Standard Infantry Equipment - Revision history

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PACT Small Arms and Equipment

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	The replacement for the far-too-expensive M2170, the M12 went "back to basics". Designed with power efficiency and mass production in mind, the M12 had few revolutionary systems-it was entirely evolutionary, with a high-density distributed power system, low-draw myomer musculature, and bonded-polymer antiballistic layers. The sole revolutionary feature that the M12 possessed was an emulation of the hardening impact armor the Blackwell competitor had, the myomers instinctively tensing to absorb the impact of a blow, reducing the impact to the user at the cost of reducing maneuverability under fire. Although not as capable as the EU design the M12 is still a solid design. Combined with the standard PACT modular armor suite it was certainly sufficient against the majority of threats PACT forces faced in ground conflict.		The replacement for the far-too-expensive M2170, the M12 went "back to basics". Designed with power efficiency and mass production in mind, the M12 had few revolutionary systems-it was entirely evolutionary, with a high-density distributed power system, low-draw myomer musculature, and bonded-polymer antiballistic layers. The sole revolutionary feature that the M12 possessed was an emulation of the hardening impact armor the Blackwell competitor had, the myomers instinctively tensing to absorb the impact of a blow, reducing the impact to the user at the cost of reducing maneuverability under fire. Although not as capable as the EU design the M12 is still a solid design. Combined with the standard PACT modular armor suite it was certainly sufficient against the majority of threats PACT forces faced in ground conflict.

	'''~~Maxell Metals~~ M48 Battlesuit'''<br>		'''Mectron Infantry Synchronous Anti-Armor Accelerator'''<br>


			'''Forjas Taurus S/A M48 Battlesuit'''<br>
	One of the lightest battlesuits in existence, the Brazilian M48 is also one of the cheapest. Intended as a design so ubiquitious it could be assigned to squads without cost concerns, the M48 is almost ironic compared to its competitors and the rest of PACT's equipment designs, a low-cost, no-frills solution. Armored in polymer laminate with depleted uranium threading, equipped with a simple but high-powered electronics suite and antimissile strips across the torso, back, and limbs, and loaded with second-generation jumpjet systems, the M48 was weaker, slower, and less heavily armed than any of its competitors. It also was cheap, easily repaired, and effective in large numbers-allowing Brazilian forces to deploy all-battlesuited infantry units en masse against ZOCU ground threats.		One of the lightest battlesuits in existence, the Brazilian M48 is also one of the cheapest. Intended as a design so ubiquitious it could be assigned to squads without cost concerns, the M48 is almost ironic compared to its competitors and the rest of PACT's equipment designs, a low-cost, no-frills solution. Armored in polymer laminate with depleted uranium threading, equipped with a simple but high-powered electronics suite and antimissile strips across the torso, back, and limbs, and loaded with second-generation jumpjet systems, the M48 was weaker, slower, and less heavily armed than any of its competitors. It also was cheap, easily repaired, and effective in large numbers-allowing Brazilian forces to deploy all-battlesuited infantry units en masse against ZOCU ground threats.

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	'''Alliant-Winchester Weaponized Infantry Support Platform'''<br>		'''Alliant-Winchester Weaponized Infantry Support Platform'''<br>
	The Alliant-Winchester WISP is a medium-size infantry support drone, generally directly controlled by a heavy weapons unit or given semi-autonomous directives. Designed around a powerful ECM/ECCM suite, the WISP was generally used in the EW role with a boosted transmitter and improved point defense, disrupting ZOCU support drones and UAVs in ground conflicts. However, armed variants also saw service, generally mounting a EM56 or a M92 missile launcher.		The Alliant-Winchester WISP is a medium-size infantry support drone, generally directly controlled by a heavy weapons unit or given semi-autonomous directives. Designed around a powerful ECM/ECCM suite, the WISP was generally used in the EW role with a boosted transmitter and improved point defense, disrupting ZOCU support drones and UAVs in ground conflicts. However, armed variants also saw service, generally mounting a EM56 or a M92 missile launcher.

	~~'''XM350 Variable-Rate Pulse Weapon'''<br>~~
	A rare weapon issued solely to Adharan full conversion cyborg shocktroopers, the XM350 VRPW is designed to adjust pulse rate, pulse power, and focus to maximize effective range and usability against all targets. Capable of effectively engaging light vehicles, battlesuits, and even, with a skilled operator, enemy projectiles, the VRPW pays for this by being immensely expensive and massing over 85 kilograms-nearly 50% more than the next heaviest battlesuit support weapon. It is for this reason that it has only seen very limited trial use by the PACT proper and is mostly restricted to Adharan service.

	'''Cosby Myomer Research M12 Combat Skin'''<br>		'''Cosby Myomer Research M12 Combat Skin'''<br>

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Independent Powers' Small arms and Equipment

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	'''Avalon Armaments M72'''<br>		'''Avalon Armaments M72'''<br>
	Much like Kalashnikov was synonymous with "cheap" in the late 20th and mid-to-early 21st centuries, the M72 has become the weapon most commonly used by space pirates, poor rim worlds, and criminals with black market connections. Originally designed as a low-cost military solution for Valera's budding military, the M72 was too primitive to get much headway, despite its low cost. However, for worlds which would make up the League or other poor rim worlds, the design was excellent. Low-maintenance, still a credible threat, and easily reverse engineerable, the design was bought by several powers, and soon after knockoff copies were found just about everywhere. Using a 30 round magazine of 6.8mm AP rounds fired from a coilgun, as well as a single-shot breech-loading 35mm gyrojet launcher, the M72 is powerful but heavy, somewhat inaccurate, and lacks ammunition capacity.		Much like Kalashnikov was synonymous with "cheap" in the late 20th and mid-to-early 21st centuries, the M72 has become the weapon most commonly used by space pirates, poor rim worlds, and criminals with black market connections. Originally designed as a low-cost military solution for Valera's budding military, the M72 was too primitive to get much headway, despite its low cost. However, for worlds which would make up the League or other poor rim worlds, the design was excellent. Low-maintenance, still a credible threat, and easily reverse engineerable, the design was bought by several powers, and soon after knockoff copies were found just about everywhere. Using a 30 round magazine of 6.8mm AP rounds fired from a coilgun, as well as a single-shot breech-loading 35mm gyrojet launcher, the M72 is powerful but heavy, somewhat inaccurate, and lacks ammunition capacity.

	~~'''Orion's Arms A4 Suppressor'''<br>~~
	Minowskan infantry tactics mainly center around boarding and zero-G operations, and as such a recoiless weapon was desirable. Designers considered energy weapons but rejected them for being too power hungry, and their heat production, only inconveniencing in atmosphere, could be dangerous in vacuum for a prolonged fight. The A4 Suppressor fires large caliber (~35mm) shaped charge gyrojet munitions, with very little recoil due to the weapon not giving the rounds the "kick" that most other small arms do. This reduces the weapon's range, but its heavy shaped-charge and guidance systems make up for it. Minkowskan space marines have complained about the weapon's low magazine capacity and bulk, but attempts to replace it have stalled in favor of additional warships.

	'''Kismet Techsystems PIG-2'''<br>		'''Kismet Techsystems PIG-2'''<br>
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	'''Principle Armory L-13/E '''<br>		'''Principle Armory L-13/E '''<br>
	The fifth model in the venerable L-13 line of infantry-scale laser arms, the L-13/E is still in production despite new models being designed. The Enumerator is a response to the call for simplistic weaponry in the Sphere for those less able to arm themselves through their own means. A single-stage solid-state lasing medium is the heart of the weapon, and is designed to be removed and replaced to ease maintenance on the weapon. Due to its solid-state nature, the L-13/E has no moving parts, and is purported to be the most reliable weapon available to independent buyers. It is powered by standardized block energy cells and can be connected to larger power supplies or even generators provided the proper adapters are available. What the L-13/E lacks in shear hitting power, it makes up in a merciless rate of fire. While it has never been seen, Principle Armory claims the the L-13/E can sustain a rate of fire capable of causing catastrophic failure within the lasing medium if hooked up to a substantial power supply.		The fifth model in the venerable L-13 line of infantry-scale laser arms, the L-13/E is still in production despite new models being designed. The Enumerator is a response to the call for simplistic weaponry in the Sphere for those less able to arm themselves through their own means. A single-stage solid-state lasing medium is the heart of the weapon, and is designed to be removed and replaced to ease maintenance on the weapon. Due to its solid-state nature, the L-13/E has no moving parts, and is purported to be the most reliable weapon available to independent buyers. It is powered by standardized block energy cells and can be connected to larger power supplies or even generators provided the proper adapters are available. What the L-13/E lacks in shear hitting power, it makes up in a merciless rate of fire. While it has never been seen, Principle Armory claims the the L-13/E can sustain a rate of fire capable of causing catastrophic failure within the lasing medium if hooked up to a substantial power supply.


			=League Small arms and Equipment=
			'''Orion's Arms A4 Suppressor'''<br>
			Minowskan infantry tactics mainly center around boarding and zero-G operations, and as such a recoiless weapon was desirable. Designers considered energy weapons but rejected them for being too power hungry, and their heat production, only inconveniencing in atmosphere, could be dangerous in vacuum for a prolonged fight. The A4 Suppressor fires large caliber (~35mm) shaped charge gyrojet munitions, with very little recoil due to the weapon not giving the rounds the "kick" that most other small arms do. This reduces the weapon's range, but its heavy shaped-charge and guidance systems make up for it. Minkowskan space marines have complained about the weapon's low magazine capacity and bulk, but attempts to replace it have stalled in favor of additional warships.

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EU Small Arms and Equipment

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	'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>
	The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.		The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.


	[[Image:Thor.jpg\|Field manual picture of EM14 Assault Cannon deployed with recoil compensating and stabilizing harness.\|thumb]]		[[Image:Thor.jpg\|Field manual picture of EM14 Assault Cannon deployed with recoil compensating and stabilizing harness.\|thumb]]

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	'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>
	The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.		The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.


			[[Image:Thor.jpg\|Field manual picture of EM14 Assault Cannon deployed with recoil compensating and stabilizing harness.\|thumb]]

	'''Rheinmetall EM14 ''Thor'' Assault Cannon'''<br>		'''Rheinmetall EM14 ''Thor'' Assault Cannon'''<br>
	The Rheinmetall Thor is a massive battlesuit-portable antimateriel cannon, massing at 35 kilograns and firing a 15mm depleted uranium penetrator at 4 kilometers a second. Equipped with a high power electronic sight and aim compensation programs that see little use due to the round's mass and velocity, the Thor's punishing recoil and high power drain make it a specialist weapon-but for all that, it was more than effective against the relatively thin armor of ZOCU early-war tanks at any angle save the front, yet was still accurate enough to be used as an antipersonnel solution. Stories of Gerhardt Rosenbaum, an EU sniper who used the Thor as a sniper weapon, have already become fixed in the public's eye-including stories of his exploits using a C3 link and disposable UAVs to, in one case, kill a New Mercian infantry commander by shooting through two sides of a solid concrete building.		The Rheinmetall Thor is a massive battlesuit-portable antimateriel cannon, massing at 35 kilograns and firing a 15mm depleted uranium penetrator at 4 kilometers a second. Equipped with a high power electronic sight and aim compensation programs that see little use due to the round's mass and velocity, the Thor's punishing recoil and high power drain make it a specialist weapon-but for all that, it was more than effective against the relatively thin armor of ZOCU early-war tanks at any angle save the front, yet was still accurate enough to be used as an antipersonnel solution. Stories of Gerhardt Rosenbaum, an EU sniper who used the Thor as a sniper weapon, have already become fixed in the public's eye-including stories of his exploits using a C3 link and disposable UAVs to, in one case, kill a New Mercian infantry commander by shooting through two sides of a solid concrete building.

	~~[[Image:Thor.jpg\|Field manual picture of EM14 Assault Cannon deployed with recoil compensating and stabilizing harness.\|thumb]]~~

	'''Benelli M12 CAWS'''<br>		'''Benelli M12 CAWS'''<br>

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	The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.		The H&K MG12 uses the 25mm coilgun of the G94, adapting it to sustained fire and a belt feed. Either fired from a bipod or from a gyrostabilized brace, the MG12 has aim tracking features that ensure accuracy in any environment. Although the program was threatened with cancellation in 2180 due to cost overruns and its high unit cost compared to its predecessor, the FN EMAG, the design's combat record in the early days of the New Mercian ground conflict quickly changed the minds of many towards its adoption.

	'''~~Heckler und Koch PSG12~~ ''Thor'' Assault Cannon'''<br>		'''Rheinmetall EM14 ''Thor'' Assault Cannon'''<br>
	The ~~H&K~~ Thor is a massive battlesuit-portable antimateriel cannon, massing at 35 kilograns and firing a 15mm depleted uranium penetrator at 4 kilometers a second. Equipped with a high power electronic sight and aim compensation programs that see little use due to the round's mass and velocity, the Thor's punishing recoil and high power drain make it a specialist weapon-but for all that, it was more than effective against the relatively thin armor of ZOCU early-war tanks at any angle save the front, ~~and~~ accurate enough to be used as an antipersonnel solution. Stories of Gerhardt Rosenbaum, an EU sniper who used the Thor as a sniper weapon, have already become fixed in the public's eye-including stories of his exploits using a C3 link and disposable UAVs to, in one case, kill a New Mercian infantry commander by shooting through two sides of a solid concrete building.		The Rheinmetall Thor is a massive battlesuit-portable antimateriel cannon, massing at 35 kilograns and firing a 15mm depleted uranium penetrator at 4 kilometers a second. Equipped with a high power electronic sight and aim compensation programs that see little use due to the round's mass and velocity, the Thor's punishing recoil and high power drain make it a specialist weapon-but for all that, it was more than effective against the relatively thin armor of ZOCU early-war tanks at any angle save the front, yet was still accurate enough to be used as an antipersonnel solution. Stories of Gerhardt Rosenbaum, an EU sniper who used the Thor as a sniper weapon, have already become fixed in the public's eye-including stories of his exploits using a C3 link and disposable UAVs to, in one case, kill a New Mercian infantry commander by shooting through two sides of a solid concrete building.

			[[Image:Thor.jpg\|Field manual picture of EM14 Assault Cannon deployed with recoil compensating and stabilizing harness.\|thumb]]

	'''Benelli M12 CAWS'''<br>		'''Benelli M12 CAWS'''<br>

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	'''Type 80 Assault Rifle'''<br>		'''Type 80 Assault Rifle'''<br>
	China's premier infantry weapon, the Type 80 was only deployed en masse before the start of the ZOCU-Core war, and has shown some of the optimizations which have come along with it. Firing a 5mm ~~ETC~~ penetrator round or the common 32 x 70mm projectile, the Type 80 was optimized primarily for deployment against rebellions, insurgencies, and other low intensity warfare~~. However, in high-intensity warfare it is not uncommon for PLA troops to detach the ETC component and install the extended helical magazine for the 32mm~~.		China's premier infantry weapon, the Type 80 was only deployed en masse before the start of the ZOCU-Core war, and has shown some of the optimizations which have come along with it. Firing a 5mm penetrator round or the common 32 x 70mm projectile from the now-ubiquitious "adaptive barrel" that allows easy use of multicaliber magazines, the Type 80 was optimized primarily for deployment against rebellions, insurgencies, and other low intensity warfare.

	'''Hong Jian (HJ) 21 Man Portable Anti-tank/Anti-mecha missile'''<br>		'''Hong Jian (HJ) 21 Man Portable Anti-tank/Anti-mecha missile'''<br>
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	'''Heckler und Koch G94'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch G94'''<br>
	The standardized infantry rifle of the EU, the G94 is the baseline to which most infantry rifles are compared. With a ~~9mm AP component for pure kinetic energy delivery and a 6-round, 25mm~~ coilgun capable of firing ~~either~~ gyrockets~~, nonlethal ammunition,~~ or ~~fragmentation~~, as well as an excellent electronic sight and multiple mounting rails for various components, the G94 has only become more popular after the end of the war, and the EU paratrooper holding a G94 is one of the most recognizable sights for the ZOCU war. Uniquely unlike most rifles, the pure KE component was intended to be functional against infantry armor, increasing the weapon's bulk and mass, but its ability to penetrate ZOCU infantry armor on extremity hits made it a much-loved part of the EU arsenal.		The standardized infantry rifle of the EU, the G94 is the baseline to which most infantry rifles are compared. With a coilgun capable of firing various 25mm gyrockets from a 10-round magazine or multiple subcaliber penetrators, as well as an excellent electronic sight and multiple mounting rails for various components, the G94 has only become more popular after the end of the war, and the EU paratrooper holding a G94 is one of the most recognizable sights for the ZOCU war. Uniquely unlike most rifles, the pure KE component was intended to be functional against infantry armor, increasing the weapon's bulk and mass, but its ability to penetrate ZOCU infantry armor on extremity hits made it a much-loved part of the EU arsenal.

	'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>
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	'''Nexter FA F40 Designated Marksman Rifle'''<br>		'''Nexter FA F40 Designated Marksman Rifle'''<br>
	A competing design for the standardized EU infantry rifle, the French F40 was designed in a much "older" fashion, using a coilgun firing ~~12.7mm~~ gyrojet penetrators, ~~without any secondary systems~~. The low-caliber gyrocs it fired were insufficient to carry significant explosive payload, but they could be accelerated to a potent velocity which allowed them to pierce most infantry armors of the ZOCU-Core War. Carrying a 20 round magazine of penetrators, the FA F40 lost the 2170 competition to the G94, but was adopted by the EU as a designated marksman rifle owing to its high accuracy (in part due to its semi-guided munitions) and stopping power.		A competing design for the standardized EU infantry rifle, the French F40 was designed in a much older fashion, using a coilgun firing 13mm gyrojet penetrators from a fixed barrel, reducing adaptive characteristics for a moderate cost savings and accuracy increase. The low-caliber gyrocs it fired were insufficient to carry significant explosive payload, but they could be accelerated to a potent velocity which allowed them to pierce most infantry armors of the ZOCU-Core War. Carrying a 20 round magazine of penetrators, the FA F40 lost the 2170 competition to the G94, but was adopted by the EU as a designated marksman rifle owing to its high accuracy (in part due to its semi-guided munitions) and stopping power.

	'''MBDA Frion IIC'''<br>		'''MBDA Frion IIC'''<br>
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	'''EM12 Assault Rifle'''<br>		'''EM12 Assault Rifle'''<br>
	The EM12 is logistically designed to be compatible with the EM56, firing the same ~~25.4x108mm~~ guided munitions that the EM56 uses as standard as its primary component, with 8 and 12 round magazines available. As a secondary component the EM12 ~~is modular~~, capable of supporting ~~various systems~~ from sensors packages, nonlethal energy weapons, or kinetic energy modules. Standard issue for the PACT soldiers was either a 3.7mm kinetic energy component for counterinsurgency work or an additional sensors system to ~~make better use of its gyroc launcher~~. The EM12 was reasonably effective, although not as enthused over as the G94.		The EM12 is logistically designed to be compatible with the EM56, firing the same 25x108mm guided munitions that the EM56 uses as standard as its primary component, with 8, 12, and 15 round magazines available. As a secondary component the EM12 was one of the first adoptees of the adaptive barrel, capable of supporting munitions from 4mm to 25mm. The EM12 was reasonably effective, although not as enthused over as the G94.

	'''EM56 Smartgun'''<br>		'''EM56 Smartgun'''<br>
	Where the EU's EM weapons technology was some of the most advanced in the Sphere, the PACT had superior electronics and guidance systems to most, and preferred accuracy to hitting power. The EM56 is a gyro-braced, exoskeleton mounted squad support weapon using AI target and tracking acquisition to eliminate targets with a brace of ~~25.4mm~~ guided rounds. Although heavy and cumbersome, and sometimes maintenance problematic, veterans of the USMC in the ZOCU war have spoken loudly about its strong points-incredible accuracy, above average ECM resistance, and high rate of fire.		Where the EU's EM weapons technology was some of the most advanced in the Sphere, the PACT had superior electronics and guidance systems to most, and preferred accuracy to hitting power. The EM56 is a gyro-braced, exoskeleton mounted squad support weapon using AI target and tracking acquisition to eliminate targets with a brace of 25mm guided rounds. Although heavy and cumbersome, and sometimes maintenance problematic, veterans of the USMC in the ZOCU war have spoken loudly about its strong points-incredible accuracy, above average ECM resistance, and high rate of fire.

	'''M92 Air Defense and Anti-Tank System'''<br>		'''M92 Air Defense and Anti-Tank System'''<br>
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	'''Londinium Metals AR-2164'''<br>		'''Londinium Metals AR-2164'''<br>
	Unlike the other powers, ZOCU did not standardize its infantry weapons, and often ended up with logistical problems in ground battles due to it, which its transgenic soldiers did not fully compensate for. The Londinium Metals AR-2164 was the standard weapon for Londinium and nearby powers at the start of the war, using a 15mm coilgun firing gyrojet, solid, or airbursting rounds. Ammunition Although lightweight, accurate, and low cost, matched against the EU G94 it suffered from inferior range and stopping power, a key problem in early ground battles against EU soldiers.		Unlike the other powers, ZOCU did not standardize its infantry weapons, and often ended up with logistical problems in ground battles due to it, which its transgenic soldiers did not fully compensate for. The Londinium Metals AR-2164 was the standard weapon for Londinium and nearby powers at the start of the war, using a fixed 15mm coilgun firing gyrojet, solid, or airbursting rounds. Ammunition Although lightweight, accurate, and low cost, matched against the EU G94 it suffered from inferior range, versatility, and stopping power, a key problem in early ground battles against EU soldiers.

	'''Londinium Metals ''Spartan'' Battlesuit'''<br>		'''Londinium Metals ''Spartan'' Battlesuit'''<br>
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	'''Harawayian IW-45 Standard Individual Weapon'''<br>		'''Harawayian IW-45 Standard Individual Weapon'''<br>
	The Harawayian IW-45 was one of the several common infantry weapons that ZOCU used~~. The more transhuman Harawayians settled on a heavier secondary round, with the potential capacity to knock down or wound EU soldiers via kinetic energy alone~~. The IW-45 looked great on paper, with a 20 round capacity for its ~~8.5mm tungsten penetrators and a capacity of 4 25mm gyrojet~~ munitions, but the weapon's bulk ~~and high~~ energy draw and low magazine capacity made it unpopular with the soldiers in the field~~, and despite its improved stopping power and~~ the ~~accuracy of its transgenic users, the 7.5mm penetrators were still insufficient~~ to ~~penetrate infantry armor without a good hit against~~ EU ~~armor~~ at ~~close range~~. In 2190 Haraway modernized its small arms, going to the IW-48, ~~entirely eliminating its secondary component to increase ammunition load for its primary gyrojet~~.		The Harawayian IW-45 was one of the several common infantry weapons that ZOCU used. The IW-45 looked great on paper, with a 8 round capacity for its 30mm munitions, but the weapon's bulk, energy draw, and low magazine capacity made it unpopular with the soldiers in the field. Without the adaptive-barrel systems common to EU and New Mercian designs at that point, it lost some flexibility as well, making its high ammunition mass a real concern. In 2190 Haraway modernized its small arms, going to the IW-48, with the adaptive-barrel and dual-feed systems pioneered by the EU and New Mercian engineers.

	'''New Mercian Royal Arms Type 90 Man Portable Mega-Particle Projection Cannon'''<br>		'''New Mercian Royal Arms Type 90 Man Portable Mega-Particle Projection Cannon'''<br>

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	The Alliant-Winchester WISP is a medium-size infantry support drone, generally directly controlled by a heavy weapons unit or given semi-autonomous directives. Designed around a powerful ECM/ECCM suite, the WISP was generally used in the EW role with a boosted transmitter and improved point defense, disrupting ZOCU support drones and UAVs in ground conflicts. However, armed variants also saw service, generally mounting a EM56 or a M92 missile launcher.		The Alliant-Winchester WISP is a medium-size infantry support drone, generally directly controlled by a heavy weapons unit or given semi-autonomous directives. Designed around a powerful ECM/ECCM suite, the WISP was generally used in the EW role with a boosted transmitter and improved point defense, disrupting ZOCU support drones and UAVs in ground conflicts. However, armed variants also saw service, generally mounting a EM56 or a M92 missile launcher.

	'''XM350 Variable-Rate Pulse ~~Laser~~'''<br>		'''XM350 Variable-Rate Pulse Weapon'''<br>
	A rare weapon issued solely to Adharan full conversion cyborg shocktroopers, the XM350 ~~VRPL~~ is designed to adjust pulse rate, pulse power, and focus to maximize effective range and usability against all targets. Capable of effectively engaging light vehicles, battlesuits, and even, with a skilled operator, enemy projectiles, the ~~VRPL~~ pays for this by being immensely expensive and massing over 85 kilograms-nearly 50% more than the next heaviest battlesuit support weapon. It is for this reason that it has only seen very limited trial use by the PACT proper and is mostly restricted to Adharan service.		A rare weapon issued solely to Adharan full conversion cyborg shocktroopers, the XM350 VRPW is designed to adjust pulse rate, pulse power, and focus to maximize effective range and usability against all targets. Capable of effectively engaging light vehicles, battlesuits, and even, with a skilled operator, enemy projectiles, the VRPW pays for this by being immensely expensive and massing over 85 kilograms-nearly 50% more than the next heaviest battlesuit support weapon. It is for this reason that it has only seen very limited trial use by the PACT proper and is mostly restricted to Adharan service.

	'''Cosby Myomer Research M12 Combat Skin'''<br>		'''Cosby Myomer Research M12 Combat Skin'''<br>

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	=EU Small Arms and Equipment=		=EU Small Arms and Equipment=
	'''Heckler und Koch G94'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch G94'''<br>
	The standardized infantry rifle of the EU, the G94 is the baseline to which most infantry rifles are compared. With a ~~6.5mm~~ AP component for pure kinetic energy delivery and a 6-round, 25mm coilgun capable of firing either gyrockets, nonlethal ammunition, or fragmentation, as well as an excellent electronic sight and multiple mounting rails for various components, the G94 has only become more popular after the end of the war, and the EU paratrooper holding a G94 is one of the most recognizable sights for the ZOCU war. ~~If there are faults with~~ the weapon ~~it is that it is somewhat more expensive~~ and ~~somewhat heavier than~~ it ~~could possibly be~~.		The standardized infantry rifle of the EU, the G94 is the baseline to which most infantry rifles are compared. With a 9mm AP component for pure kinetic energy delivery and a 6-round, 25mm coilgun capable of firing either gyrockets, nonlethal ammunition, or fragmentation, as well as an excellent electronic sight and multiple mounting rails for various components, the G94 has only become more popular after the end of the war, and the EU paratrooper holding a G94 is one of the most recognizable sights for the ZOCU war. Uniquely unlike most rifles, the pure KE component was intended to be functional against infantry armor, increasing the weapon's bulk and mass, but its ability to penetrate ZOCU infantry armor on extremity hits made it a much-loved part of the EU arsenal.

	'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>		'''Heckler und Koch MG12'''<br>

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	'''Type 80 Assault Rifle'''<br>		'''Type 80 Assault Rifle'''<br>
	China's premier infantry weapon, the Type 80 was only deployed en masse before the start of the ZOCU-Core war, and has shown some of the optimizations which have come along with it. Firing a 5mm penetrator round or ~~a 32mm~~ projectile, the Type ~~92 is one of the few Core standard-issue arms to use ETC propulsion~~, ~~an unusual design characteristic which~~, ~~on the~~ other ~~hand~~, ~~reduces its battery drain. The long~~-~~term savings in cost in discarded battery packs may slightly reduce its combat efficiency but~~ the ~~Type 92 is possibly~~ the ~~most cost-effective weapon fielded by~~ the ~~great powers~~.		China's premier infantry weapon, the Type 80 was only deployed en masse before the start of the ZOCU-Core war, and has shown some of the optimizations which have come along with it. Firing a 5mm ETC penetrator round or the common 32 x 70mm projectile, the Type 80 was optimized primarily for deployment against rebellions, insurgencies, and other low intensity warfare. However, in high-intensity warfare it is not uncommon for PLA troops to detach the ETC component and install the extended helical magazine for the 32mm.

	'''Hong Jian (HJ) 21 Man Portable Anti-tank/Anti-mecha missile'''<br>		'''Hong Jian (HJ) 21 Man Portable Anti-tank/Anti-mecha missile'''<br>