylinder twin turbocharged, fuel injected diesel engine displacing nine liters. The engine is liquid cooled and outfitted with block heater, glow plugs [to warm the combustion chamber] and fuel line warming systems to ensure all-weather capabilities [the battery can also operate the system if no other electricity source is near]. The low-horsepower engine develops three hundred and fifty horsepower but a staggering seven hundred foot-pounds of pure torque, which really propels this and allows it to lug a load others would have to buy logistical trucks for. It is tied to a standard six forward speed, one reverse speed manual transmission [or a four speed automatic] which ties to a four wheel drive transfer case [it can operate in two wheel drive in both high or low, four wheel drive in both high or low]. The rear end ratio is 4.10:1 which gives it incredible pulling power. With its low gear ratios and intense power, you'd think it'd be slow, or at least slow to accelerate. That's not the case, the initial turbocharger kicks in at about 1800 rpm, the second a few hundred rpm later, providing a kick in acceleration giving this heavy vehicle road-speeds that match its civilian cousins. The package is also remarkable in the fact that the engine and transmission can be swiftly removed by removing four lead bolts, lifting the hood and pulling it out with a hoise. A new engine can be dropped in, the transmission connected, and the bolts fastened, making for incredible return-to-duty times. The engine is mated to an electrical generator/motor to provide power to an auxiliary electric motor front-wheel drive assist [the vehicle can drive silently for several miles using this]. However, it primarily serves to recharge VEPR system batteries [there are two cradles to recharge batteries on each LV-08].





General Specifications
Length- 15.00 ft.
Width- 7.08 ft.
Weight- 7,100.00 lbs. [Base]
Height- 6.20 ft. [Full Height]; 5.00 ft. [Lowest Height]
Crew- 4 [Driver, Commander/Gunner, 2 Passengers][LV-08 AP/LT]; 9 [Driver, Commander/Gunner, 7 passengers][LV-08 Personnel Carrier variants with extended crew compartment; does not include up to six externally seated soldiers].

Powerplant- 9L Displacement Mak-INV INViro E9 I6 Twin Turbocharged Diesel mated with an electrical generator/motor
Horsepower- 350 at 3,600 RPM
Transmission- 6 speed, manual SB-MTHPT-T3
Brakes- Hydraulic, 4-wheeled disc with mechanical back-up
Fuel type- Diesel, DF-2, JP-4, JP-8, VV-F-800
Fuel capacity- 33 US Gallons [Internal Twin Tanks in blow-out boxes]; 15 US Gallons [In additional external tank]
Range- 450 miles
Maximum Speed- 75 mph. [Governor regulates it at 60 mph.]

Fording depth- 2.50 ft. [Unprepared]; 5.00 ft. [Snorkel]
Maximum Grade- 67%
Side Slope- 35 deg.


Unit Replacement Cost- $52,000 USD



OOC- Feedback/criticism is welcome. Thanks for looking.

OOC: Can you mount TOW type weapons, a grenade launcher, or a gattling gun?

And is this for sale?

[tag for future purchase]

OOC- I failed to mention it in the write-up but yes, you can mount TOWs [or comparable ATGMs] directly to the provided area [in place of the machine gun or combine them, whatever]. Additional weapons, such as surface to air missile systems could be added as well, provided they added over the rear half of the vehicle [taking over the cargo area]. I also failed to mention, but the remotely operated turret, besides carrying a 12.7mm machine gun, also carried a 40mm grenade launcher. Also, remember, machine guns can be mounted on the passenger doors and fired while they are closed or opened, providing armor protection to their operators [a slide-out panel provides footing for doing so; the upper portion of the door disconnects to provide a firing port and pintle mount].

It is for sale.

IC: Production rights?

OOC: to lazy to make a big post... :p

OOC- Lol, understood.

IC- Yeah, confirmed, $500 Million USD and they're your's.

IC: DONE!

OOC: Again sorry for the short post, I'm chatting with a girl on MSN, they talk lots... :p

please tell me this is for sale? and where did you get that pic?. All i can say is wow thats awsome.

and where did you get that pic?.
I'd suppose that it's quiet a secret for Soviet Bloc :p (you'll just need to know where to look)

$500 Million USD for production rights? you got yourself a deal. Money wired upon confirmation.

OOC- Yep, its for sale. I found the pic through pure luck, after being bored I was reading a bunch of info on future programs and stuff and ended up on this forum page that, for some reason, took an ass-long time to load, so I said to hell with it and started screwing around with some other pages. I came back, a half hour later, glanced at the page and found that pic had materialized and it dawned on me why the page took so long to load, the damn picture was well over two MB. So I had to resize it. I had designed the MMPWV LV-08 a few days previous to the picture and when I found it like fit perfectly, like a puzzle, its exactly what I had imagined [well, the internal seating was a bit different in the original LV-08].

I tried to design a vehicle that could damn well survive many of the threats it would face [assault rifles, mines, detonations, machine guns, etc.] and protect its crew while being an effective escort, fire platform, patrol, recon, cargo, logistical, and urban warfare vehicle.

I'd suppose that it's quiet a secret for Soviet Bloc :p (you'll just need to know where to look)

well its not like i am going to steal it. If I wanted to use it I would ask. Im just curious.

Confirmed, $500 million USD grants you the prod. rights.

well thats luck(that is how I find pics also). I'll still take the production rights if possible.

wow what a beautiful peice of machinery...i want one :p

To: The Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc.
From:The People's Democratic Republic of Izistan.
Subject: LV-08 Production Rights.

Greetings!
The Izistani military has been using a locally-produced, armored light truck since its inception. As of late, we believe that our current design, while reliable, lacks the protection needed on the modern battlefield. Henceforth we wish to acquire the production rights for the LV-08. Five hundred million dollars USD shall be wired upon conformation of the order.

Sincerely yours,
Roland Smith.
Armament Acquisition Board.

OOC: Watch me as I drool! Mmm...

IC:

Arkanaland and Her territories need a viable alternative to the aging HMMWV, which can handle the varied terrain which Arkanaland encompasses. As such, we wish to purchase the Production Rights of this vehicle. Possibly to be sold amongst allied Nations (with proper royalties to your Nation, of course).

We are prepared to wire $500,000,000 to your treasury upon confirmation of our order.

Thank you.

The floor of the House of Delegates was a bustle of activity and the air was heavy with the sound of murmuring. The Senate had just forwarded an approrpriations bill that called for an exemption to the Domestic Defence Appropriations Act (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=423993) and the Delegates were debating the merits of the bill.

"This bill will make a mockery of Sarzonian industry," Harvey Cross (Conservative-Endymion) said. "Is the DDAA completely meaningless to the Senate?"

"Look at the provisions of the DDAA," Justin Drew (Independent-Truxtun) said. "It allows an exception in the case of Sarzonian industry not building a design for which there is a demonstrated need."

"That's just it," Marc Ajax (Liberal-New Cuba) said. "There is no demonstrated need for this vehicle. I'm not voting in favour of any exemptions unless there is a demonstrated need for such an exemption."

"There wasn't a demonstrated need for the Union-class Trimaran carriers," Drew countered. "Yet you were all in favour of that exemption. I have a copy of that testimony in front of me now."

"This is different," Ajax snapped.

"How?" The Delegates looked, stunned, as Army Chief Antonius Santius burst into the chambre.

"The Chair does NOT recognise the Army Chief," House Speaker Josh Williams snapped. "Get out of this chambre now before I call security."

"That's just it, Mr. Chairman," Santius snapped. "Ajax over here presumes he knows what our Army needs. That's the problem that got us in trouble in Inkana in the first place. Don't any of you remember the lessons of Inkana?"

"I believe we are well aware of Inkana," Williams said. "Security."

"Wait a minute," Santius snapped. "If you were so concerned about Inkana, you would approve this appropriation. These vehicles are a massive upgrade over the HMMWV that we've been using. They're armoured. They can be fitted with weapons. None of which can happen to the Humvee without drastic changes to the vehicle that make it less capable of its primary mission as a transport vehicle.

"If you want our Army to stop being a worldwide laughing stock, you'll approve this measure." Santius turned toward the security guards that appeared next to him and fixed a scowl on the Delegates before he left the Chambre.

"Mr. Chairman, I believe the need for this vehicle is pretty well demonstrated," Connie Jacobi (Liberal Imperialist-Somerset) said. "As the author of the DDAA, this vehicle fits both provisions. One, the Incorporated Sarzonian Industries do not manufacture an equivalent vehicle. Two, the statute refers to "substantially all," which is deliberately left open to interpretation. We wouldn't be committing an enormous percentage of our defence budget to this measure. But we need this vehicle."

Three hours later, the measure came to a vote and passed the House of Delegates 378-192. One hour later, word came down that President Mike Sarzo approved the order.

To: Dat Pizdy Corporation
From: Army Chief Antonius Santius
Incorporated States of Sarzonia
Subject: Order for MMPWV LV-08 vehicle

The Incorporated Sarzonian Army is extraordinarily impressed with the MMPWV LV-08 vehicle and believe it fills a niche that is absent in the Incorporated Sarzonian Army. Since we are continuing with our extensive process of reform, we believe this vehicle to be an integral part of that process.

As a result, please consider our order for two hundred fifty thousand units to be filled at your earliest convenience. We have secured an exemption to our Law that requires us to purchase Sarzonian manufactured items for this acquisition and hope to receive this order in as timely a fashion as you can manage.

I would also like to inform you that the ST-37 Main Battle Tank has vastly surpassed our expectations in testing and evaluation and we will consider future purchases of that fine vehicle as well. We look forward to your response.

OOC:Bah, I was working on a HMMWV replacement already, but it kinda sucks compared to this, so....

IC:

Production rights, please.

The government of Kordo is interested in purchasing production rights for this amazing Humvee replacement. Money will be wired on confirmation.

The United Federation of TBA is interested in this Mashinery.

Skruffer2-

"Mak-INV Automotive Corporation hears your plight, and, shall present to your head of state a personalized, luxurized variant of the military LV-08, with an extensive upgraded powerplant to handle the addition of additional armor and amenities [including entertainment, ergonomical, and practical additions to make the vehicle suitable for any high ranking official]. We will also send five standard LV-08 armored patrol/light trucks for your military as a sign of goodwill and for you to evaluate. We hope you like the vehicles and may consider purchasing some in the future."

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To:Roland Smith, Armament Acquisition Board, The People's Democratic Republic of Izistan
From:Mak-INV Automotive Corp; Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
Subject: Re:LV-08 Production Rights

We are proud to accept your order, the MMPWV LV-08 should make an outstanding addition to your military. Along with the production rights you shall recieve twenty evaluation and initial training vehicles with half armed with the Ares gun turret system along with several engineers and technicians to assist in the production effort. Thank you for the purchase.


Regards,

Mikhail Ralev
Director, Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corporation [A Division of Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation]


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To:Arkanaland
From:Mak-INV Automotive Corp; Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
Subject: LV-08 Production Rights Request Reply

We have quickly confirmed your request for the MMPWV LV-08 Production Rights and with it you recieve twenty evaluation and training LV-08s along with Mak-INV Automotive and Dat' Pizdy AC engineers and technicians to help in the production process. We do, however, ask that you refrain from selling the vehicles to your neighbors unless you purchase a resale permit [additional $500 Million USD]. Thank you for the purchase.


Regards,

Mikhail Ralev
Director, Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corporation [A Division of Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation]



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To: Army Chief Antonius Santius, Incorporated States of Sarzonia
From: Mak-INV Automotive [Division of Dat Pizdy Corporation]
Subject: Re:Order for MMPWV LV-08 vehicle


We wish to thank you for choosing the MMPWV LV-08 vehicle for your military, where it will undoubtedly perform to each and every of your expectations. Since you ordered a set amount, you will recieve a three-year warranty program where each and every vehicle is supplied with as many parts as it requires as long as damage is from defective parts, overall defiency, etc. and not from mis-use, enemy/friendly fire, etc. The purchase request for two hundred and fifty thousand [250,000] MMPWV LV-08 armored patrol/light trucks has been confirmed for the sale price of $13 Billion USD. Due to the size of the order, a discount of $2 Billion USD has been assessed and deducted from the total. The new, final sale total is $11 Billion USD. Production will commence immediately using new plants. An initial fifteen-hundred [1500] LV-08s will be shipped immediately via both air and sea as an initial quantity.

Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation, our parent company, has asked for me to convey their appreciation and happiness that the ST-37K1 Next Generation Battle Tank has met, and surpassed, your expectations. Although we work closely with our parent company, some rivalries do exist [the AP/LT project included], we can assure you that the LV-08 will operate perfectly with the ST-37 in any environment the two are deployed in.

We at Mak-INV Automotive wish to thank you for your purchase.


Regards,

Mikhail Ralev
Director, Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corporation [A Division of Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation]



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Doom- Confirmed.


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Kordo-

Your request for production rights has been confirmed, along with it you will recieve twenty evaluation and training vehicles. Thank you for the purchase.


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The United Federation of TBA-

We thank you for your interest in the vehicle and will provide you with, free of charge, five evaluation versions of the MMPWV LV-08 for you to test and keep. We hope an order may soon follow.

The government of Bradyistan would also like to buy production rights of the LV-08. 500 million will be wired upon confirmation of purchase

Confirmed, you will recieve production rights to the LV-08 along with twenty evaluation and training versions of the LV-08 armored patrol/light truck. Thank you for the purchase.

The Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia has long been lacking a viable HMMWV-type vehicle, and we feel that your LV-08 will solve our problem. We would like to purchase production rights to this fine vehicle. $500,000,000 will be wired upon confirmation.

The Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia's request for production rights has been confirmed. We assure you that the LV-08 will serve with great distinction in your military. Along with the production rights you shall recieve twenty test and evaluation vehicles which can double as initial training tools. You can also have access to Mak-INV and Dat' Pizdy technicians and engineers to assist in vehicle production. Thank you for the purchase.

$500 million has been wired to your account. We thank you for your offer of training vehicles and engineers, and we graciously accept both.

Bump.

G'day,

We, needing a vehicle of this sort, and not particularly liking the HMMWVs, for they are ineffective and ridiculously hard to spell, would like to make a contract for SB to construct for us an army of - eh, just give us production rights. I'll have Rucker wire the money to you as soon as he finishes getting that coffee for me.

Thanks.

-The Defense Dept.
Zoogiedom.

OOC: Zoog's? where ya been?
IC:
"Hey Johnson,"
"What sarge?"
"Look at these," he said pointing to a magazine
"Boy, those are sure nice..."
"MEN! ARE YOU LOOKING AT PORN AGAIN ON THE JOB?" the lieutenant asked as he walked in.
"no sir, just an odd looking replacement for the old hummers."
"Good god, we need to get us some o them..."
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The nation of illior would like the production rights please. Money will be wired through western union.

Alright, you got yourself a deal. Knock yourself out, they're your's along with the twenty evaluation/training LV-08s. Thanks for the purchase.

-Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corp.

"The nation of illior would like the production rights please. Money will be wired through western union."


It has been confirmed. Production rights are your's, we have received the money through Western Union, and are shipping twenty test and training LV-08s along. Thank you for the order.

OOC: Zoog's? where ya been?


In the world of college admissions. x_X They're just beginning.

(IC)

Thank you. Appropriate sums wired. Speaking of knocking oneself out, I'd like you to try some of this coffee. It's rather exquisite. A few crates are being shipped your way now, complements of the Defense Dept for the excellent vehicles. We haven't gotten them yet, but we're sure they'll be most satisfactory.

Spectacular... As we are all caffeine fiends at the office, the coffee should be more than well-met and should result in increased hyper office activity coupled with frequent bathroom breaks. In otherwords, these next few days, and weeks if the crates should happen to last past our ravenous needs, should be quite enjoyable for all of us. Thank you for the kind gift, it will be well-met.

-Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive

The Roman Military wishes if it is possible to buy Production rights to the MMPWV??

Total: $500 million USD

Confirmed, they're your's along with twenty test and training LV-08s. Thank you for the purchase.

Confirmed, they're your's along with twenty test and training LV-08s. Thank you for the purchase.

*Money wired from the World Roman Bank*

To: Mak-INV Automotive Corp; Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
From: Arkanaland, Military Equipment Acquisitions

We are glad to do business with your firm. $500,000,000 has been wired to your account. Your Engineers shall be treated with the finest of Arkanaland. Two production facilities will be built exclusively for this vehicle.

OOC: How many MMPWVs could be manufactured in a single day, with a plant running otpimaly?

OOC- Varies from a few hundred to a few thousand. One plant, in one day, could probably produce several dozen [it'd be like producing cars].

OOC: Ouch, I don't have those for another year or two, but man, atleast you'll get to see some great campuses
IC: We thank soviet bloc for the twenty test units and confirmation.

Tiastani People's Army technicians are alledgedly drooling at the specifications to the LV-08; but as usual, the hardware is likely too expensive for the TPA to purchase in any significant number.

However, provided the Soviet Bloc has an economic and political alignment that is compatible with that of Tiastan; the TPA would like to cooperate with the Soviet Bloc to create inexpensive, efficient AP trucks with some of the features of the LV-08. The HMMWV is widely despised by TPA quartermasters, who consider it discount yankee junk, and as such a new solution is sought to replace the much-maligned BMP-1 and BMP-2 currently in service.

At Mak-NV, we understand potential financial difficulties and could very well work out a production deal where you would only have to pay fractions of the real costs of each LV-08 at the time of purchase, the rest being paid of when you can.

However, if you are still interested in joint producing a vehicle, we can likely base it off the previous NV-05, which, if modernized, would be an ideal, efficient, and inexpensive addition to the military [as refurbished ones still serve in the District Guard as the bulk has been replaced by LV-08s]. You would have to name the features from the LV-08 you would like on the next vehicle along with any additional requirements, equipment, and restrictions.

We await your reply.

Bump.

Bump.

Purchasing the LV-08, even if it is in increments, must likely wait till the economy grows and more funds can be set off to the military imports.

Tiastani engineers remain very interested in cooperation, mainly wishing a vehicle with the good room and extreme survivability of the LV-08, stripped of expensive featueres they deem unecessary, such as LCD monitors, winches and impact life support. Perhaps the engineering division could telegram Tiastan and suggest some configurations that would cut costs?

"Upon consideration of your requests. We have developed a slightly downgraded variant of the LV-08, designated as the LV-10 [due to the -9 designation being occupied by the former prototype model competitor in the AP/LT competition]. Noticeable changes include the following:

1. No automated turret with infrared targetting systems, etc. Instead a pintle mount can carry a standard machine gun.
2. Removal of all LCD monitors.
3. Replacement of 'Commander's' station with 'Gunner' station.
4. Two radios reduced to one posited near driver with radio access to either side-sitting passenger.
5. Removal of panoramic view system, replaced with enlarged windows and mirrors.
6. Removal of impact resistant air-ride seats, replaced with conventional suspended seats [except driver].
7. Removal of rear winch.
8. Removal of amphibious operation gear [still has snorkel and stuff for fording].
9. Removal of one turbocharger.
10. Removal of sensor mast.
11. Removal of all digitized components, replaced with mechanical gauges.
12. Removal of electrical generator/motor.
13. Removal of all regenerative electrical systems.
14. Addition of hand compression crank [allows for operation even after EMP strikes].


After all of these have been assessed into a final price, the price is brought down to $36,000 USD per LV-08. The LV-10 package reduces the number of amenities, which may produce a significant combat edge, to a pure utilitarian vehicle with oustanding armor and protective capabilities, yet not infringing upon the capability to protect itself [still may carry armament, etc.]. If you wish for some of these removed items to be replaced, or further systems to be removed, please feel free to inform us. Also, if there is any indigenously produced item you wish incorporated in the LV-10 platform, please inform us, such as any weapon system, indigenous motor, etc."

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive

If the machinegun does not already conform to a .30(1.18 inches) FMJ caliber belt feed(the standardized LMG round in the Tiastani armoury), it should do so. If that is not a chambering and/or round currently manufactured in the Soviet Bloc, we propose that we produce the machine guns ourselves, sparing you unnecessary expenses.

Unless the motor has problems running Tiastani universal diesel(a standard diesel fuel whose every fifth litre does tend to be low-quality because of the shortage of proper refining equipment); we don't propose any changes to this magnificient engine.

Also, will the mortars be able to launch generic 40mm and 80mm "Knee" Mortar grenades in the event that the LV-10 needs to give mortar support with it's smoke round launcher?

These humble requests giving, we think you have shown outstanding excellence in designing the LV-10, and we believe it will be a powerful addition to our mechanized forces.

Regards,
Tiastani People's Army,
Armoury and Quartermaster Engineer Core Division.

The confederacy of Spizania wishes to purchase the production rights for the LV-08 vehicle, $500 milllion willl be wired on comfirmation

The Federated Territories of Strobania would like to purchase production rights for the entire series, along with the LV-08 blueprint originals and eighteen of your downgraded LV-10s. We will pay the set price for the production rights and vehicles, and whatever asking price for the blueprints via cash-up-front or wire transfer.

Tiastan-

Unfortunately, the .30 caliber round you speak of is not a common machine gun round in the Armed Republic and we have not manufactured any such weapon for dozens of years. Although the round is prevalent as a heavier alternative to the 6.5mm round in use by the infantry in their standard assault rifle, we do not have the equipment to produce the machine gun. You may produce the machine guns yourselves, we will provide a universal pintle mount for their addition.

The vehicle's engine will operate on a wide range of fuels, with diesel providing the best performance. From what you state, it should work fine, except the occasional 'hiccup' in performance. The mortars can and will fire live grenades and are located on positionable mounts so that you can change their arc of fire to anywhere you wish [although they do not have much for guidance except an elementary system].

Also, we failed to mention, the reduction in weight has given your vehicle improved fuel economy, a lower weight, and a higher maximum speed [the governor regulation limit has also been lifted]. Also, a foreign investor besides yourself has requested a potential purchase of the LV-10 frame, and since it was produced for your nation, we feel obliged to seek your permission to market the vehicle.

If this is satisfactory, we await any potential orders. Thank you.

-Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive


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Spizania-

Confirmed. Along with the production rights you will recieve twenty test and evaluation versions of the LV-08. Thank you for the purchase.


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The Federated Territories of Strobania,

We can, and will, provide you with the production rights to the LV-08, however, since the LV-10 was primarily designed for a singular nation, we have sought their permission in marketing the vehicle to you. As per your request, we will dispatch the production diagrams and rights to you immediately along with the default twenty LV-08s for initial training and evaluation. We accept wire transfers as this is the preferred method.

Thank you.

Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive

Confirmed, $500 million USD grants you the prod. rights.

We have wired the $500 million US. In a few years these will replace the Land Rovers and Hummers currently in service. I can finally sell them.

They shall recieve the designation LVP-08 "Boar".

In the sense of fairness and competition the Ministry of Defense; Logistical concerns department under department lead Marcus Williams would like to with all haste order two of the Base model (LVP-08) vehicle for trials with and against Horizon Heavy industries MACLV (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/jay3135/compjeep.png) or Modular Armored Command and Liason Vehicle, as the MACLV is not (nor will be) for outside sale we expect quite a good show in this competition for a future contract.

With all hope and Serenity,
Marcus Willaims
Department lead, MoD
The Armed Democratic Republic of Mekugi

We are disinclined to allow marketing of this vehicle - It is perfectly possible for other investors to purchase the LV-08 which is vastly superior in performance, and we would not share the excellent LV-10 design with potentially reactionary nations. If the nations of Strobania or Mekugi persists in this desire to buy the design, they may take it up with us.

Everything appears to work out beautifully - We will produce the standard .30 machine guns for the LV-10, and it would appear that the launchers meet our tactical and strategic mortar needs most ably. Will the absence of the 12.7 MG, will the cost pr. unit decrease?

Regards,
General Kae Thonh.
Tiastani People's Army.

The Armed Republic of Bimmovia would like to purchase five of the higher-end models for the purpose of executive transport. please quote price - money will be wired upon confirmation.

((actually that was a Misread by myself honestly it was more in the intent of completeness than a necessity.))

From: Director-General Daniel Sabuk, RSCAF Procurement Division
To: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive

We have received confirmation of the shipment and have dispatched a wire transfer for your asking price. Strobania wishes to congratulate you and your design team on a job well done. It's not often we purchase foreign-made military equipment, but your LV-08 has raised the bar. We hope for and look forward to greater relations in the future.

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From: General Jack Wheeler, RSCAF Chief of Staff
To: General Kae Thonh, Tiastani People's Army

We understand your concern, and are alarmed at the fact that you would consider us "potentially reactionary". Regardless, we won't ask for the LV-10. I'm confident our own technical staff will come up with suitable alternatives.

To: Marcus Willaims, The Armed Democratic Republic of Mekugi
From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
Subject: Re: Test Model Request

Always eager to potentially improve our vehicles and see how they stack up against foreign built systems of similar nature, we will provide you with two of the LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Trucks for your immediate testing and evaluation as per trials versus your own Modular Armored Command and Liasion Vehicle. The two vehicles will be free for your own use, as long as we may use the results of any such test to improve or modify our vehicle in any deficiencies that may present themselves.

Thank you for providing us this ability to test our vehicle against others, we eagerly await the results of this testing.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
Mak INV Automotive




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To: General Kae Thonh, Tiastani People's Army
From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
Subject: LV-10 Matters


Alright, the removal of the 12.7mm will reduce the price by $1,200 USD. I believe the LV-10 is now a finalized design? We await your order, or purchase of production rights, for the LV-10 Tiastan Special Model - AP/LT. We may utilize this vehicle purely for its cost effectiveness, especially in non-combat roles.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive



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Bimmovia-

Due to the size of your order [five units], we will provide them to you free of charge. We, in agreement with our government [Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc], believe in good will between nations. The ~$156,000 USD order [for all five units] will be absorbed by the company in a sign of goodwill between our nations. The vehicles will be upgraded to provide optimum comfort and protection for its duty as an executive transport.



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From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
To: Director-General Daniel Sabuk, RSCAF Procurement Division

We wish to thank you for the kind words and to ensure you that the LV-08 will, undoubtedly, meet your every need and perform admirably in service. Thank you for the purchase.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive

Strobania>>

Alarmed in turn by what may be a critical diplomatic misunderstanding, the People's Army Leadership has forwarded this discussion to us, that we may address it.

We do not consider Strobania a "reactionary nation", in fact, we have little to no knowledge of your, no doubt great, nation. The General has been reprimanded for his remark, and we wish to let you know that his comments were strategic in nature - It is the desire of the TPA to be the only army to utilize the LV-10, save perhaps that of the Soviet Bloc. If Strobania wants to employ the LV-series, the superior LV-08 model is, to our knowledge, still up for sale.

Signed,
All 85 members of the Foreign Council.
People's Republic of Tiastan.


Soviet Bloc>>

We consider it finalized, and orders have been given to step up .30 Machine Gun production. We desire 300 LV-10 from the Soviet Bloc, and also to purchase the production rights. Payment will be expedited upon your acceptance.

Our warmest regards,
Armoury and Quartermaster Engineer Core Division;
Tiastani People's Army.

We have confirmed your request for the three hundred [300] LV-10 AP/LTs along with the production rights. The LV-10s will be produced over the duration of ten months and shipped in batches. You will be provided with the production rights, engineers/technicians, and fifty initial LV-10 vehicles for production examples. Thank you for the purchase, undoubtedly the LV-10 will serve your nation and its military very well.


Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive

To: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive, Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
From: Daniel Kettering, Directorate-General for Land Forces, Defence Procurement Agency, UKIN
Subject: LV-08 light armoured vehicle

Honoured Foreign Sales Division,

The Isselmere-Nielander Army has requested the purchase of the domestic production rights to the LV-08 series of vehicles to replace our current general purpose vehicles for the aforementioned cost of $500 million if you are amenable. You are to be credited for designing and building such a superlative vehicle for your armed forces.

Sincerely yours,

Daniel Kettering
Director-General
Directorate-General for Land Forces
Defence Procurement Agency
UKIN

From: General Apathy Xof, THAF Chief of Staff
To: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive

Teh Hax Army wishes to purchase 10 MMPWV LV-08 Armored Patrols and the production rights to it. We are also wondering if you have any light tanks for purchase.

To: Daniel Kettering, Directorate-General for Land Forces, Defence Procurement Agency, UKIN
From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive, Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
Subject: Re:LV-08 light armoured vehicle


After reviewing your production rights request, we have decided to grant you with the unlimited domestic production rights to the LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Truck series of vehicles for the price of $500 million USD. Along with the production rights/license, you will recieve twenty initial vehicles for training, evaluation, or as production examples. In addition, you have the option to have Mak-INV Automotive, or Dat' Pizdy, engineers and technicians to assist in beginning production.

We wish to thank you for your comments, and thank you for the purchase.

Regards,

Mikhail Ralev
Director, Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corporation [A Division of Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation]




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From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
To: General Apathy Xof, THAF Chief of Staff

Your request for the ten vehicles, and the production rights, has been confirmed. With the production rights you will recieve twenty initial LV-08s for evaluation, training, or as production examples. Mak-INV Automotive does not, itself, produce light tanks but our parent corporation, Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation, to our knowledge, produces three: T-05A [Original], T-05G [Heavily Modified], and FCT-17 [More of a medium tank]. If you're interested, we can have a Dat' Pizdy Arms Corp. senior official confer with you, or you may telegram us and we can provide the information over more secure channels.

Thank you for the purchase.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
Mak-INV Automotive Corporation

TO: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
FROM: USNSEA Ministry of Defense
RE: Testing and Production rights order

The Union Army is impressed by the MMPWV LV-08's features, and we wish to purchase one hundred units for testing purposes. The 52,000,000,000 USD cost for the aforementioned number of units shall be wired upon the confirmation of the order. We shall get back to you on the testing results.

Signed,
USNSEA Ministry of Defense

OOC: Sorry to bump an old thread up SB, but it was just too GOOD.

*bump*

bump

To: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
From: Mr. White, foreign relations officer
Subject: LV-08 Light Infantry Vehicle
Message: The Dominion is currently looking for a replacement for it's own aging UAZs and Humvees currently in service, and your vehicle has come to our attention. We seek to purchase the production rights for your fine craft,

- Production Rights for LV-08 Light Infantry Vehicle - $500,000,000 USD

Thank you,

Good day.
Mr White

OOC- Uff-da, don't know how I missed these...


TO: USNSEA Ministry of Defense
FROM: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
SUBJECT: Re:Testing and Production rights order

Your request has been confirmed and we will send, immediately, the requested number of vehicles for immediate testing. We await the results of testing and assure you that the LV-08 will serve without falter in your nation's armed forces.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
-Mak-INV Automotive

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To: Mr. White, foreign relations officer
From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
Subject: Re:LV-08 Light Infantry Vehicle

Having formerly utilized the UAZ as our primary light vehicle, we assure you, the LV-08 is the perfect successor to such a vehicle, and we can only wish that we had the LV-08 several generations ago when we first switched from the UAZ to our own domestic MMPWV M-03 vehicle. Similarly, your request for production rights has been readily confirmed. We will deploy several test vehicles, production schematics, diagrams, and processing equipment as well as technicians, engineers, and several other staff to assist in the initial production of the vehicle at your facilities.

Thank you for the purchase of the MMPWV LV-08 Light Truck/Armored Patrol vehicle, it will undoubtedly serve well with your forces.

Regards,

Foreign Sales Division
-Mak-INV Automotive

To: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive, Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
From: Shawn Dawkins, Secretary of Defense, Remarkably Sane Dominion of Juumanistra
Subject: Procurement of LV-08 light truck

Having been immensely impressed with the specifications for the LV-08, the Juumanistran government is interested in purchasing the production rights to the vehicle, which comes to a total of $500,000,000 USD. Funds will be wired upon confirmation.

The Confederate States of Spizania wishes to order the production rights to the LV-08 AP/LT variant for the required amount of five hundred million US dollars. The money will be wired upon confirmation.

OOC: Am i right in thinking it can mount 2 Machine Guns on pintle mounts, 3 Machine Guns on the Doors, 1 Machine Gun in the turret, 1 40mm Grenade launcher AND 1 TOW or equivalent launcher?

The UAFASC has needed a replacement for the BJ-2020 for far too long and has found the LV-08 to be a great contender. As such, The Allied States is requesting production rights for USD 500 000 000.

OOC- Spizania, you're partially right. I kind of have the armaments section screwed up, it got kind of combined with a previous MMPWV variant. However, in the variant shown the armament can vary... The heaviest variant, with the most armament would be the variant with two door mounted machine guns [either can be fired from the closed position, or opened with the soldier standing on the pull-out stand (usually requires some sort of railing to prevent the soldier from falling)] and the roof-mounted automated turret which would carry the heavy machine gun and the grenade launcher . The automated weapon can be replaced [or even augmented] with an ATGM launching system, or, as the Armed Republic uses, a light air defense system. The door-mounted MGs could also be grenade launchers. The carried soldiers in the rear will also have their armaments, and light machine guns could be affixed to the rear bed-rails.

However, the extended variant, which adds two additional doors besides seating for four in the cargo bed, can carry a vast assortment of additional armament. The two additional doors can each add two more door-mounted machine guns as well as two roof-hatches capable of either maintaining pintle-mounted machine guns, grenade launchers, or ATGMs. The automated turret should be removed, but, since the turret is forward of the two additional hatches, can be retained to cover the forward arc while the two pintle-mounts are utilized for protecting the rear quarters. And, this isn't all. The cargo bed can also carry whatever armament you can affix to it. Technically, if you wanted to, you could give each of the four riders in the cargo bed a pintle-mounted machine gun affixed to the bed-side and with limited traverse, and even have a fifth person seated on the very rear of the bed with his legs hanging and a pintle-mounted machine gun [light] affixed to the hitch of the vehicle. The machine guns for the cargo bed should probably be of a lighter variety, maybe a squad machine gun style using lighter rounds, unless a centrally-mounted MG is used. In this theoretical configuration, you could have an automated 12.7mm turret with 40mm grenade launcher, two pintle-/roof-mounted heavy or light machine guns, four door-mounted machine guns, four bed-rail mounted light machine guns, and a hitch-mounted light machine gun. The weight additions would be enormous, but the vehicle would still be able to operate fairly well [considering the weight gains etc.].

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[B]To: Shawn Dawkins, Secretary of Defense, Remarkably Sane Dominion of Juumanistra
From: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive, Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
Subject: Re:Procurement of LV-08 light truck

We have confirmed your order request and we will be sending the related materiel immediately along with several finished vehicles, production designs and models, as well as the option to use our own engineers, technicians, and specialists to begin your own domestic production.

Thank you for the purchase.


Foreign Sales Division
-Mak-INV Automotive

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Spizania-

Confirmed, we will deploy the related materials, production designs, several of the vehicles, as well as provide the option for the utilization of our own engineers, technicians, and specialists in beginning production at Spizanian facilities.

Thank you for the order.

Foreign Sales Division
-Mak-INV Automotive


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Corzia-

Your request has been confirmed and we will be sending you all related materials and schematics required to begin domestic production of the LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Truck. We will also include several assembled vehicles as testbeds and production examples. Additionally, we will offer the use of Armed Republic engineers, technicians, and specialists to assist in the initial production of the LV-08 at your facilities.

Thank you for the order.

Foreign Sales Division
-Mak-INV Automotive

TO: Paul David Nettleton, Minister of Defense, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
FROM: Foreign Sales Division, Mak-INV Automotive
SUBJECT: Re: Re:Testing and Production rights order

Greetings,

Indeed you were correct: the LV-08 passed with flying colors. And as they passed the test, we wish to acquire unlimited domestic production rights to the MMPWV LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Truck as to succeed the venerable HMMWV. The cost of 500,000,000 USD shall be wired upon the confirmation of the order.

Yours Truly,
His Excellency,
Minister of Defense
United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
Paul David Nettleton

Production rights, please.

-Reich Foreign Ministry-

OOC- Sorry for the very short reply...
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Confirmed.

Can I buy production rights?

I can also add it to my storefront (if you wish), and give you a precentage of the incomes I get for this fine vehicle.

Production Rights still for sale?

$500 Million in Pure Gold?

Sure.

OOC: /me yays at SB designing a better vehicle then this. >.> And no, none of you can have it! :D

Sure.

Thanks, money being wired right now.