Candistan
08-08-2007, 04:25
INDUSTRIAL STATES OF AMERICA
Credit to Shakal for the Factbook Design!
Leader: President Andrew Fitzgerald
Population:
-Minnesota: 2.8 Million
-Wisconsin: 2.9 Million
-Michigan: 4.85 Million
TOTAL: 10.55 Million
Notable Individuals:
-President Andrew Fitzgerald
-Captain Sherman Scott Fitzgerald, ISAF
-Rear Admiral Marcus Fitzgerald, ISANC
-Fleet Admiral Herman "Flak Trap" Zimmerman
Important Cities:
-St. Paul
-Madison
-Milwaukee
-Detroit
Government Type: Democracy/Outwards Kleptocracy
Seperation Information:
After the rise of the great depression in 1929 the economy suffered greatly giving rise to a sepratist movement. In 1935 with the USA eroding all around them, the Industrial States of the Great Lakes Banded together to keep the North Civilized and productive. With help from Germany, a key investor in the new nation, they built up their air fleet and military and began to enforce the new land of the free and brave. The first President, Andrew Fitzgerald, plans on an aggressive diplomacy tactic to ensure the people of the ISA live in prosperity and wealth.
Military Info
Army
Active Forces: 180,000
Reserves:80,000
Navy
Sailors:20,000
Other:15,000
Ships:
1 Cruiser (Cleveland-Class) ISS Michigan
2 Light Cruisers (Omaha-Class) ISS Detroit, ISS Milwaukee
4 6 FlaK Ships, info below:
Length: 289.5 feet (overall)
Beam: 35.0 feet
Draught: 9.0 feet (fully loaded)
Displacement: 1,360 tons (fully loaded)
Propellers: Two of solid manganese bronze 8.5 feet each
Bunkers and Radius: 126 tons (oil fuel) 5,000 miles at 15 knots
Maximum Speed: 19 knots (Many ships were capable of 21–22 knots)
Main Guns: 3 x 3inch/50 Mk22 Dual purpose open mounts and fired fixed shot (anti-aircraft, armour piercing or starshell) and had a range of 14,600 yards at 45 degrees and an anti aircraft ceiling of 28,000feet.
Anti aircraft Guns: 7 x Oerlikon 20 mm guns positioned one in front of the bridge behind and above B gun also one each side of B gun in pods and two each side of the ship in pods just abaft the funnel (some of the ships had an extra Oerlikon fitted on top of the superstructure midships, the odd ship had a twin Bofors 40 mm gun instead of the extra Oerlikon.
Hedgehog: British designed ahead throwing mortar which fired 24 bombs ahead of the ship, this was situated between A and B guns.
Depth Charges: Approximately 200 depth charges were carried. Two sets of double rails at the stern held 24 per set. Two K gun throwers each holding five charges were situated each side of the ship just forward of the aft depth charge rails. Just forward of these, double ready rails extending to midships were fitted each side of the ship holding approximately sixty charges per side (these ready rails were added after the ships arrived back in the UK).
Radar: Type SL Surface search fixed to mast above yard arm and type SA Air search only fitted to certain ships.
Asdic (Sonar): Type 128D or Type 144 both in retractable dome.
Direction Finding: MF Direction Finding antenna fitted in front of the bridge and HF/DF Type FH 4 antenna fitted on top of mast.
Info: Built from the hulls of light cruisers FlaK Frigates enjoy little in the way of anti-capital weaponry. They focus mainly on there anti-air capabilites using there 8 105mm guns extremly effectuvly against aerial targets.
28 Smaller Vessels & Escorts
Airforce (Industrial State Air Forces)
Pilots:2880 (Including Airship Crews even though the Air Fleet is technically unde ISANC Command)
Other:32,000
Equipment (Army & Airforce)
Mainstay Tank
General Motors M3 Coyote (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzer_3)
Info: The M3 grew from the lighter M1 and M2 designs by adding an armament capable of engaging enemy tanks. Lacking in AA weapons, the M3 is used in situations where aircraft cannot easily attack them, suchas cities or forests. If not, it travels with groups of SPAAGs.
Mainstay Half-Track
Ford Motor Company T3M1 Foxhound (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Half-track)
Info: A relatively inexpensive and versatile vehicle, the T3 is a great utility vehicle. Able to tow everything from howitzers to Triple-A, this fantastic machine proved to be a massive boost for the ground forces of the ISA. The main model carried one Browning .50cal MG for anti-infantry/-air usage, though their are models which can be equipped with a 75mm SP Gun and Triple-A mounts.
Mainstay Anti-Air Guns
Ford Motor Company T3A1 Lynx (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Half-track)
Info: A variant of the T3 Foxhound, the T3A2 is equipped with a turreted dual-25mm Bofors AA gun and is used for a direct AA fire support vehicle. Also able to tow the same equipment as the T3M1.
General Motors FlaK Md. 38 88mm Towed Gun
Info: The powerful FlaK 88 the greatest Anti-Air weapon in the ISAGF arsenal. They are deployed in large numbers in the army and can be towed behind either the T3M1 or T3A1 Flak . Although larger than the previous model, they unload much more devastating firepower.
Elite Squadron Fighter
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-110 Vulture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fw_190)
Info: So far only 7 planes have been built of this versitile and powerful fighter. Issued to the "Black Angels" Squadron of aces, these fighters are armed with 4 MG151/20 20mm cannons and 2 MG121 13mm machine guns making them able to take out any target ordered by command to destroy.
Mainstay Escorts/Interceptors
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-109 Kestrel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_109)
Info: This dependable and versatile plane was developed with help from Germany. It proved best suited for escort and interception purposes but can also serve in the night fighter and fighter/bomber roles should the emergency demanding it take place. This aircraft is fast catching on in every field being even using in air to air roles.
Number:1400
Heavy Fighters/Zep-Killers/General Purpose Bomber
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-88 Kingfisher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_88)
A highly dependable plane, the Condor is ble to fit many roles including Ground Attack, Zeppelin Attack, Air Superiority and General Purpose Bombing. There are experiments currently going on which may utilize the bomb bay area as a housing for a twin mounted 30mm autocannon for improved kill power.
Tactical Fighter/Bomber
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-87 Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuka)
Info: Used in smaller numbers than most other planes, the Buzzard is used to combat enemy ground forces with swift dive bomb attacks.
Amphibious Fighters
General Motors Aeronautics/Ford Aeronautics GeF-18 Kingfisher
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115)
Info: Basic water-borne fighter, it is in use for patrolling the skies and waters or the great Lakes area.
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Zeppelins
Trout-Class Carrier
Info: The Mighty Trout can hold up to 30 Ge-109 Kestrel Fighters and sustain itself and its compliment of aircraft for long durations. It relies on other airships and its fighter compliment for protection, but it boasts a significant armament for defense if the previously named aren't enough. It holds a stock of 16 1" AA guns and 8 dual-mounted MG121 13mm turrets.
Muskellunge-Class Multiple Rocket Launch Ship
Info: The Muskellunge is usually used to supress enemy ground forces in battle, but it is able to be used for strategic purposes. It holds 6 heavily armored launch pods that are reloadable by crews within the cab. The pods are 5x3 and fire 3.5" UGR's (unguided Rockets) used in a saturation-type bombardment. It also carries 8 MG121 13mm Dual-Mount Turrets and one 360 degree 1" turret on the bottom along with a complement of five Ge-109's.
Walleye-Class Battlezeppelin
Info: The Walleye is the most feared airship in the ISANC arsenal, boasting four deadly FlaK Md. 38 88mm guns. It also has 6 40mm Bofors Triple-A guns, 10 MG151/20 20mm Dual-Mount Cannons and 12 MG121 13mm Dual-Mount Cannons. It is somewhat slower than other Zepellins, but it makes up for it in sheer brute force. Can carry one Unarmed "Peashooter" Scout plane in an internal bay.
Credit to Shakal for the Factbook Design!
Leader: President Andrew Fitzgerald
Population:
-Minnesota: 2.8 Million
-Wisconsin: 2.9 Million
-Michigan: 4.85 Million
TOTAL: 10.55 Million
Notable Individuals:
-President Andrew Fitzgerald
-Captain Sherman Scott Fitzgerald, ISAF
-Rear Admiral Marcus Fitzgerald, ISANC
-Fleet Admiral Herman "Flak Trap" Zimmerman
Important Cities:
-St. Paul
-Madison
-Milwaukee
-Detroit
Government Type: Democracy/Outwards Kleptocracy
Seperation Information:
After the rise of the great depression in 1929 the economy suffered greatly giving rise to a sepratist movement. In 1935 with the USA eroding all around them, the Industrial States of the Great Lakes Banded together to keep the North Civilized and productive. With help from Germany, a key investor in the new nation, they built up their air fleet and military and began to enforce the new land of the free and brave. The first President, Andrew Fitzgerald, plans on an aggressive diplomacy tactic to ensure the people of the ISA live in prosperity and wealth.
Military Info
Army
Active Forces: 180,000
Reserves:80,000
Navy
Sailors:20,000
Other:15,000
Ships:
1 Cruiser (Cleveland-Class) ISS Michigan
2 Light Cruisers (Omaha-Class) ISS Detroit, ISS Milwaukee
4 6 FlaK Ships, info below:
Length: 289.5 feet (overall)
Beam: 35.0 feet
Draught: 9.0 feet (fully loaded)
Displacement: 1,360 tons (fully loaded)
Propellers: Two of solid manganese bronze 8.5 feet each
Bunkers and Radius: 126 tons (oil fuel) 5,000 miles at 15 knots
Maximum Speed: 19 knots (Many ships were capable of 21–22 knots)
Main Guns: 3 x 3inch/50 Mk22 Dual purpose open mounts and fired fixed shot (anti-aircraft, armour piercing or starshell) and had a range of 14,600 yards at 45 degrees and an anti aircraft ceiling of 28,000feet.
Anti aircraft Guns: 7 x Oerlikon 20 mm guns positioned one in front of the bridge behind and above B gun also one each side of B gun in pods and two each side of the ship in pods just abaft the funnel (some of the ships had an extra Oerlikon fitted on top of the superstructure midships, the odd ship had a twin Bofors 40 mm gun instead of the extra Oerlikon.
Hedgehog: British designed ahead throwing mortar which fired 24 bombs ahead of the ship, this was situated between A and B guns.
Depth Charges: Approximately 200 depth charges were carried. Two sets of double rails at the stern held 24 per set. Two K gun throwers each holding five charges were situated each side of the ship just forward of the aft depth charge rails. Just forward of these, double ready rails extending to midships were fitted each side of the ship holding approximately sixty charges per side (these ready rails were added after the ships arrived back in the UK).
Radar: Type SL Surface search fixed to mast above yard arm and type SA Air search only fitted to certain ships.
Asdic (Sonar): Type 128D or Type 144 both in retractable dome.
Direction Finding: MF Direction Finding antenna fitted in front of the bridge and HF/DF Type FH 4 antenna fitted on top of mast.
Info: Built from the hulls of light cruisers FlaK Frigates enjoy little in the way of anti-capital weaponry. They focus mainly on there anti-air capabilites using there 8 105mm guns extremly effectuvly against aerial targets.
28 Smaller Vessels & Escorts
Airforce (Industrial State Air Forces)
Pilots:2880 (Including Airship Crews even though the Air Fleet is technically unde ISANC Command)
Other:32,000
Equipment (Army & Airforce)
Mainstay Tank
General Motors M3 Coyote (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzer_3)
Info: The M3 grew from the lighter M1 and M2 designs by adding an armament capable of engaging enemy tanks. Lacking in AA weapons, the M3 is used in situations where aircraft cannot easily attack them, suchas cities or forests. If not, it travels with groups of SPAAGs.
Mainstay Half-Track
Ford Motor Company T3M1 Foxhound (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Half-track)
Info: A relatively inexpensive and versatile vehicle, the T3 is a great utility vehicle. Able to tow everything from howitzers to Triple-A, this fantastic machine proved to be a massive boost for the ground forces of the ISA. The main model carried one Browning .50cal MG for anti-infantry/-air usage, though their are models which can be equipped with a 75mm SP Gun and Triple-A mounts.
Mainstay Anti-Air Guns
Ford Motor Company T3A1 Lynx (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Half-track)
Info: A variant of the T3 Foxhound, the T3A2 is equipped with a turreted dual-25mm Bofors AA gun and is used for a direct AA fire support vehicle. Also able to tow the same equipment as the T3M1.
General Motors FlaK Md. 38 88mm Towed Gun
Info: The powerful FlaK 88 the greatest Anti-Air weapon in the ISAGF arsenal. They are deployed in large numbers in the army and can be towed behind either the T3M1 or T3A1 Flak . Although larger than the previous model, they unload much more devastating firepower.
Elite Squadron Fighter
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-110 Vulture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fw_190)
Info: So far only 7 planes have been built of this versitile and powerful fighter. Issued to the "Black Angels" Squadron of aces, these fighters are armed with 4 MG151/20 20mm cannons and 2 MG121 13mm machine guns making them able to take out any target ordered by command to destroy.
Mainstay Escorts/Interceptors
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-109 Kestrel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_109)
Info: This dependable and versatile plane was developed with help from Germany. It proved best suited for escort and interception purposes but can also serve in the night fighter and fighter/bomber roles should the emergency demanding it take place. This aircraft is fast catching on in every field being even using in air to air roles.
Number:1400
Heavy Fighters/Zep-Killers/General Purpose Bomber
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-88 Kingfisher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_88)
A highly dependable plane, the Condor is ble to fit many roles including Ground Attack, Zeppelin Attack, Air Superiority and General Purpose Bombing. There are experiments currently going on which may utilize the bomb bay area as a housing for a twin mounted 30mm autocannon for improved kill power.
Tactical Fighter/Bomber
General Motors Aeronautics Ge-87 Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuka)
Info: Used in smaller numbers than most other planes, the Buzzard is used to combat enemy ground forces with swift dive bomb attacks.
Amphibious Fighters
General Motors Aeronautics/Ford Aeronautics GeF-18 Kingfisher
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115)
Info: Basic water-borne fighter, it is in use for patrolling the skies and waters or the great Lakes area.
___________________________________________________
Zeppelins
Trout-Class Carrier
Info: The Mighty Trout can hold up to 30 Ge-109 Kestrel Fighters and sustain itself and its compliment of aircraft for long durations. It relies on other airships and its fighter compliment for protection, but it boasts a significant armament for defense if the previously named aren't enough. It holds a stock of 16 1" AA guns and 8 dual-mounted MG121 13mm turrets.
Muskellunge-Class Multiple Rocket Launch Ship
Info: The Muskellunge is usually used to supress enemy ground forces in battle, but it is able to be used for strategic purposes. It holds 6 heavily armored launch pods that are reloadable by crews within the cab. The pods are 5x3 and fire 3.5" UGR's (unguided Rockets) used in a saturation-type bombardment. It also carries 8 MG121 13mm Dual-Mount Turrets and one 360 degree 1" turret on the bottom along with a complement of five Ge-109's.
Walleye-Class Battlezeppelin
Info: The Walleye is the most feared airship in the ISANC arsenal, boasting four deadly FlaK Md. 38 88mm guns. It also has 6 40mm Bofors Triple-A guns, 10 MG151/20 20mm Dual-Mount Cannons and 12 MG121 13mm Dual-Mount Cannons. It is somewhat slower than other Zepellins, but it makes up for it in sheer brute force. Can carry one Unarmed "Peashooter" Scout plane in an internal bay.