The second great power of the known galaxy, after the Western Combine (though exactly who is first and who is second is a matter of debate). China conquered territory in Russia and much of Asia, starting in 2045.
South Korea fell to China and North Korea in 2046. A coup in 2047 in Russia, sponsored by China, led to a return of Communist government to Russia and several of the other CIS nations. The Communist states then formed the Eurasian Union.
The remaining CIS states (including part of Russia, the Ukraine, etc) formed the Romanov Hegemony under the deposed Czar in response. The EU crossed the Himalayas and invaded the Indian sub-continent in 2051. Launching its first FTL space craft in 2072 (several years behind the other major powers) the EU renamed itself the Eurasion Solar Union.
EQUIPMENT:
ESU Infantry Standard Battledress: Ballistic cloth fatigues with integrated flexible polymer plates covering vital areas; open-faced combat helmet with drop-down flash visor containing integrated HUD systems. All ESU troops are issued a camouflage cape which is kept rolled underneath the pack when not in use.
Armor Value 3
MOVE: 8"
Chen-Kunyang Mod.II Power Armor Suit: An older and fairly basic design, the CK Mod.II is very slow compared to later models; it is however relatively cheap to produce and maintain.
Power and life support are only good for 12 hours in the standard suit, but this can be extended with battery packs.
Armor Value 5
MOVE: 8"
KI-72 Carbine Weapon System: Type: Advanced assault rifle.
FIREPOWER: 2; IMPACT: D10
This is a compact, 7mm assault carbine. Standard issue weapon of the ESU ground forces.
KI-95 Anti-Personnel Weapon: Type: Advanced assault rifle.
FIREPOWER: 2; IMPACT: D10
This is a 7mm assault carbine designed for use with power armor.
Standard issue weapon of the ESU Bear Corp.
RK80 Squad Support Weapon: Type: Squad Support Weapon.
FIREPOWER: D8; IMPACT: D10
7mm fully automatic weapon.
RK100 High-Velocity Weapon: Type: Rotary Machine Gun.
FIREPOWER: D10; IMPACT: D10
7mm Rotary Machine Gun designed for the CK Mod.II Power Armor system.
VK20 Assault Cannon: Type: Man-portable RFAC/1.
FIREPOWER: D10; IMPACT: D12
20mm Rapid-Fire Cannon for use with the CK Mod.II Power Armor system.
AT-17 "SANDBOX" RPK: Type: GMS/P
IMPACT: D12*; GUIDANCE: Enhanced (D8)
3-Round Portable Guided Missile launcher, carried by light infantry and power-armored troops.
Kalyev Sniper Rifle: Type: Conventional Sniper Rifle.
FIREPOWER: D8; IMPACT: D10
Conventional 7mm Marksman's Rifle.
TROOP TYPE: ESU Light Drop Infantry
MOVEMENT: 8"
ARMOR: 3
WEAPONS: KI-72 (FP 2/IMPACT d10)
TROOP TYPE: ESU Bear Corp. Powered Infantry
MOVEMENT: 8"
ARMOR: 5
WEAPONS: KI-95 (FP 2/IMPACT d10)
Hardpoint for additional GMS/P or sensor suite.
VEHICLES
Model: BTR-44 Mongbat MICV
Manufacturer: VRZ Transmash, Orz III
Role: Mobile Infantry Combat Vehicle
Power Plant: SG-1150 Tri-diesel turbine
Mass: 33 Tons
Armor: Spaced tungsten-ceramite plating
Armament:
VK284 28.4mm Chain-fed Automatic Cannon (865 rounds)
RK82 7mm Machine Gun (2,000 rounds)
OVERVIEW: The BTR-44 Mongbat MICV has been in service with Eurasian mechanized infantry for over twenty years, and the design is exemplary of their straightforward, utilitarian principles. The Mongbat is constructed entirely of mass-produced components that are almost entirely interchangeable with other Eurasian military vehicles. The armor plating consists of spaced ceramic tiles over a tungsten lattice.
CAPABILITIES: The BTR-44 has a troop capacity of eight men, and is armed with a 28.4mm chaingun in a remote turret; a fixed RK82 machine gun is mounted to the front. Finally, the 8x8 drive system is powered by a conventional diesel-powered turbine engine that allows for simple repairs for all but the most serious damage. The overall package is far less expensive than the M25 and AGCI-5 hovercraft platforms employed by the Western Combine and Federal governments.
The equalized 25mm armor is proof against small-arms fire and can withstand hits from light anti-armor weaponry such as the Combine L55 autocannon, but overall the vehicle will not survive hits from heavier guns.
Model: BTR-44D Wheeled Assault Gun
Manufacturer: VRZ Transmash, Orz III
Role: Tank Hunter
Power Plant: SG-1150 Tri-diesel turbine
Mass: 35.7 Tons
Armor: Spaced tungsten-ceramite plating
Armament:
KR8 120mm Cannon (84 rounds)
RK82 7mm Machine Gun (2,000 rounds)
OVERVIEW: The basic concept behind the BTR-44 platform was to create a cheap, versatile hull that could be easily modified to fill a number of roles. The "D" variant
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