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The Free land of Heretichia wishes to give its law enforcement force a well needed upgrade when it comes to equipment.
Therefore we are on the outlook for contractors for continiuing purchase of the following items:

-Handheld firearms, mainly handguns and entry 12 gauge shotguns but also smaller quantitys of sharpshooter rifles.
The handguns will be issued to our patroling police force and also used for training and should be 9mm automatics with a clip capacity of atleast 15 rounds. Composite configurations will be concidered a plus.
The 12 gauge entry shotguns must have a folding stock, be single fed(as opposed to drum-magazines) and be able to hold a minimum of 8 shells.
The sharpshooter rifles should be fairly light, preferably semi-automatic, have a caliber of 7.62 x 51mm NATO and accurate at a distance of atleast 800 meters(874 yards).
Silenced configurations will also be considered.

-Riot gear including: Plexi riot shields, roman design, batons of different configurations, "street-sweepers" configured for CS-gas dispersal, helmets and other protective gear.

-Submachine guns of 9mm caliber, preferably in a bullpup configuration and with a clip capacity of atleast 30 rounds, preferably more.
Silenced versions are required, so is select fire with atleast the three basic fireing modes of single, 3rd burst and fully automatic. And the rate of fire should not be less than 900 rpm.

If your firm can supply one or more of these products, please feel free to come with a proposal.
If so, be specific, we need exact information on the basics and may require a test of specific products should we feel interested in closing a deal.
Also remember that we are interested in a continiued cooperation and will concider our current partners first in the event of a military upgrade.

Quantities of initial purchase are as follows:

9mm Handguns: 8 000 units.
Entry shotguns: 3 000 units.
Submachine guns: 3 000 units. (in different configurations)
Sharpshooter rifles: 400 units.
Complete riot gear: 12 000 units.

Sincerely,
Frank Steel,
CEO of Heretichia Police Inc.

While PRA cannot exactly fill these requests, we believe that our offerings are inherently superior to severa of the requests above.

Firstly, the Predator III. This massive pistol is excellent for a standard side-arm, and with optional gel-rounds, is capable of acting in a non-lethal capacity.

Predator III Heavy Pistol

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13x30mm Magnum
Operation: Gas
Action: Double/Single, DAO
Safety: Frame-mounted with decocker
Sights: Fixed 3-Dot
Barrel: 5.51" (140mm)
Weight: 4.18 lbs. (1.9 kg)
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds, double stacked
Modes of fire: Safe, semi-automatic, 3-round burst
Cost: 1000 USD

A large calibre pistol, capable of blowing through even hardened body armor with ease. The standard sidearm of the Otagian armed forces.


The second is the Model 100 PRA SMG. While not capable of rates of fire as high as you have specified, the 10mm round packs nore stopping power into a single bullet, and with the integral Smartgun System, accuracy will skyrocket.


PRA Model 100 SMG
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10mm Caseless
Barrel Length: 250mm
Overall Length: 330mm
Mass: 2.5 kg unloaded, 3.5 kg loaded
Magazine: 35 rounds
Rate of Fire: 650 rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 2500 fps
Sight: Smartlink, iron sights

Cost: 1200 USD


As for your request for a sharp-shooting weapon, the M22-A2 Carbine should fit the bill perfectly. The carbine can be used as both a long range weapon and a grenade mortar.

M-22A4 HVAC

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6mm HV Caseless, 40mm Mortar
Barrel Length: 450mm
Mass: 4.6 kg empty, 6.6 kg fully loaded
Length: 800mm
Magazine: 40 rounds caseless, 5 mortar shells
Rate of Fire: 550 RPM
Muzzle Velocity: 4750 fps
Sight: Ironsights, standard accessory mounting rail

Cost: 2600 USD

A carbine version of the M-22, the M-22A4 is intended for paratroopers and other special forces. The barrel is shortened, and the integral sight is replaced with a universal mounting rail. The grenade launcher has also been replaced by a 40mm mortar. Rifling in the barrel is increased, however, compensating for the shorter barrel at close ranges. The short barrel can also be switched out for a longer, 650mm variant. Combined with a high power scope, this variant of the M-22A4 becomes a passable sniper rifle.

Also, please note that we reccommend using PRA-manufactured KoloBac bacterial disabling gas for crowd control. Not only is the gas safe, but it will render anyone exposed unconscious nigh instantaneously, even if the only contact is with exposed skin. We allow KoloBac to be bred by our customers, thus the relatively high price.

KoloBac


Category: Riot Control
Symptoms: Possible numbness, possible light-headedness, near instantaneous unconsciousness (duration of approximately 2 hours after exposure)
Possible After Effects: rarely nausea, headache, tiredness
Vector: Inhaled, contact

An excellent choice for crowd control, KoloBac is a bacterial crowd suppression agent. Feeding off of other microorganisms, KoloBac digests them, and secretes an aerosolized form of Carfentanil (arguably the world’s most potent analgesic), as well as a specialized chemical that blocks certain receptors for Carfentanil, preventing lethal dosages. KoloBac covers an area with a cloud of these chemicals, which will last as long as the bacteria are still present. Clean-up is relatively easy, simply spray high powered bleach on the effected area, and the heavy ground-clinging bacteria will be killed. Within twenty minutes, the cloud will disperse. The bacteria are also sensitive to extreme heat and cold, and will survive approximately 10 minutes in such environments.

Protective measures can be taken to prevent exposure to Carfentanil. The suggested method is a sealed NBC suit, with gas mask or independent air supply. This is due to the fact that Carfentanil can and will penetrate the epidermis, reaching an effective dosage within seconds.

Carfentanil on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carfentanil)

Cost: 400,000,000 USD per sample

The Free land of Heretichia wishes to give its law enforcement force a well needed upgrade when it comes to equipment.
Therefore we are on the outlook for contractors for continiuing purchase of the following items:

-Handheld firearms, mainly handguns and entry 12 gauge shotguns but also smaller quantitys of sharpshooter rifles.
The handguns will be issued to our patroling police force and also used for training and should be 9mm automatics with a clip capacity of atleast 15 rounds. Composite configurations will be concidered a plus.
The 12 gauge entry shotguns must have a folding stock, be single fed(as opposed to drum-magazines) and be able to hold a minimum of 8 shells.
The sharpshooter rifles should be fairly light, preferably semi-automatic, have a caliber of 7.62 x 51mm NATO and accurate at a distance of atleast 800 meters(874 yards).
Silenced configurations will also be considered.

-Riot gear including: Plexi riot shields, roman design, batons of different configurations, "street-sweepers" configured for CS-gas dispersal, helmets and other protective gear.

-Submachine guns of 9mm caliber, preferably in a bullpup configuration and with a clip capacity of atleast 30 rounds, preferably more.
Silenced versions are required, so is select fire with atleast the three basic fireing modes of single, 3rd burst and fully automatic. And the rate of fire should not be less than 900 rpm.

If your firm can supply one or more of these products, please feel free to come with a proposal.
If so, be specific, we need exact information on the basics and may require a test of specific products should we feel interested in closing a deal.
Also remember that we are interested in a continiued cooperation and will concider our current partners first in the event of a military upgrade.

Quantities of initial purchase are as follows:

9mm Handguns: 8 000 units.
Entry shotguns: 3 000 units.
Submachine guns: 3 000 units. (in different configurations)
Sharpshooter rifles: 400 units.
Complete riot gear: 12 000 units.

Sincerely,
Frank Steel,
CEO of Heretichia Police Inc.

Our industries can supply you with everything expect the shotguns. But, if need be we can get those for you too.

Our standard side arm for both police and military personal is the 9mm Beretta
We have to types of submachine guns: We use the P-90 and the MP-5.
We also have two types of sharpshooter rifles: L-96 and the L115A1.
We also have Riot gear. So just happens our Riot shields are also based on roman design so we got that cover.

If your interested let us know.

Mondoth Arms is willing to offer these weapons for your review, regetabbly neither conform to your exact specifications, but work is being done on a 9mm variant of both the PG-11 and the DAC-91M, the SG-12 however is a caseless electric firing weapon and could not conceivably be altered to match the specifications of 7.62 NATO, however we believe the 7mm round is an accurate and sufficuently powerful round for all applications.

SG-12 SR
Weight: 4.5 kg
Round: 7mm Caseless
Length: 860mm
Mode of Fire: Semi-Automatic
Max eff. Range: 1400 meters
Magazine; 30 rounds
Price; $3000 (includes 4 loaded magazines), $10 per additional magazine
Accuracy: .3 MOA
Features: Integral bipod, 10x precision scope calibrated for the M1125 round
The SG-12 is a caseless precision long rifle featuring a free-floating
barrel and an electrical cartridge firing system powered by two
batteries good for 1000 firings. The rifle also features an
uninterrupted p-rail along the upper surface and railed hand
guards for attaching accessories (such as Legion sensors).
Optional Equipment:
- High grade stock, adjustable for length of pull and height: $150 per unit
- Light intensification scope (non-magnifying), can be attached to the
standard scope for night operations $800 per unit
- Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight: identifies targets using heat, Can ‘see through’ most light cover, can be
used as an attachment for the standard scope. $7000 per unit
- Sound Suppressor: reduces acoustic signature by 30 dB without a
negative effect upon accuracy, $300 per unit.
Ammunition (can also be used with G-11A2 and LMG-11, not recomended as standard issue for either):
M1125 7mm Caseless Match: High quality match ammunition with a steel
penetrator, suitable for use against lightly armored targets
M1126 7mm Caseless Subsonic: Decreases weapon report, should be used
in conjunction with the sound suppressor for full effectiveness.
M1127 7mm Caseless APS: For use against armored targets, accuracy
decreases to 1 MOA and effective range is reduced by 200m. ($20 per magazine)
M1127 7mm Caselss Tracer: trails burning white phosphorous dust through the air that ignites when the bullet is fired, allows for easy 'traceing' of bullet path, decreases barrel life

PG-11
Weight; .65 kgs (loaded)
Round; 4.7mm caseless pistol
Length; 30 cm
Mode of Fire; Semi-Automatic, Three Round Burst
Range; 100 meters
Magazine; 30 rounds
Price; $200 (includes 4 loaded magazines), $2 per additional magazine
Features; can be fitted with laser targetting system and advanced sights
The Nine is proud to bring you a totally unique weapon! The PG-11 sidearm, utilizing light weight caseless ammo, this pistol fits all your side arm needs, this lightweight incredibly durable weapon can deliver a punch to close targets and is perfect for law enforcement and millitary sidearm
Optional equipment;
-extended 40 round magazine $3 per magazine

DAC-91M
Caliber: 4.7mm Caseless Pistol
Weight: 2 kg empty; 2.5 kg loaded
Lenght: 13.2 inches (stock retracted) 17.9 inches (stock extended)
Barrel length:11 inches
Rate of fire: 900 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 50 rounds
Effective range: 220 meters (DAC-91K), 280 meters (DAC-91A1)
Fire modes: Single, Burst, Auto
Cost Per Unit:$450
The DAC-91M is a product of Doomingsland design modified for Mondothian Standards for Ammunition and performance, it fires the 4.7mm Pistol length Caseless ammunition used in the PG-11 Sidearms, fired electronically the DAC-91M is a capable SMG for urban warfare and counterterrorist/SWAT situations.
The weapon is issued with an advanced holographic sight, which projects the crosshair into a small sheet of glass, making it look as if the shooter aimed using a tiny TV screen. Five different crosshairs are available, and are selectable by turning a small wheel mounted to the sight system. Coupled into the holo sight dot sight is the 'Information Display Sytem-Submachine Gun', which is a small projection system which displays data gathered from sensors inside the weapon. A laser rangefinder is included in the weapon (beneath the barrel) and uses a laser frequency on the invisible spectrum, however, it can be viewed through the red-dot sight. This allows the soldier to view range to the target with the weapon and it automatically feeds that data into a computer located inside the weapon which then adjusts the red dot (or other cross-hair type) to where the soldier should aim to hit the target at the range tested. The IDS-SMG also displays the amount of ammunition used or left.
The weapon includes an advanced rail system, as well, allowing for the mounting of a LED flashlight, laser spot projector, and other similar accessories. The barrel accomodates for the mounting of a sound suppressor or a flash suppressor.


Other Devices you might be interested in:
The Crowd Control Vehicle package(CCVP):
This suite of equipemt is self contained and is easily fit to most vehicles with sizeable storage (SUVs, Vans, Mini-Vans, Lorry's, Pick-Ups) and is a self contained crowd control system ready to be used in any situation where crowd control is necesary.
The CCVP uses many innovative devices for the tasks of managing a crowd in almost any situation, from a merely unruly crowd to a full blown riot, these systems are:
Sonic Crowd Dispersal System:
Use a multi-frequency modulation to create the most unpleasant sound pattern, This patern is a combination of ultra high, and ultralow frequencies that in field tests have been shown to cause :Unpleasant to excrutiating headaches (Depending on person and intensity), Mild to severe Nausea(Depending on person and intensity), Trembling and loss of balance(Depending on person and intensity), unconsciousness(Depending on person and intensity). Guaranteed to disperse even the most belligerent mobs with no shots fired, no deaths and no permanent injury, the frequency of the soundwaves is outside the range of human hearing and interacts with the inner ear equilibrium and the aspects of the nervous system that deals with balance to provoke reactins in people with any level of hearing.

Electrical Stimulation of Nervous System Response:
This system fires a cloud of small charged particules that stimulate a response similiar to that of a TASER when they contact human skin, this system should be reserved for the most belligerent crowds.

Light Stimulation: Uses a rapidly nutuating high intensity light to stimulate the Optic nerves of Humans, depending on intensity and the person, this can either be blinding or completely, temporarily debilitating.

Also Includes: A high quality PA system for addressing large crowds from a safe distance while remaining clearly understandable, an external LCD panel provides communication in conditions where sound is not effective or for the benefit of deaf persons.

A set of gas grenades containing Peppergas (A variant of Pepper spray, more effective and less harmful than CS or other nerve gases, works wit skin contact and resists attempts to become 'accustomed' to the effects), a white, reflective smoke for blocking areas from view, a powerful green smoke laced with scent particles and Emetics, simulates poison gas without being dangerous, smells bad to 90% of cultures, looks poisonous and causes unpleasant side afects immediately. Flash Bang Grenades: Afairly standard grenade, wehn triggered releases a brilliant flash and aloud bang, disorients and stuns everybody witin hearing range or looking in the direction of the flash. for use with a 40mm grenade launcher, roof mounted and can be remotely controlled from inside the vehicle with the use of an IR or Visual Light sight and a control stick int he console usable from either driver or passenger seats.

Price: $15,000 per vehicle conversion, comes with 20 of each grenade.

PRA Riot Gear is also top of the line. Who needs a shield when your armor will deflect 7.92mm NATO rounds? While somewhat heavy, the weight is evenly distributed over the body, preventing the undue stress to the arm that a shield will cause. Fully sealed, the suit will prevent exposure to CS or PRA KoloBac. Act now and receive a 10% discount on all PRA products!


Pale Rider Arms NBC Warfare Suit (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/blaesa/viridian_1_1024x768.jpg)

The latest in Pale Rider Arms protective gear, the NBC Warfare Suit is standard issue to Otagian military forces. Weighing in at 12.5 kg the suit is composed of artificial spider-silk, with numerous hard plates protecting vulnerable locations on the body. The suit is resistant to small arms fire and virtually immune to stabbing and tearing.

The suit is entirely sealed, with air filtration, and carries an attached 10lb oxygen tank for when the gas mask's filters won't cut it. Needless to say, ten pounds of oxygen is not enough for a prolonged engagement, and is simply intended to provide enough air to proceed to a safer environment.

The helmet is hard ceramics, and contains a variable frequency short range radio, night vision goggles, and the aforementioned gas mask. An integral Smartgun system is also included.

COST: 50,000 USD


The style of the armor can easily be changed, from the Oriental style favored by the Pale Rider Arms Red Samurai, to a Romanesque design. An illustration will be issued shortly.

While not fully part of the II mainstrwam, Strathdonia could sell you soem of the much upgraded paintball guns we use for crowd/riot control (by upgraded i mean they fire bigger balls that are twice as heavy at about 1.5times the velcotiy of normal paintball guns, meaning they actually hurt quite a bit and you can then fill the balls with CS or pepper powder or even dayglo non washable paint)

Our industries can supply you with everything expect the shotguns. But, if need be we can get those for you too.

Our standard side arm for both police and military personal is the 9mm Beretta
We have to types of submachine guns: We use the P-90 and the MP-5.
We also have two types of sharpshooter rifles: L-96 and the L115A1.
We also have Riot gear. So just happens our Riot shields are also based on roman design so we got that cover.

If your interested let us know.

This sounds like the kind of equipment Heretichia would be interested in, trialed and true designs.
Since we have no arms industry within our borders, we are unable to directly modify or enhance our stockpile and thus we need the correct specifications from factory.
As far as my limited knowledge reach, the FN P-90 is indeed a design similar to a bullpup but with the clip of 50 rounds resting on top of the reciver and feeding through a rotating-load design, am I right?
I'm also fairly certain it only has two fireing modes, the semi-auto and fully automatic, could this be modified for burst-fire too? We are of course willing to pay good Pengus for this modification.
Also, the L115A1 in AWM-configuration is highly attractive, however our LSFR-Police (Lethal Situation Force Resolving) were highly specific about the semi-auto action of the rifle, and as far as I know, the L115A1 has no such configuration. We were thinking more in the lines of PSG-1 or the Walther2000.
If you have any means to supply any of those arms and possibly the Benelli M4 Super 90 / M1014 JSCS, we would be more than happy to close this deal, with favourable future prospects for your arms manufacturing industries.

If you could also send a set of ten complete riot control gears for practical testing, this would be greatly appreciated, the costs will of course be funded in excess.

Kind Regards,
Frank Steel,
CEO of Heretichia Police Inc.

This sounds like the kind of equipment Heretichia would be interested in, trialed and true designs.
Since we have no arms industry within our borders, we are unable to directly modify or enhance our stockpile and thus we need the correct specifications from factory.
As far as my limited knowledge reach, the FN P-90 is indeed a design similar to a bullpup but with the clip of 50 rounds resting on top of the reciver and feeding through a rotating-load design, am I right?
I'm also fairly certain it only has two fireing modes, the semi-auto and fully automatic, could this be modified for burst-fire too? We are of course willing to pay good Pengus for this modification.
Also, the L115A1 in AWM-configuration is highly attractive, however our LSFR-Police (Lethal Situation Force Resolving) were highly specific about the semi-auto action of the rifle, and as far as I know, the L115A1 has no such configuration. We were thinking more in the lines of PSG-1 or the Walther2000.
If you have any means to supply any of those arms and possibly the Benelli M4 Super 90 / M1014 JSCS, we would be more than happy to close this deal, with favourable future prospects for your arms manufacturing industries.

If you could also send a set of ten complete riot control gears for practical testing, this would be greatly appreciated, the costs will of course be funded in excess.

Kind Regards,
Frank Steel,
CEO of Heretichia Police Inc.

OCC/IC: Your limited Knowledge is good. I found a site that tells all about the weapons you asked about. They also have other choices so you can read up on it and decide if theirs others you want. We should be able to produce most of it ourselves and if not we can get it for you. You asked at a good time are Arms Manufacturing Industries are retooling and everything. Here are the links. http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn14-e.htm I couldn't find any information on the Benelli M4 Super 90 / M1014 JSCS. I do some further searching. Update: Yes we will be able to provide that weapon for you. You just might take longer as our Industries have never produced shotguns, we will need a little time to get the factories set up and do some testing to make sure it all works. That should take about 2-5 years time. But once that is done we should be able to produce any shotgun you'll ever need. OCC: 2-5 days RL time.
http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg13-e.htm

IC: Along with a list of potential weapons- we'll be sending that Riot gear along by plane and it should get their soon. You may test it free of charge. We will look into seeing if the FN P-90 can be modified into burst fire. If not we can send some military training personal along on how to fire the weapon in a burst fire way without modified. However, if you would rather it be modified, if its possible will that for you.

Sincerely, the government of United Earthlings

How about some big guns:

L15 Centurion Heavy Riot Control Vehicle

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Introduction and History

Following a string of high-intensity and potentially dangerous riots in the Crown Colony Segmentum Praetonialis, Imperial Praetonian Ordnance was awarded a contract to design and produce a completely non-lethal riot-control vehicle sufficiently equipped to resist small arms fire, destroy barricades and move aside burnt out cars, disperse large numbers of rioters intermingled with protestors, potentially including children, without causing major injury, and intimidate even the most hardcore protestors.

Out of this specification the L15 Centurion was born. Based on the IPO-145 Phalanx chassis, the Centurion shares many common components with the decidedly more lethal vehicle, although it features an entirely new turret. The decision was made early on to retain the ‘tank look’, and so the Centurion was equipped with an MBT-esque turret housing most of its weaponry and ships with military camouflage. Despite its intimidating appearance and connotations with the Tianamen Square massacre, the Centurion is designed with the safety of both police and public in mind, and will hopefully deter future riots from occurring at all.

Armament - Offensive

The Centurion is armed with a variety of non-lethal weaponry designed to dislodge rioters from barricades and disperse large groups of people from a distance where there is only minimal risk to the police operators.

High Pressure Water Cannon

The Centurion’s primary armament is the IPO L245 High Pressure Water Cannon. Capable of firing a steady stream of water up to 75m and with a variable pressure of up to 200psi, the water cannon is capable of quickly dispersing large numbers of people without risking direct contact with the vehicle. The cannon is powered by a dedicated 75hp converted fire pump run from the vehicle’s engine.

Although the water cannon is a non-lethal weapon, it has been known, in a small number of instances, to cause serious internal injury which is difficult for the affected individuals to self-diagnose and which can lead to fatalities. For that reason, an inert red dye is stored in a separate container and can be mixed with the water to ‘paint’ the affected individuals so that they can be isolated by medical personnel. It could theoretically be used to isolate rioters some time after the event, although being in the area sprayed with water is hardly conclusive proof of being involved in the riot and its use as evidence against an individual is illegal in Praetonia.

Most of the unused space in the very large Phalanx chassis is utilised storing water. Up to 10,000 litres of water can be stored, weighing 10 tonnes and allowing the vehicle to fire a 40 minute continuous burst. This massive increase in ammunition and staying power over conventional truck-based water cannon allows the Centurion to form a true stand-alone system which is not limited to supporting other riot control assets such as riot police and APCs.

40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher

The Centurion’s second most powerful weapon is mounted co-axially to the water cannon. It is capable of firing a variety of grenades out to a range of 300m, including tear gas, concussion grenades and smoke grenades. The grenade belts generally issued to Centurion units generally consist of ten concussion grenades and ten tear gas grenades arranged alternately, with 5 smoke grenades placed throughout the chain. This combination can cause complete disorientation and incapacitation within seconds, and is employed best in support of conventional riot control forces who can then move forwards and secure individuals before they regain their bearings.

Faced with a serious threat to a government building such as Parliament from a dedicated group of individuals, the grenade launcher and water cannon acting together can prove a decisive combination. It should also be noted that the 40mm grenade launcher is a military grade weapon firing non-lethal rounds. It can also fire HE-FRAG rounds and anti-tank grenades, but this is not the intention.

Pellet Machineguns (PMGs)

The vehicle mounts two ‘Pellet Machineguns’, one co-axially to the water cannon, and the other in the small commander’s turret mounted on the turret roof. Both of these weapons fire 6.5mm hollow polycarbonate plastic bullets fired by means of a caseless ammunition system. They are capable of firing 800 rounds per minute.

These weapons are highly effective and cause little lasting damage to most areas of the body, but they can cause severe damage to the eyes should they be hit. For this reason, the weapons are generally used only when potentially dangerous or armed rioters are attempting to storm police lines, or overrun government buildings. It should also be noted that the PMGs are very close to military grade weapons. With relatively little effort they can be converted to fire live rounds, but this is not the intention.

Bulldozer Blade

The Bulldozer Blade attached to the front of the vehicle is made of a very strong polycarbonate material and designed to knock over barricades and push obstacles out of the way. It can also be used to allow the vehicle to charge directly at rioters without risking them falling under the tracks. The scoop is designed to be able to pick up people rather than drag them along the ground, and it is equipped with four handles.

Armament - Defensive

In addition to the offensive armament of the vehicle, it is also equipped with a number of systems which defend it and its contents from the individuals it is attempting to disperse.

Area Denial Grenade Launching System

Positioned on the turret roof behind the commander’s cupola turret is bank of 12 grenade launchers which are designed to launch their grenades a short distance into the air above the tank and then fall back down to the sides and explode, deploying a large number of non-lethal plastic pellets into the surrounding environment. This is designed primarily for use in the event that rioters have surrounded and are attempting to enter the vehicle.

Each grenade launcher is able to move 20 degrees in any direction to allow the system to retain functionality even when the vehicle is moving. It is also possible for the vehicle to deploy its grenades in a pre-set pattern around the vehicle, for example all 12 grenades in a small arc in front of the vehicle for example to protect a specific group of people or a specific building. The projectiles are not able to cause harm to most parts of the body generally including the eyes, but it is generally best not to deploy this system unless absolutely necessary.

Pellet Claymore Mines (PCMs)

The tank is equipped with a pseudo-ERA system of claymore mines which launch similar plastic projectiles, in addition to smoke and a concussion grenade explosion. The mines can be detonated individually from within the tank by the commander, or they can be set to detonate on contact. These mines are designed to dislodge rioters from the sides of the vehicles and disorientate them for long enough to for the vehicle to change position.

Crew Individual Weapons

Each crewman is equipped with an L65C Squad Individual Weapon Carbine with a 12” sword bayonet. These are the only overtly offensive weapons the Centurion is equipped with, the reasoning being that if the crew are forced to use them then the rioters outside have breached the considerable systems designed to keep them out, or have somehow forced the crew to leave the vehicle. These weapons are capable of firing 6.5mm caseless ammunition at a rate of 600 rounds per minute and are stored with 120 round drum magazines and 30 round clips.

Protection - Armour

The Centurion is equipped with fairly light armour which is nonetheless effective for what it is expected to do. The armour scheme is capable of proofing the vehicle against small arms fire up to 15.5mm, shell splinters, grenades and anti-personnel mines. The vehicle is highly resistant to 20mm rounds and RPGs. The vehicle uses a layer armour scheme as follows:

Outermost layer – Reinforced wire mesh. Prematurely detonates incoming RPG rounds and keeps rioters detached from the body of the vehicle.

2nd Layer – Pellet Claymore Mines (PCMs). Description above.

3rd Layer – Ballistic ceramics. This layer deflects most small arms fire, grenade blasts and shell splinters.

4th Layer – Reinforced steel. This layer provides structural strength and is a good all-round protective material. It also provides a second small-arms resistant layer in case the ballistic ceramic layer is penetrated. Both layers together provide considerable protection from all types of rounds.

5th Layer – Rubber. An insulating layer that also protects the crew against spalling.

The approximate RHA armour values are as follows:

Front: 120mm (KE) / 200mm (HEAT)
Side: 80mm (KE) / 120mm (HEAT)
Rear: 80mm (KE) / 120mm (HEAT)

The armour is of the modular variety, with each individual section being easily replaceable in the event that only a partial penetration is achieved. The vehicle is also fully sealed against chemical or biological attacks to prevent rioters “smoking out” the crew using Molotov cocktails or other such weapons. In addition to exterior armour, the interior of the vehicle is partitioned so as to seperate the engine and fuel from the crew compartment. The vehicle is equipped with backup batteries which enable it to remove itself from a danger zone should its engine encounter a malfunction or be disabled.

Sensors

The Centurion Is equipped with a fairly rudimentary set of sensors which, despite their basic design, are suitable for the tasks the vehicle is designed to perform. The first sensor the vehicle is equipped with is a laser rangefinder, which allows the gunner to target specific areas of a crowd precisely with any of the vehicle’s weapons. The commander’s and gunner’s video displays are provided with an overlay showing the range.

As in the Phalanx upon which it is based, the vehicle is equipped with a number of digital cameras positioned inside nicks in the hull with closeable armoured lense-covers and also one on a periscope style telescopic mount. These provide the driver, gunner and commander with a real time picture of their environment and also allow the operators of the vehicle to see over barricades and into buildings.

Every weapon the Centurion is equipped with comes with optical sights to enable them to be fired even without the computer aiming mechanisms and the laser rangefinder. The vehicle is designed to be able to retain near full functionality even if most of its electronic systems are disable.

Mobility

The Centurion is powered by a 650hp diesel-electric engine which also powers the batteries and the water cannon pump. The engine allows the vehicle to reach speeds of 50mph on road and 35mph off road. The track system allows the vehicle to overcome most obstacles it is likely to encounter in an urban environment which cannot be pushed aside by the dozer blade. The vehicle is also theoretically capable of snorkelling to a depth of 5m at a speed of 10mph.

General Specifications:

Length: 9m (hull); 9.4m (inc. gun)
Width: 3.9m
Height: 2.60m (turret roof); 3m (cupola turret roof)
Ground Clearance: 0.5m
Combat Weight: 34,000kg
Crew: 3 (Commander / Gunner; Gunner; Driver)
Main Armament: 1x L245 200psi Water Cannon
Ammunition Stowage: 10,000 litres / 40 minutes continuous firing
Secondary Armament: 1x 40mm automatic grenade launcher (co-axial); 1x 6.5mm pellet machinegun (co-axial); 1x 6.5mm pellet machinegun (cupola turret); 150 pellet claymore mines; 12 round area denial grenade launching system (ADGLS)
Ammunition Stowage: 200x 40mm grenades; 2,000x 6.5mm rounds; 1,000x live 6.5mm rounds; 5 ADGLS reloads
Engine: 1x IPO 'Mercury' 650bhp diesel-electric hybrid
Theoretical Maximum Speed: 50mph (road); 40mph (cross-country); 10mph (snorkling)
Operational Range: 750 miles
Fording Depth: 2.5m (normal); 6m (snorkle)

Production Cost: $2,000,000
Export Cost: $3,000,000