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To: All Foreign Armaments manufacturers
From: Gordonopian Arms

The Republic of United Gordonopia is currently seeking to upgrade her military. we are a small 6 million people nation and a member of the WA. We would like to purchase new weapons in the categories of

Navy: We have a mostly up to date navy. We do however need Submarines.

Vehicles: We need Armored Personnel Carriers to supplement our Humvees.

Artillery: We need any kind of artillery. We are especially interested in Anti-Tank Guns.

Our Nations "Combat Armaments Program" works by having one supplier, thus eliminating the need for multiple contracts. Gordonopian arms is the current supplier and has been for 26 years. In order to sell goods to our nation, you must either 1. Sell them through us and receive 15% of the items sails for as long as the weapon is still used, or you may 2. Sell us the plans and we will pay you royalties of 75% of the money made for 3 years, then the plans become ours and you will no longer be paid.

Sincerely,
James Thorpe,
CEO, Gordonopian Arms

P.S. For our companies Storefront, visit http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13899816#post13899816

The Contract is as follows

Name of Company:
Home Nation's full name:
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent:

Product(s):
Price:
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter):
Time until arrival after contract signing:

Selling Parties Signature:
Buying Parties Signature:

Name of Company:Schenya Armour
Home Nation's full name:The Peoples Haven of Chernobl
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent:Jurdain Gurchov

Product(s):BMP-5 http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/bmp-3_9.jpg
Price:1,000,000,000 USD for production rights and blueprints.
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter):2
Time until arrival after contract signing:1 NS day

Selling Parties Signature:Jurdain Gurchov
Buying Parties Signature:

OOC: Sorry for posting the entire description below. I'm currently trying to fix my links.

Name of Company: Ravenkov Military Industries
Home Nation's full name: The United Commonwealth of Volzgrad
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Vasili Ravenkov

Product(s): M-79 "Grom" Heavy Self-Propelled Howitzer
Price: $4.3 Million USD
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: 3 (NS) days

Selling Parties Signature: Vasili Ravenkov
Buying Parties Signature:

Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/PzH2000_houwitser.png
Classification: Heavy self-propelled artillery
Designer: Boris Vursikov
Designed: 1979
First Prototype: 1980
First Action: 1981
Produced: 1980-Present
Wars: Rynibar Conflict, Aziast Revolt, Civil War, Ryou-Coalition War, various border conflicts
Users: Volzgradien Patriotic Army, Volzgradien Workers Militia, NVID Stormtroopers,
Variants: M-80 (Engineering vehicle), M-79A (Assault gun), M-79B, (Anti-Tank gun)

Weight: 48.7 tons (combat loaded)
Length: 10.5 meters
Width: 3.2 meters
Height: 3.1 meters
Crew: 6 (Commander, Driver, Gunners 2x, Loaders 2x)
Primary Armament: 158mm "Grom" Heavy Howitzer
Secondary: 1 PMG-22 30. caliber machinegun

Armor: 80mm (Reactive, Chobham)
Engine: MTU 767 GH-600 (
Horsepower: 986
Power/Weight: 20.25/tonne
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Operational Range: 450 km
Speed: 68 km/h
Targeting Systems: Thermal, Nightvision, Satellite feed,
Rate of Fire: 14 rounds per minute

Description:

Of all symbols of Volzgradien Military might, none is more fearsome then the M-79 "Grom" SPG. For more then twenty years, the M-79 has been delivering munitions on to Volzgrad's foes. Designed by the now famous Boris Vursikov, the M-79 is the ultimate piece of conventional artillery. While not as heavily armored or fast as other SPGs, the M-79 combines massive firepower with an excellent rate of fire.

Designed in 1979, the then X-80 was originally designed to be a massive siege gun. The initial tests went well, but it was soon found that the X-80 was simply too large and cumbersome to be of any use during the actual battle. Almost immediately, the design team went to work creating a fast but powerful SPG. They simply reduced the size and crew number of the X-80, and thus the M-79 was born. The overpowered engines of the X-80 were swapped for a more reasonable one. After 8 months of testing and trials, the M-79 was ready for combat.

Probably the most striking feature is the massive gun of the M-79. The appropriately named "Grom" 158mm cannon is more then capable of busting a tank or bunker with only a single shell. Further augmenting this is the massive arsenal of shells usable by the M-79. Probably the most famous of these munitions is the "Oblivion" shell, which combined both white phosphorous and a delayed fuse. Even though the M-79's armor is rather lacking, it gives the vehicle much more speed and carrying capacity for both shells and crew members. The original design of the M-79 did not require the crew to disembark, but it was found that the rate of fire was much improved with the addition of extra gunners and loaders.

To put it bluntly, the M-79 is the hammer of the Volzgradien Military. Quick, powerful, and fast firing, the M-79 is truly a "wonder gun."

Name of Company:Schenya Armour
Home Nation's full name:The Peoples Haven of Chernobl
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent:Jurdain Gurchov

Product(s):BMP-5 http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/bmp-3_9.jpg
Price:1,000,000,000 USD for production rights and blueprints.
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter):2
Time until arrival after contract signing:1 NS day

Selling Parties Signature:Jurdain Gurchov
Buying Parties Signature:Johnathon Brown

Ravenkov Military Industries, at is the price of your artillary?

Name of Company: Restoration International
Home Nation's full name: N/A (International Company)
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: John Monterey

Product(s):

A-34/85: A modified version of the T-34/85 Tank with a 180 degree field of fire, and a large troop compartment on the back, capable of carrying approximately 8 passengers.

T-34/120: A modified T-34 chassis, with the turret replaced with a stryker MGS-style 120mm Cannon. Gunner gains seat behind driver and Pintle MG (You must choose the MG on your own, we recommend the M240)

Price: 2.8 Million for the A-34/85, 3.5 Million for the T-34/120
Selling option: 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: Plans will be sent electronically within 3 hours of signing.

Selling Parties Signature: John Monterey
Buying Parties Signature:

Note: The T-34/120 has a stryker-style positioning, the crew compartment is forward of the gun, which is in the rear, with the engine, this both increases survivability, and makes the tank more stable, and allows more gun stability.

Ursavian Arms Company (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=562411)

I am perfectly willing to supply you with artillery.

Name of Company: Restoration International
Home Nation's full name: N/A (International Company)
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: John Monterey

Product(s):

A-34/85: A modified version of the T-34/85 Tank with a 180 degree field of fire, and a large troop compartment on the back, capable of carrying approximately 8 passengers.

T-34/120: A modified T-34 chassis, with the turret replaced with a stryker MGS-style 120mm Cannon. Gunner gains seat behind driver and Pintle MG (You must choose the MG on your own, we recommend the M240)

Price: 2.8 Million for the A-34/85, 3.5 Million for the T-34/120
Selling option: 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: Plans will be sent electronically within 3 hours of signing.

Selling Parties Signature: John Monterey
Buying Parties Signature: James Thorpe

We would like both plans, and will use our own GSMG on the T-34/120

Thank you, the plans will be wired within the next few (NS) Hours.

The cost for the M-79 is $4.3 million USD.

To: Ravenkov Military Industries

is that for plan 1 or 2?

Name of Company: Urvasian Arms Company.
Home Nation's Full Name: The Republic of Urvasa.
Name of Companies Executive(s) or Equivalent: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC

Product(s):

the A-1 ‘Spear’ Howitzer

Shells: Impact shells, air-burst rounds, smoke rounds, phosphorous rounds, “crop-circle” rounds.

Crew: Can operate on a minimum of four people: two lifting the shell, one putting in the charge, and the fourth firing the thing.

Maximum Effective Range: 17000 yards.

Muzzle Velocity: 2000 feet per second.

Traverse Ability (when in fixed position): 30 degrees to the left or right.

Elevation: -1 to 70 degrees.

Carriage: Split trail.

Recoil: Hydro-pneumatic system.

Breech: Slow-cone interrupted screw.

Caliber: 165MM.

Shell Loading: Separate-loading bagged charge.

Height: 7 feet (when pointing straight ahead).

Width: 9 feet.

Overall Barrel Length: 25 calibers.

Bore Length: 24 calibers.

Length (in traveling position): 25 feet.

Weight: 5700KG.


”Crop-Circle” 165MM Artillery Shells

The “crop-circle” round is a first for the Ursavian Arms Company. Regular artillery rounds send shrapnel in a large, uncontrolled cloud, phosphorous rounds make everything within a certain cloud lethally hot, air-burst rounds rain down shrapnel on your enemy’s head, and smoke rounds just make everything hard to see! So we made regular artillery rounds better against your enemy. The “crop-circle” hits the ground and used a custom system consisting of various metal panels within the shell to send out a large circle of shrapnel which starts at ankle-level and ends just below the average man’s waist in a thirteen-yard radius circle. It’ll sweep your enemy off their feet…and take ‘em off at the knees in the blast. Fear not however, as you won’t need to deal with the pained wails of horribly injured soldiers which would surely get every Human’s Right group in existence on you. Upon detonation a cloud of phosphorous is released in to the air, instantly igniting and killing anybody who was foolish enough to be in a trench where this puppy landed!


Price: We can discuss this through private telegrams. I shall give you the "crop-circle" rounds for free however.
Selling option: Option 1.
Time Until Arrival After Contract Signing: If you are willing to pick it up, 4 days but if we must deliver ourselves: six as we are currently at war and must reserve as many aircraft as possible.

Selling Parties Signature: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC.
Buying Parties Signature:

Name of Company: Falkasian Armored Designs
Home Nation's full name: People's Republic of Falkasia
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Vassili Sorokin

Product(s): T-12 Light Tank
Price: 4.5 Million USD
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 1
Time until arrival after contract signing: Instantly

T-12 Light Tank:
Manufacturer: Falkasian Armored Designs
Crew: 3 (Driver, Loader/Gunner, Commander)
Weight (pounds): 29 tons
Length: 25'4"
Width: 12'6"
Height: 12'6"
Armor Thickness: 1/2 inch of Steel Plate, 1/4 inch of Depleted Uranium Tiles, 1/4 Reactive Armor Tiles. 1/4 inch Reinforced Titanium Alloy Plate inside Crew Compartment
Forward Speed (Paved): 65 mph
Forward Speed (Cross-Country): 45 mph
Reverse Speed (Paved and Cross-Country): 30 mph
Engine: AGT-1500 turbine engine
Allision TG-250-2A powershift cross drive transmission with 4 forward /2 reverse
Fuel Tank: 317 Gallons
Fuel Consumption: 2.3 MPG
Vertical obstacle climb: 51 in
Maximum width ditch: 110 in
Fording Depth: 48 in
Main Gun: 152mm cannon; 20 Sabot rounds and 15 AP Piercing Rounds
Missile Launcher; 5 TOW Missiles
Coaxial machinegun: M240 - 7.62mm
Commander's machinegun: M2 - .50 cal
Sensors and Fire Control: M140 Gunner's Ranging and Firing Computer, IR SACLOS data link, Radio/GPS Command Link, MK3 IPD (Incoming Projectile Deflection) Computer
Price: 4,500,000 USD

Selling Parties Signature: Vassili Sorokin
Buying Parties Signature:

Name of Company: Restoration International
Home Nation's full name: N/A (International Company)
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: John Monterey

Product(s):

A-34/85: A modified version of the T-34/85 Tank with a 180 degree field of fire, and a large troop compartment on the back, capable of carrying approximately 8 passengers.

T-34/120: A modified T-34 chassis, with the turret replaced with a stryker MGS-style 120mm Cannon. Gunner gains seat behind driver and Pintle MG (You must choose the MG on your own, we recommend the M240)

Price: 2.8 Million for the A-34/85, 3.5 Million for the T-34/120
Selling option: 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: Plans will be sent electronically within 3 hours of signing.

Selling Parties Signature: John Monterey
Buying Parties Signature: James Thorpe

We would like both plans, and will use our own GSMG on the T-34/120

OOC: Who the bloody hell would pay $3.5 Million dollars for an outdated 60 year old tank!? You can buy a decent MODERN tank for that price. Even the earliest model RPG can take out a T-34 even with modernization equipment.

Why the M240? Why not the M249 SAW?

OOC: Who the bloody hell would pay $3.5 Million dollars for an outdated 60 year old tank!? You can buy a decent MODERN tank for that price. Even the earliest model RPG can take out a T-34 even with modernization equipment.

the t85 is actually a much more modern tank

Because the M249 SAW is exactly what it says, a Squad Automatic Weapon, not a Tank Automatic weapon. It's not designed for the crapped quarters inside a tank, despite it's relatively small size.

Name of Company: Falkasian Armored Designs
Home Nation's full name: People's Republic of Falkasia
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Vassili Sorokin


Product(s): T-12 Light Tank
Price: 4.5 Million USD
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 1
Time until arrival after contract signing: Instantly

Selling Parties Signature: Vassili Sorokin
Buying Parties Signature: James Thorpe

Name of Company: Falkasian Armored Designs
Home Nation's full name: People's Republic of Falkasia
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Vassili Sorokin


Product(s): T-12 Light Tank
Price: 4.5 Million USD
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 1
Time until arrival after contract signing: Instantly

Selling Parties Signature: Vassili Sorokin
Buying Parties Signature: James Thorpe

So we are good then I assume? You agree to the contract?

We are No longer purchasing tanks

Name of Company: OTW (OK Tractor Works)
Home Nation's full name: The Unified Native Commonwealth of OK-La-Ho-Ma
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Claas Omaha

Product(s):
Nuclear Icebreaker
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=538680
Patrol Craft
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=538357

Claas Omaha
CEO OTW

It has been a pleasure doing business with you!

So we are good then I assume? You agree to the contract?
yes, we do

Because the M249 SAW is exactly what it says, a Squad Automatic Weapon, not a Tank Automatic weapon. It's not designed for the crapped quarters inside a tank, despite it's relatively small size.

not strickly true, the M249 is notably smaller than the M240 and can be easily stripped down to match the coaxial M240 models. The main reason for using the M240 is so that you can use proper full power 7.62x51mm ammo and spray it out to ranges of about a mile while with the 5.56mm rounds of the M249 you wouldn't be doing much beyond 600m.

Tanks use .30 cal weapons for coaxial mounts as they fit the sweet spot between true assault rifle ammo which is too light and short ranged and HMG ammo which is really too heavy and doesn't have the same supression capabilities.

my apologies for the OOC interuption.

OTW,
We would like to purchase the patrol craft. Name your plan and price, then fill out the contract.

Name of Company: Urvasian Arms Company.
Home Nation's Full Name: The Republic of Urvasa.
Name of Companies Executive(s) or Equivalent: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC

Price: We can discuss this through private telegrams. I shall give you the "crop-circle" rounds for free however.
Selling option: Option 1.
Time Until Arrival After Contract Signing: If you are willing to pick it up, 4 days but if we must deliver ourselves: six as we are currently at war and must reserve as many aircraft as possible.

Selling Parties Signature: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC.
Buying Parties Signature:James Thorpe

We will pick them up

Name of Company: Falkasian Aerospace Division
Home Nation's full name: People's Republic of Falkasia
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Yuri Kamorov

Product(s): BI-3 Missile Defense Satellite (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=560262) (Discontinued)
Price: 7 Billion USD (Discontinued Price for Blueprints)
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: Instantly


Selling Parties Signature: Yuri Kamorov
Buying Parties Signature:

Special Notes: We request that when selling this item, you include that it was designed and built by the Falkasian Aerospace Division, is no longer being produced in Falkasia, and that you keep this designation even after the contract for royalties expires.

If any of these terms cannot be met, we will be willing to negotiate.

Name of Company: OTW (OK Tractor Works)
Home Nation's full name: The Unified Native Commonwealth of OK-La-Ho-Ma
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Claas Omaha

Product(s):
Nuclear Icebreaker
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=538680
Patrol Craft
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=538357

Claas Omaha
CEO OTW

OTW,
We would like to purchase the patrol craft. Name your plan and price, then fill out the contract.

Name of Company: OTW (OK Tractor Works)
Home Nation's full name: The Unified Native Commonwealth of OK-La-Ho-Ma
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Claas Omaha

Product(s): OK-PCL-1 Tomahawk Class
Patrol Craft
Price: 10 Million USD Each
+ 5 million USD Torpedo Option ea.

Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 1
Time until arrival after contract signing: 1 NS day



Selling Parties Signature:
Claas Omaha
CEO OTW

Name of Company: Falkasian Aerospace Division
Home Nation's full name: People's Republic of Falkasia
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Yuri Kamorov

Product(s): BI-3 Missile Defense Satellite (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=560262) (Discontinued)
Price: 7 Billion USD (Discontinued Price for Blueprints)
Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: Instantly


Selling Parties Signature: Yuri Kamorov
Buying Parties Signature:

Special Notes: We request that when selling this item, you include that it was designed and built by the Falkasian Aerospace Division, is no longer being produced in Falkasia, and that you keep this designation even after the contract for royalties expires.

If any of these terms cannot be met, we will be willing to negotiate.

Would it be possible to purchase just 1?

I would also request that you state that the 'Spear' was made by the UAC until the day you stop using. Just a polite request.

Also, it is good to know you will pick them up but our war may end very soon and if it does we will inform you of the status change and will gladly deliver them instead.

Explosive Reactive and Slat armor. It's an APC, it's remotely better than a Humvee, not to mention cheap. As for the 120mm Tank, it's a standoff weapon, it'll be good against nations with hostile nations of a lower class.

Name of Company: OTW (OK Tractor Works)
Home Nation's full name: The Unified Native Commonwealth of OK-La-Ho-Ma
Name of Companies Executive(s) or equivalent: Claas Omaha

Product(s): OK-PCL-1 Tomahawk Class
Patrol Craft
Price: 10 Million USD Each
+ 5 million USD Torpedo Option ea.

Selling option (1 or 2, see above letter): 1
Time until arrival after contract signing: 1 NS day

Selling Parties Signature:
Claas Omaha
CEO OTW
Buying Parties signature: James Thorpe
we would like to order 10

It would be possible. Are you planning on using it for your military?

for defense, if that's what you mean

I would also request that you state that the 'Spear' was made by the UAC until the day you stop using. Just a polite request.

Also, it is good to know you will pick them up but our war may end very soon and if it does we will inform you of the status change and will gladly deliver them instead.

Is this aggreeable to you?

yes, it is

Of note, if Gordonopia requests, it will be given T-34/120 Enhanced Armor Upgrade blueprints, which allow the vehicle to stand up to more modern threats. Also availible is the A-34/85 Slat Upgrade, free of charge, with option of upgrading to a gas turbine model with modern armor.

Yes, of course you may purchase a single one. I'll call our Production Department and see if we have one that can be backordered.

Of note, if Gordonopia requests, it will be given T-34/120 Enhanced Armor Upgrade blueprints, which allow the vehicle to stand up to more modern threats. Also availible is the A-34/85 Slat Upgrade, free of charge, with option of upgrading to a gas turbine model with modern armor.

we would like that very much

Right now we would like it if apc's, submarines, and anti-tank guns were offered, as those are the things we need most right now

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Name of Company: Executive Operations (Mercenary Company, with a semi-active R&D division)
Home Nation's full name: International
Name of Company Executive: Jack Nichols

Product(s):

Tank Carriage, Armored: This is a rather simple truck trailer, loaded to the brim with a company of infantry loaded lightly, or with supplies. The Trailer is upgraded with chobham armor, and can easily be fitted to lock onto any Tank Design.

Price: 250,000

Selling option: 2
Time until arrival after contract signing: 1 NS Hour

Selling Parties Signature: Jack Nichols
Buying Parties signature:

Note: It is recommended that it is placed on tanks capable of going faster than your MBT, or it will lag behind.

no thank you

No offense Minor Parties, but he could just use a unit of APCs or IFVs for less trouble. I would suggest IFVs being as they are equipped with tank-killers (normally).

Kay.

You've already got the T-34/120 and A-34/85 Enhanced Armor Upgrade, by the way, refitting it with chobham (Composite) Armor.


I think he can upgrade the A-34/85 with a AT-6 or TOW launcher, if he's resourceful, or maybe making a missile that can be launched simmilar to the shelligah missile

True, he can.

Any tank can be upgraded as he wishes, it's not like the other nation can really do anything, in the event that it cares.

Right now we would like it if apc's, submarines, and anti-tank guns were offered, as those are the things we need most right now

OOC: I have a friend who makes all sorts of AT and stationary weapons. You could TG him if you want. His name is Daiwiz.

Oh, hey, falkasia, did that World in conflict RP die? This is Sarahani's new nation.

OOC: Yes and No. Daiwiz and I kinda revivied it, as we occasionally do to RPs that deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. I was gonna post on it later.


I think the sole reason it died was not becuase of alck of interest, but because Kanisov was never on.

OOC: True, anyways, back to bickering over tanks.

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I've got something for you to counter all those tanks.


Name of Company: Ursavian Arms Company.
Home Nation's Full Name: The Republic of Ursava.
Name of Companies Executive(s) or Equivalent: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC.

Product(s): The TK-1 'Big-Boy' Tank Killer. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=562411) (OOC: Post number twelve.)
Price: 900,000 USD.
Selling Option: 1,
Time Until Arrival After Contract Signing: 4 Days.

Selling Party's Signature: Gyurka Donka, head of UAC.
Buying Party's Signature:

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