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Republic Defense Industries Announces Release of E19 Series Assault Rifle!

Central Prestonia
02-08-2007, 19:21
E19 Series Assault Rifle/Carbine
all pics done by Agrandov.
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E19A4 Assault Rifle with optional scope and front pistol grip.

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E19C1 Carbine

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E19CS Special Forces Carbine

History
The Prestonian Armed Forces had long searched for what they could consider the "perfect" rifle. However, none had met their expectations fully. Desperate for a solution, they contacted Republic Defense Industries in 2009 with a simple request: create an assault rifle to define the military. Within 16 months, and with the help of the Odinian military, this dream was realized. The E19 Series combined all the best elements of several weapons, and introduced some of it's own. The rifle is expected to serve proudly in the Prestonian and Odinian militaries for several years to come.

Technical
The E19 Series Assault Rifles combine the best aspects of the AK47, HK416, and FN SCAR-L. It has the modularity of the SCAR, the reliability of the AK, and the look and feel of the HK416. The rifle operates on a gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism, making it highly resistant to dirt and fouling. In tests, the prototype was put through 20,362 rounds without a failure. The E19A4 comes with a quick-change barrel system, available in 14 inches (seen in the first picture), 16.5 inches, or 20 inches (for use as designated marksman rifle or light support weapon). Also included is an adjustable position stock, allowing for soldiers of different sizes.

Ballistics
The Prestonian High Command had long recognized that the old 5.56x45mm NATO round was simply too small to do significant damage in these days of Dragonskin armor and high-tech battlesuits. On a similar token, the 7.62mm rounds were found to be too inaccurate in sustained full-auto fire. The compromise was achieved in the new 6.75x53mm round. The round was set in copper jacketing and given steel tips for advanced armor piercing capabilities. The steel tip is further reinforced by a lead core. This round has demonstrated an average ability to penetrate Dragonskin armor, penetrating fully or partially in 6 out of 10 attempts.

E19A4 Technical Specifications:
Length: 31 inches (with 14in barrel)
Weight: 3.4kg unloaded, 3.6kg loaded
Muzzle Velocity: 2,825ft./sec.
Effective Range: 500m point target, 800m area target
Magazine Capacity: 30, 35, or 45 round box magazine, optional 75 round drum
Bullet Caliber: 6.6x50mm Prestonian/Odinian

E19C1/E19CS Technical Specifications
Length: 25 inches
Weight: 2.9kg unloaded, 3.1kg loaded
Muzzle Velocity: 3,125ft./sec.
Effective Range: 350m point target, 500m area target
Bullet Caliber: 6.75x53mm P/O

Export Cost: $1600 per unit
Production rights: $2.5 million

At this time, the following nations are cleared for production rights:
Southern Odinia*
Lyras*
Cazelia
ViZion
All other prospective purchases must be jointly cleared by Southern Odinia and Central Prestonia
All nations purchasing production rights must declare the number to be produced of each variant, as per Prestonian trade regulations.
*=production rights are free

Currently used by:
Central Prestonia (2,000,000 E19A4)
Southern Odinia (numbers classified)
Calizorinstan (900,000 E19A4, 200,000 E19C1)
Cazelia
Alfregos (20 units for testing)
Calizorinstan
02-08-2007, 19:25
We wish to purchase the production rights for the E19 Series Assault Rifle for 2.5 million, so that we may mass produce them for the army and the marine corps, we will make approx 900,000 of the E19A4, and 200,000 of the Carbine version for a total of 1.1 million rifles.

John Hazelwood
Calizorinstan Minister of Defense
Smyrnag
02-08-2007, 19:30
FROM: DANTAG Heavy Inustries Corporation
TO: Republic Defense Industries

We wish to purchase 35 Examples of each with all the extras,for testing purposes

Thank You
Central Prestonia
02-08-2007, 19:30
both requests are noted and will be considered. We wil let you know if you're cleared or not shortly.
OOC: The only reason I can't sell them right away is because of S. Odinia's (and partially my) desire to keep this in the hands of strong allies only.
Alfegos
02-08-2007, 19:35
Alfegos Ministry of War

We wish to purchase 20 of these rifles for field testing and proving.
Cazelia
02-08-2007, 19:41
OOC- holy fucking shit, that gun is awsome

IC
we wish give 2 million credits to whever designed this awsome gun, and we would also like to buy construction rights
Aurum Domus
02-08-2007, 19:53
OOC: Is this the same round used by the DR-83 weapon family?

Edit: I checked and it is, both rounds are the same size so theoretically the 6.7x53 Doomani Imperial Cartridge could be used in the E19.
Central Prestonia
02-08-2007, 23:29
OOC: Aurum, yeah it's slightly bigger and built differently, but for all intents and purposes a Doomani round could be used if necessary. Caz, all credit goes to Agrandov, a former NSer who I persuaded to part with his design in exchange for me keeping his designation (hence the E19) and crediting him for the pictures.

IC:
To: Cazelian Military Command
From: Republic Defense Industries

Your production rights are noted, please provide a rough number of how many of each variant you plan to produce. Thank you also for the generous donation. Speaking off the record, we urge you to test our creation on the battlefield against the Vetalian invaders.

To: Alfregos
From: Republic Defense Industries
Your purchase application is currently under review. You will be informed when a decision is made.
Central Prestonia
03-08-2007, 02:10
BUMP for interest
Central Prestonia
03-08-2007, 03:21
To: Calizorinstan
From: Republic Defense Industries
Your order request is approved. Shipment will begin upon reception of funds.

To: DANTAG Heavy Industries
From: Republic Defense Industries
We regret to inform you that due to the recentness of release, your request has been denied. We wish to keep this rifle out of the hands of rival corporations as long as possible

To: Alfregos
From: Republic Defense Industries
Your order has been approved. Please wire the necessary funds as soon as possible.
Central Prestonia
03-08-2007, 16:39
Bump
Calizorinstan
03-08-2007, 17:45
We've wired the money required for the guns to RDI, as you have requested.
Layarteb
06-11-2007, 01:34
The Layartebian Defense Corporation, greatly impressed with the E19 series, would like to acquire production rights for all three variants. We hope to sell them to the Imperial Layartebian Military and many of the domestic police uniforms of the Empire.

Sincerely Yours,
Jeff J. Hadley
CEO - Layartebian Defense Corporation
Halle Iesu
06-11-2007, 02:55
I'm impressed. For what it's worth.

If I was MT, I'd be sold...
Central Prestonia
06-11-2007, 11:27
OOC: Man, I forgot about this thread. Consider your orders approved, but for future reference I sell this at Black Rain Munitions along with some of my allies in UFAN. Go there for all your pwnage rifle needs.