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Rhenvaar wrote:You ever just look back upon your past and think of all the mistakes you made, have thoughts about the things you would change?

Not necessarily mistakes but a lot of what-ifs. When I went to university I was supposed to go to one university on the other side of the country (NL) to study Languages and Cultures of India but then my father died and in the consternation I decided to go to the university closest to where I lived at the time, so I ended up studying Dutch Language and Literature (quite the anticlimax, as it turned out). I already did geofiction as a hobby so I may have ended up at NationStates anyway (although not necessarily here in TWI) but the rest of my life would most likely have been completely different as my current situation is very much a consequence of where I was at that time.

Remodio, Dragao do mar, Almorea, and Rhenvaar

Rhenvaar wrote:You ever just look back upon your past and think of all the mistakes you made, have thoughts about the things you would change?

Every hour of every day :)))

Almorea and Rhenvaar

Was not expecting such heartfelt responses to be honest.

Alteran republics

Athara magarat wrote:I smell a rivalry here

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A regional small arms company, based in Albion invicta, that designs and manufactures a variety of small arms - producing original and licensed weapons for Albion invicta and foreign militaries



Irons-Verhun GA-IX95 Bolt-Action Rifle

Country of Origin: Albion invicta (c.1895) // Operators: Albion invicta (1895 - 1936)
Action: Straight-Pull Bolt // Capacity: 5/10 Rounds
Calibre: .303 Atnaia // Variants: Long Rifle, Short Rifle, Carbine

The Irons-Verhun straight-pull bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle was the main firearm used by the military forces of Albion during the first half of the 20th century. It was the Albion Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1936.

The Irons-Verhun rifle was the first indigenous rifle developed in Albion; inspired by earlier similar black-powder Magarati Snider rifles in service in Atnaia and Athara magarat. The operating principle of the straight pull bolt action comprises a bolt "sleeve" to which the bolt lever or handle is attached. The sleeve is hollow and has spiral grooves or "teeth" cut into its inner surface in which slide corresponding projections or "teeth" on the outside of the bolt head or "body". As the bolt lever and sleeve are moved, the bolt head is forced to rotate through about 90°, locking or unlocking it in the receiver of the rifle. The bolt handle and sleeve thus need only be pushed backwards or forwards to open or close the action of the rifle.

In conventional bolt-action rifles, the bolt is unlocked or locked by the raising or lowering of the bolt handle, before the bolt is drawn back and after it is pushed forward. The single motion required to open or close the bolt of a straight pull action rifle is theoretically faster and easier for soldiers to learn, thus perhaps offering a higher rate of fire. In addition, unlike some other rifles, the bolt Irons-Verhun rifle could be disassembled more quickly without special tools, although this was not necessarily an advantage as it encouraged unauthorised disassembly by soldiers The rifle was also equipped with a detachable sheet-steel, 10-round, double-column magazine, a very modern development in its day. Originally, the concept of a detachable magazine was opposed in some circles, as some feared that the private soldier might be likely to lose the magazine during field campaigns. Early models of the Irons-Verhun even used a short length of chain to secure the magazine to the rifle.

The fast-operating Irons-Verhun bolt-action and 10-round magazine capacity enabled a well-trained rifleman to perform the "mad minute" firing 20 to 30 aimed rounds in 60 seconds, making the Irons-Verhun one of the fastest military bolt-action rifle of the day. The current world record for aimed bolt-action fire was set in 1914 by a musketry instructor in the Atnaian Army—Sergeant Instructor Snoxall—who placed 38 rounds into a 12-inch-wide (300 mm) target at 300 yards (270 m) in one minute.


Yiao-Verhun GA-X26 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Country of Origin: Albion invicta (c.1924) // Operators: Albion invicta (1926 - 1965)
Action: Toggle-Delayed Blowback // Capacity: 10 Rounds
Calibre: .280 Albion // Variants: Long Rifle, Short Rifle, Carbine

The Yiao Rifle, officially known in final form as the Yiao-Verhun rifle, was a semi-automatic rifle designed by Yiao Senpeder that was made for the Albionite Colonial Forces during the 1920s as part of a program to standardise and adopt a replacement for the GA-IX95 Sao-Verhun.

The Albionite Army had shown interest in the idea of self-loading (semi-automatic) rifles before the 1920s. Combat experience fighting anti-Atnaia/Albion rebels had made clear two general points: that the standard caliber .303 rifle cartridge was excessively powerful for the ranges (500 yards and less) where infantry combat was likely to take place, and that bolt-action rifles such as the GA-IX95 Sao-Verhun were seriously lacking in firepower and second-shot hit capability. The Albionite Ordnance Bureau had no problem in soliciting designs and prototype weapons from inventors, seeking to facilitate their work by supplying barrels and other hardware that the inventors were likely not to be able to fabricate. However, such a traditional way of developing new weapons all too often saw potentially worthwhile designs wash out of the testing process due to a lack of engineering skills and experience both in the design and manufacturing phases.

Part of the requirement set by the Albionite Colonial Force was for the rifle to chamber the newly developed .276 Albion round - a lighter and slightly less powerful bullet developed from the experience on the excessively powerful .303 Atnaia. The Yiao Rifle was submitted and tested in 1924, formally adopted a year later.


Hendersen-Verhun GA-X56 Semi/Full-Automatic Bullpup Rifle

Country of Origin: Albion invicta (c.1953) // Operators: Albion invicta (1956 - )
Action: Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt // Capacity: 20/30 Rounds
Calibre: .280 Albion, 5.56mm, 6.8mm // Variants: Standard, Carbine, Squad-Support Weapon

In the immediate post–Imperial War era, the Albion Army, like many other forces, started research into their own assault rifle. At the same time, several foreign armies expressed considerable interest in the already established .276 Albion round, and started development of their own rifles based upon it. The Athara magarat Army also expressed interest in the new round, both to maintain commonality with the Albionites and to modernise their forces.

The Verhun Albionite Small Arm Factory (VASF) in Albion started working on three variants: a standard rifle (with full-length barrel), a short rifle (for use by vehicle and helicopter crew) and a Squad-Support Weapon (SSW) which featured a longer barrel and higher-capacity magazines. All variants were bullpup-style weapons; the magazine and chamber are placed behind the trigger and pistol grip, leading to a shorter overall length (by about 20%) and a better ratio between barrel length and weapon length (the overall length of the GA-X49 is 9.5 inches less than the U.S. M14, but its barrel is 2.5 inches longer).

The Hendersen used 20-round magazines with "charger" reloads, included simple conical optical sights for fast aiming, had a carrying handle built into the top, could fire semi-automatic or fully automatic and the .276 round was accurate to about 800 yards (730 metres).

Despite being introduced in the 1950s, the rifle continued its role as Albion's main battle rifle right up into the late 20th century - though it received many upgrades during its life. Two main upgrades it saw took place in the 1960s and in the 1970s - both times the rifle was given new polymer/plastic handles and grips, as well as new receivers, an upgraded firing mechanism and improved sights. In 1970, the rifle had its front grip replaced with a rail system, allowing for the use of a wide variety of sights and attachments.


Hendersen-Verhun GA-X70 Semi/Full-Automatic Bullpup Rifle

Country of Origin: Albion invicta (c.1970) // Operators: Albion invicta (1970 - )
Action: Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt // Capacity: 20/30 Rounds
Calibre: .280 Albion, 5.56mm, 6.8mm // Variants: Standard, Carbine, Squad-Support Weapon

Following on from the successful GA-X56 Hendersen rifle, the newly formed Verhun Defence Systems took on the task to look into the future of rifle technology. It was clear that the X56 could be improved upon, but overwhelming support and popularity of the rifle made it clear that Albion did not need to vary much from the winning design. However, rather than continuing to extend the service life of the X56 - the Albionite Ministry of Defence requested at Verhun look into designing a new rifle.

Whilst keeping the same name, the X70 was far superior to the X56, being made of more refined stamped sheet metal and much of the body of the rifle covered with composite plastic materials - proving to be more durable and lighter than the wood used on the X56 early models. All these changes helped improve the reliability and service life of the rifle, remaining a popular rifle amongst many nations around the world.

As before, in the X56, the LSW variant differed primarily in its heavy barrel and bipod, and was claimed to possess 80% parts commonality with the IW. However, the handguard, gas plug, safety sear (auto sear), change lever and, importantly, the bolt carrier were all of different patterns. Both BCGs featured a flat outer side, but the rifle pattern had a deep lightening scallop in the outer face, and the LSW version instead had a groove machined into its inner side (above the cam pin and guide lug, aside from a single exception where a rifle pattern BCG was originally fitted to an LSW but later installed in a rifle and re-serialised). This groove appears to simply give greater clearance for the bolt carrier and prevent it from rubbing against the internal cam pin rail, presumably to improve open bolt functioning. A new bipod was designed, this time with sliding adjustable legs, and the pinned LSW-specific flash-suppressor was reverted to the previous pattern.


Fitzpatrick-Verhun GA-XI05 Semi/Full-Automatic Bullpup Rifle

Country of Origin: Albion invicta (c.2005) // Operators: Albion invicta (2005 - )
Action: Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt // Capacity: 20/30 Rounds
Calibre: .280 Albion, 5.56mm, 6.8mm // Variants: Standard, Carbine, Squad-Support Weapon

Though officially adopted by the United Commonwealths, the XI05 has not seen as wide adoption across the region as its predecessor. The final prototype series of the XI05 family were delivered late, over budget and did not perform well in initial trials. Despite these issues, the first 30,000 produced had all these reliability issues unresolved when they were pushed into service and were not corrected until the second batch (which were fixed) was complete in 2009.

Despite the loss of a dedicated left-landed variant, at this point left-handed users of the XI05 were still to be catered for with an armourer level conversion kit. Details on this are lacking, but presumably, this took the form of a ‘bare-bones’ barrelled upper into which the donor weapon’s working and gas parts were transferred (the bolt would have to be replaced, however).

The new wedge-shaped receiver introduced on the X70 series was carried over to the XI05 series, but the whole unit was redesigned in detail, re-toleranced, and the method of welding was changed. The rear sling loop was once again deleted. Two important external changes were also made. The extended magazine well added to the X70 series was very much an afterthought, and neither the best nor the cheapest way to achieve the intended functional design. With the XI05 series, a new magazine housing insert was designed. Tabs were added to the redesigned rifle in order to support it and provide a surface to spot weld it in place (in lieu of the previous seam weld). The stop-lips remained an integral part of the rifle, however.

The re-engineering of the X70 into the XI05 added still further to the weight of the rifle (another 30 g). The weapon was not going to meet the 3.2 kg target originally set, and with optical sight weighed only 83g less than the 7.62 x 51 mm SLR that it replaced (without an optical sight). Although a lot of this excess weight was thanks to the Value Engineering done on the design, and the arguably over-engineered SUSAT sight, a fair amount lay in the barrel profile (carried over from the X70). This appears thin from the outside, but tapers up drastically under the handguards, becoming very thick and heavy near the chamber. Fortunately, this is near the point of balance, and so for handling purposes, the weapon does not feel its weight.

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Bolt action, smolt action; semi-auto is the way to go.

Domanania, Segentova, Athara magarat, and San Montagna

Rhenvaar wrote:You ever just look back upon your past and think of all the mistakes you made, have thoughts about the things you would change?

I wake up in a cold sweat every now and then remembering that back in like 5th grade I came home and told my parents that someone said they would fish slap their friend and I thought it was funny af so I used that a non zero amount of times over the following week

The word wasn't fish

Remodio, Xrevaro, Nhoor, and Rhenvaar

Shidei wrote:I wake up in a cold sweat every now and then remembering that back in like 5th grade I came home and told my parents that someone said they would fish slap their friend and I thought it was funny af so I used that a non zero amount of times over the following week

The word wasn't fish

noooooooooo 😂

Athara magarat

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If anyone is interested in a RP.

Keomora, Dragao do mar, and Almorea

Athara magarat

https://i.redd.it/pztmv8lnq6951.png

You have Winnie the Pooh. Now, get ready for Oli the Yak.

The perks of living in a landlocked sh!thole between two Asian giants. Your neighbors can have their media shouting at our own politicians to remove our PM and there is "nothing wrong with that".

New aapelistan

My 2.5h night shift ended and it's wierd to go back to sleep at 5 in the morning

Remodio, Segentova, and Athara magarat

New aapelistan

Nhoor wrote:Not necessarily mistakes but a lot of what-ifs. When I went to university I was supposed to go to one university on the other side of the country (NL) to study Languages and Cultures of India but then my father died and in the consternation I decided to go to the university closest to where I lived at the time, so I ended up studying Dutch Language and Literature (quite the anticlimax, as it turned out). I already did geofiction as a hobby so I may have ended up at NationStates anyway (although not necessarily here in TWI) but the rest of my life would most likely have been completely different as my current situation is very much a consequence of where I was at that time.

On the first line, I kind of share the same, that I more often think about what-ifs. Mainly regarding my adoption, which could have gone the other way.

My biological parents could have easily kept me and they weren't exactly model citizens from what I know...

Rhenvaar wrote:You ever just look back upon your past and think of all the mistakes you made, have thoughts about the things you would change?

Almost everyday.

I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when I was a kid so I’m kinda very socially inept. There were times where it just seemed like I was telling an innocent joke and then everyone around me would seem to be annoyed or angry at me because of it. I thought everyone was just rude until I realized that I would say these “jokes” with a deadpan look on my face and a serious tone, two of the very common symptoms of aspergers. So I’d just end up at night cringing at everything I’ve ever said.

Remodio, Nhoor, and Rhenvaar

I believe I have hit a wall when trying to write down stuff for Rhenvaar.

Rhenvaar wrote:I believe I have hit a wall when trying to write down stuff for Rhenvaar.

You should watch where you're going next time.

Ioudaia, Balnik, Remodio, Wellsia, and 3 othersAlmorea, Nhoor, and Rhenvaar

San Montagna wrote:You should watch where you're going next time.

I will fam. You know I was just going them wham right in the nose.

Post self-deleted by Visois.

Lightford wrote:New poll! How do you feel about living in your NS country?

Anyone who isnt in your region cant vote on that. Why do you spam our lovely board with such content sir?

Remodio, Townside, Lightford, Alteran republics, and 1 otherMahiyi

Balnik wrote:Bam

Thank you, Magnificent Glorious and Supreme Ruler of the Western Isles. I am forever indebted to your power.

Ioudaia, Balnik, Athara magarat, San Montagna, and 2 othersAlteran republics, and Martenyika

Alteran republics

Balnik wrote:Bam

Spam

Alteran republics wrote:Spam

Balnik the Spam Bammer.

Balnik, Remodio, Athara magarat, and Alteran republics

Rhenvaar wrote:Anyone who isnt in your region cant vote on that. Why do you spam our lovely board with such content sir?

The real new poll! How do you feel about living in your NS country? Sorry. I accidentally restricted it residents initially. It's open now

Athara magarat

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I blame myself and the Noronnican for everything wrong with the Isles.

Keomora, Dragao do mar, San Montagna, and Nhoor

Remodio wrote:Thank you, Magnificent Glorious and Supreme Ruler of the Western Isles. I am forever indebted to your power.

How did this region ever run without me?

/s

Jair Bolsonaro announced today that he tested positive

Turns out that constantly downplaying the virus doesn't actually prevent it from spreading and taking (in Brazil's case, 65 thousand and counting) lives. Funny how that works

Ioudaia, Remodio, Athara magarat, Wellsia, and 2 othersDragao do mar, and Nhoor

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