GREEN RIFLES | RETEXTURES

HISTORY

The LCH is a steel combat helmet of the Eastern Armed Forces, Early Militia and then USRF. The helmet derives its design from the pre-Flash American PASGT, although mass produced with cheap materials as a result of supply shortages across the Eastern Union and later the Northeast Union. The helmet weighs in at around 2.8 lbs, and protects the wearer from impact shock and steel fragments (shrapnel).

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The ELCH is a modernization of the LCH which installs an aramid fiber lining inside the helmet, as well as the addition of a night vision device mounting bracket. As a result, the mass of the helmet is increased to 3.3 lbs. The ELCH protects the wearer against impact shock and shrapnel, but also against pistol and revolver bullets.

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The brainchild of the Northeastern Union’s more haphazard research sectors, the Experimental Infrared Visor takes after prototype night vision devices developed pre-Flash. Though the initial model saw very little refinement before being sidelined in favor of more advanced and modern HUD systems, the EIV itself was pressed into service by the NEU following the rediscovery of both the project’s core research documents and a stockpile of the pre-war prototypes. Though effective in conditions with zero illumination, the EIV is prone to catastrophic failure in radstorms, suffers from poor image clarity in inclement weather, and contains a number of highly volatile radioactive substances. After critically dangerous levels of radiation were found in the bodies of USRF soldiers that fielded them, the visor was deemed a failure in early 2165. The EIV is now exclusively issued to the Green Rifles due to their high tolerance to radiation. You might get cancer.

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The Riot Armor is a piece of body protection gear meant to stop or minimize blunt impacts; it has seen use since before the Flash and is used mainly by Homeland Corps units. Despite misconceptions the riot armor offers no ballistic protection, however its thin Kevlar and leather lining on the inside is able to offer decent stab-proof protection.  

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Like most equipment serviced to Green Rifle units, the Green Rifles Beanie or Greenskin Beanie was initially introduced as an informal working headdress for servicemembers performing manual labor around encampments taken by the Early Militia. Following the Greenskin Act of 2152, it has become synonymous with Green Rifle units who then saw it fielded to them for warmth and comfort.

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A simple yet practical wool cap fielded to Green Rifle units to provide padding and warmth beneath a helmet. Designed to hold on even under extreme winds or temperatures, given it the unofficial name of a 'Jeep Cap,' it was additionally found to be extremely comfortable thanks to its looser fit and soft weave, enough so that many servicemembers began wearing the cap as an everyday watchcap without a helmet.

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Initially a full-face balaclava issued to servicemembers of the Early Militia during the Thirty Year War for protection against the elements and warmth. Production has since restarted since the Greenskin act of 2152, where it has become standard issue to Green Rifle units to follow the Mantle Act. It is known to be incredibly uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and has been thrown aside by many segregated servicemembers in defiance against the Anti-Mutant Regime.

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A version of the Greenskin Balaclava that has seen the face covering pulled to the neck or chin, allowing for the warmth it provides while also being breathable and significantly more comfortable. An unofficial way of wearing the balaclava that has become common sight outside on patrols when CSB officers are not present.

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The Southern Hat, simply an ushanka or trapper hat (depending on who you ask), was amply named such by USRF service members due to its historical Russian significance. The Southern Hat was first issued to servicemembers in Appalachia and later became the standard issue for all Border Service officers. It is commonly used even to this day today and keeps the wearer plenty warm in all kinds of weather. It usually starts being worn by USRF servicemembers around Fall season.

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The Robber Cap was originally issued to Early Militia units but continues to be worn by USRF soldiers to this day. It is a simple knitted beanie that can be worn under combat helmets to provide extra warmth and comfort. The Robber Cap is standard issue for all servicemembers, regardless of unit, rank or affiliation.

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The M20 gas mask is a pre-war design that saw use to combat radstorms, typically in conjunction with a balaclava worn underneath for maximum effectiveness at insulation. Its reliability has seen it continuing to see use even within backwater units within the USRF by soldiers despite the design's age.