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OOC: As the thread title says this will be my military reference thread. I will be adding to it gradually over the coming days, weeks and months so it will grow from these humble beginnings! These stats printed here are all reasonably well known ICly, so if you are involved in an RP with me feel free to quote them etc.


General Military Outlay

The Armed Forces of the United States of Independent Hitmen are broken down into three main serving arms. Each arm has a support group as well as various other administrative groups that may otherwise be catered for in a seperate arm in other militaries. As you may expect the three arms are as follows:


1)The Independent Hitmen Navy (IHN)
2)The Hitmen Army (HA)
3)The Air Force of the Hitmen (AFH)


Notes on the Force Structure
-The Marines units are included under the command of the IHN but have their own command structure within that force, being directly subordinate to the President rather than the Grand Admiral.

-The Navy controls all sea going vessels as well as a number of large river craft that are deployable to foreign conflict zones via Navy transports. The Fleet Air Force (carrier bourne aircraft) is also controlled solely by the Navy, however there is great co-ordination with the Air Force over training facilities and maintenance requirements.

-The Army encompasses all ground forces with the exception of the Marines and the Air Force Security Detachments.



Military Stats

Secretary for Defence: Jonathon Hamilton
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs: Field Marshal Matthew Mathers
Grand Admiral of the Fleet: Grand Admiral Peter Whitney
Commander of the Air Force: Air Marshal Walter Beckworth

Total Size of Armed Forces (Including all Logistical and Currently Deployed National Guard Units:129,720,906
% of Population: 1.8%
Possible Reservists (National Guard and Reserve Units not currently deployed): 240,987,312
Male to Female Ratio: 19:1

(Old information, but a basic overview until I can update it)

The Independent Hitmen Army (IHA)

Size: 83,426,916 personnel
Number of Divisions: 329 Active Divisions, 587 Possible Reserve Divisions (Not in the field)

Standard Assault Rifle: J Corp XM-8 Assault Rifle (Various versions) [M16A3 still in service with some National Guard and Reserve Formations]

Standard Main Battle Tank M1A2I Abrams, with Iron Cheetah MBT being phased in.
Standard Heavy Battle Tank Challenger IIB
Standard Infantry Fighting Vehicle Bradley IFV with Mist IFV being phased in
Other vehicles in use: J Corp HMMWV, trucks of various sizes between 2.5 and 9tonnes, LAAV's and various specialist armoured vehicles fulfilling a multitude of missions.

Artillery (towed): M198 Towed Howitzer (155mm)
Artillery (Self-propelled): M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer (155mm)
Rocket Artillery (Self-Propelled): M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Anti-Air Defence (Stationary) Patriot Missile System and Grendel System
Anti-Air Defence (Mobile) M730A2 Chaparral, Vulcan Chain Gun's, Mk.9 Anti Air Vehicle.

(Old information, but a basic overview until I can update it)

The Independent Hitmen Navy (IHN)

Size:45,876,934 personnel
Active Vessels (Including all auxiliary and support): 24,567
Reserve Vessels: 450

Active Fleets (+Location):

1st (Home) Fleet, Gillen Naval Base
2nd Fleet, Stevid
3rd Fleet, En route Stevid
5th Fleet, PortHaven Naval Base
7th Fleet, En route Stevid
9th Fleet, The Internal Sea
12th Fleet, PortHaven Naval Base

Naval Vessels

The following are the various types of ships that are currently in use with the IH Navy and a (rough) number of the amount currently commissioned in full service and the amount currently in reserve status (mothballed) if any are in such state.


Capital Ships:

SuperDreadnought Classes

Renown Class - The second most powerful class of ship afloat (more coming)

Ships Serving
IHS Thunderer

Prince of Wales Class – This class of vessel sports 25 27.1” guns and 4000VLS cells each and is the largest class in the fleet at over 1km long each. Currently there are 5 in active service with none in the reserve force and a further 5 about to be placed on order from QAE Marine Systems.

Ships of this class
IHS Prince of Wales
IHS Duke of York
IHS Black Prince
IHS King Henry
IHS Emperor Jericho

On order:
IHS Balthasar
IHS Casper
IHS Melchior
IHS Mephisto
IHS Septim



Dreadnought

Daedulus Class – A smaller ship compared to the Prince of Wales Class, sports 9 25” guns and 1000VLS cells. Currently three are in service with a further one in the Reserve. No further vessels of this class are planned.

Ships of this class
IHS Daedulus
IHS Firefly
IHS Twilight


Aircraft Carriers

Illustrious Class Fleet SuperCarrier – These huge vessels were purchased from QAE systems and justify the large investment with the sheer number of aircraft that they carry. With a typical complement of over 520 combat aircraft they are more than just a moving airbase, they are a moving Air Force. Currently there are two carriers in service, but the plan for the FY2006 involves the commissioning of three more before the end of the decade.

Ships in Class
IHS Illustrious
IHS Resolution

Ocean Class Fleet Carrier – Carrying 320 combat aircraft and nearly 60 helicopters this carrier is one of the most versatile classes in the Navy. Purchased from QAE there are four on active service, with a plan for the commissioning of another two.

Ships of this class
IHS Indian
IHS Atlantic
IHS Pacific
IHS Antarctic


New England Class Fleet Carrier – Carries 320 aircraft with capability of 350 in times of war. The biggest carrier built domestically with 14 currently serving and a further three on order from the PortHaven Group Shipping Yards.

Ships of this class
IHS New England
IHS New Hampshire
IHS New Jersey
IHS New South Wales
IHS New Dorcestshire
IHS New Worcester
IHS New Hampton
IHS New Sussex
IHS New London
IHS New Lincoln
IHS New Kent
IHS New Cornwall
IHS New Priory
IHS New Denver
IHS New Durham
IHS New Castle
IHS New Stafford


Periocles I Class Heavy Strike Carrier – A homegrown design, the Periocles I was the first carrier to really make large advancements on the sortie rate of the Nimitz Class Carriers slowly being phased out by the Navy. Carrying 195 aircraft each has double that of a Nimitz whilst maintaining the same radar cross section. Seven are in active service with no further plans for additions to the class.

Ships of the Line
IHS Periocles
IHS Fearsome
IHS Fearless
IHS Fearful
IHS Adler
IHS Simon
IHS Devastator


Isomer Class Strike Carrier – Another homegrown design, the Isomer Class improved upon the standard Nimitz Class Carrier through advanced systems and an aircraft complement of 120 aircraft. Seen as a medium sized carrier in today’s navy she boasts excellent all round performance whilst not excelling in any one area. Currently eight are in service with two more upgraded vessels to be introduced in the coming year.

Ships in service
IHS Isomer
IHS Peacekeeper
IHS Ocean
IHS Independence
IHS Orion’s Fist
IHS Neptune
IHS PortHaven
IHS Gillen
IHS Chinthurst
IHS St John

Cassandra Class Stealth Carrier – The Cassandra was the first foreign produced carrier to be purchased. Whilst carrying only 45 aircraft she does so with an extremely low radar cross section, hampering detecton and target acquisition. This has allowed the Cassandra Class to remain undamaged despite being involved in several conflicts. Five vessels are currently in service, with no plans to introduce more.

Ships in service
IHS Cassandra
IHS Phantom
IHS Naples
IHS Howerd
IHS Silvester

Improved Nimitz Class Carrier – The Improved Nimitz Class carriers operated by the IHN utilise more modern materials than were available when the original class was constructed. They still carry the standard 95 aircraft complement but are gradually being phased out for replacement by the newer Nicholas Kerensky Class Standard Carrier. Currently there are 29 serving Improved Nimitz Class Carriers with nine in reserve status.

In service
IHS Nimitz
IHS Wilson
IHS Walker
IHS Courtney
IHS Inevitable
IHS Striker
IHS Sam O’Neill
IHS Steven Wareing
IHS Isiah Washington
IHS Jack Carter
IHS James Anderson
IHS Enterprise
IHS Saratoga
IHS Frank Deeside
IHS John McKnight
IHS Fromtac
IHS Lamboda II*
IHS Raven Sea
IHS Expectation
IHS John Edginton
IHS Guardian
IHS Robert D. Wren
IHS Conqueror
IHS Yorktown
IHS J City
IHS Epsom
IHS Tadworth
IHS Walton
IHS Kingswood

*Lamboda was sunk during the IH intervention against Intelligent Neighbours. She was replaced by the Lamboda II in the active vessel inventory.




Battleships

Four Classes of Battleship are operational within the IHN with another class in planned production for the near future.

Element Class – The Element Class is the most recent domestically designed battleship serving in the IHN. Carrying 15 22” guns and 36 5” turrets she had a heavy gun armament and was the preferred battleship for supporting amphibious landings. Carrying only 40 VLS cells she had a modest armament, but that had been boosted by the addition of a pair of Mk.3 Sea Smart Launchers in place of two quad VLS cells. The five vessels of this class represent the most modern Battleships currently in the IHN.

Warships currently serving
IHS Fire
IHS Water
IHS Wind
IHS Ice
IHS Ore


Aasimar Class – The Aasimar class is armed with 9 20” guns and 590 VLS cells as its main armament. 28 5” guns and a single Mk.3 Sea Smart Launcher serve as the secondary armament along with 9 35mm CIWS automated defence guns for missile and aircraft threats. There are currently six serving vessels of this class.

Ships of this Class
IHS Aasimar
IHS Sabre
IHS Hawk
IHS Orion
IHS Aires
IHS Raven Nest


Improved Iowa - The Improved Iowa Class supports the same main armament of its predecessor but with an increased complement of 200 VLS cells replacing the secondary armament turrets. Currently there are twelve serving Improved Iowa’s in the IHN.

Serving Ships
[IHS Iowa
IHS Slater
IHS Harrison
IHS New Life
IHS Ticcio
IHS Westdox
IHS Hill
IHS Lafia
IHS Daring
IHS Daunting
IHS Hardy
IHS Wheelan


Toryu Class IIB – The Toryu is still being implemented into the IHN fleets. Purchased from Clan Smoke Jaguar, the 42 ordered vessels of this class represent the future of IH Battleships. Only the first seven have been commissioned at this time.

Currently serving
IHS Toryu
IHS Ronin
IHS Samurai
IHS Akagi
IHS Akula
IHS Toocan
IHS Royal



Battlecruisers

Bowman Class BGCN – Another IH investment form the QAE Marine Section this class is the fastest surface ship in the fleet, capable of 53knots, whilst still sporting 6 25” cannon and 128 VLS cells. Currently there are four serving vessels.

Currently Serving:
IHS Bowman
IHS Longbow
IHS Crossbow
IHS Bowfield

Gaul Class Battlecruiser - The Gaul Class is designed to be a raider, operating in pairs to disrupt enemy shipping lanes as well as battling small enemy task groups with minimal aircover. They carry 6 14” guns in ABY configuration and 320 VLS cells in 5 64cell blocks along with four Mk.3 Sea Smart Systems. Currently there are eight in service with twelve more either planned or soon to be commissioned.

Ships in service:
IHS Alesia,
IHS Massilia,
IHS Asturica,
IHS Londinium,
IHS Narbo Martius,
IHS Lugdunum,
IHS Condate,
IHS Redonum



Heavy Cruisers

Greek Class Heavy Cruiser- The Greek Class are seen as a multi-role vessel with a leaning towards ASuW and ground support missions. While larger than the Gaul Class vessels she is seen as a Heavy Cruiser due to the various roles she can perform compared to the limited Gaul’s. Currently there are twenty one in service, with plans to double this by FY2009.

In Service
IHS Athena,
IHS Sparta,
IHS Larissa,
IHS Thessalonica,
IHS Apollonia,
IHS Bylazora
IHS Salona
IHS Corinth
IHS Segestica
IHS Byzantium
IHS Thrace
IHS Sidi
IHS Hoplite
IHS Phalanx
IHS Bostra
IHS Sardis
IHS Thebes
IHS Petra
IHS Messana
IHS Syracuse
IHS Croton


Carrack Class Cruiser – The twelve ships of the Carrack Class were exported from Clan Smoke Jaguar to supplement the Ticonderoga Class guided missile cruisers that remain in service. The Carrack class is now being more widely integrated and the addition of more vessels is being considered.

Ships
Coming Soon



Cruisers in service

Hunter Class Guided Missile Cruiser [157] (300 additional under construction)
Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser [239] (150 further awaiting commissioning)


Destroyers in service

Shade Class DDGN [390]
Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer [196]
Spruance Class Destroyer [104]
Kidd Class Destroyer [6]
Type-45 Destroyer [69]
Type-42 Destroyer [25]
Sparrowhawk Class DDG [18]


Frigates in service

Worker Class [400]
Oliver Hazard Perry Class [841]
Type-23 Class [282]
Brandenburg Class [42]


Other surface Vessels



Submarine Types used

Vanguard Class Attack Submarine [Flight II]
Los Angeles Class 688I Attack Submarine
Seawolf Class Attack Submarine
Ohio Class SSBN

OOC: I have noted where information is held in Top Secret Clearance. This doesn’t other nations don’t know anything about them, but it does mean that capabilities are closely guarded as are the number of aircraft. Ive placed the actual number in brackets as a kind of OOC comment to show it, but that is OOC information.


Air Force Reference

Commanding Officer:

Distinct Groups:

1st Air Force
2nd Air Force
5th Air Force
6th Air Force
7th Air Force
9th Air Force
11th Air Force
15th Air Force
19th Air Force

12th Air Force, also known as Stevidian Air Command (Hitmen)


Structure of the Air Force.

Each Air Force grouping is made out of several Air Groups. These air Groups differ in size depending upon mission requirements and type of aircraft used. (More information below). Each Air Group comprises several Wings which comprise several Squadrons. Each squadron is usually broken down into several elements.


Typical Structure.

Air Force [Commanded by Three Star General]

4 Air Groups [One Star General]

16 Wings (4 Per Group) [Wing Commander]

48 Squadrons (3 Per Wing) [Squadron Commander]



Equipment used.

Aircraft:

Interceptor: F-15C Eagle
Fighter: F/A-22 Raptor
Fighter Bomber: F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16C Falcon, F/A-18D Super Hornet
Tank Hunter: A-10 Warthog, A-12 Avenger
Medium Bomber: F-111G
Electonic Warefare: E/A-6B Prowler, B-1E, F-111E, EB-52I
SIGINT: RC-135 RivetJoint, RC-130 Tacitbow, EF-111, EF-4
AWACS: E-3F Sentry
Ground Surveillance: TWM-1F, U-2, SR-71
Wild Weasal SAM hunters: F-111E, F-16CG.
Transport Aircraft: C-130, C-2, C-5, C-141, An-225.
Tanker: KC-130, KC-135, KC-4
Heavy Bombers: F-117 Nighthawk (78), B-2A Spirit (92), B-6B “Skullz” (920), B-52H (700), SB-22 (500). [Numbers are closely guarded as are the performance figures.]

Number of Operational Air Force Squadrons:

Interceptor – 127
Fighter - 231
Fighter Bomber – 214
Tank Hunter – 145
Medium Bomber – 7
Electronic Warefare – Equivilant of 29 Squadrons
SIGINT - Equivilant of 10 Squadrons
AWACS- Equivilant of 34 Squadrons
Ground Surveillance – Equivilant of 42 Squadrons
SAM Hunters – Equivilant of 56 Squadrons
Transport Aircraft – Equivilant of 120 Squadrons
Heavy Bombers – 100 Squadrons (15 Aircraft per)

National Guard and Reserve Squadrons

52 Interceptor and Fighter
48 Fighter Bomber and Tank Hunter
2 Medium Bomber
4 Electronic Warefare
1 SIGINT
9 SAM Hunters
28 Transport
12 Heavy Bomber (B-52H)

In addition there are National Guard units still flying the following:

9 Squadrons of F-4CG SAM Killers
12 Squadrons of F-14D Super Tomcats


Air Force Links

Tyrandis SB-22 "Sariel" http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=484971

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Multi-Role Missile (Several launch variants)

J Corp AS-1M

Warhead:
2 Stage Warhead - smaller first warhead is fired ahead of the missile into the target vessel, the HEAT warhead being used to create a hole through which the primary 800lb warhead penetrates further into the ship, exploding four microseconds after impact. This second warhead has a uranium tip that allows it to penetrate further into the dent in the armour that the first stage HEAT warhead should have created.

Range:
Up to 400km (LM version can reach 450km)

Launch System:
Mk.3 Sea Smart System (Ship Based Launch)
Mk.2S Missile Platform (Land Based Launch)
Various Hardpoints on Attack Aircraft

Propulsion:
Solid Fuel Rocket Booster (Two are used, one main to take the rocket up to speed and then a smaller version to fire the first warhead in front of the missile)
RAMJET engine (utilizing hydrogen injection) is used once the initial booster has burnt out getting the rocket to RAMJET operating speeds.

Speed
Mach 4.2 (during end of attack run), Mach 2.9 (sustained cruise)

Navigation
Inertial navigation during cruise, active radar seeker during target acquisition. Alternate satellite guided package is under development.

Flight Profile
Can be programmed for a variety of flight profiles depending upon attack profile required. Primary attack method is through sea skimming with no “pop up”, preceded by a cruising altitude of between 100 and 200feet. Missile will drop down to sea skimming level when between 20 and 50km from target depending upon missile programming.

Unit Cost:
$1,800,000 USD


Description of Key Factors:

The AS-1M Missile is the second anti-shipping missile developed by J Corp and was developed in its ExHaven test facility and is considered a far superior weapon to the AS-1B that it replaces. Loosely based on the Hex-X and Warlock missiles manufactured by Venom Defence and the earlier AS-1B, the AS-1M uses advanced electronics to guide itself to the target assigned by the ship or land based fire control system. The inertial GPS is essential to the operation of the missiles which can be fired to take a deceptive course to the enemy formation if necessary.
Due to the nature of the warhead a Submarine based version had to be designed separately which nearly led to the rejection of the missile in acceptance to the Navy. However after extensive testing, including live fire exercises, the missile was accepted with the designation AS-1B in its Ship and Land Based variants and is being introduced to the new fleet units that are beginning to appear in service after the Naval Expansion Bill. Using the new J Corp Mk.3 Sea Smart System means that the missile is likely to be fitted to many fleet units in the coming years as they are equipped with the Sea Smart themselves. The evolution to the more potent AS-1M which is now in active service with many fleet air and surface assets has confirmed the AS-1 series as the IH Navy’s primary ship killing missile.
The Air Launched Version is also the same model missile but with a slightly different launch attachment that enables it to be fitted to the hard points on attack aircraft, of both carrier and land based variants. Land based aircraft can obviously carry a larger arsenal.



J Corp AS-2B Air to Ship Missile


Abstract

With the ever increasing thickness of armour being applied to capital ships throughout the world it was realised that the anti-shipping missiles of the IHN didn’t have the penetrating power to damage such huge warships as now graced the seas without the expenditure of large amounts of current munitions. Though the AS-1M continued to serve well it was realised that a heavier missile would be needed to deal with large enemy capital ships such as those expected to be deployed by a new generation of adversaries as well as the existing armour patterns on some current vessels. Though the AS-2B missed the battle of the Otium Aqua during the War of the Golden Succession, due to its testing cycle at the J Corps ExHaven facility, the need for its swift introduction was apparent after the enemy SuperDreadnought Feathermore sustainted thirteen hits from AS-1M and LM missiles without enough damage to rule her out of the battle. Subsequent strikes using submarine launched AS-1M’s did indeed cripple the huge ship, but only after a high number of missiles were specifically targetted at the stationary vessel whose own defences were down. The AS-2B was very promptly rushed into service in its air launched configuration whilst more testing is undergone on the submarine and ship launched variants. Production is thought to be occuring at the J Corps LineWare munitions factory on the outskirts of Littlemore, Smiths County.
The missile utilises numerous upgrades on the AS-1M, principally its inclusion of systems designed to allow it to defeat electro magnetic pulse and other interference in the operation of the missile and ultimately warhead. All systems have a shielding to maintain maximum surivability.
The AS-2B sacrifices warhead size for range, fitting with the IH principle of survivability for the launch aircraft and also decreasing the cost of the expensive OctaNitroCubane that has proved particularly expensive to create for the warhead. The inclusion of Tungsten rods in the warhead, similar to the devastating Macabeean SledgeHammer is being strongly considered and may make an appearance in a –C spec missile.


Stats

Launch Platform:

Current: Aircraft hardpoints on range of Fighter/bomber, medium bomber and heavy bombers.
Planned: J Corp Sea Smart Missile System (Sea), Submarine VLS tubes, TSDL-3 launcher (land)

Propulsion RAMJET using hydrogen injection system. (cruise of Mach 2.9) Additional nitrous injection for terminal phase of last ten kilometres. (Mach 4.7)


Range: Sea Skimming (450km), High-low (550km)

Navigation: Inertial navigation system using short range radar for final target acquisition. Alternatively a preprogrammed GPS co-ordinate can be fed into the onboard computer (for striking stationary ships in port).

Warhead: Uranium tipped warhead containing 400kg of OctaNitroCubane.

Cost per unit (exluding R&D):
$1,000,700

Specialist Systems:
The AS-2B is the first IH missile to incorperate technology that allows each missile to talk to other missiles that are part of the same strike. The system ensures that only the pre-set number of missiles are aimed at the same target after acquisition has been made thereby increasing the number of vessels engaged by the strike.

Vessel Stats

New England Class Fleet Carrier

Background:

With the constantly shifting naval power throughout the world the Navy came to realise that its planned Periocles II Class Heavy Strike Carrier would not fullfil the needs presented to the Navy by other nations increased militarisation and the fascination with the SuperDreadnought. Whilst the plans for IH’s own SuperDreadnought class had been put on hold, the fear of other nations vessels caused a shift in policy even further towards projecting Naval Air Power.

This lead to the commissioning of the PortHaven ShipYards to design a carrier capable of carrying 320 aircraft of varying types in a two hangar deck formation with the possibility of 350 aircraft being carried for short periods of time. The result of the extensive design process was the New England Class Fleet Carrier and upon commissioning of the design an initial order was placed for 8 carriers that was soon enlarged to 14.

Boasting a unique design the New England Class Carriers are significantly taller than most other carriers, increasing vulnerability to missile hits but also allowing two hangar decks to be accomodated. Elevator requirements mean that aircraft launching takes longer but that the carrier can carry significantly more aircraft than similar length ships.


Stats:

Length: 621m(flightdeck) , 590m(waterline)
Beam: 178m(flightdeck) , 104m (waterline)
Draft: 24m

Displacement (tonnes)
(Deadweight):456,798
(Light):602,080
(Operational):650,700
(Full):675,876

Powerplant: 8 PSW Pebblebed Nuclear Reactors at 1.9GW each.

Propulsion: 4 shafts turning 4 props.

Speed:
Cruising: 34knots
Max: 42 knots (brief sprint at 110% reactor power)

Range:Supplies limit to 240 days. With resupply endurance is limited only by crew rotation.

Personnel Complement: 3,200 sailors, 10,780 Air crew (varies slightly with aircraft loadout), possiblity of 1,500 Marines if required.

Aviation Equipment:
5 Internal Elevators
7 External Elevators
8 Launching Catapults

Defensive Armament:
14 20mm CIWS Gatling guns w/independent radar tracking and powersupply.
12 Quad Cell (reloadable) Rolling Airframe Missiles
20 M2 .50 Calibre Machine gun positions
2 Mk.3 Sea Smart Missile Launch Platforms w/revolving magazine housing 40 missiles each.

Armour:
Deck: 850mm
Belt: 425mm
Superstructure: 300mm

Sensors and systems carried:
ASPY-5D Air Search Radar
SSPY-9 Surface Search Radar
Type 4 Aircraft Recognition System
ADF-2 Aircraft Tracking System
LOC-18 Carrier Landing Director
Drone uplink and downlink terminals

Aircraft carried (typical):
Fixed Wing:
120 F-22S Sea Raptors
150 F/A-18F Super Hornets
20 E-2CI Hawkeye’s
24 E/A-6C Prowler’s
4 S-3I Viking ASW aircraft
2 C-2 Greyhound Cargo Aircraft
18 UAV-15's

Rotary:
15 SH-60 SeaHawks
2 AH-64D Apache Longbows




Greek Class Heavy Cruiser (CAN)

Armament:
9x 15” ETC Main Guns (A B Y Triple Turret configuration)
12x 6” ETC Secondary Guns (6 Starboard, 6 Port)
4x 35mm CIWS (CN 1)
5x 35mm CIWS (CN 2 onwards)
4x 64 Cell Mk 42 VLS
1x Mk.3 Sea Smart Launcher
4x Stern Facing Torpedo Tubes
2x ASROC Launchers (Bow mounted)
3x Quad Cell Rolling Airframe Missiles

Armour (All figures are equivalent in steel):
Belt: 536mm
Superstructure: 200mm
Deck: 400mm
Armour is EMP hardened
Type: Undisclosed

Propulsion:
1x E-49 Nuclear Reactor
2 Screws operating at 212,000hp, Top Speed of 38knots
2 Backup Turbine Generators, Top Speed of 28knots


Size:
Length (Overall) – 702ft
Length (Waterline) – 667ft
Beam – 59ft
Height – 61ft (Superstructure.) 74ft (Auxiliaries)
Draught (Maximum Navigational) – 35ft
Draught (Limit) – 30ft


Displacement:
15,000 tons (Dead Weight).
35,000 tons (Light).
46,500 tons (Full).


Combat Systems:
Mk.67 Weapon Control System (CN 1-4)
Mk.68 Weapon Control System (CN 5)
2 Millimeter Band Radar (Shell Tracking)
1 Surface Search ESPY-4 Radar
1 Air Search ESPY-5D Radar
1 SNN-2D Bow Mounted Sonar
1 SNT-1 Towed Passive Array Sonar
3 GA-4D Gun Director
1 GN-3 Fire Finder Radar


Crew Complement:
34 Officers and 408 Enlisted Personnel [+58 Marines]
(Air crew: Variable depending upon Helicopters)


Air Complement:
Space for 2 Medium Sized Helicopters up to SH-60 in size on deck (No hangar)

Unit Cost:
Research and Development: Withheld
Production Ready Cost: $850million (USD)
Annual System Maintenance Cost: $14million (USD)
Annual Hull Maintenance Cost: $1.45million (USD)
Total Annual Cost (exclude wages): $15.45million (USD)


Build Location:
PortHaven Group Shipping Yards


Current Service Vessels:

IHN Service:
Athena (CN 1)
Sparta (CN 2)
Larissa (CN 3)
Thessalonica (CN 4)
Apollonia (CN 5)
Corinth (CN 6)
Ordered (CN 7 to CN 18)

Royal Abrams Navy:
3 Vessels of CN 5 configuration

Redge Royal Naval Fleet:
2 Vessels of CN 2 configuration
4 Ordered Vessels of CN 5 configuration

Description of key factors:

Utilizing the most modern equipment, sensors, weapons and materials available CN 1-5 represent a sizeable investment into their prime role of Naval Support for Ground Operations. Using EMP hardening and elements of stealth technology the Greek Class Heavy Cruisers are at the cutting edge of cruiser design and are capable of withstanding a direct hit from a Hex-X missile with survivable overall damage. The low radar profile available gives the Cruiser the appearance of a fishing trawler on radar scopes when her own active radar systems are turned off.
The sleek nature of the hull and superstructure reduces unnecessary drag and radar profiling allowing the cruiser to reach a top speed of 38 knots (achieved by IHS Sparta during pre-commissioning trials) and a cruising speed of 34knots. Backup electric turbine generators can produce a top speed of 28knots in the unlikely event of a reactor fault.
Designed to operate independently or as part of a Surface Action, Carrier, or Ground support group the Greek Class Heavy Cruiser is a powerful addition to any surface force. Its varied weapons systems allow engagement of a multitude of threats both on land and the sea. The Greek Class Heavy Cruiser is classed as a multi role vessel for the flexibility of the armament. The main and secondary gun armaments allow the ship to provide close and heavy fire support for amphibious landings as well as in ship to ship combat. The 4 suites of 64 cell Mk.42 VLS enables the ship to carry a multitude of missiles from the SM-2D SAM to the Tomahawk Cruise Missile. CN 3-5 are also fitted with the Mk.3 Sea Smart Missile Launch system aft of the superstructure allowing them to fire the new J-Corp AS-1B missile. The four stern torpedo tubes and two ASROC launchers enable the vessel to engage submerged targets with the aid of the active and passive array sonar’s.



Gaul Class Raider (CNR)

Armament:
6x 14inch ETC Main Guns (A B Y Turret positions)
5x 64 Cell VLS
4x Mk.3 Sea Smart Launcher
4x CIWS
2x Bow Torpedo Tubes
2x Stern Torpedo Tubes
2x Quad Cell Rolling Airframe Missiles


Standard Ammunition Carried
500 14” rounds
320 Missiles in VLS tubes
35 AS-1B Missiles per launcher (140 total)
20,000 20mm CIWS rounds
14 Mk 48 Torpedo’s


Armour:
Belt: 680mm
Superstructure: 200mm
Deck: 650mm


Propulsion:
2x E-49 Nuclear Reactor at 1.6Ghz
2 Screws operating at 215,000hp, Top Speed of 41knots
2 Backup Turbine Generators, Top Speed of 29knots


Size:
Length (Stern to Bow) – 784ft
Beam – 65ft (waterline)
Height – 52 ft (Superstructure.) 61ft (Auxiliaries)
Draught – 41ft (maximum navigational), 29ft limit

Displacement:
45,000 tons empty. 59,000 tons Standard Load


Combat Systems:
Mk.68 Weapon Control System
2 Millimeter Band Radar (Shell Tracking)
1 Surface Search ESPY-4 Radar
1 Air Search ESPY-5D Radar
1 SNN-2D Bow Mounted Sonar
1 SNT-1B Towed Passive Array Sonar
1 Fire Finder Radar System
3 GA-4D Gun Director Systems
1 SLQ-25 Nixie


Crew Complement:
48 Officers and 620 Enlisted Personnel
(Air crew: Variable depending upon Helicopters)


Air Complement:
Space for 2 Medium Sized Helicopters up to SH-60 in size (hangar for one)


Unit Cost:
Research and Development: Withheld
Production Ready Cost: $850million (USD)
Estimated Annual System Maintenance Cost: $21million (USD)
Estimated Annual Hull Maintenance Cost: $9.50million (USD)
Estimated Total Annual Cost (exclude wages): $30.5million (USD)


Build Location:
PortHaven Group Shipping Yards


Current Service Vessels:

IHN Service:
Alesia (CNR 1)
Massilia (CNR 2)
Asturica (CNR 3)
Londinium (CNR 4)
Narbo Martius(CNR 5)
Lugdunum(CNR 6)
Condate (CNR 7)
Redonum (CNR 8)

Description of Key Factors:

The Gaul Class Cruiser was primarily designed to be a fast missile raider against enemy capital ships, small formations and convoys. The vessel is designed with the specific goal of having two ships working in close co-operation on an attack against an enemy force. The combination of heavy firepower and unparalleled speed would allow the two cruiser force to make attacks at minimum risk to itself.
The utilization of the Mk.3 Sea Smart Missile Launch system for the deployment of the AS-1B missile allows the two cruiser force to be able to unleash a lethal barrage of anti-shipping missiles in a very short amount of time. The arrangement of the Mk.3 Launchers allows them to be able to fire either side of the ship to engage targets on either side. The ship also carries the standard satellite link up that would allow it to operate in conjunction with aircraft and launch its missiles under their guidance.
With the introduction of the AS-1M missile that can be fired from the Mk.42 VLS cells the vessel now packs even more punch. Gaul Class Raiders are expected to make their combat debut in the War of the Golden Succession.



Hunter Class Guided Missile Cruiser (CGMN)

Abstract:

The inclusion of several imported cruiser types into the IHN lead to the feeling that there was a need for a domestically designed cruiser that had the specialist role of carrying a lot of missiles to accompany battlegroups, specifically in support of the newer gun heavy battleships and dreadnoughts that lacked the necessary missile launching capabilites.
Two designs were put forward, one from the J Corp Naval Department and another from the Chinthurst Naval Production Group. During the process it became apparent that the launch system used on the J Corp entrant lacked the necessary adapdability in order to carry and use a large array of missiles envisaged by the program. This design was the only to carry an onboard helicopter, the Chinthurst entrant contains enough room for a landing but not for operations.

The Chinthurst entrant meanwhile was judged to contain the correct type of launch system for the requirements but not having enough armour in order to obtain the necessary level of survivability. The result was that the armour pattern from the J Corp entry was transferred to the other ship allowing the massed VLS systems to be housed in a large secure vessel that is now 1m wider than was originally planned. The trade off for this deal means that half the vessels produced will be constructed in J Corp Yards whilst the other are constructed in a Chinthurst yard, splitting the contract valued at an estimated 100billion dollars.

The cruiser meets the specification for a fast unit capable of carrying and launching a large amount of missiles against surface or aerial targets and as such sacrifices have been made in Anti-Submarine Warefare capabilities. The vessel is designed to work as part of a task force, equally suited to a Surface Action Group or Carrier Battle Group, where its large complement of missiles can be targeted by other vessels or indeed airbourne radar assets.

Fifty nine cruisers have been ordered and that is expected to be enlarged with the next announcement of the Navy budget published two days after the annual budget is announced.


Specialized Construction:

The nature of the Hunter Classes role in the IHN battlegroup’s mean that it was constructed using several advanced techniques to minimize overall detection and also increase survivability if the vessel was hit by a range of enemy weaponary.

In order to minimize the radar return given by the vessel the entire hull and superstructure is coated in radar emission absorbent paint underneath the seal grey common to all IHN warships. Whilst in practice this does very little, it complements the shaped hull well and together provides the ships with the radar cross section of a medium sized coastal fishing boat. Problems were encountered with the design of the hull to make it as stealthy as possible but also maintain the “good looks” desired by the IHN for all of its vessels. The superstructure maintains no straight lines to help the overall reduction in radar cross section but does still maintain a beautiful sleek appearance similar to that of the Greek Class Battecruisers.

For protection the ship has been outfitted with a modest layer of armour, 2.5” for the belt and 2.3” for the deck with a reinforced pilot house fortified with 2”. In addition to this all vital systems are armoured as well as being encased in EM proof materials to prevent damage. Certain specialized systems have the rooms that they are housed in covered with Kevlar panels in between the two compartment walls that form the double spaced bulkheads. The reactors are also armoured with their own case of 2.5” armour surrounding each one individually whilst the rest of the propulsion gearing is housed in a 2” armoured area. Acoustic, infrared, and radar signatures have been reduced, and vital shipboard systems are hardened against electro-magnetic pulse and over-pressure damage. Sound isolators or "shock absorbers" have been placed on the reduction gears, giving the ship an added advantage when facing submarines. State-of-the-art propulsion and damage control systems are managed by a data multi-plexing system. Fire detectors and increased AFFF and Halon protection add to improved survivability should a fire develop for any reason.

Ships personnel are protected from NCBA (Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Attack) by a comprehensive Collective Protection System that screens air intake for any foreign agents and acts accordingly if any are detected. The ships hull itself has built in double spacing between bulkheads and also along all exterior facing surfaces. This double spacing incorporates two plates, one to slow fragments and another to completely stop them before they pass through. Whilst of minimal use against a direct missile hit, the technique does prevent serious damage from a close in warhead detonation such as that caused by the inbound being destroyed by the vessels point defence systems.


General Specifications:

Length (Waterline): 638ft
Length (Overall): 655ft

Beam (Extreme): 57ft
Beam (Waterline): 57ft

Draft (Navigational): 35ft
Draft (Minimum limit): 24ft

Displacement (Empty): 10,870t
Displacement (Combat): 12,968t
Displacement (Max): 14,400t


Propulsion and Steering:

2x Pebblebed Nuclear Reactors
Powering 2 Waterjets
2 Rudders


Speed:

31knots (Sustained Cruise)
37 knots (Sprint)


Primary Armament:

6x (10x10 cell) Mk.49 Vertical Launch Systems [600cells]


Defensive Armament:

1x Mk.4 SAM system [20 Missiles]
4x 35mm CIWS
2x 20mm Autocannon
5x M2 .50Cal Machine Gun
3x Quad Cell Rolling Airframe Missiles


Countermeasures:

18 Type 21 Chaff Rocket dispensers (Mk.36)
Type 99 Tactical Jamming Unit
Mk.9B Nixie decoy


Systems:

Mk.8 Fire Control System
Type 41 Fire Tracking Radar Array
SPY-10F Phased Array Radar System (Aerial)
SPY-7S Short Range Radar System (Surface)
SPY-7A Short Range Radar System (Aerial)
TTIJ Active Bow Sonar
LPY-1 LIDAR/LADAR over the horizon Radar System
SPS-4 Navigational Radar
4 AN/SPG-62 Illuminators


Crew Complement:

26 Officers, 378 Enlisted (20 Marines)



Shade Class Destroyer (DDGN)

Abstract:

With the constant evolution of naval combat that occurs in the world today it was essential for the IHN to have a primary escort plaftorm that could deal with the multitude of threats that are faced by a modern day enemy naval or air force to an IHN force. Constant upgrades and modifications to Spruance, Arleigh Burke and Type 42 and 45 destroyers managed to abate many of these threats but it was clear that a new type of destroyer needed to be constructed to take full advantage of modern day weapons systems and advanced composites. The requirements issued to separate contractors by the IHN were varied, but the main points were as follows.

The proposed vessel must have:

1. Capability against both aerial, surface and submerged threats
2. Effective speed and propulsion to allow it to keep pace with the modern heavy combatants now fielded by the IHN, including both carrier task forces and battleship squadron’s.
3. The ability to be upgraded with minimum possible cost, but at minimal loss of operation mobility during said time. i.e modular upgrades whilst still on station.
4. The ability to operate independently or in small numbers as dedicated patrol vessels along any number of coasts.
5. Extensive application of low detection materials to enable limited Radar Cross Section.

The points issued required the best that the IH shipbuilders could offer. Of five tendered bids the finally accepted offer came from the PortHaven Shipping Yards with the designation of Admiral Johnson Class. Upon confirmation of the contract the vessel was redesignated a Shade Class Destroyer and a contract for one hundred and ninety five vessels was issued to PortHaven Shipping Yards to be completed within four years. The required speed of the project lead to government endorsed sub-contracting to the Gillen Naval Works and the Felton & Son Yards who had both tendered unsuccessful bids for the same project. With the commissioning of the first vessel, Shade, the Flight I version of the vessel was created. Flight I designation has been applied to the first fifteen of the class, the following fifty being designated Flight IIA with the adaption of the forward 5inch turret to a 6.2inch ETC cannon from the Chinthurst Naval Armoury Co. The eighty three vessels currently under construction are all of Flight IIB specification, replacing the Mk.3 J Corp Sea Smart System with the Mk.4 Sea Launch System as well as adding a fourth CIWS system in a forward facing position over the vessels bridge.






General Statistics:

Length: 556ft
Beam: 68ft max
Draft: 21ft

Displacement (Empty): 9,879t
Displacement (Combat): 11,450t
Displacement (Max): 12,990t

Propulsion:
1x Pebblebed Nuclear Reactor
Driving two waterjets allowing speeds of up to 41knots.


Primary Armament:

1 5” Cannon (Flight I)
1 6.2” Cannon (Flight II onwards)
2x (8x8) Cell VLS [128 Cells]
1x Mk.3 Sea Smart System (Flight I and IIA)
1x Mk.4 Sea Launch System (Flight IIB onwards)


Defensive Armament:

3x 20mm CIWS (Flight I and IIA)
4x 20mm CIWS (Flight IIB onwards)
4x 15mm Autocannons
2x M2 .50 cal Machine guns
3x Quad Cell Rolling Airframe Missiles


Countermeasures:

Type 21 Chaff Rocket dispensers
Type 99 Tactical Jamming Unit
Mk.9B Nixie decoy



Systems:

Mk.8 Fire Control System
Type 41 Fire Tracking Radar Array
SPY-10F Phased Array Radar System
SPY-7S Short Range Radar System
SSPY-1 Towed Sonar Array
TTIJ Active Bow Sonar
LPY-1 LIDAR/LADAR over the horizon Radar System
SPS-4 Navigational Radar
4 AN/SPG-62 Illuminators


Crew Complement

18 Officers + 260 Enlisted (12 Marines)


Aircraft Complement

2 SH-60 LAMPS
12 UAV-4
2 UCAV-1

Current USIH Deployments


Operation Bulwark

Status: Ongoing

Overview: Operation Bulwark is the codename for the peacekeeping operations currently undertaken around the Exetonian homeland to prevent further conflict between Exetonian forces and those of TBRI and allies whilst negotiations are undertaken to bring a diplomatic end to the conflict.


Assets-

Naval

IH 15th Fleet - more information to follow


Land

167th Infantry Division (preparing for deployment)
169th Infantry Division (preparing for deployment)



Operation Allied Defence

Status: Ongoing

Overview: Operation Allied Defence is the ongoing IH Defensive presence in the Holy Empire of Stevid as part of the War of the Golden Succession. Currently one Army Group is based within Stevid (7th) and all Fleet Units deployed to the theatre are based at Stevid Royal Navy Bases.

Assets-

Naval:

IH 9th Fleet Command Section

IH 12th Fleet Command Section

Carrier Task Force 8
1x Illustrious Class Fleet Super Carrier Invincible
1x New England Class Fleet Carrier New Sussex
1x Periocles Class Heavy Strike Carrier Periocles
2x Isomer Class Strike Carriers August, Orion's Fist
2x Cassandra Class Low Detection Carriers Cassandra, Silvester
1x Aasimar Class Battleship Aasimar
4x Hunter Class Guided Missile Cruisers
8x Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
12x Shade Class Destroyers
5x Spruance Class Destroyers
19x Worker Class Frigates
2x Brandenburg ASW Frigates

Attached:
2x Vanguard II Attack Submarines
2x Los Angeles Class 688 Attack Submarines
1x Ohio Class SSGN
9x UWRS Vessels (Under Way Replenishment Ships)
4x Fleet Oilers
3x Ammunition Supply Vessels


Task Force 8.1
1x Pericoles Class Heavy Strike Carrier St John
2x Isomer Class Strike Carrier Peackeeper, Striker
2x Nimitz Class Escort Carriers Nimitz, Golden
2x Element Class FireSupport Battleships Fire, Ice
7th+ 12th Transport Flotilla's
12 Ticonderoga Class Cruisers
9 Shade Class Destroyers
17 Burke Class Destroyers
12 Worker Class Frigates
9th Assault Flotilla (Landing Vessels)
4 Underway Replenishment Ships
8 Supply Ships
3 Fleet Oilers


The Battleship Squadron
1x Renown Class SuperDreadnought Thunderer
4x Prince of Wales Class SuperDreadnought's Septim, Balthasar, Capser, Melchior
2x Royal Sovereign Class SuperDreadnoughts Duke of Gillen, Viceroy
5x Victorious Class Battleships Victorious, Undefeatable, Victory, Worlds End, Port Harwood
3x Ocean Class Fleet Carriers Atlantic, Pacific, Indian
1x Isomer Class Strike Carrier Gillen
5x Nicholas Kerensky Class Carriers John Snow, Admiral Burke, Admiral Hughes, President Patrick, King Robert
8x Hunter Class Cruisers
12x Ticonderoga Class Cruisers
15x Shade Class Destroyers
15x Spruance Destroyers
12x Arleigh Burke Destroyers
20x Worker Class Frigates
5x Brandenburg ASW Frigates

4x Vanguard II Attack Submarines

2nd Submarine Squadron

12x Vanguard II Attack Submarines
6x Seawolf Attack Submarines
4x Submarine Support Tenders


Land

7th Army Group
Air Force Land Defence Security Battalions


Air

Strategic and Tactical Units on Standby in Stevid from both 15th and 21st Air Force's



Campaign Fleetwood

Status: Campaign Completed. All assets transferred to IH Stevid Defence Command.

Overview- Campaign Fleetwood is the codename for the joint IH/Stevid mission to retake the Hanover Island Chain from the grip of Kanami.

Opponents- Kanami, Aqua Anu, Magic Sorcery.

Upcoming Projects

Publically Announced:

R&D for a new Assault Rifle, nearing completion.
R&D for artillery ammunition, ongoing project.
Large scale production of Stevid designed Thermobaric weaponary, principally airlaunched and MLRS fired missiles.
Increased production of Greek and Gaul Class Cruisers, ongoing.
Hulls of twenty New England Class Fleet Carriers laid down, ongoing project: first delivery expected within one fiscal year.
Allocation of funds for research into UCAV development
Increase in number of HBT's,MBT's,IFV's,CFV's and APC's held in reserve stockpiles, all classes affected

Currently secret

R&D, along with lay down of first domestically produced Super-Capital vessels. Hulls 1&2 laid down.
Production of Shade, Hunter and Worker Class escort ships increased. Hulls laid down per class, in order, (400,550,900)
Production of F-15EH Fighters authorized. (1500)
R&D into new Land Based Interceptor.
Production of short range anti-missile missiles. (Fully underway, deployment of systems already underway)
Production of as yet unnamed class of aircraft carriers CVSN 29-40 begun.
Development of AS-2D Anti-Ship Weapon. (Nearing Completion)
Production of 155mm Self Propelled Anti Tank Gun
Research into new domestic Cruise Missile

Authorized IH Divisional Strengths


Infantry (Mechanized) Division:

27,500 men total

3 Regiments of Infantry (8,500 Men each) [1 Battalion of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry per battalion]
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 Command Vehicles + Security Company in M2 Bradley’s]
2 Artillery Brigades (1000men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750men) [AH-64D Apache]


Light Infantry Division:

24,000 men total

3 Regiments of Light Infantry (7,000men each) [3 Battalions of Light Infantry per Regiment]
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9L and Security Company of light infantry]
2 Light Artillery Brigades (550men) [105mm Air-portable Howitzers]
1 Light Tank Brigade (1200men) [LAV-9 and LT-4 Air Portable Tanks]
1 Aviation Brigade (1000men)


Heavy Infantry (Mechanized) Division:

30,100 men total

3 Regiments of Infantry (9,500 Men each) [1 Battalion of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry per regiment]
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 Command Vehicles + Security Company in M2 Bradley’s]
2 Artillery Brigades (600men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750men) [AH-64D Apache]



Mechanized Infantry Division:

28,000 men total

3 Regiments of Mechanized Infantry (8500 Men each) [2 Battalion of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry]
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 + Security Company]
2 Artillery Brigades (1000men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750 men) [AH-64D etc]
1 Heavy Tank Brigade (1,500 men)


Heavy Mechanized Infantry Division:

[i]29,500 men total

3 Regiments of Mechanized Infantry (8500 Men each) [2 Battalion of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry]
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 + Security Company]
2 Artillery Brigades (600men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750 men) [AH-64D etc]
2 Heavy Tank Brigade (1,500 men)
1 Recon Battalion (400men)


Armoured Division:

[i]30,000 men total

3 Armoured Infantry Regiments (9,000men each) [3 Battalions of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry] (M1A2’s and Challenger IID’s [M2A3 Bradleys], or, Iron Cheetahs and Dire Wolfs [Myst Linx IFV’s])
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 + Security Company)
2 Artillery Brigades (600men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750 men) [AH-64D etc]
1 Heavy Tank Brigade (1,500 men)
1 Reconnaisance Company (100men) [M3 CFV’s or Myst Linx]



Heavy Armoured Division:

[i]32,000 men total

3 Armoured Infantry Regiments (9,000men each) [3 Battalions of Tanks, 2 of Mechanized Infantry] (M1A2’s and Challenger IID’s [M2A3 Bradleys], or, Iron Cheetahs and Dire Wolfs [Myst Linx IFV’s])
1 Divisional Command Post (250men) [HQ-9 + Security Company)
3 Artillery Brigades (1100men) [105mm SPG, 155mm SPG, MLRS]
1 Aviation Brigade (750 men) [AH-64D etc]
2 Heavy Tank Brigade (1,500 men)
1 Reconnaisance Company (100men) [M3 CFV’s or Myst Linx]


Airbourne Infantry Division:

[i]15,000men total

3 Regiments of Airbourne Infantry (5,000men each) [3 Battalions of Airbourne Infantry each]
1 Divisional Command Post (150men)
1 Light Tank Brigade (1000men)
1 Light Artillery Brigade (500men) [105mm Air Portable Howitzers]

Equipment Strength Coming Soon