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| + | The Norausan military is very disciplined, well-equiped, but rather small, consisting of no more than ten army groups, as befitting the small national population. Norausan military tactics revolves around its lightning fast infantry and armor, with the Norausan mechanized and light infantry deemed to be one of the best in the world. The Norausan Navy and Air Force, by comparison, are also well-trained and well-equiped, but far less prestigious than the ground forces. | ||
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| + | ===Infantry=== | ||
| + | (Motto: My brother is my strength) | ||
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| + | The Norausan Armed Forces prides itself in its infantry, especially its light, mechanized, and special forces elements. Extremely well-disciplined and highly mobile, Norausan infantry elements are known to "run down" any other ground-based force, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, and short-range airborne forces. Norausan light infantry is a master of fighting in montane or forested regions. Norausan mechanized infantry are often transported and supported by M31 IFVs and the various M6A Light Vehicle variants. | ||
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| + | ===Armor=== | ||
| + | (Motto: Rolling Thunder) | ||
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| + | Norausan armor, like its infantry, is extraordinarily formidable, specializing in fast attacks and reaction maneuvers. The NorArms flagship armored vehicle, the M42 Lamorak Medium Tank, is highly mobile and maneuverable. While it is not, one-on-one, the most powerful tank encountered, the iron-hard discipline of Norausan tankers, coupled with their superior mobility, allows them to stand up to heavier armed and armored opponents. | ||
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| + | ===Imperial Guard=== | ||
| + | (Motto: Noster Imperator, Noster Amicus, Procul Semper Fidelis) | ||
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| + | An elite unit consisting of a heavily reinforced regiment. Directly responsible for the safety of the Imperial Family. Divided into Gold, Silver, Steel, and Bronze battalions. Each battalion is responsible for a member of the royal family, doubling up if there are open slots. In the history of its formation, there has been only one known assassination of one of the imperial heirs, but only after every single member of Steel and Bronze battalions had been killed. Superbly trained and equiped, the Imperial Guard Regiment is under command of the Emperor or Empress. | ||
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==Nova Caliburn== | ==Nova Caliburn== | ||
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==Nova Caliburn and beyond== | ==Nova Caliburn and beyond== | ||
Revision as of 04:28, 30 March 2007
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Empire of Norausa Armed Forces
Teh armed forces of the Empire of Norausa
Old Earth
The Norausan military is very disciplined, well-equiped, but rather small, consisting of no more than ten army groups, as befitting the small national population. Norausan military tactics revolves around its lightning fast infantry and armor, with the Norausan mechanized and light infantry deemed to be one of the best in the world. The Norausan Navy and Air Force, by comparison, are also well-trained and well-equiped, but far less prestigious than the ground forces.
Infantry
(Motto: My brother is my strength)
The Norausan Armed Forces prides itself in its infantry, especially its light, mechanized, and special forces elements. Extremely well-disciplined and highly mobile, Norausan infantry elements are known to "run down" any other ground-based force, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, and short-range airborne forces. Norausan light infantry is a master of fighting in montane or forested regions. Norausan mechanized infantry are often transported and supported by M31 IFVs and the various M6A Light Vehicle variants.
Armor
(Motto: Rolling Thunder)
Norausan armor, like its infantry, is extraordinarily formidable, specializing in fast attacks and reaction maneuvers. The NorArms flagship armored vehicle, the M42 Lamorak Medium Tank, is highly mobile and maneuverable. While it is not, one-on-one, the most powerful tank encountered, the iron-hard discipline of Norausan tankers, coupled with their superior mobility, allows them to stand up to heavier armed and armored opponents.
Imperial Guard
(Motto: Noster Imperator, Noster Amicus, Procul Semper Fidelis)
An elite unit consisting of a heavily reinforced regiment. Directly responsible for the safety of the Imperial Family. Divided into Gold, Silver, Steel, and Bronze battalions. Each battalion is responsible for a member of the royal family, doubling up if there are open slots. In the history of its formation, there has been only one known assassination of one of the imperial heirs, but only after every single member of Steel and Bronze battalions had been killed. Superbly trained and equiped, the Imperial Guard Regiment is under command of the Emperor or Empress.
