Shazbotdom Standard Marine Corps
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The beginning of the Shazbotdom Marine Corps caused the need for a new breed of weaponry to replace the outdated equipment that was currently owned by the Shazbotdom Government. This brought about the XR series of weaponry. Among these were a Battle Rifle, Handgun, SMG, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Shotgun and Stationary Gun designated with the numbers 01 through 07. The Marines also had new uniforms to distinguish them from other armed forces throughout the world. Using a Kevlar based composite developed by researchers at Erikson Armorworks, a Shazbotdom based subsidiary of DuPont, the work began on a new type of amour that would be flexible enough for use in the military battlegrounds of the 21st Century.
In August of 2016, under a joint decision of the Ministry of the Military, with Grand Admiral James E. Rockenbach as the main person behind the movement, a redesign of the XR Series of weaponry was began. At a secret underground research facility in a disclosed location, the redesign of the XR Series of weaponry for the Corps started only a few days after the declaration was made by Rockenbach. This caused a major public outcry due to the abolishment of the old Army and Air Force.Some claimed that it would do more harm for the safety of the Empire than it would to assist in the re-establishment of the Empire as a world Superpower. Within the first few months, the people of the Empire saw that it was nothing to be worried about as many of the members of the old Army and Air Force were transferred to the new Marine Corps, this was done in an effort to bolster the number within the new Corps, but also brought many of the men and women who have shown that they are able to be trusted with the safety of the people of the Empire.
The latest variant of the XR Series of Weaponry, which are to be mass produced at Shazbotdom Military Suppliers (the Marine Corps main weapons supplier), uses upgraded technology for more accuracy. The weapons system includes a new look for the 7 guns that are used by the Shazbotdom Marine Corps throughout it's sectors of conflict. Making them sleeker and more friendly to the eye for combat missions. All new marines are trained on these weapons in the Academy and all Career Marines were trained in the field to use the updated weaponry.
After much contemplation within the leadership of the Marine Corps, new Weapons needed to be designed to combat the ever increasing threats within the world. This was also part of a decision to redesign the current XR Series of Weaponry. After much work at Shazbotdom Military Research and Development, the XR-08 through XR-12 models came into existence. They include a Designated Marksman's Rifle, a Grenade Launcher, an Assault Rifle, An Adhesive Explosive Gun and a Squad Assault Weapon. With these new weapons, it is the hopes of Military Intelligence that there will be fewer casualties on the battlefield. Primary tests indicate that these new weapons are exceptionally accurate within their distance ratio's with the Squad Automatic Rifle being best used for targets within 100 meter range and would best be used against groups of targets, including enemy fire teams, who march in close formations.
As per the other XR series weaponry, the contract for the manufacture of these weapons went to Shazbotdom Military Suppliers. Then, after more debates, with the need for a close quarters combat solution when projectile weaponry is unwarranted, the Research committee designed the B-200. The B-200 is a Combat Knife that is carried on all Marines within the Marine Corps. Brining the total weaponry that is at the disposal of the Marine Corps to 13 different weapons.
