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Nakíl 1A1GU/+ Upgrade Packages

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[Image Credits: The turret was drawn my Mekugi and the hull resized to make it fit right.]

Brief History & Overview
Between the first month of export, February 2017 [N.B.: All dates are in accordance to the Imperial calendar], and the first showcasing of the new upgrade over four million [over 4.7 million to be exact!] Nakíl 1A1s had been cleared for export. By the time production of the 1A1GU and the 1A1+ was cleared several hundred thousand Nakíl 1A1 were still being produced for already placed orders. In fact, production of the Nakíl 1A1 would not truly end until May 2022, even though production of her upgrades had begun just under a year earlier. Between the Nakíl 1A1 and the Nakíl 1A2 the Nakíl tank had easily earned its rank as the most widely exported tank in history with over six and a half million models ordered between sixty-two nations. Furthermore, around four hundred thousand models of both types [11,000 Nakíl 1A1s were produced for the Empire between September 2016 and February 2017] had been produced for the Empire of the Golden Throne. The wide proliferation of the Nakíl 1A1 became her bane, however. Sales quickly dropped due to the fact that purchasing the tank became redundant with even your foes were likely to use it. Consequently, Kriegzimmer contracted several of the defense companies which had worked on the Nakíl 1A2 [the Nakíl 1A1 had been a sole Kriegzimmer venture, as at the time Kriegzimmer was still the sole armaments manufacturer of the Empire] to concoct two separate upgrades for the Nakíl 1A1.

These were the Nakíl 1A1GU and the Nakíl 1A1+. The Nakíl 1A1GU is a general upgrade [GU], open to all nations, while the Nakíl 1A1+ is designed to be available to only selected nations. Although the two signs are almost the same the 1A1+ incorporates a lot more technologies from the 1A2 development, making it a closer rival to the tank which was only eventually sold to eight nations [technically only seven, but Hailandkill acquired 300,000 models of the Nakíl 1A2MC from Mekugi].

Development of the two separate upgrades began simultaneously, July 2018. At the time it was not a priority and so progress remained relatively slow paced. Nevertheless, as early as December 2019 four prototypes of the Nakíl 1A1GU had been introduced to Kriegzimmer for trials. The prototypes were found adequate, but further development was required to fix any teething problems. Despite this early introduction and clearance it was not until January 2021 that both the 1A1GU and the 1A1+ were unveiled to the public in a military exposition. By February 2021 they had begun production.

Both the Nakíl 1A1+ and Nakíl 1A1GU are appliqué [add-on] upgrades to the existing 1A1 chassis and turret. Of course, a manufactured upgrade will have superior protection to an upgraded turret due to the fact that during manufacture the armor can be integrated - there is no difference in the quality of engineering. Nevertheless, the cost difference between an upgraded tank and a newly manufactured tank is clear and dramatic [the cost is visible in the statblock]. The upgrades are not revolutionary - they are meant to increase effectiveness per cost. Furthermore, they are designed as general incentives for the possibility of more specific upgrades per any given country's wishes at a later date.

Lethality
There have been several upgrades in terms of firepower. Both the 1A1+ and the 1A1GU versions have disposed of the original AGS 175 and replaced it with the newer AGS 250.A and AGS 250.B, a variation of the AGS 225 introduced with the Nakíl tank. The new gun weighs roughly 300kgs less than the AGS 175; the AGS 250.B weighs 2,872kgs - it is the lightest 120mm gun in existence and currently being produced. The AGS 250.B is an export version of the AGS 225 and retains the exact same characteristics. It has a slightly smaller lifespan, as compared to the AGS 225, of roughly 750 rounds. The AGS 250.B is similar to both the GS 225 and the 250.A, but is much lighter. The AGS 250.B is largely an experimental design, but between 2019 and 2020 it has been refined and perfected. Unlike the AGS 225 and AGS 250.A, the AGS 250.B includes laser ignition of the liquid propellant like the AGS 175. This laser ignition causes the ignition of four helium cartridges arrayed around the combustion chamber. The explosive causes the implosion of the helium cartridge turning it into a plasma. From there the plasma pumps itself out at high velocities into the combustion chamber where it can regulate the expansion of the liquid propellant. The AGS 250.B is mechanically simpler and more convenient, and offers the same ballistic advantages [with the multi-cartridge system].

The original XG.784 APFSDS introduced with the Nakíl 1A1 has been redesigned to be used only in a liquid propellant round - it has been renamed the XG.784.A. Furthermore, the penetrator itself has been redesigned to increase penetration. In fact, the upgrades to the XG.784 are based entirely on the XG.457 round introduced for the Nakíl 1A2 [OOC: and still not cleared for export - it never will be]. This includes a depleted uranium core jacketed by an amorphous metal matrix jacket. The rocket assist is kept as in the original XG.784 and then in the XG.457.

The Nakíl 1A1GU retains the same co-axial weapon, rechambered to fire the new Orchomenos 6.64mm round which is ballistically superior to the Orchomenos .221 used previously. The 1A1+, however, has exchanged the small caliber co-axial weapon and replaced it with a cased telescoping ammunition [CTA] 20mm auto-cannon named the AGS 23. The AGS 23 uses a dual feed system and fires APFSDS, high explosive and AHEAD ammunition. The AGS 23 can be elevated up to 40 degrees and depressed up to 8 degrees. It is almost fully encased in the increased mantle armor of the 1A1+ upgrade package. In both versions of the tank the tank commander has been given an Imperial designed 12.7mm machine gun which can be remotely controlled while buttoned up, like on all versions of the Nakíl main battle tank. This gun can be interchanged for another gun of the same caliber or anything between the caliber ranges of 7.62mm and 15mm. A larger caliber requires a different turret mount ring for the commander's weapon station [CWS].

In addition to the secondary armament of the Nakíl tank the original automatic grenade launcher has been replaced with a 60mm mortar, like the Nakíl 1A2. The turret holds 30 mortar rounds which include high explosive/fragmentary and illuminating bombs.

The tank commander has been given a commander's independent thermal viewer [CITV], like on the Nakíl 1A2, and both the gunner and the tank commander have been given the same controls as those used on the Nakíl 1A2. Although the CITV has been included in both versions, the new controls are only offered in the 1A1+ upgrade package.

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Protection
The 1A1GU upgrade package looks exactly the same as the 1A1+ on the outside. The new turret offers much thicker armor, which is completely appliqué. The appliqué armor consists of a steel initiator covering the original heavy explosive reactive armor of the Nakíl 1A1. The HERA has been upgraded, although it is not Asteriox ERA. The separate plates inside the original ERA remain the same, composed of steel, however, the backplate has been made thicker and is composed of a titanium alloy. Despite the increased thickness it is still a bit lighter than the original backplate and provides far more protection in terms of mass efficiency. Behind the ERA, which is no longer integrated, is the new appliqué armor. This is composed of three spaced perforated titanium plates. The total thickness of this new appliqué varies, but the turret front has increased by roughly 70mm and the turret sides by around 50mm. The 1A1+ upgrade uses Asteriox ERA, instead of the upgraded original heavy ERA used by the 1A1GU.

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Although the 1A1GU uses the original CAM armor package, the 1A1+ has been upgraded with CAM II. CAM II replaces the rear steel encasement with titanium due to superior mass efficiency. The front plate, however, is not replaced because IRHA retains a slight superiority in thickness superiority as compared to the titanium current in use (only a very slight difference). However, weight savings are largely negated by the fact that the titanium di-boride has been replaced by titanium carbide which has been found to be largely superior to common ceramics currently in use in armor around the world, although it has almost twice the density as steel. The ceramics have been further strengthened by means of embedding them in an elastomeric matrix attached to composite fibers and a metal base. In testing this has proven to allow the ceramics to better resist shattering on impact, thus giving them a better chance to defend against multiple shots. The depleted uranium rods used to reinforce the armor and give additional protection versus kinetic energy threats was replaced with depleted uranium rods jacketed in thin layers of titanium – the end result being an increase in theoretical protection. Armor Solutions International began testing with IF nanospheres in early 2010, but they were only applied to armor after the release of the Nakíl 1A1. The Nakíl 1A2 represented the first usage of IF nanospheres in any tank’s ‘special armor’ and now it has made an export appearance in the Nakíl 1A1+. During testing IF nanospheres “[withstood] severe shocks generated by firing shots at it with impact velocities of up to 1.5km per second.” This material has been rated at five times the strength of steel and at least twice as impact-resistant, and it has reinforced much of the steel in use with the Nakíl 1A2 and Nakíl 1A1+ for experimental purposes. It is very likely that future versions of the tank will see a greater use of the material.

The rear area of the turret, as well as the roof, and additionally the sides and rear of the chassis have seen a much greater use of composite armor to increase protection against chemical energy threats. Unfortunately, this also increases the cost of the upgrade package. Both packages offer an appliqué armor increase to the rear of the chassis composed of thin plates of perforated and spaced steel. The spaces are filled with S-2 glass bonded to a Phenolic resin. The results in armor increase have been phenomenal, against both kinetic energy impacts and chemical energy impacts. The new bolt-on side-skirts of both 1A1 upgrade packages also offer this protection in the physical form of bolt-on appliqué boxes. The forward five boxes of the Nakíl 1A1+ upgrade are heavy explosive reactive armor to offer higher protection levels during maneuvers.

The lower front area of the turret and the side-corners are further protected by 'bag armor', which is simply an appliqué wedge. This is reportedly 25mm thick at 80 degrees incline and has increased protection against chemical energy threats by about 300mm and against kinetic energy threats by around 150mm. The appliqué is composed of perforated titanium embedded with steel nuggets. The armor increase has added two and a half tonnes of weight to the 1A1GU upgrade package and two tonnes of weight to the 1A1+ package.

The 1A1+ upgrade also has two spaced titanium plates on the belly for protection against mines, and includes the same mine protected chairs for the crews which were introduced with the Nakíl 1A2.

The 1A1+ includes the GIOD Mk. II active protection system first introduced with the Nakíl 1A2. The Giod Mk. I provided with 360 degree protection versus chemical energy threats with a superior chance of interception than must existing active protection systems. The Mk. II takes his to the next level by introducing a new layer oriented defense system. The original turret mounted grenade launchers were replaced by two large packs of three grenades each on the side of the turret, offering 360 degree protection. These ‘packs’ can move rapidly to meet the threat and offer a higher rate of interception than the previous design. Furthermore, the turret’s profile offers a glimpse at the next level of defense – a small missile launcher designed to engage the threat at longer ranges than the grenade launchers. The third level, or element, remains the same as on the original tank – light explosive reactive armor along the turret’s roof. One of the best things about the Giod Mk. II is the relatively low cost of around $560,000 per system on the first production models and then a quick-paced decline as more are produced.

Mobility
The 1A1GU retains the original gas turbine engine, however, it packages it with a new lithium-ion auxiliary power unit. In newly produced vehicles this is an under armor APU, otherwise it's not. The 1A1+ offers the use of the new GRS-100 gas turbine, introduced with the Nakíl 1A2. It offers 1,700hp, as opposed to 1,690, and is paired to the new transmission which offers ~80% of the power to the sprocket. This new turbine features a volume reduction of 15%, for superior horsepower output, a reduced parts count of 43% and improved reliability by at least 400%. With the same fuel capacity as on the 1A1 this new engine can allow a further 140 kilometers of travel distance. Heat output has also been reduced by a superior cooling system. The best of all is that this engine is not more expensive than the prior engine and includes all of the advantages and computerization of the prior gas turbine! The gas turbine remains much more quiet, while the gas expenditure disadvantage is almost no longer existent.

Both upgrade packages exchange the polymer pieces of the hydrogas suspension of the Nakíl 1A1 with all steel parts. This improves the ride as well as the maintenance record of the tank. Furthermore, the 1A1+ offers the same road wheels as the 1A2 which are much lighter and much more durable.

Incorporated Stealth Features
The appliqué additions to the turret make the turret shape much smoother and give it a far better stealth characteristics. These characteristics can be enhanced through the use of camouflage patterns which are intended to protect against radar guided munitions. Furthermore, the turret shape helps protect against long-range target acquisition by various targeting sensors and applications used by any given foreign tank design. The thicker bolt-on side-skirt also decreases the infra-red signature of the tank, as does the cooling system for the GRS-100 turbine on the Nakíl 1A1+. Stealth allows to further enhance the fightability of the Nakíl tank as it protects against target acquisition by both enemy armored vehicles and munitions fired by said armored vehicles.

Stablock
[Note: All information pertaining only to the 1A1+ upgrade is in blue.]


Statblock:
Manufacturer: Imperial Land-Systems/Kriegzimmer
Crew: 3
Weight: 66,845.2kg/66,230.75kg
Power to Weight Ratio: 25.3 hp/t/25.7
Length: 7.97m
Length of Gun: 6.96m
Width: 3.8m
Height: 2.6m
Ground Clearance: .4m
Engine: 1690hp Gas Turbine/1700 hp Gas Turbine
Maximum Velocity: 74km/h
Range: 500/640km
Range With External Tanks: 1,130km
Trench: 5.6m
Step: 5.6m
Vertical Obstacle: 1.4m
Ford Unprepared: 1.8m
Ford Prepared: 6m
Climbing Gradient: 40x
Fire and Control Computer: Cornerstone
Armament:
120mm Light Weight High Breech Pressure Liquid Propellant ETC
1x 6.64mm Co-Axial/CTA 20mm autocannon
1x 12.7mm HMG
1x 60mm mortar
Ammunition:
48 Rounds in turret
1,200 Rounds
700 Rounds
30 Rounds
Main Gun Depression: -10/+38 degrees
Armor [Rolled Homogenous Equivalent with ERA vs. KE]:
Lower Hull: 1,100mm
Glacis: 2,180mm/2,340mm
Front 1/3 Side Hull: 425mm/730mm
Front Side Turret/ Side Turret: 1,440mm/1,690mm
Rear Turret: 740mm
Rear Hull: 698.5mm
Side Hull: 1,298.5mm/1,410mm
Mantlet: 3,075mm/3,325mm
Weakened Zone: 3,250mm/3,450mm
Front Turret Corners: 3,250mm/3,450mm
Side Turret: 2,200mm
Roof: 235mm
Armor [Rolled Homogenous Equivalent with ERA vs. CE]:
Lower Hull: 1,400mm
Glacis: 2,780mm/2,980mm
Front 1/3 Side Hull: 850mm/1,100m
Front Side Turret/Side Turret: 1,990mm/2,100mm
Rear Turret: 1,498mm
Rear Hull: 1,387mm
Side Hull: 1,700mm/1,750mm
Mantlet: 3,540mm/3,610mm
Weakened Zone: 3,715mm/3,790mm
Front Turret Corners: 3,770mm/3,820mm
Side Turret: 1,830mm
Roof: 715mm
Suspension: Active Hydropneumatic Suspension System of all steel parts
Sensors & Range:
4th Generation FLIR @ 13km targeting range; 8km classification range
3rd Generation LADAR @ ~10km classification range
3rd Generation CITV
Mast Millimeter Wave [MMW] RADAR @ 11km classification range
Night Vision: Integrated with sensors.
NBC Protection: Air-tight chassis and turret, air filtration and overpressure air conditioning system, masks and uniforms.

Cost for Upgrade: $1.7 million / $2.1 million
Cost for New Production: $9 million / $9.5million

The original Nakíl 1A1 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=478771)'s write up.

Units Sold To Date:
17,562 Beltway, The [Nakíl 1US]
2,952 Lost Hills [Nakíl 1LH]
25,000 Lame Bums [Nakíl 1A1]
29,750 Mauvasia [Nakíl M]
400 The Phalange [Nakíl 1A1]
2,112 Galashiels [Nakíl 1UMX]
36,440 Animarnia [Nakíl 1A1; 36,440 upgraded to 1A1+ standards]
98,304 Mer des Ennuis [Nakíl 1MDE]
50,000 Molynia [Nakíl 1A1]
10,000 1010102 [Nakíl 1A1]
50,000 Omni-Sense [Nakíl 1A1]
400 Northern Colonies [Nakíl 1A1]
100,000 Velkya [Nakíl 1A1]
1,106 Imperial Isa [2 1A1s for testing, 552 Nakíl 1A1s, 552 brand-new Nakíl 1A1GUs]
4 Aquatio [Testing]
190,000 Hotdogs2 [Nakíl 1A1]
150,000 Illior [70,000 were upgraded from Nakíl 1A1 to 1A1+; 80,000 were brand-new 1A1+s]
50,000 Franberry [Nakíl 1A1]
6,000 Spizania [Nakíl 1ASZ]
604 Northford [Nakíl 1A1]
450 Tolven [Nakíl 1A1]
60,000 Zukariaa [Nakíl 1A1]
126,720 Otagia [Nakíl 1A1]
250,000 Angelonisia [Nakíl 1A1]
720,000 Uldarious [Nakíl 1A1UL]
400 Hataria [Nakíl 1A1]
600,000 Allanea [Nakíl 1A1] <-- ~100,000 were later 'sold' to Whyatica; a larger number were also sold to Hataria. 300,000 were redistributed upon procurement.
100,000 Hamilay [Nakíl 1A1]
500,000 Sovereign California [Nakíl 1A1]
250,000 Hailandkill [Nakíl 1A1HK]
100 Kovolkia [Nakíl 1A1]
51,000 Gataway [Nakíl 1A1; upgraded to Nakíl 1A1+ standards]
150,000 The PeoplesFreedom [Nakíl 1A1; later upgraded to Nakíl 1A1+]
90,000 Granate [Nakíl 1A1 upgraded to 1A1GU status]
50,000 Errikland [Nakíl 1A1]
30,000 Avisron [Nakíl 1A1]
10,000 Kahanistan [1,000 Nakíl 1A1 upgraded to 1A1GU standards; 9,000 brand-new 1A1GUs]
135,000 Azaha [Nakíl 1A1; 100,000 were sold to Questers.]
33,000 New Manth [Nakíl 1A1]
2,100 Free Angola [Nakíl 1A1]
33,000 Questers [Nakíl 1A1; 100,000 were acquired from Azaha.]
100,000 Jaredcohenia [65,000 Nakíl 1A1 upgraded to 1A1+s; 35,000 brand-new 1A1+s]
400,000 Dostanuot Loj [Nakíl 1AS; 100,000 upgraded to 1A1+ standards; 400,000 indigenously upgraded]
61,000 Greal [Nakíl 1A1; 50,000 Nakíl 1A1GUs]
10 Medieval Peasants [Nakíl 1A1]
50,000 Shakal [Nakíl 1A1]
1,000 Terre Nationale [Nakíl 1A1]
400 Minucciano [Nakíl 1A1MI]
15,000 Alversia [Nakíl 1A1]
100,500 Dephire [Nakíl 1A1]
60,000 Malatose [Nakíl 1A1]
300,000 Vetalia [200,000 Nakíl 1A1 upgraded to 1A1+ standards; 100K 1A1+ brand-new prod.]
52,000 Rosdivan [Nakíl 1A1+]
5,500 Cazelia [500 Nakíl 1A1 + 5,000 Nakíl 1A1GUs]
82,500 Pan-Arab Barronia [Nakíl 1A1GU]
500,000 Automagfreek [Nakíl 1A1+]
50,000 Ambrose-Douglas [Nakíl 1A1+]
280,000 Mekugi [Nakíl 1A1MC+]
50,000 Granzi [Nakíl 1A1+]
600,000 Shenyang [Nakíl 1A1GU]
275,000 Vetaka [Nakíl 1A1GU]
675,285 Artitsa [Nakíl 1A1+]
1,500 Tatom [Nakíl 1A1GU]
______
Total:7,512,099

825,000 Allanea [Nakíl 1A2]
241,152 Mer des Ennuis [Nakíl 1A2]
30,000 Willink [Nakíl 1A2]
240,000 The Silver Sky [Nakíl 1A2MC]
60,000 No Endorse [Nakíl 1A2]
50,000 Space Union [Nakíl 1A2]
50,000 Mekugi [Nakíl 1A2MC]
300,000 Hailandkill [Nakíl 1A2MC]
______
Total: 1,796,152

Total: 9,407,251

Monkey Model Production:
25,000 Questers [Type 65s (Nakíl 1A1)]

To: Kreigzimmer Management
From: Illiorian Department of the Military Requisitions Branch
Dear sirs/misses/whomever this may concern

At this time, we have received word that the Nakil 1A1+s are due to arrive in your catalog rather soon, and as such, we'd like to get an advance order in to upgrade our current 70,000 Nakil 1A1s, and further procure another 80,000. As well, we'd like 15,000 of each of the Nakil variants (excepting the bridge variant, of which we only need 3,000), which amounts to another 93,000 units to be produced, for a total of 243,000 units which need to have some amount of work done or be produced. We understand that the largeness of this order in its current state would strain the factorial capacities of the current Kreigzimmer factories, and as such, would like to offer the Kreigzimmer conglomerate a 10X10 Km plot of Illiorian land upon which to base a factory for ground units. This plot would operate under solely conglomerate control, and would have minimal taxes for land, and any import/export taxes would be excluded.

OOC: I know it's just a C&P of the other order on Kreig, but w/e

Aw hell. This is NOT a good time for this Cat, you NATO pigdog lackey!

You'd know I'd buy some otherwise :P

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What is your fate? My duty is my fate
Imperial Army and Marine Joint Purchase Order
What a joy to our eyes! The long-awaited upgrade, long longed for by our generals, has finally arrived. The Holy Reich of The Peoples Freedom is once again ready to buy these upgrades, and would like to purchase Domestic Production Rights for 150,000 of the + variant. We congratulate you on yet another successful product, and wish you continued success.

OOC: OK, so I know I am not cleared to purchase this. Hw may I go about getting clearance? Or do I have to be some important NSer with a large nation?

I am seriously thinking of buying/producing 500,000 more Nakíl 1A1 tanks and creating our own variant...

OOC i forgot i had two due to losing my notes

OOC- How comfortable are these tanks for soldiers?

[OOC: I'll answer all the out of character stuff, first. Kampfers, really it has nothing to do with being a big nation [well, maybe, since the older nations would know me more than the newer nations given that I've interacted with them longer]. The 1A1+ is cleared to all of NATO, the Prussian Empire [the alliance - if it still exists, that is] and all my other allies, or to those that frequent the #draftroom. The idea is to distinguish different models so that not everyone has the same tank. Otherwise, it gets bland. Everyone is open to purchase the 1A1GU, though.

Sovereign California, well, Kriegzimmer could easily upgrade your existing 500,000 Nakíl 1A1s to the 1A1GU version and then at any point you could upgrade these. In fact, if I wasn't leaving for boot camp I could do an upgrade just for your nation [I've done it before for Hailandkill].

Carloginias, crew ergonomics was a high priority in the original tank design and continues to be one. There weren't any major changes, however, for the crew in either of the upgrades except the new seats. The crew has plenty of space to move in and the commander can actually stand on his seat, despite the low profile turret. The new seats are meant for both comfort and protection as they're meant to allow the crew to survive the force of an explosion underneath the tank. Unfortunately, I keep forgetting to include a coffee or tea machine, which may sound crazy, but has actually been proven to increase crew performance. ]

To: Illiorian Department of the Military Requisitions Branch
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Military Armaments Acquisition

Your order has been confirmed! Your existing 70,000 tanks will be upgraded at tank plants in your nation by our specialists, until our own tank plants are ready for production. Construction of our factories will take almost a year to complete [for the most part], but production of the 80,000 new Nakíl 1A1+s will begin in Kriegzimmer factories elsewhere at a rate of 1,000 per month. This would mean that by the time the factories are ready for production 12,000 Nakíl 1A1+s will be completed and shipped. The Illiorian Kriegzimmer Factories will produce at a rate of 2,000 per month for your nation alone for the first year of its existence, meaning another 24,000 will be ready by the second year. Following this it will begin to produce at a rate of 5,000 per month. By that time there would have been 44,000 tanks left which will be completed within nine months. The entire order of tanks should take less than 3 years, therefore.

The rest can be produced in lots of 5,000 at home [relatively low amounts of orders, so I can allot more production for you], and so 60,000 units will have been completed by the time the Illiorian Kriegzimmer Factories are completed, and the rest can be finished within those factories at a similar rate.

Upgrading existing tanks will take little time within itself. We can possibly upgrade around twenty thousand tanks per month in your factories. For the tanks the cost will amount to $147 billion for the upgrades and $760 billion for the new tanks.

Thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff


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To: Holy Reich of The Peoples Freedom
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Army & Marines Joint Order

We're glad that the upgrade packages have suited your nation's interests. However, the intentions of your order are not clear. Do you wish to upgrade your current 150,000 Nakíl 1A1s or buy brand-new Nakíl 1A1+s? Upgrade per tank is $2.1 million, while a brand-new tank is $9.5 million. In our honest opinions it is a far better choice to upgrade your existing tanks.

We thank you for your patience and your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

Reply to Kreigzimmer
We apologize. We intend to buy the upgrade for 150,000 tanks. We are most sorry for this misunderstanding.

To: Kreigzimmer Staff
From: Illiorian Department of the Military Requisitions Branch

Sounds great for all the terms as they apply, the 907 Billion USD will be wired through western union once construction begins. We hope sincerely that your great company will receive more orders in the near future from our nation

To Kriegzimmer Export Company

The Imperial MHQ would like to buy 552 of these tanks
cost of them is $52440000000 USD
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OOC should have add in other post this is MT me buying so you can leave off ISA

[OOC: Imperial Isa, I cleared your order in the other thread, just so you don't think I ignored you.]

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To: Holy Reich of The Peoples Freedom
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Army & Marines Joint Order

The upgrades have been confirmed! For $2.1 million a piece, or a total of $315 billion, Kriegzimmer has sold you the right to indigenously upgrade all 150,000 Nakíl 1A1s currently in service within the People's Freedom to Nakíl 1A1+ standards. We thank you for your patience and for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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[OOC: Imperial Isa, I cleared your order in the other thread, just so you don't think I ignored you.]

OOC buying both stand and upgrade new

It is a rare occassion when the Empire buys foreign military goods, though we do so as a show of good faith to our Gholgoth and NATO allies from time to time. Our DT-25 'Behemoth' tank is by leaps and bounds the best tank ever produced in AMF, but this particular tank impresses us and we are interested in putting large quantities of them through combat.

The Excessively Armed Empire of Automagfreek would like to purchase 500,000 of the Nakil 1A1+ main battle tanks. We would like to have these tanks produced and shipped to us as fast as humanly possible, and we are willing to pay extra to have your factory crews work around the clock to fill our order. This is of high priority.

Consider the funds transferred upon confirmation of this order. Thank you and good day.

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Marv Bonesplitter
-Department of Defense Chairman-

As we have been in active search of a new MBT, we would like to order 30,000 Nakil 1A1+ MBTs for the price of $285,000,000,000. The money will be wired upon confirmation of the order.

We would like to say that these tanks are going to be used in the upcoming Questers/NATO-Gholgoth conflict (NS World War whatever) and will pay extra, if needed, to have this tanks shipped ASAP.

Sincerely,
Allied-General Hames Kirkuten
Supreme Military Commander of Federation Forces
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Finance

[OOC: Imperial Isa, ah, I understand. Just assume the order for Nakíl 1A1GUs has been confirmed, as well.]

To: Marv Bonesplitter, Department of Defense Chairman, The Excessively Armed Empire of Automagfreek
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: 500,000 Nakíl 1A1+s

Kriegzimmer fully understands the honor of this order. It is indeed a rare day when the Excessively Armed Empire's military accepts a foreign weapon within its ranks. It is an honor, and more so evidence of the Nakíl's groundbreaking achievement as a universal tank [even if there are multiple variants]. There is no doubt that your order has been confirmed, and your membership in NATO allows for the procurement of the Nakíl 1A1+. We understand the urgency in the order and we have alloted several factories towards maximum output in priority to your armed forces. With the end of production of the Nakíl 1A2 for the Empire, Imperial home factories can produce 10,000 Nakíl 1A1+ tanks per month. A further 5,000 can be produced at Kriegzimmer's Allanea factories, and 15,000 at our colossal Corzian factories [10,000km² of factory grounds]. Kriegzimmer's Hailandkill factories can produce 3,000, as can Kriegzimmer's Scandavian States factories and Kriegzimmer's Cravan factories. That is a total of 39,000 tanks per month. 1,000 can be produced easily in Spizania, coming to a total of 40,000 tanks.

Therefore, it will take twelve and a half months to complete the order of 500,000 Nakíl 1A1+s. This is, most likely, the fastest completion of any order of this magnitude. It is truly a modern marvel and evidence of Kriegzimmer's production powers. The total order is for $5 trillion USD [OOC: The tanks came to a total of $4.75 trillion. The number was rounded for ease - I guess assume that was the admittedly rather large incentive to prioritize production for AMF].

We thank the Excessively Armed Empire for its business and for its patience. We are doing what we can do to get these tanks to you as quickly as possible. The excellence of the Nakíl 1A1+ is guaranteed no matter the rate of production.

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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To: Allied-General Hames Kirkuten, Supreme Military Commander of Federation Forces & Yugsev Wadl, Director of Finance, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1+

We're honored that Ambrose-Douglas has chosen the Nakíl 1A1+ as their next main battle tank. The order, of course, has been confirmed. Although our factories are currently being strained in order to quickly complete a large order ont he part of Automagfreek this doesn't disallow us from completing other orders simultaneously. We can complete the order in six months at a monthly production rate of 5,000 tanks. We hope that this is acceptable. We thank Ambrose-Douglas for its business and for understanding the current situation of production within Kriegzimmer.

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

OOC: Mac, if you guys get overwhelmed on orders for this war, feel free to hire LSW, my huge production company, I can link you if you wish.

To: Allied-General Hames Kirkuten, Supreme Military Commander of Federation Forces & Yugsev Wadl, Director of Finance, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1+

We're honored that Ambrose-Douglas has chosen the Nakíl 1A1+ as their next main battle tank. The order, of course, has been confirmed. Although our factories are currently being strained in order to quickly complete a large order ont he part of Automagfreek this doesn't disallow us from completing other orders simultaneously. We can complete the order in six months at a monthly production rate of 5,000 tanks. We hope that this is acceptable. We thank Ambrose-Douglas for its business and for understanding the current situation of production within Kriegzimmer.

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff



We completely understand the necessity for such delays and have no problem waiting until our ally has received his order. We will gratefully accept the first shipment of tanks in one month, and will integrate them all upon their arrival. Thank you for your quick and speedy service.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Finance

Official Request Imperial Armament Ministry

The Imperial kingdom wishes to have all 51,000 Nakil 1A1's in our current arsenal to be upgraded for a price of eighty-six billion seven hundred million USD..We are very happy with the Nakil and it has proved its self time and time again through both combat and other harsh conditions..many an Imperial tanker can contribute their survival to the great engineering marvel that is the Nakil 1A1

Nuro Cruza

Armament Minister

To: Kriegzimmer Export Company
From: General Herbert Carval; Supreme Commander Animarnia Armed Forces; Head of the Joint Chiefs of the Armed Forces.

Animarnia would be greatly honoured if we could upgrade our entire force of nearly 37,000 Nakil A1's to the Upgrade variant that we are eligible for. The Original Nakill has served us for many years and we hope for it to do so years to come. Even though we have developed our own tank systems the Nakil is still one of the most important units in our tank forces. We may be interested in creating our own variant of the Nakil purchased from your most glorious company however this can wait for some time.

To: Nuro Cruza, Armament Minister, Gataway
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade from 1A1 to 1A1GU

We're glad that you have chosen to upgrade your existing tank fleet to the 1A1GU version. The order, of course, has been confirmed. As we have told our other customers, the modifications of existing vehicles goes at a relatively quick pace. We can modify your armor in your factories [not even factories, just has to be at a tank park with the right equipment] within twelve months. We hope that this is satisfactory.

Thank you for your order and for your utmost patience,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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To: General Herbert Carval; Supreme Commander Animarnia Armed Forces; Head of the Joint Chiefs of the Armed Forces.
From: Kriegzimer Export Company
Re: Upgrade

Kriegzimmer can upgrade all 36,440 Nakíl 1A1s currently in service within the Animarnian Armed Forces within nine months. We're glad that the Nakíl continues to constitute an important part of Animarnia's armored corps. We are further honored that the Nakíl will remain in service for many years to come. In the future Kriegzimmer would be happy to discuss a more indigenously oriented upgrade of the Nakíl 1A1 for Animarnia, perhaps incorporating various systems of Animarnia's indigenous armor.

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: Updated the previous post with a response to Animarnia. Apparently, it didn't register my post.]

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OOC: Imperial Isa, ah, I understand. Just assume the order for Nakíl 1A1GUs has been confirmed, as well.

OOC ok

In other news, another 10,000 Type 65 'Monkey Model' Nakils rolled off the assembly tracks this month to form the 100-116th Armoured Divisions.

[OOC: Mac, do you have plans to hand administration of your storefront to someone while you're at boot camp, like Sarzonia did with SEA while he's semi-retired from NS? Also, the 1A1GU seems to cost the same as the 1A1 - 9 million USD.]

IC:

Official Statement from the Free Havenic Republic of Kahanistan
Ministry of Defense

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We are interested in upgrading our stores of 1,000 Nakil 1A1 tanks to the 1A1GU standard for 1.7 billion USD, and obtaining a further 9,000 1A1GU tanks for 81 billion USD, for a total of 82.7 billion USD.

Signed,
General Samarra Rakhmadi,
Deputy Defense Minister

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From: the Ministry of Defense, ADRM

In the spirit of out 1A2MC Co-operation with AVA Manufacturing Corporation to produce the 1A2MC, the Ministry would like to discuss a order for 280,000 Nakil 1A1+ with variances including:

+ Bringing the chassis up to 1A2 standards
+ Adjusting/removing existing APS for use with local VIPER installation
+ Adjusting Coaxial, and Commanders station to S30 HMG, Adjusting Gunners station to combined S12/K35 Mount
+ Bringing fire control up to 1A2MC standard
+ Lower general profile in accordance with the aforementioned chassis improvement.

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Artists Concept Image

We have compiled a general concept image for the 1A1+MC (which we would prefer listed as 1A3MC, but that is perhaps a minor request), though it is not completely accurate or final as of the timing of this request we hope that we can come to an agreement as to work out payment and or production.

Official Communiqué
The Foreign Ministry

The Commonwealth, as you may know, is currently in the process of upgrading its military technology. In light of the fact that our forces may soon be deployed in defense of the New Alliance Treaty Organization, it is a matter of some urgency that the Defense Ministry complete its inventory. Thus, we would like to inquire as to the possibility of the Commonwealth acquiring 50,000 Nakil 1A1+ tanks for the sum of $475 billion. We would be willing to pay a premium for these vehicles to be completed within 8 NS months.

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Wenyuan Sun
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[OOC: Kahanistan, I do - I'm looking for somebody to do it, though. I'm trying to talk to Hailandkill, who did it when I went to Spain, but I keep forgetting to ask him when he's on IRC. -_- The two tanks are meant to be cost the same, as per the other comment. ]

To: General Samarra Rakhmadi, Deputy Defense Minister, Kahanistan
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade & Further Order

We're glad that the 1A1GU caught interests and that you are further interested in not only upgrading your existing fleet of 1,000 Nakíl 1A1s, but purchasing a further 9,000. Your order, of course, has been confirmed. The 1,000 upgrade packages can be done indigenously in your factories - we will ship all the appliqué packets which can simply be bolted on. In regards to the 9,000 awaiting production you can assume production at 500 per month, and thus the order will be completed within 18 months. Unfortunately, we are lowering production due to rather large orders placed by allied members that have paid large sums of money to acquire priority production and shipping. We apologize if this creates any problems. Thank you for your patience,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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To: Ministry of Defense, ADRM, Mekugi
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1MC+

We're honored that the Mekugian Armed Forces are looking at an order of an indigenous version of the Nakíl 1A1+. We're sure that you realize the immense honor of exporting license production to a nation that has historically have a rival armor industry - a [i]successful rival armor industry. With that in mind, the order has been confirmed, although there are things to discuss about the changes to the version.

The only method of bringing the chassis up to A2 standards is if you use the A2 standards. From the look of the prototype [the picture sent to us in your order] it seems as if the original A2 chassis produced by Mekugi has been used, and thus the problem is solved. Unfortunately, it would be impossible to upgrade an existing A1 chassis to A2 standards due to the immense structural differences and the difference of internal volume and space reduction which are all products of production, as opposed to factory upgrade. However, if you bed the new turret to the chassis of your Nakíl 1A2MC, then the problem should be solved. The rest of the changes should come easily. The fire control of the two tanks should be the same [Cornerstone].

In regards to production, would you prefer a license for local production, or for the tanks to be produced in Kriegzimmer factories? Alternatively, it could be both. Kriegzimmer factories are filled to the brim with priority orders for our NATO allies, and so our level of production for others is relatively low. At best we could churn out 1,000 per month for our Mekugian allies. In regards to payment we can work something out. If it's produced locally production costs will go down, and thus so will the price per tank. At 280,000 tanks the cost could go down as low as $4 million per tank.

We await your response,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

That would be quite acceptable and provide a much more practical arrangement then upgrading the chassis to the A2 standard, as we already maintain designs for the A2 chassis, we would thus only require license to produce the 1A1+ turret sans secondary armament for our production and use.

If thats acceptable consider the cost for the license wired.

Ministry of Defense

We would like to upgrade our 200,000 1A1 Nakil MBTs to the 1A1GU model at this time. This will come to $420 billion for the entire upgrade over the next year. In addition, we would like to purchase 100,000 more 1A1GU Nakil MBTs to further equip our units with these excellent tanks for $900 billion. This order comes to $1.342 trillion dollars and will be paid based upon the expected delivery time and upgrade time for the aforementioned tanks.

Regards,
Procurator Andrey Bazhenov, Office of Defense Procurement, Ministry of Defense.

[OOC: Did you miss my order?]

To: Ministry of Defense, ADRM, Mekugi
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1MC+

Per turret the total cost worth of local production of 280,000 will be $504 billion - $1.7 million a piece. We thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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To: Andrey Bazhenov, Office of Defense Procurement, Ministry of Defense, Vetalia
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1GU

We're glad that yet another nation is interested in not only upgrading their existing stock of main battle tanks, but buying yet another batch. The 200,000 tanks can be upgraded locally [the upgrade packets will be shipped accordingly] at a rate of around ten thousand per month [at least, that's the rate we can ship the upgrade packages at], meaning the entire upgrade should take no less than twenty months. The actual rate of the upgrade will depend entirely on the capabilities of your own local factories - although it doesn't have to be specifically a tank factory. An artillery factory, or even a depot with the right equipment, can complete the upgrade - it's all appliqué.

The order of 100,000 brand-new Nakíl 1A1GU main battle tanks can be completed at a rate of 1,000 tanks per month for the first year, meaning by the end of the first year 12,000 tanks will have been completed. At the beginning of the second year production rates will increase to 2,000 per month, and then after a period of four months - in which 8,000 tanks will have been produced - we can raise production rates to 5,000 per month for your order. That means the remaining production time will be sixteen months - or a total of thirty months. That is two years and six months.

Payment can be completed as you wish, including payment per tranche/shipment. Thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: Did you miss my order?]

[OOC: Yes, apparently I did! I apologize.]

To: Wenyuan Sun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Granzi
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Nakíl 1A1+

Given our private talks with other NATO allies of the state - Automagfreek and Ambrose-Douglas - the urgency of the orders are understood [OOC: for a price]. Nevertheless, fortunately your order was not as 'extensive' as the other orders, and so should be easier to produce in time. Beyond that, Kriegzimmer is stoked that the Nakíl 1A1+ is quickly coming close to being a NATO standard tank. In order to fulfill the order we can produce the 50,000 vehicles at a rate of 6,250 per month - this will successfully complete the order in eight months. The cost per tank would be $10 million, which would mean that the order is worth $500 billion USD. This can paid over several years, or per shipment, or however you'd like.

We thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: No need, I was just checking.]

Official Communiqué
The Foreign Ministry

We are of course willing to pay the above-stated price in order to receive these tanks within the time slot. Funds have been wired.

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Wenyuan Sun
Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Greal Army would like to upgrade its 11,000 1A1 Nakil tanks to 1A1GU and we also would like to buy 10,000 more 1A1GU Nakil tanks.

Office of Shenyangi Military Procurement:

Shenyang would like to inquire as to the possibility of procuring 600,000 examples of your latest version of the Nakil MBT. This should cost approximately 570 billion USD. We are ready to wire this immediately upon confirmation, if you choose to sell us this fine piece of armored technology. (I may be low, it wouldn't amaze me)

To: Army of Greal, Greal
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade & Purchase

Welcome back! It's great to see that so many of our 1A1 customers are looking for upgrade kits to their tanks to keep them in service. It is indeed a testament to the Nakíls achievements as being a world-standard tank. We can send the upgrade packages for the 11,000 tanks in your fleet within three months, and production of another 10,000 tanks can be completed within twenty months at a rate of 500 tanks per month.

Thank you for your continued business and loyalty to the Nakíl line,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

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To: Office of Shenyangi Military Procurement, Shenyang
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Purchase

We can indeed manufacture and export 600,000 Nakíl 1A1GUs, however, you are quoting the upgrade price. The price for 600,000 brand-new tanks would be $5.4 trillion USD. At a rate of 1,000 tanks for the first year we will complete 12,000 tanks for the first tranche, to be shipped by the end of the first year. We can raise production for your nation the second year to 5,000 a month, meaning 60,000 tanks will be completed by then, and finally by the third year we can raise to 10,000 per month, meaning that each year 120,000 will be completed. By the end of the third year, thusly, a total of 172,000 tanks will have been produced. For the rest of the production period we will produce 15,000 tanks per month for your nation, in which time it will take twenty-eight and a half months to complete the remainder of the order. The entire order will take, in other words, five years and five months to complete.

In regards to payment you may pay in six installments. These installments would be annual and would be for $900 million USD. The payment installments are negotiable.

Nevertheless, we thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: Actually, Greal, I think on another thread I did upgrade your 11,000 tanks and you bought another 50,000.]

Ah, of course, we are entirely willing to modify the sum to be sent. Consider the funds to be wired.

ooc: Mac I have to ask you...do you consider your GL-113's PMT or FT..?

ooc: Sorry for off topic post..I forgot this was the Nakil thread..thanks for the answer though they have proved most useful and effective thus far lol

ooc: Mac I have to ask you...do you consider your GL-113's PMT or FT..?

[OOC: 'Low' PMT.]

[OOC: Added another 275,000 purchased on the Kriegzimmer thread.]

10,000 Kahanistan [1,000 Nakíl 1A1 upgraded to 1A1GU standards; 9,000 brand-new 1A1+s]
[OOC: I'm pretty sure the order was for 9,000 1A1GU's. I didn't even know I was cleared to buy the 1A1+. If I am, that's wonderful, but I thought it was more likely that it was a typo.]

Questarian Army Monkeying Around Again?
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Questarian factories are producing thousands of 'Monkey Models' of Macabean armour and artillery

I'm sitting in a cafe in Akita. Opposite me a man who can't be older than forty sits down and looks around, cigarette hanging out his mouth and sunglasses shading his eyes from identification. A large greatcoat shields him from view, making him look slightly suspicious, but nothing like any of the shadier characters in this downtown noodle restaurant. A pair of soldiers walk by behind me, rifles lung over shoulders and forage caps (http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/uniforms/german-forage-cap-wool-wo4s.jpg) peaked low, joking about some girls they pulled last night, oblivious to the vital security leak a possibly spy was about to receive - or so I thought.

"Adam?" my informant grunts.

"Jawohl." I replied.

"No need for that shit. Listen." he says in a thick mideastern Questarian accent. "The Army is doing trials for its most recent productions. I can get you there." He blows out his cigarette and stumps it out on the table. A pretty waitress brings out drinks over, glancing a look at the two characters and then turns away.

"How much?" I said, eagerly. I didn't question this man, my only informant.

"Three fifty Questarian." He had fallen on hard times - Government taxes had hit his family hard. He used to own a business that supplied MREs to the Army, but after a quarter of his employees were conscripted he was outcompeted by a company that had secured a "no conscription guarantee" for its employees. He wanted to hurt the Government, and make a living doing it. I should have known he would leech me for all he could. I counted the money and slipped it across the table underneath a drinks mat. Two days later I would be on my way.

I arrived at the test trials after a most unfriendly journey in an SUV, bumping over the Questarian countryside, hurtling towards the sound of gunfire and the flash of self propelled artillery. My passes are checked and I breath out with relief as I'm allowed through - my contact was obviously worth his salt. I was led through by a soldier to three tanks parked engaging targets with their guns. The soldier, whom I later spotted as a Staff Sergeant, beamed as he presetned the armoured vehicles with an odd likeness to the Macabean Nakil, of world fame. Attennas flying the jack and the army flag whipped in the wind. The firing stopped and he began to drill me, giving out lists of numbers. I had already memorised the basics of these Macabean designs and it appeared everthing - road speed, penetration, range, armour, even ammunition, were higher than the Macabean counterparts, ever so slightly. I nodded with a smile and followed him up on a trek up the hill past various soldiers doing various jobs, part of the Mobile Artillery Brigade on trial.

The first vehicles I against instantly recognised were the Macabean self propelled howitzers. They were almost carbon copies, on the outside anyway. Before the soldier informed me of them, I doubted their originality.

"Say, aren't these the Macabean YU.13 Gertantel 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer? They look almost identical."

"Absolutely not." The soldier frowned back. He then began to drill me with the usual - more range, more armour, more shells - most likely lies, of course. Then I asked what range these howitzers were hitting at.

"Sixty eight kilometres." Was the reply.

"But those guns are fully elavated. That range is shorter than the maximum range of the Macabean YU.13. Are you sure this isn't a monkey model?"

"Absolutely not! Preposterous garbage. NATO propaganda." the soldier dismissed my claims again. "This is the most advanced self propelled howitzer in the world. It is a complete Questarian design." Before I could say anything, the soldier began to lecture me. "You foreign pigs have no idea. You think you can win. You think you can beat us into submission. Let me tell you something, we will never surrender, we will fight until victory. We'll show the world our strength of arms. You see this?" He points to the flag flying from one of the artillery piece's antenna. "You think this can be beaten? We've no time for NATO propaganda artists."

I was kicked out of the trials quickly. Obviously I had hit a nerve with my journalism, but I hadn't learnt enough. My contact was keen to get me in touch again. All he needed was nine hundred pounds to pay off the last of his debts - and I was happy to pay, as long as I got my information, too. He hooked me up with a friend of his, an ex-factory owner who'd been again outcompeted because his business wasn't "patriotic enough" to qualify for the no-conscription-guarantee on his employees. Apparently, Questers has produced over 25,000 Nakil 1A1 Monkey Models, reverse engineered - the originals probably bought through an ally or protectorate. They're labelled the Type 65 and are meant to be inferior in every way, although not neccessarily a bad tank. Otherwise, at least 65,000 of the Oriontus 120mm Mobile Gun System have been reverse engineered and produced as the Type 24 Light Gunnery Vehicle, and 45,000 of the YU.13 Gargantel Self-Propelled Howitzer's have been manufactured under the Type 88 SPG. Only time and bloody battlefields will tell whether the Questarian monkey models will stand up to the rigours of war.

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With conflict ever approaching on the horizon, the Federation would like to purchase an additional 15,000 Nakil 1A1+ tanks for a cost of $142,500,000,000 USD. We trust that the tanks will be delivered as fast as possible, but continue to encourage you to supply AMF faster then us since their homeland is in greater danger.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Finance

To: Yugsev Wadl, Director of Finance, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Expansion of Nakíl Order

Fortunately, we can tap into a new production center in Kahanistan, which means we can fulfill this order simultaneously as the rest of your order. If that factory produces 3,000 tanks per month then the order can be fulfilled in five months - the original order was to be fulfilled in six months. That means that you will still have the originally envisioned amount of tanks in time, plus the new order of 15,000. Within six months you will have 45,000 Nakíl 1A1+s.

We hope that this is acceptable,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

To: Yugsev Wadl, Director of Finance, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Expansion of Nakíl Order

Fortunately, we can tap into a new production center in Kahanistan, which means we can fulfill this order simultaneously as the rest of your order. If that factory produces 3,000 tanks per month then the order can be fulfilled in five months - the original order was to be fulfilled in six months. That means that you will still have the originally envisioned amount of tanks in time, plus the new order of 15,000. Within six months you will have 45,000 Nakíl 1A1+s.

We hope that this is acceptable,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff


The Federation wishes to profusely thank the Kriegzimmer Staff for their speedy completion of this order and are happy to say that the current situation is more than acceptable.

However, we know that these pressing times might end up damaging current Kriegzimmer manufacturing capabilities. To this end, we offer you a plot of land along our coast, size can be up to you, to build a factory in our Federation, since we do not anticipate any hostilities there. If you would like to work out specifications, please contact Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Finance

To: Yugsev Wadl, Director of Finance, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: New Factory

Mr. Wadl,

Indeed, we are interested in building a new factory. We expect more orders of armor, and we'd think it would be wise to build more production. In any case, the factory grounds could be used for other products, as well, during seasons when armor is not selling. The factory that we most fear for is the factory in Kahanistan, since this is a nation likely to be invaded during the war - we have hired protection for it, however, we'd like some sort of insurance; in other words, another mirror factory elsewhere.

We will contact Mr. Gusen to discuss the specifics. Thank you for your information and for your offer,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

Some time later ...

To: Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Subject: Factory Grounds Purchase

Mr. Gusen,

We were suggested to contact your services in order to possibly procure a fairly extensive plot of land for construction of a new Kriegzimmer factory. We hope that Mr. Yugsev Wadl has alerted you in time. Regardless, we would like to discuss the specifics of such a factory, including land size. To keep ongoing talks between a minimum of people perhaps you could also feed us information that should come from the Director of Finance, or whomever deals with economic laws within your country. This information includes minimum wage laws and tax laws. Although Kriegzimmer does not have a minimum wage within the Empire and several factories outside the Empire, it has adhered to minimum wage laws before - we'd be interested in knowing them in advance. however. But, this will not ultimately change our ultimate decision to construct a new factory.

Kriegzimmer works with an almost endless supply of monetary funds given its large export business. Name your price, in other words.

Thank you for your time,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

To: Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing, Ambrose-Douglas
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Subject: Factory Grounds Purchase

Mr. Gusen,

We were suggested to contact your services in order to possibly procure a fairly extensive plot of land for construction of a new Kriegzimmer factory. We hope that Mr. Yugsev Wadl has alerted you in time. Regardless, we would like to discuss the specifics of such a factory, including land size. To keep ongoing talks between a minimum of people perhaps you could also feed us information that should come from the Director of Finance, or whomever deals with economic laws within your country. This information includes minimum wage laws and tax laws. Although Kriegzimmer does not have a minimum wage within the Empire and several factories outside the Empire, it has adhered to minimum wage laws before - we'd be interested in knowing them in advance. however. But, this will not ultimately change our ultimate decision to construct a new factory.

Kriegzimmer works with an almost endless supply of monetary funds given its large export business. Name your price, in other words.

Thank you for your time,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff



Encryption Level: 3
Code: 011-101-110110
To: Kriegzimmer Staff
From: Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing
Re: Factory Grounds Purchase

Greetings, Kriegzimmer Staff;

Yugsev contacted me immediately after he suggested the purchase of land for a factory to you. I can say that we will only be too happy to help you find a suitable location. A map of our nation can be found here (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ambrose-Douglas). As you can see, we have a number of coastal cities, any of which would suit the needs of your corporation nicely. We can offer you up to 50,000 square kilometers of land outside of the following cities: Bastanis, Hansevan, Xerwu, or Lacvetor.

There are no minimum wage laws in the Federation. However, we would like our employees to be paid somewhere in the neighborhood that would allow them to live near the national GDP Per Capita, which is around $25,000 USD. We do not enforce this, however. Competition rules wages in the Federation. If people want to find a higher paying job, they will go out and seek it.

As for taxes, our citizens currently pay a flat rate of 36%. However, in order to keep the economy of our growing nation thriving, we offer attractive tax breaks to businesses. Since Kriegzimmer Corporation is such a valued and trusted friend of the Federation's, we offer you this tax package.

For the first fifty years, Kriegzimmer Corporation is able to use the land tax free. Since you will occupying land that was not developed before, and land that we were not making a tax profit off of before, our government sees no issue with this. After the period of fifty years, Kriegzimmer will then pay a flat tax of 25% on the land. This tax will never increase, no matter what the tax rate in the rest of the Federation may be. However, if the national tax rate drops below 25%, the Kriegzimmer will pay the lower rate. But you will never pay more than 25%.

In return for this factory, we only ask for the Corporation's protection should an attack ever occur on our homeland, and that the first 5,000 Nakil 1A1+ tanks to roll off the line be added to the Federation's National Guard and Reserves, bringing our total number of that glorious machine up to an even 50,000.

Please respond using the encryption code I have included. This will assure that the message gets sent to me, and me only, and only I will be able to read it.

Sincerely,
Hareem Gusen
Director of Reconstruction and Housing

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To: Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing
From: Hareem Gusen, Director of Reconstruction and Housing
Re: Factory Grounds Purchase

Mr. Gusen,

Kriegzimmer is interested in building four factory complexes - these four complexes would have a collective area of 50,000 km². Cost is no issue to Kriegzimmer, and we are willing to pay full price for each area's cost per m². Each complex would be built outside of each city [probably a lot of the factory would surround the cities, with government owned outlets (roads/highways) through the factory to let people out - the area occupied by each factory is immense]. One of these complexes would have to occupy a huge stretch of coast to build hundreds upon hundreds of shipyards for naval development and construction. Another one would be dedicated towards air warfare production, and the remaining two would be simply for ground construction. Between the two factories alone we estimate that a total of twenty-five thousand Nakíl 1A1s could be produced per month [25,000km² is as large as some real-world nations] - the first 5,000 of which would be delivered to your armed forces, of course.

In regards to minimum wage we are going to require a large workforce and so suspect that our wage will be high as $20 an hour for the most basic job [this may fluctuate as employment maxes out, but these factories alone would employ tens of millions of souls], which is roughly $11 over the current minimum wage [~$9.3]. This may decrease over time, but we are looking to employ the factories to full capacity as quickly as possible. On that note, there were be a lot of hiring before the factory is even built! In order to build all four factories as soon as possible we're looking at around half a million of workers per factory, for a total of two million construction workers for all four companies. In other words, the employment opportunities within your nation will skyrocket - the amount of capital flow will also increase exponentially.

The tax-rate is acceptable, as well. We hope this sound enticing. Construction can begin as soon as a green light is given,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

Encryption Code 011-101-110110
Level 3

To: Kriegzimmer Staff
From: Director Gusen
RE: Factory Deal

I have spoken to the President. Consider the green light on. You may build at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Hareem Gusen
Director
Department of Reconstruction and Housing

The Iron Imperium of Jaredcohenia
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Soda Popinski, Admiral of the Fleets and Secretary of Defense

I am intrigued in the upgrade for the Nakil 1A1 tanks, my nation as you know has 65,000 of them. Fitting for these 65,000 tanks would indeed be 65,000 upgrades for them. Along with said upgrades, we would like to purchase an additional 35,000 Nakil 1A1s along with the appropriate upgrades, or just 35,000 Nakil 1A1+s (Whichever is cheapest.)

Thank you.

To: Soda Popinski, Admiral of the Fleets and Secretary of Defense, Jaredcohenia
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade & Order

Yet another nation interested in upgrading their tank fleet! Your order is confirmed, of course. We can upgrade your existing tank fleet within the year, whilst production of the brand-new 35,000 Nakíl 1A1+s will be done at a rate of two thousand five hundred [2,500] per month, meaning the order will be completed within twelve months. Total costs for the upgrade come to $135.5 billion, whilst total costs for new production comes to $332.5 billion - a grand total of $468 billion USD. We're sure you will enjoy your new tank fleet of 100,000 Nakíl 1A1+s as much as you enjoyed your fleet of 65,000 Nakíl 1A1s.

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: Intended as a bump and insight into the future - post basic combat training. :D ]

Nakíl steals market & producer says it's not done yet

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by Dev Cerfón

The Nakíl has become the main battle tank of the world. It has outsold every single other tank on the market in history, by far - already, between three models, 8,725,466 Nakíls have been produced for export, while another 311,000 or so were produced for the Ejermacht, putting the total produced at well over 9,000,000. Furthermore, at least 25,000 copies are known to have been produced by Questers already, although it's not clear how many have been produced in other nations illegally. Seventy-four nations have procured it, and the sheer majority of these still use it as their main battle tank of choice. It is the single greatest success of Kriegzimmer and has made the Second Empire of the Golden Throne as the single most successful producer of armored vehicles. The Nakíl is also one of the few vehicles which has been upgraded over the years and continuously offered for export.

On that note, Kriegzimmer has provided much insight on the future of the Nakíl 1. For starters, Kriegzimmer claims that the Nakíl 1 will remain on the export market for decades to come, as upgrade packages will be continuously developed. There is also an expected upgrade for the Nakíl 1A2, although Kriegzimmer has announced that this will be the only tank with the 'special turret' [narrow mantlet turret] of the Nakíl 1 series. Denomination for this tank is not clear - some call it the Nakíl 1A3, others the Nakíl 1A2+ and some even other names! Kriegzimmer has declined our solicitation for knowledge on the new upgrade. However, Kriegzimmer has announced that it has already begun development on a new main battle tank. Although specifics remain unknown they have said that is completely 'unconvetional' and nobody will see it coming. Some have discussed the possibilities of it being a joint-NATO tank.

However, heavy armor is not the only thing Kriegzimmer is apparently working on. The export company has announced an upcoming upgrade for the Arica. I Shalmaneser heavy armored personnel carrier, with a new turret and an upgraded armor package and engine. Furthermore, the SOV.17 - which is relatively young - is reportedly going to have a new replacement, although Kriegzimmer has not confirmed this. Other rumors mention that the SOV.17 will simply be upgraded.

One representative of the company told us, "Expect a lot of armored vehicles to be developed soon. Kriegzimmer is taking the publicity it gained with the Nakíl 1 and using it to sell a new line of armored vehicles. Kriegzimmer is the best in heavy armor and it wants to be the best in armor in general."

Kriegzimmer is not only focusing on armor, however. A naval commander of the Kriermada told Armor Magazine that, "Kriegzimmer is working on a new line of naval products." Furthermore, Kriegzimmer is looking into the development of small-arms to be a competitor in that field, as well. The success of the Hali-53 assault rifle has already given it a head-start.

But, as for the main topic, expect a lot of new technology to come from Kriegzimmer soon!

To: Kriegzimmer Export Company
From: The Royal Granatian Defense Ministry

With the ever growing need for a modern MBT, we have come to the conclusion that our Nakil 1A1s, while quite modern compared to many other MBTs, is not sufficient for our needs as a growing power in the world. It is with this in mind that we humbly ask you for the upgrade package for 90,000 Nakil 1A1s. The total cost of the upgrades should come to around $189,000,000,000 USD. It will be wired upon confirmation.


Sincerely
RGDM

To: Kriegzimmer

The Shakal Empire wishes to purchase the Nakail 1A1+ upgrade for 50 000 models. The money shall be wired promptly after acceptance of the offer.

Shakal War Ministry

To: The Royal Granatian Defense Ministry
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade

We're glad that you sought to upgrade your Nakíl 1A1s. Your order has been confirmed. The upgrade can be done indigenously - we will supply the kits - and all 90,000 tanks, we believe, can be upgraded within two years. Unfortunately, your price is the price of the Nakíl 1A1+. At this time the Nakíl 1A1+ is only offered on a limited basis, and thus the upgrade would be for the Nakíl 1A1GU. We hope that this is still alright,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

[OOC: Furthermore, I have you down for 15,000 Nakíl 1A1s, not 90,000. Doesn't stop you from buying more, but did I miss an order?

EDIT: Nvm, I seem to have you in two different places.]


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To: Shakal War Ministry, Shakal
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Order

Although we are honored and exilerated that you are looking forward to upgrade your existing tank fleet, the Nakíl 1A1+ is only exported on a limited basis. Your export model would be the Nakíl 1A1GU. We hope that this is still OK,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

To: Kriegzimmer Export Company
From: Royal Granatian Defense Ministry

We understand, and we would be very happy with the upgrade to Nakil 1A1GU.

Sincerely
RGDM

To: The Royal Granatian Defense Ministry
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Upgrade

Again, we apologize for any misunderstandings on our part and any unfortunate setbacks this news might present. Nevertheless, the upgrade will go as we said - it will take roughly two years and it can be done in indigenous tank parks. We will provide the upgrade kits.

We'd like to thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

To: Kriegzimmer Export Company
From: Theodore Belgrando, Secretary for Arms Procurement
Re: Replacement Programme for Artitsan Main Battle Tanks

Salutations;

The Empire of Artitsa has been producing Indigenous armoured vehicles for several years now, however, the capabilities of these vehicles has been waning. In Artitsa, there is a far larger market for naval weapons and vessels, and as such the armour industry has suffered. When it came time to choose a foreign-designed vehicle, we immediatly looked to the nation which had originally helped Artitsa develop its own strong industries.

While our nations may have lost touch over the decades, Artitsa never forgets it's friends, paticularily the first ally of Artitsa. Therefore, we come to you now to replace our aging tanks. We would be very pleased to place an order for 675,285 Nakil 1A1+ MBT's. We are also offering Grade 'A' factory spacing in Bol'n, Galway, and Kamskgrad. There is also Grade 'B' factory space in Artisagrad, Vol'n, Hamdervansk, and Bantry. Labour would be cheaper in the grade 'A' facilities.

Total Purchase Cost: $6,077,565,000,000,000

With much regard,
Secretary Theodore Belgrando

Your weapons are rendered useless by the Godhammer!

we wish to purchase an additional 5000 upgraded Nakil MBTs

the money will be wired shortly

PS, we wish to sell you the designs and conmstuction rights to our M7 series of tanks.
please consider our proposal

To: Theodore Belgrando, Secretary for Arms Procurement, Artitsa
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re: Replacement Programme for Artitsan Main Battle Tanks

Greetings Mr. Belgrando,

It's sad news when a nation's armor vehicle industry begins to die. We still remember the days in which our two industries forged national main battle tanks! Although we are honored that you consider the home country of Kriegzimmer a nation that helped developed your industry, it must also be said that Artitsan ingenuity is what allowed us to build the Nakíl. Had it not been for Artitsan engineering aid the steps which allowed us to design better tanks would not have been taken! But, regardless, we're honored that you have chosen the Nakíl as your nation's main battle tank of choice.

Your order is confirmed. Before we give you a time table we would gladly construct a factory complex in your nation to aid in the construction overtime. Given our economic policies it seems as if 'Grade A' territory would be that of choice, and we're looking forward for a factory complex outside of Kamskgrad. We are willing to pay as much as real estate per square meter is these days outside Kamskgrad - the 'polygon' will be known as the Kamskgrad Kriegzimmer Factory Polygon No. 3759. That said, assuming half-scale production can be achieved at Kamskgrad within a year and a half, and quarter scale production within a year, and full scale production within two years we can construct around 5,000 Nakíl 1A1+s per month for the first year, completing a total of 60,000 models. The first half of the second year would see 5,000 + around 2,500, for a total of 7,500 per month - or 45,000. The second half of that second year will see 5,000 + 5,000, or 10,000 per month - so 60,000 more. That is, 165,000 within the first two years. Production will be 5,000 + 10,000 for the remainder of the time, so at 15,000 tanks per month we can complete the rest of the order within thirty-four months, or just under three years. The total order would thus take just under five years to complete.

Furthermore, if any upgrade is available for the tank within the next five years production will switch automatically to the new upgrade and your already produced tanks will be retrofitted with the upgrade kits for a lower additional price than it would normally cost.

We thank you for your business, kind words, and offer for factory territory,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff


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To: Cazelia
From: Kriegzimmer Export Company
Re:

Greetings,

Your order has been happily confirmed! The additional 5,000 Nakíl 1A1GUs can be produced within ten months, at a rate of 500 per month. We thank you for your offer, but we're not sure how much of a market the M7 would have as compared to the Nakíl. For example, our alternative main battle tank, the Broadsword-Tizona, has not been as successful as the Nakíl due to the Nakíls presence.

Nevertheless, we thank you for your business,

[signed]Kriegzimmer Staff

The Tatom rebels want to buy 1000 upgraded Nakils.



The Tatom Communists want to buy 500 Nakil tanks. (Upgraded.)

Confirmed for both - sorry for the lame reply. I'm a bit busy and this is a last chance to respond.

As directed by the Californian Department of Military Operations, we would like to upgrade our existing 500,000 Nakíl 1A1 MBTs to the Nakíl 1A3 model. Also, we would like to purchase an additional 500,000 Nakíl 1A3 MBT's.

Because of extraneous circumstances at this moment, money is not an object, as certain events have prompted us to take heed of the ongoing crisis we are having with Cuba. As we are looking to resume combat operations with Cuba, and some other unmentionable nations (for security purposes we will not name them here as they may take notice of our plans) we would like to conduct this transaction with a degree of security. Just name your price and we will be more than happy to acquiesce to the pricing arrangement.

The Greal Government wishes to buy 20,000 more Nakil upgraded tanks.

Would we be able to get those additional 500,000 tanks Macabees?