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The Empire of Patrua; Nation Description and Military Fact Sheet
Topic Started: Feb 26 2004, 10:32 AM (376 Views)
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When needed Patrua will be able to call upon its armed forces, of which first a summary followed by a more exhaustive listing:

A total of 3,623,787 men and women employed both directly and indirectly.


Imperial Armed Forces of Patrua:
990,000 armed infantry
19,000 armour (tanks, artillery,...)
19,538 reconnaissance
98,365 other

Imperial Armed Forces of Patrua Reserve:
132,000 armed infantry
5,194 amour (tanks, artillery,...)
9,092 reconnaissance
13,301 other


Imperial Patruan Air Force:
1,200 helicopters
960 fighter aircraft
555 other (bombers, transports,...)

Imperial Patruan Air Force Reserve:
70 helicopters
143 fighter aircraft
62 other (bombers, transports,...)


Imperial Patruan Navy:
11 aircraft carriers (of which 3 actually are Amphibious Assault Ships)
2 battleships
40 destroyers
36 cruisers
34 frigates
43 corvettes
78 patrol craft
9 submarines
49 other

Imperial Patruan Navy Reserve:
4 destroyers
1 corvette


---------------------------------Exhaustive List------------------------------------



Imperial Armed Forces of Patrua:


990,000 fully armed infantry men

Standard legionnaire is equipped with:

-PASGT Military Kevlar helmet with foam impact liner
-Military Outer Tactical Vest with Promax rifle plates
-2 Standard Issue Battle Dresses, 2 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of knee pads
-2 pairs of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-AK-47 with detachable Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T scope
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Triple lens Paulson Fragmentation goggles
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-3 handgrenades (M67 Fragmentation hand grenade, MK3A2 concussion offensive hand grenade)
-M18 Colored Smoke grenade
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight, mountable on AK-47
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-AK Chest Rig
-First Aid pouch
-Insect repellent
-Paint stick
-M-95 drinking bottle
-Trangia Mess tin
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-AK-47 Cleaning kit
-Three-way folding shovel
-Strengthened 8 meter para cord
-Disposable flex-cuffs
-Katadyn Produkte AG - mobile water treatment


Elite legionnaires (i.e. the First Legion, the Imperial Guard and the Honor Guard of Zephyros) are equipped with:

-MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet with integrated headphone/microphone set, NVG mount, foam impact liner and battery box installed
-Military Outer Tactical Vest with Promax rifle plates
-Land Warrior System
-2 Standard Issue Battle Dresses, 2 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of knee pads
-Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boot, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Attacker Goggles
-LASH II Headset
-PaSMG-4 (similar to the FN P90) with mountable scope, Land Warrior integrated infrared camera, silencer and attachable SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight)
-Sig Sauer P226
-2000 Navy Seal Knife
-5 handgrenades (M67 Fragmentation hand grenade, MK3A2 concussion offensive hand grenade, ABC-M7A2 and ABC-M7A3 CS Hand Grenades, XM84 Stun Grenade or AN-M14 TH3 incendiary hand grenade)
-M18 Claymore
-M18 Colored Smoke grenade
-AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles integrated with the Land Warrior system
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-First Aid pouch
-Paint stick
-Insect repellent
-M-95 drinking bottle
-Trangia Mess tin
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-PaSMG-4 Cleaning kit
-Strengthened 8 meter para cord
-Katadyn Produkte AG - mobile water treatment
-Custom weapon


Regular legionnaires as well as elite legionnaires can additionally be equipped with:

-Remington M-1100 shotgun
-M60 E-3 Machine gun
-M240G Machine gun
-M72 LAW
-ABC-M7A2 and ABC-M7A3 CS Hand Grenades
-SA-18 Grouse
-XM84 Stun Grenade
-AN-M14 TH3 incendiary hand grenade
-M18 Claymore
-M14/M16 Anti-Personnel Mines
-M15, M19 and M21 Anti-Tank Mines
-Standard Issue 18" Machete
-Canon 18x50IS all weather binoculars
-Blackhawk Tactical Rapelling Harness
-Self-Contained Toxic Environment Protective Outfit (STEPO)
-AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles
-Tash II Headset
-RF 1301 handheld transceiver
-MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare
-MK124 Mod 0 Signal Flare


Specialists (ranked Corporal and higher) and elite legionnaires can additionally be equipped with:

-MPIM/SRAW
-M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
-PaFT-3 Flamethrower
-Medical backpack
-NBC emergency intervention kit
-Mark 19 Mod 3 40mm Grenade Machine gun
-M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar
-M118 Composition C4 Block Demolition Charge
-M303 Special Operations Forces demolition kit
-Limpet mine
-AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set
-AN/GLQ-16 Shortstop
-AN/ULQ-19(V) Signal Jammer RACJAM
-AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector
-.50 cal Barrett
-L96A1 Sniper Rifle
-RF 13 manpack transceiver set
-Tacter R-PDA
-Standard Issue Balaclava
-LBA International 800 series IED search suit
-LASH II Headset
-Disposable flex-cuffs
-Military Camo wetsuit
-LAR VII Rebreather
-Life Preserver (of LAR V)
-Waterproof Rucksack
-Waterproof utility pouch
-Combat Swim Broad
-Military Depth Gauge
-Military Full Face Mask
-Dive gloves
-SEAL Dive boots
-Dive fins
-Weight belt
-Dive tape
-Spora Sub Large Spear Gun
-Pacecounter
-Custom weapon


Vehicle crew members are equipped with:

-DH-132AS/SV Advanced Suspension Helmet or PASGT Military Kevlar helmet with foam impact liner
-Military Outer Tactical Vest with Promax rifle plates
-2 Standard Issue Battle Dresses, 2 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-AK-47 with detachable Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T scope
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M118 Composition C4 Block Demolition Charge
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Triple lens Paulson Fragmentation goggles
-RA3185 Modular Cobra Infantry Radio Headset
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-First Aid pouch
-Insect repellent
-Paint stick
-AK-47 Cleaning Kit
-M-95 drinking bottle
-Trangia Mess tin
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-Katadyn Produkte AG - mobile water treatment
-MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare


Armour:

3,200 Challenger 2 battle tanks
2,400 M3A3 Bradley light tanks
2,000 Warthog Amphibious Assault Vehicles (similar to the AAV7A1/LVPT-7)
1,800 HF-4 (WS1B) rocket launch trucks
1,600 M60 A3 battle tanks
1,600 Pantsyr S1 Wheeled Anti-Aircraft Systems
1,600 AS90 self-propelled artillery pieces
1,600 G6 self-propelled artillery pieces
1,400 Leopard 2A6EX battle tanks
600 S-300 PMU-1's

Reconnaissance:

17,000 Chevrolet Blazer M1009 Army jeeps (all purpose)
2,500 Cobra Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicles
38 Brevel Reconnaissance System

Other:

24,000 M923A2 5 ton Cargo trucks
10,000 M1083 Standard Cargo Truck
9,000 KLR 2250-D8 Motorcycles
8,200 M35A2 2.5 ton Cargo trucks
6,600 M1010 CUCV Ambulances
6,600 Vorcon Containerized Kitchens
6,600 Volvo 6X4 Carrier Mistral 900 plus Refrigerator trucks
6,000 M101A1 105mm Light Howitzers
5,570 M1081 2.5 ton Standard Cargo LVAD trucks
4,900 Scania T144 GB 6x4 transport trucks
3,600 M49 2.5 ton fuel trucks
2,400 Medical Coaches Incorporated Mobile Hospitals
2,000 Warthog Guided Long Range Heavy Missile Launch Batteries (mountable on the Warthog AAV)
1,357 M985 Heavy cargo truck
1,350 QY-88B transport and loading trucks
1,320 M978 Heavy fueler truck
200 DZ-88B firing command trucks
196 ATLAS'
126 IVMMD's
85 M984 Wreckers
61 ATEC's
58 Unimog TLF 1000 Fire engines
55 M9 ACE's
49 RTHC's
27 Hatehof decontamination truck
11 ARI Sirmac-Rampini Fire engines

Reserve:

Reserve legionnaires can be equipped with:

-M1 Helmet or M72 Army Helmet
-2 Standard Issue Battle Dresses, 1 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-1 pair of knee pads
-2 pairs of leather Combat Boots
-AK-47
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Beretta M951R Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-Handgrenades (M67 Fragmentation hand grenade, MK3A2 concussion offensive hand grenade)
-M18 Colored Smoke grenade
-Anglehead Flashlight
-Leatherman Pocket II Survival Tool
-AK Chest Rig
-First Aid pouch
-Insect repellent
-Paint stick
-M-95 drinking bottle
-Trangia Mess tin
-Compass
-AK-47 Cleaning kit
-Two-way folding shovel

Armour:
1,488 T-72S battle tanks
982 M551A1 Sheridan light tanks
840 ZSU-57-2 Anti-Aircraft Artillery
706 S-60/Type 59 57mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery
514 T-80U battle tanks
438 Leopard 1 battle tanks
226 M48 light tanks

Reconnaissance:
6,240 BJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeeps
2,022 AML90 Light Armoured Vehicles
830 AML60 Light Armoured Vehicles

Other:
6,204 M809 5 Ton Trucks
5,213 Volvo Tgb 20 All Terrain Trucks
1,884 M114A1 155mm Howitzers



Imperial Patruan Air Force:



Jet Pilots are equipped with:

-HGU-68/P helmet/MBU-20/P helmet and MBU-14(B )1/P oxygen mask
-CWU-27/P Nomex Flying suit
-GS/FRP-2 Nomex Flying gloves
-CSU-13/B/P Anti G-Suit
-2 Standard Issue Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-CRU-60/P oxygen block with bracket
-SRU-21/P Survival Vest
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Magnesium Firestarter
-Fishing kit
-Gyrojet Flare kit
-IPAF Issue survival food pack
-Gillnet
-Insect repellent
-Signaling mirror
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-PRC-90-1 Survival radio
-SDU-5/E Distress marker light
-First Aid Pounch
-Thermal blanket
-Tourniquet
-3 pints Waterbag
-MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare
-Whistle
-Paint stick
-PCU-15/P Torso harness
-PLD Person lowering device
-Survival belt
-Koch fittings
-LPU-10/P Live preserver


Helicopter crew members are equipped with:

-HGU-56P Helmet with integrated communications
-CWU-27/P Nomex Flying suit
-GS/FRP-2 Nomex Flying gloves
-2 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-SRU 21/P Survival Vest
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-AN/AVS-6(V)2 HGU-56P mountable night vision goggles
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Magnesium Firestarter
-Fishing kit
-Gyrojet Flare kit
-IPAF Issue survival food pack
-Gillnet
-Insect repellent
-Signaling mirror
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-PRC-90-1 Survival radio
-SDU-5/E Distress marker light
-First Aid Pounch
-Thermal blanket
-Tourniquet
-3 pints Waterbag
-MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare
-Whistle
-Paint stick
-LPU-10/P Live preserver


Carrier based jet pilots are equipped with:

-HGU-68/P Flight helmet with MBU-14/P oxygen mask and CRU-79/P REDAR assembly
-CWU-27/P Nomex Flying suit
-GS/FRP-2 Nomex Flying gloves
-2 Standard Issue Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-A pair of Wellco Black Jungle Boots
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-CSU-13/B/P Anti G-Suit
-PCU-33/P Torso harness with LPA-2/P Live-preserver
-SDU-5/E Distress marker light
-Cyalume Light sticks
-First Aid Pouch
-PRC-90-1 radio
-Shark repellent
-Signaling mirror
-MK-13 Mod O Smoke/Flare Signal Flare
-Whistle


Other pilots/personnel can be equipped with:

-SPH-5 Helmet with integrated communications
-CWU-27/P Nomex Flying suit
-GS/FRP-2 Nomex Flying gloves
-2 Standard Issue Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-2 pairs of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50128 10in polypropylene and leather boot
-SRU 21/P Survival Vest
-AK-47 with detachable Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T scope
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Magnesium Firestarter
-Fishing kit
-Gyrojet Flare kit
-IPAF Issue survival food pack
-Gillnet
-Insect repellent
-Signaling mirror
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-PRC-90-1 Survival radio
-SDU-5/E Distress marker light
-First Aid Pounch
-AK-47 Cleaning Kit
-Tourniquet
-3 pints Waterbag
-MK13 Mod 0 Signal Flare
-Whistle
-Paint stick
-LPU-10/P Live preserver


Attack helicopters:
1,200 Tomahawk Transport and Assault Helicopters (a hybrid of a Chinook and an A129 Mangusta)

Fighter aircraft:
600 F-16C Falcon fighters
360 F-14D Tomcat fighters

Bomber aircraft:
180 A-6E Intruder aircraft
90 B-1B Bomber aircraft
18 AC-130H/U Gunship aircraft

Combat support:
64 EA-6B Prowler aircraft
17 E-2C Hawkeye planes
9 E3 Sentry (AWACS) planes

Other:
60 C-130 Hercules transport planes
33 C-2 Greyhound transport planes
24 KC-2 Tanker planes
18 An-124 Heavy transport planes
18 Airbus A340-600 Passenger transport planes
15 EA-80A Albatross transport planes
9 KC-130 Tanker planes

Reserve:

Attack helicopters:
43 SA.3164 Alouette III light attack helicopters
21 Mi-8 Multi-mission helicopters
6 Mi-6 helicopters

Fighter aircraft:
62 F-8 fighters
56 F-7P fighters
14 Su-7 fighters
11 A-5 fighters

Bomber aircraft:
22 W-66B 'Destroyer' Bomber aircraft
14 A-3D 'Skywarrior' Bomber aircraft

Other:
23 C-123 Transport planes
3 An-24 Transport planes


Imperial Patruan Navy:


Sea based naval personnel can be equipped with:

-Tactical PASGT Ballistic Helmet, DH-132AS/SV Advanced Suspension Helmet with integrated communications or Standard Issue hard hat
-Standard Issue woolen cap
-2 Standard Issue Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-1 Standard Issue Overcoat
-1 Standard Issue Fluorescent shirt
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-1 Standard Issue Thermic Underwear pack
-A pair of Wellco Black Jungle Boots
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Triple lens Paulson Fragmentation goggles
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-M95 drinking bottle
-M-73 Prismatic Compass
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-Cyalume Light sticks
-First Aid Pouch
-Standard Issue Balaclava
-LAR VII Rebreather
-Life Preserver (of LAR V)
-Waterproof Rucksack
-Waterproof utility pouch
-Combat Swim Broad
-Military Depth Gauge
-Military Full Face Mask
-Dive gloves
-SEAL Dive boots
-Dive fins
-Weight belt
-Dive tape
-Shark repellent
-Thermal Blanket
-MK-13 Mod O Smoke/Flare Signal Flare
-Whistle


Land based naval personnel can be equipped with:

-Tactical PASGT Ballistic Helmet or Standard Issue hard hat
-Standard Issue woolen cap
-2 Standard Issue Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform (including shoes)*
-1 Standard Issue Raincape
-1 Standard Issue Raincoat
-1 Standard Issue Overcoat
-1 Standard Issue Fluorescent shirt
-3 Standard Issue underwear packs
-A pair of Wellco Black Jungle Boots
-AK-47 with detachable Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T scope
-Sig Sauer P226 Handgun
-Combo Edge Fighting Knife
-M-95 NBC gas mask
-Triple lens Paulson Fragmentation goggles
-SLT85000 Streamlight Scorpion Flashlight
-Leatherman Crunch Survival Tool
-M95 drinking bottle
-Stocker and Yale (SandY) P650 type 6 Watch
-First Aid Pouch
-Standard Issue Balaclava
-LAR VII Rebreather
-Life Preserver (of LAR V)
-Waterproof Rucksack
-Waterproof utility pouch
-Combat Swim Broad
-Military Depth Gauge
-Military Full Face Mask
-Dive gloves
-SEAL Dive boots
-Dive fins
-Weight belt
-Dive tape
-Insect repellent
-Shark repellent
-Thermal Blanket
-RF 1301 handheld transceiver
-AK-47 cleaning kit
-Whistle


11 Aircraft Carriers:
6 Sokotra Class (comparable with
Nimitz Class)
3 Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ships
1 Charles De Gaulle Class
1 Kennedy Class

2 Battleships:
2 Iowa Class

40 Destroyers:
13 Sovermenny Class
9 Arleigh Burke Clas
8 Kuntar Class (similar to Cassard Class)
7 Spruance Class
3 Adams Class

36 Cruisers:
14 Kirov Class
7 Perugonia Class (similar to De Zeven Provinciën Class)
6 California Class
4 Ticonderoga Class
4 Virginia Class
1 Slava Class

34 Frigates:
8 Halifax Class
8 Oliver Hazard Perry Class
5 Mentahinar Class (similar to Udaloy Class)
5 Duke Class
4 Selmon Class (similar to Lafayette Class)
3 Sachsen Class
1 Nansen Class

43 Corvettes:
13 Imilir Class (similar to Inhaúma Class)
11 Tarantul I Class
9 Baynunah Class Multipurpose Missile Corvette
6 Vuntagor Class (similar to Qahir Class)
3 Visby Class
1 Meko A Class

78 Patrol craft:
14 Parandana Class (similar to Sukanya Class)
10 Fearless Class
10 Castle Class
9 Island Class
8 Mirage Class
6 PC-1 Cyclone Class
5 Ruyar Class (similar to Kingston Class)
5 Roisin Class
5 Grajaú Class
4 River Class
2 Emer Class

9 Submarines:
8 Los Angeles Class Attack Submarines
1 Oscar II Class Cruise Missile Submarine

49 Other:
16 Nolandir Class Search and Rescue/Fast Training Boats (similar to Archer Class)
11 Sulam Class Fast Attack Craft (similar to Super Vita Class)
8 Flyvefisken Multirole Vessels
2 EM-90 Manatee Heavy Sealift Ships
2 EM-75/B Oilers
2 Salantra Class Mine Countermeasures Vessels (similar to the Landsort Class)
2 Dintora Class Large Seagoing Tugs
1 Hameln Class Minesweeper
1 Alta Class Minesweeper
1 Yuldimin Class Sealift Ship (Similar to Titus Class)
1 Katiya I Class Hospital Ship (similar to T-AH 19 Mercy Class)
1 Salvage and Berthing Ship

Reserve:
3 Forest Sherman Class Destroyers
1 Gearing Class Destroyer
1 Flower Class Corvette
Civilian ships can and will be enlisted periodically in case of emergency. They can be fitted to fullfill a variety of roles.


(*)The dress uniform and fatigues are mandatory, but with regard to the battle dress uniform, a certain freedom is allowed. Only certain colors (within the range of the applicable camouflage colors) and certain insigna (rank, number, army unit) are compulsory.

The Empire of Patrua possesses but one nuclear warhead which can be mounted onto the Warthog Long Range Missile System (comparable to Tomahawk cruise missile system). This serves as a deterrent. Only in the event of nuclear, chemical or biological attack on our nation, it can be used as a retaliatory measure.

In times of peace, only five of the eighteen legions are on permanent watch (immediately deployable), two more are on stand-by status (24 hours to be fully prepared). These eighteen include three support legions and three reserve legions (four days to prepare). In extreme conditions, the people can be called upon and extra militia-type legions can be formed with obsolete equipment.
Furthermore, it must be stressed that this is mostly a defensive force, trained in warfare in environments indigenous to Patrua. Although many of the other nations in the region will resemble these conditions, we have five "offensive" legions that have been additionally trained to intervene in jungle, urban and other environs.
When necessary, a custom legion can be composed with different outfits from several legions. In this case, the legion doesn't get a legion number but a name.The most known from recent history, is the al-Dab'a Legion that was composed out of the 3rd (Desonian) Legion, the 6th (Ghantalian) Legion and the 7th Legion.
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The Imperial Police Corps is considered part of the Imperial Armed Forces of Patrua although it acts as a separate force. Legally, they are the highest authority during peacetime in non-military designated zones. As such it is within their power to arrest soldiers that misbehave. During wartime they can be deployed in peacekeeping or order restoring operations. They can act as military police then as well.
The corps is quite big and also houses the Imperial Border Guard and Imperial Coast Guard. There is one fielded IPC unit for every 300 citizens plus one IPC unit every 600 citizens preoccupied with administrative work.

A standard Imperial Police Corps unit is equipped with:

-KFS Ballistic Intervention Helmet (with 20mm ballistic face shield and ballistic neck curtain)
-Tekman Body Armour (during riot control operations)
-COV101 covert vest (during undercover or low-risk operations)
-ABA RPM Armour (all other operations except for no-risk operations and administrative work)
-2 PCI (Police Corps Issue) Battle Dresses, 2 Fatigues and 1 Evening Dress Uniform
-1 PCI Raincoat
-1 PCI leather patched motorcycle overall
-3 PCI underwear packs
-knee pads
-A pair of Bfr Holdings Blast & Fragment Resistant Combat Boots, Model V50168 10in leather boot
-AK-47 with detachable Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T scope
-Sig Sauer P226
-SM 500 Stun Batons (20", 500,000 volt)
-ABA Dynamic 2 IIIA Tactical Protective Shield
-Disposable flex-cufs
-RF 1301 handheld transceiver
-TASH II Headset
-Pepper spray (both in the form to spray as in canisters to be fired)


Additionally, they can be equipped with:

-Remington M-1100 shotgun
-M79 grenade launcher
-ABC-M25A2 riot control hand grenade
-ABC-M7A2 and ABC-M7A3 CS Hand Grenades
-XM84 Stun Grenade
-C4 Protective gasmask
-L96A1 Sniper rifle
-AN/ULQ-19(V) Signal Jammer RACJAM
-AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles
-Tear gas (in spray guns, grenades and canisters to be fired; in dispensers of crowd control vehicles)
-PCI Wetsuit
-MEU Life vest
-Sherwood PCI Scuba gear

Imperial Police Corps Hardware:

M1009 PCI Jeeps (Police Corps Issue: with Tyrone wheel safety bands, improved bumper, sirens, High Intensity Halogen Searchlight, flash lights)
M939A2 5 ton PCI trucks (some refitted for prisoner transport, mobile police command centre or mobile forensics lab)
M1083 PCI Cargo trucks
Manta riot control vehicles
650cc PCI Kawasaki Motorcycles (Police Corps Issue; with Tyrone wheel safety bands, sirens, flash lights, radio)
UH-1H PCI Helicopters (Police Corps Issue: with High Intensity Halogen Searchlight, Loudspeakers, Night Vision, Tear gas dispensers)
Nolandir Class PCI Search and Rescue/Fast Training Boats (similar to Archer Class) (Police Corps Issue: with sirens, High Intensity Halogen Searchlight, flash lights)
Grajaú Class PCI Patrol Craft
Mirage Class PCI Patrol Craft

Civilian cars of all sorts, refitted for undercover duty with Tyrone wheel safety bands, reinforced chassis, windows and bumpers, radio and removable single flashlight)
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Empire of Patrua Fact Sheet

Location:
At the Horn of Africa, extending along the Red Sea coast to the north (past the Danakil Depression), Sokotra island to the east and to the Tana river to the south.

Climate:
Arid desert climate, from November until February: Northeast Monsoon with moderate temperatures in the north, very hot in the south; from May until October: Southwest Monsoon with torrid climate in the north, hot in the south. Between monsoons, hot and humid periods with irregular rainfall. From time to time, droughts, dust storms and floods occur.

Terrain:
Flat to undulating plateau, rising to hills and mountains in the north.
Highest point being the Shimbiris (2,416 m), the lowest Lake Assal (-155 m).

Religion:
A local cult known as Shadaism has long been the paramount religion in Patrua. With the coming of immigrants and new ways of communication, a reasonable influx has caused other religions to appear as well. Religion and government are kept well apart, as has been the tradition in Patrua. This secularity is sometimes blamed for the rising number of atheists.

Language:
The official language is English which is taught to all from the very beginning. When Patruans finish High School, they should be trilingual, their native tongue not included.

Educational system:
Kindergarten, Grammar School and High School are free, provided by the Empire but not too well funded.
College and University studies have to be paid for, but the Empire intervenes financially for the budgetary challenged.
Literacy is at 98%.

Administrative division:
The capital is Caputa, in the central part of the land (not on the Middle East part), other big cities are Zephyros (port city on the Gulf of Tadjourah), Ghantalia (on the river Ghantalia on the south coast and Perugonia (near the east coast).
There are six provinces: Patrua (Caputa), Trans-Ghantalia (Ghantalia), Perugonia (Perugonia), Atlena (has its administrative headquarters in Ghantalia as well)), Deso (Beleder) and the County of Zephyros (Zephyros).

Government:
The government consists of three levels. At the top, the Imperial Council decides on a national level. This council is presided by the Emperor who has the right to overrule decisions if needed. Other fixed council members are: the Marshal who represents the Imperial Armed Forces, the Treasurer, the six Consuls, the head judge of the Supreme Court, a clerk and six chosen Representatives of the People (for each province).
The former two are appointed by the Emperor and need to be approved by their respective subordinates, five of the six Consuls are chosen by the mayors and need approval of the Emperor. The sixth has a fixed seat and needs neither the Emperor's nor the Mayor's consent for he is the Earl of Zephyros. The Representatives of the People are directly chosen by the people (17+) in elections held every three years.
There are no real ministries, but 'Committees'. Each of those is managed by a Committee President and can further vary in composition. When a certain issue gets debated in the Imperial Council, the relevant Committee President is summoned.

The second level is a mirror version of the first but on a provincial scale. Three of these exist, presided by a Consul. Five Consuls are appointed by the Emperor and need to be approved by the Mayors of that province. The sixth, the Consul of Zephyros is a hereditary function awarded to the Earl of Zephyros.
Consuls preside over a provincial council, with the local army commander, the provincial police commander, a representative of the people, a clerk, a Treasurer and a judge. Again, dependant on the issue, a provincial Committee President or a Mayor can attend.

The last level is on a local scale. Here, a Mayor presides over a City Council. All members except the police chief and the garrison commander are chosen by the people, though a Mayor needs approval of the Emperor.

Legal system:
Patrua has the lowest crime rates in the Middle East and the African Continent. The well-funded Imperial Armed Forces of Patrua and Imperial Police Corps are given a lot of freedom by the legislative system and government to combat crime. Prevention mainly means deterrence by repressive action. Punishment is quite hard, and convicts often spend many years in a penal labour unit (often mines).

Economy:
Uranium, large unexploited reserves of iron ore, tin, gypsum, bauxite, copper, salt, geothermal areas natural gas and likely oil reserves are the natural resources. A large mining sector dominates the export figures. Book publishing and information technology are the other two economical pillars. Trout fishing, furniture restoration, the alimentary sector and arms manufacturing are secondary industries.
Through its strategic position at the Bab el-Mandeb, Patrua controls shipping going into and out of the Red Sea. Many of the ships use Patrua's facilities before they start the final phase of their journey.

Transportation:
Most cities and ports are easily reachable through railroad and road connections. The western villages in the mountains pose more problems as the rugged terrain complicates safe travel. The national aviation company is called Imperial Patruan Airways but there are several private enterprises that provide nation wide and international flights.

National Holiday:
28th of March - Unification Day


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The Empire's capital city is called Caputa and is home to some 28,023,518 inhabitants ( these are the most recent official figures; Great Caputa's numbers are estimated to be around 44,928,000). It is located more to the south of the country, beyond the boundaries of this region's map. Zephyros is the second largest city and economically the more important city.

Caputa is located inland, at a large lake surrounded by desert. It was at this lake, the Caputian Lake and its oasis that nomads that roamed the area converted to semi-nomadism and eventually sedentarism. Over the ages Caputa, often in conflict with Zephyros, grew to become the metropolis of today.

With little nostalgia nor respect for elder foundations (as in Zephyros), Caputa has a modern look. Many towering buildings and condo's are stretching from the lake shores, and go well beyond the former oasis limits, deep into what used to be desert.
The city has an extensive range of parks and trees, making it look conspicuously green in contrast with the desert outside and the concrete jungle inside. Residential taxes and ground prices are the highest in Patrua. A place at the lakeside is affordable only by the richest. Every little free lot of space has been taken and houses one of the towering buildings or some public city feature. Atop the highest and largest of the three hills that surround the lake, is a large patch of land formed like a bean or kidney, boasting the lush green oasis amidst the urban landscape. Surrounded by a wall and towering above the city, this green haven stretches for miles and is home to a single complex. Indeed, brilliantly basking in the sun, at the west side of the park the magnificent Imperial Palace is located. An enormous circular central building with four wingss stretching from it the southern one ending in a baroque greenhouse.
A grand avenue leads from the Caputa Ringway towards the palace, alongside this road many poshy manors have been built. The road ends in a roundabout around a magnificent fountain and before the beautiful park that separates the palace from the road. Centrally there's the bronze statue of Marshall XVIII.

The northwest quarters are home to the capitals industry. It is here that the nuclear plants that supply Caputa with energy are located as well. The transitional zone between the industrial area and the residential area partially consists of the international airport. In this zone, prices are much lower than elsewhere in the city, due to the unattractive scenery, the noise of planes landing and taking off and pollution levels. Here Caputa's lower income class inhabitants reside in shantytowns and residences provided by welfare programs. A large commercial district runs through the city like a broad current. Dividing two large residential parts that make up most of Caputa. Most notable here, are the "Twin Towers" built upon the Caputian Lake's shores and with the Empire Plaza in front of it on the other side. Most of the governmental body is located here. This is the nerve centre of the Empire.
Caputa boasts a respected university, the Caputa Imperial University renown for its research in fields of Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Engineering and Arts.
The landmark Imperial Crypt is one of the few touristical sites the city has. All close members of the Imperial family are buried here.
Another unique building is the Seat of the League of Patricians, an ancient noble order that is cloaked by a thick layer of mystery.
The Grand Temple of Shadax is the famous paramount cult place and in fact one of the seven holy places for the Shadaist cult. It is an ancient building of great archaeological, historical and architectural value. Here the Upper Priest resides and performs the daily offering rites to honor Shadax, the Great Wizard.
As mentioned, the Caputa International Airport lies on the west side of the city.
Lastly, Caputa has a dynamic cultural scene. Inspired by and reacting against the dull ugliness of the city, a sparkling range of innovative artists have put the metropolis on the world's art map. The Imperial Museum of Arts is famous. As is the Imperial Museum of Patruan History.

Except for a few protected ancient buildings, Caputa is a very modern city built on a Hippodameic plan. This rigid planning makes for a clean but boring environment which lacks the soul of an organically grown street plan. An extensive bus and subway network gets you around easily and is much cheaper than the service provided by taxi companies abound. There are two railroads running through the city with several stations along the line. Once they linked separate parts of the city together, but as expansion incorporated these satellite towns, the railroad network remained as sole testimony to this historical situation. They connect Caputa to the rest of the nations railroads.

Mainly a commercial and administrative centre and having neglected to preserve and exploit its historical advantages, this city is grey, dull, crowded and hectic but it has a living cultural scene and a thriving nightlife.

M. Latora, Municipal Department of Public Relations, Caputa.
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