The "Federal Stats Europa" (aka "Federated States of Europe") was formed in 2102 after the split of the European Space Force. Their colonies fall under a democratic council core government. Their official language is French and their space navy is known as L'Astromarine des FSE.
The FSE is the third most powerful galactic nation, spanning star systems from the Pleiades stars to Calais Major. Within the Solar System, the FSE possesses Venus, which proved to be an ore-rich planet perfect for military manufacture and export.
EQUIPMENT:
FSE Colonial Legion Battledress: Ballistic cloth fatigues with rigid ceramic plates over vital areas; open-face helmet with drop-down flash visor containing digital HUD systems. Filter/re-breather for lower face. This assembly seals with the visor for use in hostile environments.
Armor Value 3
MOVE: 8"
CA-4 Powered Armor: This advanced armor system consists of a reinforced skeleton articulated with servos. Power and life-support systems capable up to 36 hours of operation. Wide array of modular, light anti-armor weapons available.
Armor Value 6
MOVE: 12"
FA-75 Individual Weapon: Type: Automatic Railgun system.
FIREPOWER: 2; IMPACT: D12
Magnetic railgun firing 4.8mm nickel-ferrous penetrators.
FM-77 Squad Automatic Weapon: Type: Gauss Machine Gun.
FIREPOWER: D10; IMPACT: D12
Drum-fed squad support railgun firing the standard 4.8mm penetrators used by the Federal military.
FA-88 Individual Weapon: Type: Basic Railgun system, used by Federal Powered Armor troops.
FIREPOWER: 2; IMPACT: D12
Compact variant inspired by the FA-75.
Mistral-5 GMS/P: Type: GMS/P.
IMPACT: D12*; GUIDANCE: Enhanced (D8)
3-round portable Guided Missile Launcher.
MPL-3 Sabre: Type: Man-portable Laser.
FIREPOWER: D10; IMPACT: D8*
Shoulder-fired laser system.
FA-75/F2 Sniper Rifle: Type: Gauss Marksman Rifle.
FIREPOWER: D10; IMPACT: D12
Specialized, semi-automatic variant of the FA-75 specialized for precision.
TROOP TYPE: FSE Legionnaires Infantry
MOVEMENT: 8"
ARMOR: 3
WEAPONS: FA-75 (FP 2/IMPACT d12)
TROOP TYPE: FSE Powered Infantry
MOVEMENT: 12"
ARMOR: 5
WEAPONS: FA-88 (FP 2/IMPACT d12)
VEHICLES
Model: AGCI-5 LaCroix
Manufacturer: Fabrique D'Cori Heavy Industries, Venus
Role: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Power Plant: LR H-828 Hydro-Magnetic Turbine
Mass: 34 Tons
Armor: Ferro-ceramic laminate titanium with carbide mesh
Armament:
G37 22mm Gauss Autocannon (950 rounds)
FM-80 Gauss Machine Gun (2,300 rounds)
OVERVIEW: Since its deployment in 2200, the LaCroix IFV was the Federal answer to the Combine M25 series used by their planetary defense forces. Legionnaires are reportedly happy with the vehicles performance, although the bus compartment is somewhat cramped for its eight-man capacity. Not limited to planetary defense, the FSE has adopted the AGCI-5 to replace the aging ANR-3 for all planetary invasion logistical operations as well.
CAPABILITIES: The AGCI-5 had extensive testing before its official launch. Fabrique D'Cori designers on Venus made several adjustments to the base concept of the M25 "Grant" used by the Combine. By selecting the G37 Gauss system as the main gun, there was no worry of feed problems with the weapons integral hopper system.
The concept of using a coaxial support weapon in the turret was retained, however the FM-80 design was selected over the Model 77 due to its adaptability. Both the G37 and FM-80 have proven their worth on the field numerous times since the LaCroix was first issued.
The titanium alloy plating is inlaid with a carbide mesh, which is then sandwiched between layers of ferro-ceramic lattice. The armor can stop small-arms fire, however it offers only moderate protection against anti-material rifles and Infantry rocket/missile systems and poor protection against medium weapons such as the 80mm APFSDS rounds fired from the Combine L8A4 cannon.