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Sapinian Arms announces the CR-20 Modular Assault Rifle

Cravan
26-03-2007, 03:14
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CR-20 Modular Assault Rifle

Sapinian Arms is proud to present Cravan's first indigenously produced 21st century assault rifle family, the CR-20 MAR! The following will introduce you to the rifle, and allow nations of the world to make a fine choice when choosing their next generation assault rifle.


Background
The CR-20 was designed and manufactured by the Sapinian Arms Corporation in an attempt to create the first indigenously designed and produced 21st century combat rifle. Design began in early 2005, and the first production model was unveiled on January 1st, 2007. The rifle is set to go into full production by the end of March or early April.

Purpose
The CR-20 was originally designed to replace the Aequatian-made M2 Infantry Carbine in the Imperial Guard as a SCAR (Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle). The M2 carbine has overall seen faithful service in the Cravanian military for the past ten years, serving as an efficient rifle design. However, as the design process continued the CR-20’s purpose changed from that of a SCAR to that of a general standard-issue assault rifle. Soon enough the design progressed to the point of being a modular assault rifle, which is where it stands currently.

Although several foreign alternatives were readily available, chief among them being the Aequatian G65 carbine, the Cravanian military saw it as wise to contract a domestic company to create the desired weapon. The result, of course, is a public opinion boost for commissioning an indigenously designed rifle, as well as a new reliance on domestic assets over outsourcing to other companies for military equipment.

Overview
The CR-20 is primarily made with composite carbon-reinforced fiberglass to create a lightweight and durable outer shell, while the inner workings and barrel are made of cold forged steel, similar in structural design to the M8. The CR-20 is made to be a rugged and versatile weapon, allowing for use in a myriad of environments as any high-performance modular assault rifle should be able to accomplish. The outer composite shell is resistant to harsh weather, dirt and mud, water, and a multitude of other natural forces. It is also resistant to wear and tear thanks to its strong (albeit expensive) carbon-reinforced structure, allowing it to take a heavy beating while in the field and still operate with a success. Its carbon-reinforced structure remains a lightweight and durable alternative to most other polymer and wooden-clad weapons.

The weapon is designed with accuracy, penetration, and range in mind, hence the choice for the robust 6.5x55mm ARAM. (the 6.35mm ARAM, Aequatian Republic Army Munitions, was originally adopted with the M2, however the Cravanian government has seen fit to bring the standard up to the 6.5) Although not quite as hard-hitting as the 7.62mm and larger rounds, the 6.5mm is capable of punching its way through body armor at long range, maintaining a high velocity in the process. The 6.5mm ARAM is, therefore, the perfect round for Cravanian purposes. For export versions, the rifle can of course be rechambered to fufill the needs of other nations, however the overall concept remains the same.

The weapon itself is a gas operated, rotating bolt automatic combat assault rifle, offering a rate of fire of approximately 680 rounds per minute. It has three firing modes, which include safe, single shot semi-automatic fire, and fully-automatic fire. The CR-20 also borrows a piston-driven system similiar in design to the HK-416, allowing for a full magazine of thirty rounds to be fired on fully automatic mode and the barrel to remain cool to the touch. This system is much cleaner and more efficient than most other automatic rifle actions, and makes the CR-20 an easily maintenanced rifle.

The CR-20 is also made to be an adaptable weapon, utilizing standard Picatinny rails mounted both above and below the barrel. On this modular rail a wide variety of items can be mounted, ranging from flashlights; laser pointers; various reflex, ACOG, or other optics; bipods; the CGL20 Underslung Grenade Launcher (or comparable models); and many more accessories.

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A representation of the weapon's ironsights and scope view.

The rifle uses a unique iron sights system, consisting of three prongs protected by the sights' fiberglass housing. Two prongs sit in the rear housing, sitting on either side of the forward prong which is situated in the center of the sight. The prongs are tipped with tritium, to allow for use in all light environments. In the event that the forward sight is damaged the housing can be taken off with a simple screwdriver or most other easily acquired objects in the field such as a coin or knife, and the sight easily replaced. If the rear sights are damaged, the user can both use the rifle without the rear prongs (a diminished performance in accuracy of course occurs, however the rear housings provide for makeshift rear-prongs and serve as a reference) or replace them easily without having to remove the housing.

The default reflex sight which can be ordered with the rifle (or the rifle can be used with any other mounted scope which uses standard Picatinny rails to mount) is an adjustable 1-4x magnification scope, allowing for aiming at any distance with the sight. The scope has markings similiar in color to the iron sight, allowing for better visibility in all light environments. The central crosshair has two extra notches below to represent pre-determined ranges at certain magnification levels, and it also possesses a built-in rangefinding function in the lower-left quadrant of the sight, also in accordance with the magnification setting. This also improves shooter accuracy greatly, giving the soldier the edge he needs to make a well placed shot without having to guess distance. The default sight also features the ability to see through the bottom of the scope, and look down the rifle through the iron sights. (note: the image does not display this and will be modified when I get around to it) In the unlikely event the scope fails, a soldier can still use the iron sights in the heat of battle without fumbling with the scope to remove it.

Conclusion
The CR-20, designed with penetration and accuracy in mind, is a prime choice for a rifle for all purposes. Offering the adaptability of a light carbine and the durability of a full size rifle, the rate of fire of a squad automatic weapon and the hard-hitting force of a designated marksman rifle, the CR-20 fufills the needs of any modern army on the battlefield today.

Sapinian Arms hopes that you make the right choice when ordering your nation's next military-grade rifle, and that choice is the CR-20.


Statistics

Standard

Caliber: 6.5x55mm ARAM (can be changed for individual orders)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 850mm
Barrel length: 415mm
Weight: 2.9kg empty, 3.4kg loaded
Magazine capacity: 30 round box magazine
Effective Range: 20m-780m
Maximum Range: 1200m
Rate of fire: ~680 rounds per minute
Firing Modes: Safe, Semi-automatic, Full-automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 1000 m/s
Muzzle Energy: 3,901j
Price: $1160 base cost

Folding Stock Carbine

Caliber: 6.5x55mm ARAM (can be changed for individual orders)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 790mm
Barrel length: 380mm
Weight: 2.6kg empty, 3.2kg loaded
Magazine capacity: 30 round box magazine
Effective Range: 15m-520m
Maximum Range: 800m
Rate of fire: ~680 rounds per minute
Firing Modes: Safe, Semi-automatic, Full-automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 880 m/s
Muzzle Energy: 3,020j
Price: $1050 base cost

LMG

Caliber: 6.5x55mm ARAM (can be changed for individual orders)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 855mm
Barrel length: 420mm
Weight: 3.2kg empty, 4.4kg loaded
Magazine capacity: 100 round dual-drum magazine
Effective Range: 25m-810m
Maximum Range: 1250m
Rate of fire: ~760 rounds per minute
Firing Modes: Safe, Semi-automatic, Full-automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 1150 m/s
Muzzle Energy: 5,158j
Price: $1230 base cost

DMR

Caliber: 6.5x55mm ARAM (can be changed for individual orders)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 860mm
Barrel length: 425mm
Weight: 3.0kg empty, 3.6kg loaded
Magazine capacity: 30 round box magazine
Effective Range: 40m-800m
Maximum Range: 1250m
Rate of fire: ~680 rounds per minute
Firing Modes: Safe, Semi-automatic, Full-automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 1200 m/s
Muzzle Energy: 5,617j
Price: $1300 base cost

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Used by:

Operators

Cravan
Illior - (DPR)
Okielahoma - (3.5 million standard pieces)
Animarnia - (3 million standard, 1 million carbine, 1 million LMG, 200,000 DMR)
Luslyvania - (4 million Standard, 1 million Carbines, 1 million LMG Variants, 200,000 DMR Variants)
Northford - (20,000 Standard, 20,000 carbines, 20,000 LMG, 20,000 DMR)
Kohinland - (10,000 Standard, 2,000 LMG, 800 DMR)
Granate - (DPR)

Testing

Shazbotdom - (10 Standard, 10 Carbine, 10 LMG, 10 DMR)
Finchs Nazi Germany - (20 standard)
Hurtful Thoughts - (2 Standard, 2 carbine, 2 LMG, 2 DMR)



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((OOC: I'm sure I missed something while proofreading, so if you notice anything abnormal please inform me. I'm not really a firearms expert.

Well... That's it. =P ))
Osteia
26-03-2007, 03:35
The nation of Osteia would like to purchase only one of each weapon to be added to his majestys armory on his own request, these weapons will be purchased for $8,700.

The money will be wired upon confirmation,

Thank you

Secretary Charles, Kingdom of Osteia
Cravan
26-03-2007, 03:40
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Sapinian Arms Corporation


We thank Osteia for their order of one of each varient of the CR-20 MAR, and do hope to see more business from your great nation in the future. Your order is confirmed.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation
Cravan
26-03-2007, 05:12
((You want to buy it. >.> ))
Cravan
26-03-2007, 20:11
((You want buy? Fai dollah!))
Luslyvania
27-03-2007, 05:02
For: Sapinian Arms Management
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Test Purchases

Greetings,

My nation’s military is currently seeking to replace the M16 and M4 rifles it uses with an infantry rifle more capable and suited to the present era. For this reason we submit a purchase request for 300 CR-20 MARs, divided between LMG and Standard variants equally.

Respectfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA
Cravan
27-03-2007, 05:16
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Sapinian Arms Corporation

We here at Sapinian Arms thank you for your wise purchase, and would like to inform you that your order has been confirmed. You will receive your order very shortly upon confirmation of your payment. Thank you again for choosing Sapinian Arms!

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation
Luslyvania
27-03-2007, 05:20
OOC:

Nice and quick.

IC:

For: Sapinian Arms Management
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Test Purchases

I have given orders to have the payment wired to you at once. The rifles will be tested against various models to see how well they meet my nation's requirements.

Respecttfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA
Cravan
27-03-2007, 05:23
((OOC: Heh, good thing I came on before hitting the sack, else I wouldn't have been able to confirm it until tomorrow afternoon/evening.

I guess a bump to keep it up on the front page till the morning is in order.))
Shazbotdom
27-03-2007, 05:36
OFFICIAL IMPERIAL PROCLIMATION
TO: Sapinian Arms
FROM: Shazbotdom Marine Command

As we have had a surplus in our budget, we would like to purchase 10 of each of these weapons for field testing.
Animarnia
27-03-2007, 07:00
From: the Federation of Animarnia
To: Sapinian Arms Management
Subject: Arms Purchas

While we currently use the British SA-L85A2 as our main infrantry rifle as you can imagine it is somewhat old now dispite being one of the most accurate and reliable bulpip rifles in the world. we would like to inquire how the weapon compares to the SA-L85A2 in terms of accuracy and performance and how this weapon compares to the Doomsland DR-83. we would also like to enquire on the specifactions, capabilites and information on the sighing system for this rifle.

From
Mathew Cartright
Minister of Defence. MOD
Cravan
27-03-2007, 20:18
((OOC@ Shaz: Confirmed 'n shiznit.

@Animarnia: Link to Doomie's rifle, please?))
Finchs Nazi Germany
27-03-2007, 20:30
For: Sapinian Arms Management
From: Finch's Nazi Germany
Regarding: Test Purchases

I Fieldmarshall Rommel would like to purchase 20 of your weapons for testing and new development to replace the kar98's that have been out of date for years.
Animarnia
27-03-2007, 20:32
(OOC: here you go: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=465863)
Cravan
27-03-2007, 22:04
((OOC: Thank you. =D

Btw, FNG, order confirmed. However my government will be watching transactions between you and SA, since you appear to be a Nazi nation. Not sure what tipped me off to that. =P ))

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Sapinian Arms Corporation

The DR-83 is a fine example of Doomanii engineering, and compares well with the CR-20. The two rifles are very similiar in many aspects including caliber, structure, adaptability, durability, and overall purpose. In reality, it really comes down to the customer's personal preference on more cosmetic issues than technical issues. A few key differences are notable, such as the CR-20 having a slightly longer range. The DR-83, however, is a more compact design, and appears to offer a harder hitting design over the CR-20's dedication to accurate penetration. In the end, the choice is up to the customer. We hope, however, that you choose Sapinian.

Now that the comparison between the DR-83 and the CR-20 has been covered, I can display a comparison between the SA-80 and the CR-20, or better said, lack thereof. The SA-80, while a fine rifle, is an antiquated design which performs inefficiently on the battlefield compared to its more modern counterparts. The CR-20 is much lighter and more durable than its bullpup brother the L85, and is far more modular a weapon. Applicapble for various purposes, the CR-20 outperforms the SA-80 in all aspects of operation.

The rifle uses a unique iron sights system, consisting of three prongs protected by the sights' fiberglass housing. Two prongs sit in the rear housing, sitting on either side of the forward prong which is situated in the center of the sight. The prongs are tipped with tritium, to allow for use in all light environments. In the event that the forward sight is damaged, the housing can be taken off with a simple screwdriver and the sight easily replaced. If the rear sights are damaged, the user can both use the rifle without the rear prongs or replace them easily without having to remove the housing.

The default reflex sight which can be ordered with the rifle (or the rifle can be used with any other mounted scope which uses standard rails) is an adjustable 1-4x magnification scope, allowing for improved accuracy when firing over longer distances. The scope has markings similiar in color to the iron sight, and it allows for better visibility in all light environments. The central crosshair has two extra notches below to represent pre-determined ranges, and it also possesses a built-in rangefinding function in the lower-left quadrant of the sight. This also improves shooter accuracy, giving the soldier the edge he needs to make a well placed shot without having to guess distance.

All in all, it is your choice as to what rifle you will use. However we here at Sapinian Arms stand by our rifle with pride. Thank you for your interest in our weapon, and good day.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

((OOC: I highly respect Doom's work, and if not for IC differences I would probably have ordered some of his weapons some time ago. This is my first real design, while Doom is quite experienced in the field. But, your choice as to what rifle you wanna go with.

Also, a quick diagram for the ironsights and scope:
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The scope on the right is still a WIP, I want to get the housing done better with a little more roundness.))
Cravan
28-03-2007, 05:00
Bump
Animarnia
28-03-2007, 05:13
Offical Reply
After the extensive explanation we would like to order some Three million Standard CR-20 Rifles, One Million Folding Stock Carbines. One Million LMG's and 200,000 DMR's. This order comes to some 11 Billion USD; we will also through in an extra billion for your curtious attitude and sales service.

We would like an estimate on how quickly your rifles can start filling our ranks.
Luslyvania
28-03-2007, 05:26
OOC:

Ill admit, Cravan, the CR-20 MAR and the rifle I'm lining it up against, the Sarzonia-built M-32 Quinn, both look like incredibly good weapons, and it is hard to make a decision. They both have advantages and disadvantages which must be taken into account.

I will be a bit making my final choice.
Hataria
28-03-2007, 05:26
The Imperial Republic would like to buy 4.0,000,000,000 of your Guns for The Mongolian Guard and our Stormtrooper Elites please.
Hurtful Thoughts
28-03-2007, 05:47
We would be interested in operationally testing 8 such rifles...
2 of each type, and half with strengthened chambers to handle HPT+ loading of 6.5x55 PROHT series ammunition (if necessary).

We would also like to test each of the described and advertised sights, as well as an experimental sighting system described as follows:

Rear sight: Appiture/peep

Front: Graduated post with gaurds

Further description:

The front post gaurd consists of 2 thick posts, slightly higher than the central graduated post used for aiming.

The spacing of these posts provides for rough rangefinding, and lead/drift correction.

The central post is graduated out to 500 meters. A slight 'holdover' is used, placing the tip of the target between the two side posts and the center post at point blank or when firing at mean point of impact range.

The rear sight has alternate flip up leaf appiture sights, allowing for a ready swich from short range to a considerably longer range, using the front sight graduations for finer range adjustment.

Use of scope may prevent the use for the leaf appature sight.
Cravan
28-03-2007, 20:48
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Sapinian Arms Corporation

We are glad to see Animarnia has decided to purchase the CR-20, and we will begin production immediately. Your order should be complete altogether within two years time, however we will ship in increments of several hundred thousand each month in proportional amounts to the types ordered. The weapon can be fully assimilated into your armed forces in just a short time, and we will make your order a top priority.

We thank you again for your choice, and thank you even more for your additional donation. It will be put to good use in the future and serves as more of an incentive for our plants around the Empire to continue working dilligently to fufill your order.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

OOC: If you lose any in combat you can just assume I automatically replace them with a small fee that need not be RPed out. Also, you can just start RPing with them right off the bat. I figure I'll go with the standard of whatever an NS year is for storefronts, which I don't know off the top of my head. =P

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OOC @ Luslyvania: I remember it took me a long time to come to a decision on what rifle to adopt as my first foriegn-bought design. Take your time is all I can say. =)

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Sapinian Arms Corporation


At this point in time my government has informed me that it would be unprofitable to sell military merchandise to the Hatarian government. I deeply apologize for this inconvenience, however I have been told that some scuffles overseas with Cravanian allies have gotten in the way between Sapinian Arms and the Hatarian military.

That and you can't possibly need/we can't possibly produce 40 billion rifles. Plus you didn't even specify what varients you wanted to order.

Thank you anyway. Have a nice day.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

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Sapinian Arms Corporation

The order to PROHT has been confirmed, however we ask that we be able to have sales and technical representatives on site when testing of our weapon with these sites occurs. Thank you for your interest in the CR-20.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation
Hurtful Thoughts
29-03-2007, 04:46
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Sapinian Arms Corporation

The order to PROHT has been confirmed, however we ask that we be able to have sales and technical representatives on site when testing of our weapon with these sites occurs. Thank you for your interest in the CR-20.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

Yes we shall let technical advisors explain the finer details of using this weapon in order to make an unbiased opinion and evaluation of the rifle.
Luslyvania
29-03-2007, 05:10
For: Sapinian Arms Management
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Final Decision

Greetings again,

My superiors have reviewed the test data from the testing of the CR-20 and the M-32 and infantry rifles from many sources. Having done so only the CR-20 and the M-32 have not lost out and been eliminated as completely unacceptable.

My superiors have ordered me to put one question to you which will ultimately determine how they will rule in this important contest.

Might it be possible to develop a PDW design based on the CR-20 MAR?

Respectfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA.

OOC:

Basically, Cravan, all I’m asking is an ultra short CR-20 that has been made compact so it is easily concealed by special ops troops and the like.
Cravan
29-03-2007, 05:15
((OOC: I was planning on beginning a PDW, perhaps not completely based on the CR-20 but at least related to it. However RL is fairly hectic atm with the third quarter at school coming to a close. (I have a speech to give on the importance of Achilles in Greek literature on Friday and I haven't even started research. =P ) It would have to wait until this weekend into next week, but yes it can be done. Like I said, I was planning on a PDW to begin with.))
Luslyvania
29-03-2007, 05:17
((OOC: I was planning on beginning a PDW, perhaps not completely based on the CR-20 but at least related to it. However RL is fairly hectic atm with the third quarter at school coming to a close. (I have a speech to give on the importance of Achilles in Greek literature on Friday and I haven't even started research. =P ) It would have to wait until this weekend into next week, but yes it can be done. Like I said, I was planning on a PDW to begin with.))

OOC:

My nation's government isn't pressing that it be done chop-chop, simply inquiring as to the possibility. If the boys in command at Sapinian respond favorably, they will have new customers.

My nation's one big itch is ammunition standardization. They don't want to be working with five billion different cartridges, etc... They know that this issue has doomed many an empire, not least the Japanese Empire in WWII.
Cravan
29-03-2007, 05:22
((OOC: Alrighty, I'll have an IC post up for you tomorrow. :) Right now, though, I retire to my chambers and recharge the batteries.))
Luslyvania
29-03-2007, 05:24
((OOC: Alrighty, I'll have an IC post up for you tomorrow. :) Right now, though, I retire to my chambers and recharge the batteries.))

OOC:

Excellent. I'll check back here tomorrow...and if that post isn't here, I will hunt you down and cut you!

Kidding. I'll just go away and check back again later, like a sensible person.
Cravan
30-03-2007, 03:21
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Sapinian Arms Corporation

A point defense weapon loosely based on the CR-20 is currently in development, however it will be a matter of time until it is ready for release. Rest assured, however, that Sapinian Arms will continue its work on a PDW cousin for the CR-20.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

((A quick craptastic post confirming it. =P ))
Luslyvania
30-03-2007, 07:53
For: Sapinian Arms Management
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Final Decision

Greetings again,

In response to this assurance, I have been ordered to make the following purchase request immediately.

• 4 million Standard
• 1 million Carbines
• 1 million LMG Variants
• 200,000 DMR Variants

Respectfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA
Allanea
30-03-2007, 09:51
We in Allanea wonder whether it is possible to manufacture a version of this in .308.
Northford
30-03-2007, 16:00
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To: Cravanian Foreign Office

From the Office of Cravenian-Northfordian Relations, Carpanthium Affairs, in the Northfordian-Carpanthium Boarder.

Greetings, Friends.

As you might be please to know, things on the Northfordian-Carpanthium Boarder have progressed to a rather new, interesting level of rivalry. In the last few months, the previously colourful boarder, full of flowers in the colour of the new Emperor have been cleared, and large swathes of the boarder have been reduced to Dirt.

Where there were the jovial Boarder Guards once playing chess with eachother, and every week holding a meal in the floral garderns within the boarder itself sharing a speciality dish from each boarder guards home town, instead the men are spending every waking moment focused with their guns drawn.

What has been causing this you ask?

During the Celebrations surrounding the New Emperor, we invited a number of boarder guards to the new Training Complex inside Northford, a massive, 3 D arena where both live, Blank and Virtual fire exercises are happening constantly. Cravanian and Northfordian Troops spent the day together shooting mock ups of Capitol Troopers, Doomingslandi Troops and random Crystal Meth Addicts.

In response to this, the Boarder Guards, who, except at a few checkpoints are largely for cermonial purposes, decied unanimously to convert the Gardens iinto a private shooting range. Since this area of land is legally not controlled by either country, as I'm sure you're aware, neither country has any right to stop this.

That said, there is no major complaint from Northford, until today.

One problem that has occured is that the Range was designed with the Targets at the Northfordian end of the Boarder. What this practically means is that when the Northfordian Guards break, damage or need more ammo they need to cross the boarder to get the resource they need.

Until last week, this was not a large problem, since the length is only around one and a half Kilometers. However, as our press has reported, there was an accident, in which a freak summer heatwave caused a safety on a Northfordian Light Machine Gun to fire, and, upon the weapon being accidently discharged, the bullets killed three Northfordian Troopers, and slightly wounded a Cravanian one. While there was no loss of life on your side, and we very handsomly compensated (15 Million Universal Standard Dollars) the wounded Cravanian, I'm sure you'll agree that accidents of that manner are unacceptable.

Upon closer inspection, it was revealed there was a damaged part on the LMG, which, if spares were readily available, would have been easily fixed. Furthermore, it was revealed that the troops involved knew of the fault but thought 'it'd hold', until they had finished their shooting, and had time to go back over to their stores.

Given the fact that this could all have been prevented had they been using guns that the Cravanian Troops were using, therefore allowing them access to spares has led the Northfordian Army to seek to procure the CR-20 Modular Assault Rifle, 20 000 of each, the price of which will be wired upon confirmation of order.

Regards,

Bob Husking, Under-secretary for Cravanian-Northfordian Trade
Cravan
30-03-2007, 21:05
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Sapinian Arms Corporation

We thank Lulslyvania for your generous order, and thus we will proceed with production in our Aurelias facilities ASAP. Your rifles will be in your soldiers' hands in no time.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

((OOC: I'll start on the lineart for the PDW tonight, since for some reason I need to make the lineart before I make the weapon itself. =P I've no homework over the weekend so I should have some time to get some work done. =D ))

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Sapinian Arms Corporation

We would like to inform the Allaneans that while it is possible for the weapon to be rechambered to a .308 Winchester, it would diminish the original purpose of the weapon with such a larger round. However, we can do so upon your request.

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation

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Sapinian Arms Corporation

We are very happy to receive this order from Northford, and I have even better news for you! My government has informed me that under the Weapons Distribution Act of 1975, as a close ally of the Empire Northford is eligible for Domestic Production Rights of the CR-20 at a severely reduced price, in addition to the Cravanian government offering to take up 70% of the bill in reciprocation for Northford allowing Cravanian corporations to take up residence in Northford and assist in the building process, helping economies on both sides.

Should you be interested in this offer, feel free to respond immediately. If not, your order of 20,000 of each varient has been confirmed and will enter production immediately. We hope to see you again!

Signed,

Jacob M. Llyle
Jacob M. Llyle
Lead Sales Representative, Sapinian Arms Corporation
Cravan
31-03-2007, 19:18
OOC:

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Preview of what's to come. I might start a small storefront later which will also include a sidearm. I'll throw a link here if so.
Cravan
01-04-2007, 04:42
((OOC: Place all orders here from now on, kthx. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=522705)))
Sutufinai
04-05-2009, 04:30
From: Sutufinai Department of Logistics
To: Sapinian Arms

The Nation of Sutufinai is interested in Purchasing 1,500,000 of your CR-20 DMR chambered in .30-06/7.62mm. We would also request to purchase 500,000 CD-20 LMGs chambering .30-06/7.62mm. We are looking for a suitable replacement for our Garands and other battle rifles. However, before the Order is confirmed... We are looking for a sturdy battle rifle, not a flimsy Assault Rifle. We need a weapon we can giveo ur troops that can be drug thorugh dirt, sand, mud, gravel, and slammed against trees repeatedly. We need a weapon that can take the harshest environment imaginable, taking the worse stress possible and still perform. We want a weapon that will out-range our enemy, giving our troops the ability to reach out and touch the enemy while retaining medium to close range useability.

Our troops are not simple mechanised infantry or pampered truck-borne infantry. We are not even marines. This weapon will be with our troops while they are slogging through shoulder-depth water, this weapon will be in four to five inch deep mud with our troops while they are taking fire and when they -need- to fire back. This weapon, needs to have the ability to take a bullet... Save a trooper's life... and be able to shoot back.

If your weapon can and will take this punishment and become the weapon that every one of my nation's soldiers can harken too and -know- it will be there when every other weapon is failing... The Nation of Sutufinai will not only up it's purchase, but it will up it's purchase to roughly 50 million units. However, if this weapon does not perform well during it's 1,500,000 unit test. We will not purchase from you.

Awaiting your reply.