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Ares Class Assault Rifles

Ares-AR
Ares-AR was developed in the early 1970's by the previous regime and was the standard armament of the country's soldier until 1995. Built along the same lines as the American AR-15 the weapon consists of aluminum, plastics, and steel construction. Original production models had available semi-auto, 3 shot burst fire, and full-auto capabilities but difficulties caused by the weapons fireing mechanism lead to only single and burst fire models being produced beggining 1978. Despite the flaw in the weapon's design the Ares-AR was a good and sturdy weapon capable of underwater fire and could penetrate body armor reliably at up to 40 meters.
Millitary issue versions of the Ares-AR have been discontinued in production but a civilian model is available for sale and is compatable only with a 15 round clip. The civilian model only fires in semi-automatic mode.
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO M855
Action: Gas Operated w/ rotating bolt
Overall Length: 982 mm
Barrel Length: 513mm
Weight Empty/ Loaded 3kg/ 3.8 kg
Magazine: 35 round clip +1 in chamber
Cyclic Rate: 700 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 960 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 500 m
Priced At:$1,500 (Civillian model available only)
Stock: Made to order

Ares II
In 1995 the final model Ares II rifle was released and outmoded the old Ares-AR. The Ares II model is capable of fully automated fire unlike its predecessor thanks to advances in plastics making and firing mechanisms but is still capable of underwater operation. Some of the other advances of the Ares II include the use of a 40 round double clip and improved range. The Ares II is also compatable with the M203 grenade launcher and other standard accessories found on today's battlefields (scopes, laser sights, bipods, etc.). As of 2007 the Ares II is being cycled out for the newest Ares III models so there is a market surplus of new and used rifles.
Bulk sale prices available to qualified customers*; available for police and millitary issue.
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO M855
Action: Gas Operated w/ rotating bolt
Overall Length: 985 mm
Barrel Length: 513mm
Weight Empty/ Loaded/ Ammo Barrel: 3.2kg/ 4 kg/ 5.2 kg
Magazine: 40 round double clip or 120 round barrel +1 in chamber
Cyclic Rate: 700 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 960 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 545 m
Priced At:$2,335 per unit
Stock: 4,250,000 (new)

Ares III (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SaintB/Ares-III.jpg)
Brand new for 2007 the Ares III is truly worthy of its namesake. Its new molded fiberglass, aluminum, and carbon fiber construction makes it extremly light weight and still durable. The Ares III is compatable with all standard accessories and features even greater range, cyclic rate, and muzzle velocity to give it a place on the 21st century battlefield. A new gas emmissions system allows for superior recoil adjustment in burst and full auto modes so that the soldier is not forced to compensate further for the weapons light weight. As could the weapons ancestors the Ares III is capable of underwater firing; and is also able to pierce armor at distances of nearly 55 meters.
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO M855
Action: Gas Operated w/ rotating bolt
Overall Length: 1002 mm
Barrel Length: 535 mm
Weight Empty/ Loaded/ Drum: 2.8 kg/ 3.6 kg/ 4.8 kg
Magazine: 40 double round clip or 120 round barrel +1 in chamber
Cyclic Rate: 725 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 980 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 555 m
Priced At: Currently unavailable for international trade; production cost of $1,150 USD


*By qualified customer we mean millitary or para millitary groups sanctioned by and within dominion of recognized world governments.

((OOC: Ares III picture available, click the name! This is my first attempt at making realistic sounding assault weaponry so gentle critique is welcome.))

Shotguns

Achilles Assault Shotgun
The Achilles Assault Shotgun is a 12 gauge semi automatic shotgun capable of burst fire designed as a combination combat and riot control weapon. This weapon is popular with the men and women in SaintB's special forces and Law Enforcement proffessionals. Its blackened steel and rubber construction is both very rugged and durable and is designed to fit top mounted accessories. The Achilles can fire standard flechette, lead slugs, EX rounds, and non-lethal rubber balls and beanbags.
The model comes standard with an underslung storage rack capable of holding up to 8 rounds of proper size. Its moderate wieght provides the necessary recoil adjustment for burst fire. Bulk sale prices available to qualified customers; available for police and millitary issue.
Gauge: 12
Action: Spring fed gas powered internal magazine
Overall Length: 1,010 mm
Barrel Length: 650 mm
Weight Empty:4.95 kgs
Magazine: 8 round internal chamber
Cyclic Rate: 200 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 450 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 20 meters (flechette) 100 meters (slug)
Priced At: $2,500 per unit

((OOC: I would like it noted that by "Small Arms" I mean weapons that can be easily transported and carried by an induvidual soldier in a combat zone such as an assault rifle))

To All Interested Parties
The weapons included in this dossier only have thier sale prices listed. For information production rights please contact the Kingdom of SaintB Department of Defense.
Additionally our nation is searching for a company interested in exclusive licensing to produce Ares III assault rifles for defense in SaintB as we lack the facilities to meet our own defence needs, the contract and terms will be negotiated. If interested please reply here. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=527060)

Saint Benard I

Special Operations

Ares Elite AR Carbine
Based off the Ares II design, the Ares Elite AR Carbine is standard issue for the Kingdom of SaintB's Spec. Ops. teams. The Elite comes standard with top mounted 3x zoom scope and integral sound and flash suppressor. The elite features an innovative launcher for LTL (Less than Lethal) munitions when killng is to be avoided, the launcher is capable of handling air foil and taser rounds and is detachable for use an m-203 grenade launcher. The weapon is also equipped with a retracting butt-stock to help reduce recoil during automatic fire and is able to accept the following accessories; bi-pod or tri-pod and side or undermounted laser sights.
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO M855
Action: Gas Operated w/ rotating bolt
Overall Length: 800 mm
Barrel Length: 435mm
Weight Empty/ LoadedB] 2.7 kgs/3.35 kgs
[B]Magazine: 25 round clip +1 in chamber
Cyclic Rate: 700 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 960 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 475 m
Priced At: $4,000 per unit
Stock: 15,000 units

Side Arms

Argonaught .357
Developed by SaintB's previous regime while attempting to harness the power of the .357 Revolver in a semi-automatic weapon. Though on the heavy side the Argonaught packs a strong punch especially at close range that is rarely seen in a hand gun. The weapon is dual action and semi automatic but rapid shots in succession higher than two tend to be extremly innacurate at medium and higher ranges.
Bulk sale prices available to qualified customers; available for police and millitary issue.
Caliber: .357
Action: Dual action, semi automatic
Overall Length: 120 mm
Weight Empty/Loaded: 1kg/1.3kg
Magazine: 10 round clip +1 in chamber
Range: 53 meters
Priced At: $750 per unit
Stock: 35,000

We wish to buy the following:

x40.000-Ares-AR

And all of your stock

Thank You

To: Free Angola
Subject: Order Confermation

From the previous posted order we understand that you wish to purchase the following:

40,000 Ares-AR For $60,000,000
4,250,000 Ares II Assault Rifles For $9,923,750,000
25,000 Achilles Assault Shotguns $62,500,000
15,000 Ares Elite Carbines $6,000,000
35,000 Argonaught .357 SA Pistols $2,625,000

This Order Would be modified by our bulk sale rate and cost after the deduction $8,043,900,000 USD.

Please confirm if this orde ris correct...

Thats exactly it,i wonder if i can sell under licence(you determine the amount) your products in my storefront?

Hey SaintB, don't sell. He doesn't have the money to buy all that.

Hey SaintB, don't sell. He doesn't have the money to buy all that.

But who the hell are you to say if i have or not enough money?SaintB funds have been wired

Look at your friggin budget plus all the other stuff you've bought.

So?My budget is of more than three hundred billiions,and WHAT OTHER STUFF DID I BOUGHT?

Plenty of other things, you made big ass lists that you've posted in other threads.

That is equipment i already have,that i bought a few NS years ago,not equipment i just bought

Before the transaction is complete we would like to know if you would like us to ship the weaponry to you or if you wish to ship the merchandise on your own. Furthermore, on the issue of selling weapons under lisence we can perhaps work out a deal for the future that could mutually benefit us both. If you are interested please contact us on the matter.

You can leave the equipment in the airport my Antonov´s 225 can pick it up just need a clearance to enter your airspace,as for the deal you name the conditions

Temporary clearance will be granted to your 225s to land at Mcpherson Airbase on the condition any armed escorts remain in a holding pattern in nuetral airspace.

As for a license agreement, our domestic producers manufacture a few thousand surplus Argonaught and Achilles guns each year and we plan on maintaining a steady production of Ares II rifles for export each year. We will however freely admit that weaponry is only a small portion of our nations private sector. We can beef up our weapons production to supply you with between 25,000 and 100,000 Ares II rifles, and 25,000 each of Argonaught .357 pistols and Achilles Assault Shotguns, and between 5,000 and 10,000 Ares Elite Carbines. We would suggest that a profit split of 45% to our nation and 55% to your's for the weapons of our production sold by your firms, we will decide the sale prices and your primary responsibility will lie in marketing. We believe that you should find these terms to be quite satisfactory but negotiations are of course open.

We agrre with you terms

We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial economic co-op.

I will stock the following then(can order more of course):

x65,000 Ares II Rifles

x25,000 each of Argonaught .357 pistols and Achilles Assault Shotguns

x10,000 Ares Elite Carbines