Review of the Armed Forces

[Jalua Solast]

After the struggled forming of the Imperial Coalition, the fleets was comprised of mixed vessels and equipment. This proved difficult for the Generals and Admirals, also for crew or soldiers transferring. At the request of the soon to be appointed Empress Jalua Solast, the review comprised of the following.

Reviews will be done in section of the armed force it represents.

[Jalua Solast]

The Coalition Fleet

Equipment
After disposing of several types of undesirable crafts, the following list is what shall be used by the majority of the Coalition Fleet.

Galactic-class Battle Carrier - The main battle cruiser of the Fleet. It's firepower is the main quality of this ship.

Imperial Mk. II Star Destroyer - Widely available for military use and produced by several nearby shipyards, this is slowly getting replaced by more powerful vessels but is still in wide use.

Victory Mk. I Star Destroyer - Capable of easily travelling through atmosphere, the Victory Mk. I Star Destroyer is being used for a patrol and supply vessel. It still packs an enormous punch however so although it may be defending planetary systems, it can be used on the frontline and in the heat of battle to escort larger warships or even go in with the drop ships to invade a planet.

Chariot-class Star Cruiser - The Chariot is a recent addition to the Coalition Fleet and something of a surprise decision. It's a small version of a Star Destroyer with faster speed and easier to produce. It's purpose will be to carry troops, defend territory and convoys etc.

Coalition-class Star Cruiser - This craft is in development and the final design is yet to be approved from the various prototypes. This will fill in the space where local authorities need serious fire-power with less manpower. It is proposed to be able to keep up with fastest of ships while boasting several strategic turrets to disable and sometimes destroy pirates, smugglers and other criminal classes. Some designs will have the capability to launch a small squadron of starfighters.

R-Wing Mk. I Starfighter - After the successful trials of the Mk. I Prototype, the R-Wing was adapted into the main starfighter used by the Imperial Coalition. Originally, the starfighter had been designed on the basis of becoming the first in a new range of Republic starfighters, but with the Special Forces Support Group being tasked to test them, they quickly disappeared with the desertion. The R-Wing will be found in any fleet and at any planet within the Imperial Coalition. It's modern design and excellence projected it into a popular culture image of the rising empire.

[Jalua Solast]

The Coalition Army

Equipment

L8A7 Rifle - This was the first ever design for the Army of the Coalition. It is custom made using Coalition workers and built to resist most terrains and thrive. The rifle uses standard Republic Ammunition but also the Coalition's own specialised rounds including the expensive high explosive and also the future hybrid rounds. It's standard scope can be switched between 2X, 4X and 6X to provide increased capability for the soldier. It also comes with an easy to remove plate from which the scope can be placed away. The iron sights turn a 90 Degree angle from the left of the weapon into a fixed position for close-quarters environments. The Iron Sights are rarely used in military forces but are a useful asset. The weapon also featured a flash guard for the deflecting of light to the underside of the weapon and a muzzle semi-concealed within the barrel itself. Although not completely whining out the sound, the L8A7 can have an attachment to decrease sound further, but these are for the moment unused since the extending of the barrel would come at a disadvantage at close-quarters use. The rifle can fire very accurately and is light. Prototype models had a tendency to break easily on the sides, but two protective plates which also act to keep the gun cool now come affixed but are easily removed if needing replacements. The rifle is shorter than almost all rifles available, being only 790mm, and the barrel being 510mm. Further advancements were made from the prototype to increase range of the weapon so that each laser travels roughly 4,500ft per second with standard rounds. The rifle itself was already accurate and it was capable of hitting a target at 800m. The weapon itself is standard in grey while the barrel itself comes in either blue or green depending on navy or army. Camouflage can be easily applied and sticks well in most environments due to the advanced grip of the weapon on the barrel and the handle. When prototype models were introduced, they were disliked by the soldiers for breaking down when hitting a tough surface. This was corrected and with the now standard version of the weapon, many soldiers are finding that with it's accuracy, range and all-terrain and environment capabilities, it is a useful and practical weapon of choice. Empress Jalua was invited upon the first trials and gave the seal of approval after firing the rifle herself during a combat exercise between regiments from several Coalition Systems.

CHEVLON Armour System - The prototype version, Code Name Black Night, was first introduced after development of the L8A7 rifle. Uniform had been standardised with selective camoflauge patterns for environments early during the war. But the soldiers often had diverse and tactically challenging armour types which they brought themselves in most circumstances. The CHEVLON contains layered curving plates which are lightweight but built to take in laser bolts and disperse the damage evenly. Testing from the Republic's War Department was brought into the design from information gained by the former Special Forces Support Group. This data proved to be invaluable in selecting the right materials and how to press the layers together. The results were a fantastic success with the legendary tale of a detonator going live at an assault course and a soldier actually jumping on the device to save his comrades. The explosion flew him into the air but he crashed back to the ground and survived with his main body parts intact with only small wounds and bleeding. The trials involving the armour proved it to be a resounding success and the first stack of armour proved itself during the pursuit of Republican Agents on Gyndine. Over two million units have been produced so far, and production lines are constantly producing small amounts to keep the supplies rolling to the troops on the ground. The Navy began looking into purchasing a modified CHEVLON design for it's marines and another design for it's crew, although conformation is yet to be confirmed. The Armour also provides around twelve round impacts upon average, although these tests were on repeating rounds, its likely to last longer during a battle where shots might be at fewer intervals, allowing the scattered energy to escape the armour. With three main visible curves and dozens more behind these, the armour was even said to look "Stylish" by Empress Jalua upon inspection. One large plate visible covers the stomach up and across the ribs, then another is below this to the neck and another below this covers the shoulders. Although many more aren't visible, these are the main forms of defence, while the plates behind add a second layer of protection when the main plates fail, with plate-gap-plate to provide more manoeuvrability and recovery from impact. Helmet not included.

HARROWER Light Support Vehicle - This vehicle is short but tough. It can go through most usual terrains except the most difficult and survive in desert and icey environments with little modification. There are two front guns, two guns strapped to the side which can rotate ninety-degrees in either direction and a final large caliber weapon on the back which can turn in a full circle. The vehicle is designed for balance and most of it's parts are within easy reach of the outer shell, meaning it is quick and easy to maintain. The disadvantages to this armoured jeep/apc, is that it's armour is not thick enough due to the acceleration needed in difficult terrain. This also only protects the lower part of the soldiers, and the gunner on the large caliber turret isn't protected at all. But despite this, it is a favourite by Coalition soldiers who often modify these themselves for an ideal purpose. It's speed allows for quick and easy mobilisation, and also is reputadely used by the special forces for raiding with lethal surprise and accuracy.