[center][h1]Socialist Federation of the Union of Vilturia[/h1]
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[h3][b]Geography:[/b][/h3]

[b]|Geographical Location of Country:|[/b]
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[hider=Political Map of Vilturia][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830561938470862898/unknown.png[/img][/hider]

[b]|Country Size:|[/b] 3,449,603 Square Kilometers
[b]|Cities:|[/b] Self-explanatory, I hope. Important cities, basically.
[b]|Natural Resources:|[/b] 
	The Republics within the Federation are vast and many, and the immense variety of climates and terrains within Vilturia produce a wide range of resources for the harvest. From the rubber plantations of Vatn to the lush fields of Oran where sorghum grows like weeds, Vilturia has made plentiful use of its varied landscapes. With no shortage of metals nor lumber, the internal market of Viltura's construction resources has been able to keep up with the demanding needs of the Ministry of Industry; After all, to produce more requires to build more, and the wheels of progress cannot halt.

	Unlike many of its neighbors, Vilturia possesses only adequate deposits of oil; A far cry from the Dominion to the north or Geisel to the southwest, Vilturia's oil reserves are remain both within difficult lands, beneath scores of porous rock which collapses easily, and do not nearly reach the immense depths that the Dominion boasts about. Widespread expansion of the most prominent oil deposits in Macha and Helia would be an invasive and costly procedure, to say little of the ruination of its surrounding lands which rely greatly on pasture-based agriculture. As such, what would otherwise be the most prominent deposits in all of the Union remain exploited only to a fraction of their potential. 

	In turn, Vilturia has taken upon itself to do its best with alternate sources of energy: The rich volcanic ranges along the Skadtin Mountains which span across much of the country provide ready sources of geothermal electricity, and the wide-reaching development projects of the First Ten Year Plan have steadily led to a series of dams and reservoirs, which in turn provide much of what was once undeveloped countryside into new industrial cities with electricity and water. To accommodate for the pressed supply of oil, a linked urbanization initiative was undertaken, instead incentivizing citizens to use mass transit options. Urban rail lines, walking, and cycling are all the most numerous means of transport; Almost no citizens who reside within urban spaces own automobiles, and only agricultural laborers on them for the sake of their work. A majority of Vilturian gasoline is synthetically produced or refined; E-50 (50% petrol, 50% ethanol) and E-100 gasoline are the most frequently-utilized fuels, and Vilturia's immense agricultural yields have ensured that - no matter what - a steady source of cheap, plant mass-based fuel will always be ready. 


[h3][b]People & Culture:[/b][/h3]

[b]|Population:|[/b] 453,662,114 (1930 Census)
[b]|Demographics:|[/b] 
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[hider=Peoples of the Union]
[b]Helians:[/b]
	Helians are the native inhabitants of the Helia marches; A rich and fertile land accompanied by wide rivers, cavernous valleys, and beauteous gorges. Hardy, fair-complected, and typically with pale platinum or white hair, even the most humble of Helians can boast of a resilience to the elements. 
	The average Helian is portrayed as a cynical, hard-nosed one - and perhaps a bit gruff in tandem - yet will always speak politely and softly. While they may seem cold on the surface, such sentiments only show due to the cultural value of stoicism the Helians have expressed: An unbemused, stoic face shows a great amount of discipline, and self-control is only the first expression towards respect when making an impression. 
	Statistically, all Helian-descended peoples are counted as being Helian, the most notable subgroup of which include Estewaldians, which in recent years have made a rapid influx in Vilturia's population as swathes of [i]Landsmanner[/i] peasants flee the drudgery of Coraxian servitude in search of opportunity inside of Vilturia. 

[b]Oranian:[/b]
	Known in Eilíftir times as tribal hill-folk, the denizens of Oran are a far-flung ancestor of the ancient Geisel peoples. Academics agree that Oranians are broadly under the Geisel-Helian ethnic tree, yet the exact relationship they have between any one particular ethnic group remains a hotly-contested question. Most Oranian peoples have black or dark brown hair, light complexion, and are generally not the tallest of peoples. 

[b]Machanese:[/b]
	The peoples of Macha were historically a seminomadic, seafaring peoples who braved the treacherous Sølvi Bay and Northern Sea. Distant relatives of the Zengravi ethnic group, they were typically thought to have been an ethnic isolate until recent discoveries had linked the two, given the differences in language between Zengravi and Machanese peoples. As of such, they bear many outward similarities to many Zengravi peoples, the most notable being their more deep-set, pointed eyes, though they differ in many others; Machanese peoples will almost always possess reddish hair with amber or even crimson eyes to match, and take on a more fair, pinkish complexion. 
	In spite of their cold surroundings, the Machanese are known to be a warm and welcoming people, with strongly valuing hospitality and giving to others in times of need. 

[b]Ilestrians:[/b]
	The mountainous folk of Central Vilturia, Ilestrians are slender (some might say "gaunt") people 

[b]Vatnians:[/b]
	Linguistic and cultural ancestors of the seafaring Sairish and Manticorian peoples, Vatnians were a historically seafaring people who had settled along much of the southern coasts of modern Vilturia, where their relatives still reside. Bright eyes - fitting of their maritime heritage - are the telltale feature of the Vatnian, which pierce through their reddish hair and equally burgundy complexion. 
	

[b]Sumetzi:[/b]
	The Sumetzi peoples of the Southwest are of the Dinnen ethnic family, related to the peoples who dwell within the Conclaves. With Umber or Deep Bronze skin tones, Sumetzi peoples are perhaps odd in that they have a likelihood to possess blonde hair complexions. 
	Most find the Sumetzi to be curious by nature; Certainly inquisitive, Sumetzian culture is famously loquacious. A common joke goes that a Sumetzi cannot answer a question with an answer: Only another question. 

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[b]|Government:|[/b] Officially, the Union of Vilturia regards itself as a [b]Unitary Multi-Party Federative Socialist Republic.[/b] Unlike their socialist or social-democratic brothers, the Union is opposed to a liberal concept of democratic government: They believe that a strong Vanguard of the most class-conscious people can best run society like the mild leadership of a conductor of an orchestra, and appropriately have taken it upon themselves to ensure that any counter-revolutionary elements in the post-revolutionary Vilturian society have no say in the affairs of the government. Instead, a selection of approved political parties are allowed to organize and engage in elections, themselves preferred to be organized on a municipal basis.
 
[b]|Ruler:|[/b] The Revolutionary Union Congress acts as the primary legislative and executive party of the Vilturian Union. It is composed of elected officials, first from the six Federative Republics of the Union, then from each individual district within (itself based upon population). 
[b]|Volksgeist:|[/b] 
	Revolution is not simply a one-time event. It is a continuous process by which the wheels of history must churn, and for such wheels of history to turn as they do, the revolution - by its very namesake - must turn as well. 

	Socialism, in turn, is not merely a means of governance or economics.
[b]|Religion:|[/b] Following the Revolution of 1911, officially the Vilturian Union has adopted an atheistic state policy, and as such actively decries religion as illegitimate. 


[b]|History:|[/b]
 
Give me something meaty to work with here.


[h3][b]|Armed Forces:|[/b][/h3]

[b]|Vilturian Revolutionary Army:|[/b]
	Forged in the fires of the Eilíftirian Civil War, the modern VRA traces its ancestry back to the hardened guerilla fighters of the Eilíft Peasant's and Worker's Red Army. In bloody ideological struggle the foundations of the VRA were forged, and has since tirelessly marched forwards into the present. Transformed from their humble beginnings as a simple peasant militia, the VRA has come far from its scattered beginnings, and now stands as the sword and shield of the Worker's Revolution. 

[hider=Infantry Equipment of the VRA:]
[hider=Uniform of the IRA:]
[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830457126207225876/unknown.png][b]M/22 Field Cap[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830456517983469568/unknown.png][b]M/25 Helmet[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830474826900176976/unknown.png][b]M/4 Standard Ammunition Vest[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830456307390742558/unknown.png][b]M/3 Flak Jacket[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830427786681516052/d5j9nqx-bee8052d-d752-486c-ad03-3105edbc9594.png][b]M/1925 Field Uniform[/b][/url]
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[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829806643087802418/ddawin4-11bc8166-3703-45b2-bb15-743c2b4f89bf.png][b]M/1896 Revolver:[/b][/url]
	First produced in Eilíft Ljós, this revolver was once the standard sidearm of Vilturian military forces. As befitting for a revolver, the M/1896 is a rugged piece of equipment. With a top-break cylinder and firing in double-action, the M/1896 remains an ergonomic and functional sidearm. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829805830223167518/steampunk_machine_pistol_by_caldwellb734_da028fb-fullview.png][b]M/23 Pistol:[/b][/url]
	The first native pistol of Vilturia, the M/23 is a crisp-firing, semi-automatic pistol, introduced to address concerns over the M/1896's limited cylinder capacity and relatively slow loading speed. Rechambered for a new automatic pistol cartridge - the 7.7x25mm Kara round - the M/23 has generally been regarded as a fine sidearm. 

	A machine pistol variant also exists - the M/23-AP. With a heavier barrel, ribbed slide vents, and a folding front grip, the M/23-AP is normally given to tank and vehicle crews in need of an automatic defense weapon. It is typically also seen with 16-round magazines and a full-wood shoulder stock, attached to the pistol grip. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830452004123312158/unknown.png][b]M/19(u) Rifle: [/b][/url]
	The M/19(u) is a license-produced copy of the Belzarovian IR-19. Noteworthy differences between the two include a "swivel"-styled safety located just ahead of the trigger, a feeding lip atop the ejection port to accomodate loading via 5 or 10-round stripper clips, redesigned hood-and-post styled iron sights, and a difference in banding processes to accommodate for the differences between Belzarovian and Vilturian lumber. As a result, the M/19 tends to have a lighter complexion than its native counterpart.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829827731864551464/453.png][b]M/27 Rifle:[/b][/url]
	Following army inspections during the post-revolutionary period, the army inspectorate noticed a distinct correlation between volume of fire and combat effectiveness. When combined with the rapidly aging arsenal of the IRA, this created a drive to create a thoroughly "modern" service rifle. Taking light inspiration from the Estewaldian SK-18, the M/27 is a semi-automatic battle rifle, utilzing Belzarovian 7.92x54mm ammunition in 5, 10, or even 30-round MK/21 detachable box magazines. While thoroughly modern in its design, the M/27 has only recently entered full production, and as such, only Class A units have been fully issued with the M/27, with the remainder of troops either having a mix between the M/27 and the M/19(u) or only having the older M/19(u).

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/832247565943570452/unknown.png][b]MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun:[/b][/url]
	Based on one of the very first submachine gun designs, the MP/14 was originally conceived in the midst of the Revolution of 1911 by Loyalist forces. The S2 iteration is an effort by Vilturia to modernize its old design, reworked to utilize a tubular buffer tube and a modified magwell design to improve feeding reliability. The MP/14 S2 is known to be a simple, yet effective submachine gun.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/535722469303255040/832242902104932362/0_14c8d0_9346cfc8_XXL.png][b]MP/24 Submachine Gun: [/b][/url]
	Manufactured and designed by the Saki Machinery & Design Works (Saki Industrianlæg, abv. SI), the MP/24 is an open-bolt submachine gun with remarkable durability and excellent control-ability even when fired full-auto, thanks to an innovative floating firing pin. It is chambered for 7.7x25mm Kara ammunition, and furthermore is typically assigned with 35-round curved magazines. Alternatively, it can use 60-round drum magazines, but these have fallen out of widespread use due to reliability concerns, as well as their annoying tendency to "rattle" during long marches. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829806551475683378/ddhlsol-c682473e-9cc3-42c1-8424-b50d6d1704ce.png][b]HG/15(u) Shotgun:[/b][/url]
	A modification of the Belzarovian Vantash shotgun, the HG/15 has been rechambered to use Vilturian standard 12-gauge, 3 1/2 inch shotshells. Aside from a different bore size and an adjusted bayonet lug to accommodate for the Vilturian M/1917, the two are practically identical to one another. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830845744034480169/unknown.png][b]MK/21 Machine Gun:[/b][/url]
	During the onset of the 1911 Revolution, there was an increasing demand asking for a support weapon with the mobility of being transported and operated by just one man. The MK/21 emerged as the most standout model of this desire. Featuring its long-stroke gas piston operation and top-mounted feeding mechanism, the MK/21 is an outstandingly quality firearm.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829828692137345054/AA52.png][b]MK/30 Machine Gun:[/b][/url]
	Although far from a poor design, one of the key issues most troops had with the earlier MK/21 was the magazine-fed nature of the weapon reducing its sustained fire capabilities. As a means to address these concerns, the MK/30 is intended to be an upgrade to the earlier MK/31. With the capacity to use both a bipod and a tripod with portability of just one man, the MK/30 is a general-purpose machinegun that is rapidly gaining good marks among troops in the field. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/831586816212729896/unknown.png][b]TMK/2:[/b][/url]
	The TMK/2 is the VRA's standard heavy machinegun. Typically firing either 7.92mm Belzarovian or 13.5x101mm Rive rounds, the TMK/2 is an air-cooled machinegun with an average cyclic rate of about 700 RPM.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829807547631665172/unknown.png][b]APG/29 Anti-Tank Rifle:[/b][/url]
	From the basis of the earlier [i]M/1919 Antipansargevær[/i], the VRA quickly realized the importance of infantry-deployable anti-armor equipment. Largely heralded as a direct improvement to its more primitive cousin, the APG/29 is a magazine-fed antitank weapon, meant to be fired in crews of two, accompanying a spotter and an operator. Reworked to utilize new 13.5x101mm "Lansiär" incendiary rounds, the APG/29 can punch through armor, igniting its aluminum and tungsten sabot upon the immense impact velocity of hitting hard armor plates. The result is a weapon devastating to the crew within, as molten-hot shards of burning metal ricochet within the vehicle's quarters. 

[url=http://militarymatters.online/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/title.jpg][b]F1 Raketstyr 82mm:[/b][/url]
	A simple stick-and-tube mechanism, the F1 propels 82mm rockets from a reusable, muzzle-loaded tube. Its simplicity, ease of use, and light weight compared to the AGP/29 give it much-coveted status among the troops. Capable of firing flak, antitank, and antipersonnel rockets, the F1 is a versatile piece of equipment that can be tailored for almost any situation.  

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829811139255992330/dauoawl-3ef0a76c-152b-4381-9116-0457161af253.png][b]M/28 Hand Grenade:[/b][/url]
	A simple fragmentation grenade in a classic "handle" style. Possesses a "pull-cord" style design and is normally issued with a 4-second timed fuse, although variants for instantaneous (intended to be used for tripwire traps) and up to 12-second fuses exist. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830852221884432436/unknown.png][b]Atg/30 Antitank Grenade:[/b][/url]
	This is a primitive, hand-thrown grenade with a shaped "lancer" head, intended to crack open thick armor and field fortifications. Typically, it requires either a very brave or a very desperate soldier to use against an approaching tank or mech. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830540750524776448/unknown.png][b]Moli:[/b][/url] 
	The affectionate nickname of this device, the "Moli" came into widespread prevalence throughout the IRA following revisions to the Vilturian Manual of Arms during the 1925 Army Reforms. Originally conceived as a means for the average infantryman to have a ready means of disabling enemy vehicles even when faced with a shortage of materials, the Moli is a makeshift incendiary grenade, lit by a primitive fuse. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830228650824826910/unknown.png][b]22mm M/7 Geværgranåte:[/b][/url]
	One of the more recent changes to the Vilturian Tables of Organization and Equipment was the addition of a dedicated Grenadier to all Rifle Squads, replacing one of the riflemen. Able to be mounted onto either the M/19(u) or the M/27, the M/7 is a simple launching mechanism, intended to allow the average unit a bit more squad-based firepower. The standard 22mm fragmentation rifle grenade offers enhanced range against traditionally thrown grenades. Antitank and smoke grenades also exist, but tend to be issued on a situational basis.  

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830490712491425792/unknown.png][b]8cm M/5 Infanterimørtel:[/b][/url]
	
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[hider=Mechanized Equipment of the VRA:]
[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/831586377787113542/unknown.png][b]FIA M/9 "Skadi"[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829811422312529940/unknown.png][b]T/30:[/b][/url]
	A half-track troop transport, the T-30 is one of Vilturia's newest attempts to fully update and mechanize its army. Unlike previous army trucks, the T-30 is armored to provide some modicum of protection against infantry fire, and is capable of carrying a squad of 10 into battle. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829845282979053668/unknown.png][b]KV/18:[/b][/url]
	One of the first armored vehicles ever created by the Vilturian Armed Forces, the [i]Kampvagn 18[/i] was designed in the immediate aftermath of the Revolution of 1911. Seeing increasing necessity for mechanization - as the actions of improvised armored cars and trains had proved their viability - Vilturia had rushed the KV/18 out to production. In contemporary times, the design is considered somewhat dated; It's multi-turreted layout has shown to reduce ammunition capacity for each weapon and makes for a rather cramped crew space. However, the KV/18 is built upon a solid chassis and a reliable transmission, and has since paved the way for further armor improvements.  

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830855996271231017/unknown.png][b]LKV/25:[/b][/url]
	As the cavalry tank of the VRA, the [i]Letkampvagn 25[/i] is designed with an unusual suspension chassis which allows it to easily traverse almost any kind of terrain. The relatively light weight, combined with its 47mm cannon, make it an effective tank for exploiting breakthroughs to their fullest potential. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830790780468723712/gas48048bg.png][b]TKV/24:[/b][/url]
	A titan of a tank, the [i]Tungkampvagn 24[/i] serves the role of the breakthrough tank in VRA service, and is intended to smash through enemy strongpoints and fortifications with the support of its accompanying infantry. Boasting 100mm of angled frontal armor as well as a 76mm main gun, the TKV/24's capabilities are nothing short of impressive. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830114840088674324/unknown.png][b]LKV/30:[/b][/url]
	The most recent design from the famous Markian Technical Institute, the [i]Letkampvagn 30[/i] is an attempt to hybridize the best aspects of faster, lighter "cavalry" tanks and the heavier, better armored "breakthrough" tanks into one effective platform. 

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829810358805856287/aef9b8b759619fab600024e1cd4d0a99.png][b]PKV/27 "Puma"[/b][/url]
	When they were initially presented with combat walkers, the board of the VRN were initially very skeptical about the viability of mechs, citing the slower speed of an ambulatory gait as opposed to that of wheeled or tracked vehicles, in addition to the higher profile of an upright walker being a much larger target without the armor to compensate. As such, experimentation with combat mechs was only briefly done with things like the [i]Projekt 1918[/i], before unimpressive field tests and poor troop reports had the project cancelled in 1920 and had the concept of a front-line combat walker considered to be a dead end. 
	 With the reformation of the Alpiner Corps in 1923, several reports indicated that mountain troops requested a more mobile weapons platform for fire support, as mountain guns had to be manually towed either by horse or motorcycle.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/829809959340343316/babushka-plastic.png][b]PKV/29 "Løva"[/b][/url]
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[hider=Vilturian Infantry Company Composition:]
[b]Type:[/b]
[b]Personnel:[/b]

[h3][b][i]Company Headquarters:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Company Commander[/b] - Captain armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Company Sergeant Master[/b] - Sergeant Major armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
[*][b]1x Quartermaster[/b] - 1st Sergeant armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
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[h3][b][i]Medical Section:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Senior Medic[/b] - 1st Sergeant armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle. 
[*][b]4x Medic[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
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[h3][b][i]2x Rifle Platoons:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Platoon Commander[/b] - 2nd or 1st Lieutenant armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Deputy Platoon Commander[/b] - 1st Sergeant armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
[*][b]2x Platoon Sniper[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle and O/23 Rifle Scope.
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[h3][b][i]4x Rifle Squads:[sup]1[/sup][/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Squad Commander[/b] - Sergeant armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Deputy Squad Commander[/b] - Corporal armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
[*][b]1x Light Machine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 MK/21 / MK/30 Machine Gun.
[*][b]1x Assistant Machine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle or 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun.
[*][b]1x Grenadier[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle and M/7 Rifle Grenade Adapter.
[*][b]1x Submachine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun.
[*][b]4x Rifleman[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
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[h3][b][i]1x Assault Platoon[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Platoon Commander[/b] - 2nd or 1st Lieutenant armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Deputy Platoon Commander[/b] - 1st Sergeant armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
[*][b]2x Platoon Sniper[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle and O/23 Rifle Scope.
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[h3][b][i]4x Rifle Squads:[sup]1[/sup][/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Squad Commander[/b] - Sergeant armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Deputy Squad Commander[/b] - Corporal armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
[*][b]1x Light Machine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 MK/21 / MK/30 Machine Gun.
[*][b]1x Assistant Machine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle or 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun.
[*][b]1x Grenadier[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle and M/7 Rifle Grenade Adapter.
[*][b]5x Submachine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun.
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[sup][i]1) Most often, the 4th Squad is not included in a platoon, and generally rifle platoons are only given a 4th squad on a situational basis.[/i][/sup]

[h3][b][i]1x Weapons Section:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Section Commander[/b] - Sergeant armed with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
[*][b]1x Machine Gunner[/b] - Private armed with 1 MK/30.
[*][b]3x Ammunition Bearers[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
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[h3][b][i]3x Antitank Section:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x AT Trooper[/b] - Private with 1 AGP/29 Antitank Rifle or 82 Rak/F1 and 1 M23 Pistol/M96 Revolver.
[*][b]2x Firing Assistant[/b] - Private with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle.
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[h3][b][i]1x Mortar Attachment:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Attachment Commander[/b] - 1st Sergeant with 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revolver.
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[h3][b][i]2x Mortar Sections:[/i][/b][/h3]
[list]
[*][b]1x Mortarman[/b] -  Private armed with 8cm M/5 Mortar and 1 M/23 Pistol / M/1896 Revovler.
[*][b]2x Ammunition Bearers[/b] - Private armed with 1 M/19(u) / M/27 Rifle or 1 MP/24 / MP/14 S2 Submachine Gun.
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[hider=Ammunition Loads]
[b][i]For M/19(u) Rifle:[/i][/b]
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[*]40 rounds (ready) - 4x clips (10 rd) held in front vest pouches
[*]30 rounds (reserve) - 3x clips (10 rd) held in front belt pouches
[*]70 rounds (extra) - 7x clips (10 rd) held in rear belt pouches
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[b][i]For M/27 Rifle:[/i][/b]
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[*]60 rounds (ready) - 3x magazines (10 rd) held in front vest pouches
[*]40 rounds (reserve) - 2x magazines (10 rd) held in front belt pouches
[*]40 rounds (extra) - 2x magazines (10 rd) held in rear belt pouches
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[b][i]For MP/14 S2 and MP/24 Submachine Guns:[sup]1[/sup][/i][/b]
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[*]120 rounds (in gun) - 2x drum magazine (60 rd) held in rear belt drum pouch
[*]170 rounds (ready) - 5x magazine (35 rd) held in front vest pouches
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[sup][i]1) The Vilturian Manual of Arms states that submachine gunners are to enter all engagements with the drum magazine initially loaded, and to reload using the box magazines in combat. In practice, this clause tends to be ignored.[/i][/sup]

[b][i]For MK/21 Machine Gun:[/i][/b]
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[*]30 rounds (in gun) - 1x magazine (30 rd) loaded in gun
[*]150 rounds (ready) - 5x magazine (30 rd) held in front vest pouches
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[b][i]For MK/30 Machine Gun:[/i][/b]
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[*]80 rounds (in gun) - 1x ammunition belt (80 rd) loaded in gun
[*]240 rounds (ready) - 3x ammunition belt (80 rd) held in front vest pouches, carried by ammunition bearers
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[b][i]For Grenades:[/i][/b]
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[*]3x M/28 Hand Grenades (in pouch) or;
[*]2x Atg/30 Antitank Grenades (in pouch)
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[h3][b]|Class A|[/b][/h3]
[indent]Class A units (Vilturian: [i]Klasse A[/i]) are those ranked by the General Army Inspectorate (Vilturian: [i]Allmänna Hærinspektorat[/i], Abv. AHI) as the most properly trained and staffed units within the VRA. As special standards are required to meet Class A certification that go above and beyond the general guidelines for army inspections, Class A units are generally considered to be, "The cream of the crop" of the VRA, and as such typically receive advanced funding from the Ministry of Defense. All special units - including mountaineer, marine, and airborne units - are of Class A rank, as are a number of particularly distinguished divisions. 
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[h3][b]|Class B|[/b][/h3]
[indent]Class B (Vilturian: [i]Klasse Be[/i]) units refer to all standing military units which have been ranked by the AHI to meet the general army standards for front-line combat, yet do not meet the qualifications to be classified as a Class A unit. 
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[h3][b]|Class K|[/b][/h3]
[indent]Class K (Vilturian: [i]Klasse Ka[/i]) is the mark given to combat units which do not meet military qualifications for front-line action, but are still in well enough shape to engage in limited operations. Such shortcomings can be a result of a lack of proper equipment, shortage of qualified personnel, limited tactical-operational organizational capacity, or poor performance. Many reserve divisions are given this qualification in peacetime, as many "on paper" reserve infantry divisions are clearly not mobilized during peacetime, and as such would only rise in categorization during war.
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[h3][b]|Class D|[/b][/h3]
[indent]Class D (Vilturian: [i]Klasse Da[/i]) denotes that a particular unit is in need of reorganization or restructuring. During wartime, Class D units would likely be ones that have suffered particularly bad losses of manpower or materiel, and unless they are also a specialized unit, they will likely be merged with another Class D unit to bring a unit back up to strength. However, in peacetime, this mark typically suggests that the group in question is simply awaiting resupply. 
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[h3][b]|Class S|[/b][/h3]
[indent]Class S (Vilturian: [i]Klasse Es[/i]) is a special qualification that is given to units that are not directly handled by the VRA, and instead operate under the command of another organization. As a result, Class S units do not typically receive direct funding or assignment from the AHI, but instead will be organized and equipped to the regulations of their handler. The wide range of the Class S ranking also means that the average capabilities of Class S units varies greatly: Some Class S units are simple, irregular civil defense groups formed along border towns, while others are highly elite partisan groups organized under the authority of SIGA. (Vilturian: [i]Särskiel Ifterretnings Gruppe Avingdren[/i])
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[*] [b]Infantry Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Infanteri Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "12te Grønfæltske Infanteri Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Reserve Infantry Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Sikkerhetskopi Infanteri Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "5te Yjestrske Sikkerhetskopi Infanteri Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Civil Defense Corps:[/b]
[*] [i]Signifier[/i] + [i]"Borgarlikeförsvars Korps"[/i] + [i]Headquarters[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "3je Borgarlikeförsvars Korps Hallita"
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[*] [b]Cavalry Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Kavælri Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "2st Fjällströmske Kavælri Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Mechanized / Armored Infantry Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Armored Corps Signifier Code[/i] + [i]"Pansaretinfanteri Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "7de KVIO Pansaretinfanteri Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Armor / Tank Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Armored Corps Signifier Code[/i] + [i]"Pansar Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "23je JKO Pansar Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Mountaineer Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Alpinjægar Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "1st Skadtinske Alpinjægar Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Marine Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Sjøjægar Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "4de Mädsenske Sjøjægar Afördeling"
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[*] [b]Airborne / Paratrooper Divisions:[/b] 
[*] [i]Division Number[/i] + [i]Division Headquarters[/i] + [i]"Falskärmsjægar Afördeling"[/i]
[*] [i]Example:[/i] "6te Kitäske Falskärmsjægar Afördeling"
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[b]|Vilturian Revolutionary Navy:|[/b]
	For much of Vilturia's history, the Navy received the lion's share of the defense budget. Considering the raw naval potential of neighboring Sairish Empire to be one of their largest threats - the still-young Vilturian Union still reeling from civil war - the choice for the Navy's prioritization in turn was spurred by a scare within the population at large that opportunists within the Empire's Expansionist Party would push for quick land grabs during the revolutionary period. At the conclusion of the First People's Congress, it was soon after decided that a serious effort at naval buildup would be necessary to deter any would-be powers. Outlined in the First Ten Year Plan, the priority of the VRN would be to:

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[*] Establish a surface fleet that was capable of defending the Union's vast coastline.
[*] Create a naval force that was - at bare minimum - capable of withstanding an assault effort from Geisel or the Sairish Empire. 
[*] Have a fleet capable of power projection across the Southern and Eastern Oceans. 
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	With the conclusion of the First Ten Year Plan in 1925, budget reallotments - as well as the creation of the Vilturian Revolutionary Air Force - largely signaled the conclusion of Vilturia's period of naval buildup. The resulting conclusion heralded the VRN's status as one of the most impressive naval forces in the world; A novel fleet, unrestrained by past doctrine or tonnage. Yet as it stood, the Vilturian Navy faced a crossroad of design philosophy: Some proponents of the school of power projection suggested the development of an aircraft-carrier focused battlefleet, supplanted by cruiser and destroyer screens that could easily strike well above their weight while having an operational range that surpassed any naval gun known. Others insisted on a more traditional-styled battleship focused fleet, in which the VRN would be engaged in a tonnage race with the Sairish Empire's mightiest vessels. As of 1930, the former's design philosophy has edged over the latter's, as the Union has pushed the majority of their efforts into their carrier fleets. All this said, the VRN remains nothing short of thoroughly impressive. 

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[b]S2-Class Submarine:[/b]
	At their inception, the S2-class of submarines were themselves an upgrade of the Eilíftir-era Fjord class. Although they were accordingly upgraded with contemporary parts - and as such possess modern engines and propellers - their armament is still distinctly decades behind the norm, and are most commonly used for coastal defense or for training crewmen.

[b]S3-Class Submarine:[/b]
	It was soon discovered that simply making improvements to the venerable Fjord-class would not suffice, and in 1920 a new series of submarines were laid down. The S3-class were Vilturia's first "true" homegrown blue water submarine designs. Possessing twin two-shaft diesel-electric engines and armed with 6 torpedo tubes, the S3 class are a versatile, swift vessel that have proven incredibly promising for convoy raiding in both blue and green water operations.

[b]Skál-Class Torpedo Boat:[/b]
	An Eilíftir-era design, the Skál class of torpedo boats have widely been relegated to green-water use in recent years. Though perhaps impressive for their time, the years have not been kind to the then-contemporary design of their engines and rotor outputs, and as such, many Skál-class boats remain much more sluggish than their modern counterparts. However, their armament of torpedo tubes is nothing short of admirable, and for this reason the capable armament of these torpedo boats have prevented them from being scrapped altogether. 

[b]Räpija-Class Destroyer:[/b]
	One of the most common vessels in service, the Räpija-class of destroyers was designed in 1922 with the sole intent of being the "backbone of the fleet". True to its design, the Räpija-class of destroyers are capable of a mind-boggling assortment of loadouts. 

[b]Halebård-Class Light Cruiser:[/b]
	

[b]Krigsværd-Class Light Cruiser:[/b]
	Known outside of Vilturia as the "Claymore", the Krigsværd-class is an impressively-outfitted blue water patrol vessel. Armed with M/1926 "Helstrjyk" torpedoes - magnetically-charged, hydrodynamic torpedoes propelled by a novel oxidizing aerosol -  the Krigsværd has shown outstanding results in naval exercises. The Krigsværd punches well above its weight, and accordingly has immense verisimilitude. Most newer Krigsværd-class cruisers have been outfitted with an ablative "scale" armor plating, improving their durability in direct naval engagements.

[b]Jestät-Class Heavy Cruiser:[/b]
	When the Vilturian Federation first came into being after the Revolution of 1911, they were quickly confronted with a pressing problem: As the Eilíftir loyalists had scuttled a majority of their naval ships to avert their capture, the few capital ships the Revolutionary forces could capture were rapidly aging. To confront these issues, it was decided in the first outlining of the VRN that there would be a twofold solution to this problem: The Jestät-Class of heavy cruisers, and the Minä-Class of battleships. Designed as a stopgap between lighter screening vessels and true ships-of-the-line, the Jestät-class has nevertheless proven to be a rapidly adaptable heavy cruiser design. 

[b]Lofi-Class Heavy Cruiser:[/b]
	The most modern of the heavy cruisers in the VRN's service, the Lofi-class was designed with the sole intent of providing an adaptable chassis upon which a long lifespan of variants could be concocted. Displacing just over 13,000 long tons, the Lofi-class has proven to be an adaptable ship design - and although time has not yet passed to see if it will live up to the legacy of the Jestät-class - it has nevertheless shown incredible promise...and has some very big shoes to fill.

[b]Karina-Class Escort Carrier:[/b]
	As the prominence of airpower in warfare became increasingly more clear, it was obvious to the VRN that they would inevitably be required to have a capable escort ship with the capacity to support both the main battlefleet as well as supporting air fleets. To address this, the Karina-class of escort carriers are the smaller cousins to the Kotka and Ørn classes of proper carriers, and is intended to guard the main flanks of screen group from submarines, forwards, and light airgroups. As a result of its smaller constitution, the Karina-class are much more nimble compared to a full-grown carrier, but it also possesses a smaller flight deck. 

[b]Takka-Class Battlecruiser:[/b]

[b]Sjáva-Class Dreadnought:[/b]

[b]Minä-Class Battleship:[/b]

[b]Freja-Class Superheavy Battleship:[/b]

[b]Kotka-Class Carrier:[/b]
	At the onset of the VRN's birth, the newfound navy was set with a distinct problem: As experiences in naval warfare had shown, the role of heavy dreadnoughts had become increasingly challenged by the rising potency of air power. The viability of airfare in naval warfare confirmed to the higher-ups within the VRN that they should shed tradition in favor of a fully modernized naval force. However, naval strategy is built strategy, and the young Federation had not yet the time to indulge fully in a completely modern navy. In response, the Kotka-class was a hastily-created concoction to fit the VRN's experimental needs. As it is, it is a conversion of ocean liners to accommodate a flight deck and a few rudimentary flight control towers. 

[b]Ørn-Class Carrier:[/b]
	With the success of the Kotka-class proven in naval exercises, the VRN further authorized the creation of a "true" aircraft carrier. First laid down in 1925, the Ørn-class boasts notable improvements to the previous Kotka-class conversions. Without the limitations imposed upon the nature of being conversions, the Ørn-class boasts a number of improvements upon its predecessor, of which include an enlarged flight deck and under-deck, additional lifters, an enlarged control tower, and an enhanced radio relay for improved sortie efficiency. 
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[b]|Vilturian Revolutionary Air Force:|[/b]
	After the onset of the Revolution of 1911, the Revolutionary Army was swift to notice the ever-more increasing importance of air power on the modern battlefield. Initially organized as a subdivision of the Vilturian Revolutionary Army, eventually the subdivision itself grew too large to be considered such for much longer, and was reorganized into the Vilturian Revolutionary Air Force in 1921. 

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[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830059218303451157/unknown.png][b]TIK Cyklon[/b][/url]
	Produced by Titänia Industrielle Köretage (Abv. TIK), the Cyklon primarily serves as a light reconnaissance plane, and only has passable offensive capabilities. With a long operational range and a modified diesel engine, the Cyklon is also famously quiet.

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830802165693415435/unknown.png][b]Höfn Falkon[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830057242799374336/unknown.png][b]TIK Kaarhöka[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830798920476917760/unknown.png][b]TIK Kvuling[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830058382995882034/unknown.png][b]Höfn Monsun[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830058664726626365/unknown.png][b]Höfn Orkan[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830801458861047858/unknown.png][b]TIK Ildsturm[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/830804140103434260/unknown.png][b]Höfn Sefiiri[/b][/url]

[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/417199055349874689/831583740534718544/d9efzua-55999467-618a-48d8-940b-1ab840e9b1d1.png][b]FL-Avia Ashilde[/b][/url]
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[h3][b]|People of Interest:|[/b][/h3]
 
POV characters. A short description as well. Feel free to update this as you want to.


Stats:
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[youtube]https://youtu.be/LJcLG4rzTLk[/youtube]
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