Northern Gondwana Union Armed Forces

The Northern Gondwana Union's armed forces are unique, primarily the integration of six different nations into one common system. Upon the Union's foundation, the armed forces suffered years of disorganization and mixed leadership. Former inventory of weapons, tanks, and ships were mixed. Units preferred one type over another and so on.

It wasn't until 1987 did the armed forces managed to maintain a sense of organization, although leadership was an issue. Each nation had preferences and differences in officer recruitment until they adopted the Veridian Empire's standard. The Veridian Empire used a "Infantrymen To General" officer enlistment structure, where only officers were former enlisted infantry.

A Marine deployed in Elbina.

One of the more unique status of the Armed Forces is that every other department is under the Navy. What other nations recognize as an army is nothing more than a reserve force, with Marines serving as the standard infantry fighting force. The Air Force is recognized as the Fleet Air Arm.

Army

Organization

In the Mechanized Squad, there are two variations. The APC and IFV squad.

APC Squad

• Fire Team
  • Squad Leader
  • Machinegunner
  • Assistant Machinegunner
  • Grenadier
  • Assistant Grenadier
  • Designated Marksman
• Maneuver Team
  • Senior Rifleman
  • Rifleman
  • Rifleman
  • Rifleman

IFV Squad

• Fire Team
  • Squad Leader
  • Designated Marksman
  • IFV
• Maneuver Team
  • Senior Rifleman
  • Rifleman
  • Rifleman

Army Aviation

The aviation branch of the Army. Responsible for rotary assets.

Air Force

The primary aviation branch of the Union.

Equipment of the Armed Forces

Ammunition

• 6.5x45mm Union (.25-45 Sharps)
  • B342 Ball
  • B342A1 Ball
  • BTHP436A2 Ballistic Tip, Hollow Point
  • T351 Tracer
  • T351A1 Tracer
  • AP422 Armor Piercing
• 9.3x64mm Brenneke
  • T287 Tracer
  • B753 Ball
  • BLR634 Ball, Long Range
  • BTHP723A1 Ballistic Tip, Hollow Point
  • DT276 Dim Tracer
  • AP923 Armor Piercing
• 10mm Auto
  • B382 Ball
  • JHP539 Jacketed, Hollow Point
• 12.7x99mm (.50 BMG)
  • API83 Armor Piercing Incendiary
  • T17 Tracer
  • APIT20 Armor Piercing Incendiary-Tracer
  • B33 Ball
  • SLAP903 SLAP
  • SLAPTM962 SLAP-T
  • LRS1022 Long Range Sniper
  • Mk 211 HEIAP "Raufoss"
  • Mk257 API Dim Tracer
  • Mk 300 Mod 0 API-T
• 12 Gauge

Small Arms

Small Arms

Name	Type	Caliber	Branches	Notes	Picture
Assault Rifle
Wey-Yu WY-36A3	Assault Rifle	6.5x45mm NGU (.25-45 Sharps)	Marines, Navy	The entire platform was updated in 2010 with an updated folding stock and picatinny rail to ease operating operationally. The rifle will continue to be used as the standard service rifle of the Union well into the future.
Wey-Yu WY-36C	Assault Rifle	6.5x45mm NGU (.25-45 Sharps)	Marines, Navy	A shortened version of the WY-36A3. It is only given to special purpose groups and boarding parties.
Marksman/Sniper Rifle
Danal 700	Marksman Rifle	6x52mm NGU (.243 Winchesthair)	Army, Navy, Air Force	An marksman rifle that first came into service in 1974, it continues to serve as the faithful guardian of many soldiers across the battlefield.
Hurval Arms Hammer	Heavy Marksman Rifle	9.3x64mm Brenneke	Army, Navy, Air Force	Dedicated Sniper Rifle/Marksman Rifle of the Armed Forces
Anti-Material Rifle
Danal AMR-67 Lynx	Anti-material Rifle	.50 BMG	Army, Navy, Air Force	Dedicated Anti-Material Rifle of the Armed Forces
Shotgun
Danal S-50	Combat Shotgun	12 Gauge	Army, Navy, Air Force	First seeing service in 1955, the venerable shotgun has been updated over the years to maintain relevancy. Still friend to door kickers and police units across the NGU.
Submachinegun
Danal Uzi	Submachine Gun	10mm Auto	Army, Navy, Air Force	Only one thing needs to be said about this, Uzi.
Machine Gun
Wey-Yu WY-36MG	Squad Automatic Weapon/Light Machine Gun	6.5x45mm NGU (.25-45 Sharps)	Marines, Navy	Standard Squad-issued SAW. Comes equipped with a built-in 4x scope, heavier barrel, 20" barrel, and 100 round beta magazine.
M-93 Minigun	Six-barreled Gatling gun	9.3x64mm Brenneke	Army, Navy, Air Force
M2 Browning Machine Gun	Heavy Machine Gun	.50 BMG	Army, Navy, Air Force
Sidearms
Danal 1911	Service Pistol	10mm Auto	Army, Navy, Air Force	The oldest piece of equipment in the Northern Gondwana Union's inventory. Chambered in the "Ass-kicking" 10mm Auto, eight round magazine capacity is all you need.
Grenade Launcher
AGL-98	Automatic grenade launcher	40x53mm Grenade	Army
Danal RBGL	Revolving grenade launcher	40mm Grenade	Army, Navy, Air Force
Anti-Tank Weapons
Danal M72 LAW	Anti-tank Rocket Launcher	66mm	Army
Danal Carl G	Anti-Tank Recoiless Rifle	84mm	Army
Wey-Yu MILAN	Wire-guided Anti-Tank Missile	103mm	Army
Anti-Air Weapons
LGAM-84 Honeybee	MANPADS		Army, Navy, Air Force
Mortars
Bull Industries MWMS	Mortar	120mm mortar	Army
M-81 Mortar	Mortar	81mm mortar	Army
M224 Mortar	Mortar	60mm mortar	Army

Crewed Ground Platforms

Crewed Platforms

Name	Type	Caliber	Branches	Notes	Picture
Artillery/Howtizer
TH-5 Howitzer	Towed Howitzer	150mm	Marines	Towed Howitzer
TH-6 Howitzer	Towed Pack Howitzer	110mm	Marines	A pack howitzer, where most of it's strength comes from portability and light weight.
Armored Fighting Vehicles
Rhode Heavy Works MBT-6A6M Mbogo	Main Battle Tank	120mm	Marines	A mainstay tank of the Marines. Shown here with add-on slat armor to defeat HEAT rounds.
Packard IFV	Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle	25mm Chaingun	Army
Packard Infantry Carrier	Infantry Carrier Vehicle	.50 BMG Browning	Army	The mainstay APC of the NGU, capable of carrying 13 infantrymen.
Packard MCV	Mortar Carrying Vehicle	Towed 120mm Mortar	Army
Packard Recovery Vehicle	Recovery Vehicle		Army	Used by Engineering to recover damaged vehicles or to aide in general logistics/construction.
Danal Mite APC	Armored Personalle Carrier	.50 BMG Browning	Army
Marauder MRAP	MRAP		Army	Standard front-line MRAP used in areas known for IEDs. Note the mounted .50 BMG Browning on a Remote Controlled system.
Engineer Vehicles
Rhode Heavy Works ARV	Armored Recovery Vehicle	.50 BMG Browning	Army	A armored recovery vehicle, replacing the MBT-6 CEV completely.
MBT-6 AVLB	Armored Vehicle Landing Bridge		Marines	A armored vehicle used in bridge-laying to cross various gaps in terrain.
RCMP-6 Gimp	Remote Controlled Mine Pathfinder		Marines	Remote controlled variant of the Mbogo used in fording a path through minefields.
Utility and Support
Rhode Heavy Works Humvee	Light Armored/Utility Vehicle	.50 BMG Browning	Army, Navy, Air Force	A domestic replica that started production in 1989, having phased out the Lund Rovers completely in 1995.
Rhode Heavy Works Prime Mover (RHWPM) series	General Utility Vehicle	(.50 BMG Browning on Some Variants)	Army, Navy, Air Force	Variants exist for multiple roles, such as prime mover, cargo, and recovery.
WECO Heavy Hauler	Heavy Utility Vehicle		Army, Navy, Air Force	Used for heavy logistics and carrying military pallets.
Rhode Heavy Works Wester	Extreme-Heavy Utility Vehicle		Army, Navy, Air Force	Used generally for transporting tanks on low-boy trailers or oversized loads.
Anti-Air Platforms
Packard SPAAG	Self Propelled Anti Air Gun	20mm Autocannon	Army	A SPAAG variant of the M113 APC, utilizing the same chassis and high parts commonality with other Packards.
Wey-Yu Integrated Defense System	Air Defense System	35mm twin Autocannon, 4 cell Ground to Air Missile Launcher	Army	A integrated air defense system consisting of two automated 35mm Twin Autocannons and two G2A Missile Launchers. (Note in the picture the two missile launchers are excluded.)

Aerial Crewed Platforms

Crewed Platforms

Name	Type	Caliber	Branches	Notes	Picture
Utility/Attack Helicopters
RAe Gazalle	Light Attack Helicopter	4x Wire-Guided Anti-Tank Missile	Army
Danal Mamba	Attack Helicopter	20mm Gun with hardpoints	Army
Danal Boomslang	Light Utility Helicopter	2x M60E6	Army	The economical utility helicopter for those not wanting to spend money on filthy communist equipment.
Wey-Yu Kipanga	Medium Utility/Transport Helicopter		Army
Fighters/Strike Aircraft/Multi-Role
Wey-Yu Super Buccaneer	Strike Fighter	20mm Cannon with various loadouts and strike packages.	Air Force	Supersonic strike fighter, considered by some to be superior than the F-16 Falcon and less costly.
Danal Industries Skyhawk	Ground Attack Fighter, Fighter, Aggressor	20mm Cannon with various loadouts and strike packages.	Air Force	A lightweight legend, upgraded in 2005 to maintain it's life expectancy. It first saw service in 1965, eventual replacement is in the 2020-2025 timeframe.
Danal Industries Skytrainer	Advanced Trainer	20mm Cannon with various loadouts and strike packages.	Air Force	A two seat version of the Skyhawk, used primarily for training.
Cargo/Utility Planes
Danal Industries Ridgeback	Light Cargo Lifter, Carrier Transport/Delivery		Air Force	A light cargo plane capable of operating in remote areas, it's a favorite of the NGU for logistics.
Danal Guppy	Tactical Cargo Lifter		Air Force
Kotetrotter	Strategic Cargo Lifter		Air Force	The largest and oldest airplane in NGU service. Inherited from Elbina, it sees extensive service in the Union.
Aerial Tanker
Danal Catfish	Aerial Tanker		Air Force
Electronic Warfare/AEWC/ELINT
Danal Platypus	Electronic Warfare, Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, Offensive Counter Information		Air Force
RAe Eel	AEW&C		Navy
Danal Spike	SIGNT		Navy	The Spike, obvious moniker given by it's crew, is used in intelligence gathering of signals in Low-Intensity Conflicts.
RAe Tracker	SIGNT		Navy	One of the oldest aircraft in inventory.
Maritime Patrol/ASW/SAR
RAe Hunter	Maritime Patrol, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue		Navy
RAe Sea King	Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue		Navy
Danal Vidogo	Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue		Navy	A small but capable ASW/SAR helicopter. Only deployed on frigates or locations where the Sea King is impractical.
Special Operations/CSAR
RAe Jolly Green Giant	Combat Search and Rescue, Special Operations		Navy, Army, Air Force	A CSAR variant of the Farasi, predecessor of the Super Farasi.
Danal Combat Guppy	Combat Search and Rescue, Special Operations, Aerial Tanker		Navy, Marines

Waterborne Crewed Platforms

Class	Image	Individual Ships	Notes
Amphibious Assault Ships
Comona-Class Amphibious Assault Ship		NGUS Cecil "The Colossus" Rhodes NGUS Standford "The Wig" Hillberg NGUS	Slowly being phased out by the Peoria-Class AAS
Peoria-Class Amphibious Assault Ship		NGUS Cape Hope NGUS Valewood NGUS John M. Harlan NGUS John de Whitt NGUS van Dewett	5 completed, 2 constructing, 1 planned
Amphibious Transport Docks
Traveler-Class Amphibious Landing Dock		NGUS Oscar "The Fifth" Abergel NGUS br>NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS
Dock Landing Ships
Abraham-Class Dock Landing Ship		NGUS Madison "Milk Float" Hawkins NGUS NGUS NGUS	Expected to stay in service until 2035, replacement contracting will take place in 2025.
Destroyers
Yvonne de Breit-Class Destroyer		NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS	26 completed, service is expected to end in 2027.
Frigates
RANZAC-Class Frigate		NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS
Corvettes
Johannes-Class Corvette		NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS NGUS
Mine Countermeasure Ships
Huron-Class Minehunter		Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship
Coastal Patrol Ships
Cyclone Class	150px	Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship Template:Ship
Technological Research Ship
Banner Class	150px	Template:Ship	Captured and currently possessed by North Korea
Original Six Frigates
Classic Frigate	150px	Template:Ship	The oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy