Finally, a Senshazon state that is not NOR!
Let us introduce...
Chapter 4: San Gloria Empire
[Entire Army Composition]
San Gloria Empire
The San Gloria Empire is a large Senshazon state, which is now starting to assert itself. Due to feelings of tradition, the state has focused on internal improvements, to the point of neglecting to expand in order to meet popular demands. Fortunately, with help from Miho and her forces, Darjeeling regained her position, and has ushered in a new age for the San Glorians.
It originates from the St. Gloriana Girls College, famous for its manners and tea. Since entering Alterra, it has become even more "British and English" in a way. Military personnel operate much like in Senshadou: elegantly and steadily, with an emphasis on matching speeds, flowing smoothly, and firing in synchronized volleys. However, they spice this with quick and rapid factions, which help to mitigate the weaknesses of the normal style of combat. The current Virago (the leaders of the New Tea Garden, the ruling class) are:
-Darjeeling: the Royal Minister of San Gloria
-Orange Pekoe: the Prime Minister of San Gloria
-Assam: the Intelligence Manager
-Rosehip: the Wilderness Ranger Master
-Rukuriri: involved in a variety of roles
-Nilgiri: the newest to be Virago, she is still learning how to be Virago.
*Hint*: once the San Glorians appear, there will be an episode featuring them.
Key Features
San Gloria is essentially a more "British" version of the St. Gloriana, but in a positive way. It has various architectural designs, which clearly give the feeling of London. Even the countryside is full of English-style cottages and English country houses. Plus, the society has a more cosmopolitan feel, and the residents are famous for their curries, a regal atmosphere, and...a wide variety of teahouses and pubs.
The citizens of the San Gloria Empire are the San Glorians.
Like NOR, they have their own unique groups, the most obvious being Saunderian-Glorians, former Saunderians who wanted to be more "British."
*: More may be added.
INFANTRY
The infantry types of San Gloria are more like the typical type of infantry of Senshazonia. Unlike NOR, San Gloria enjoys only a few Virago. Although there are enough to keep the state stable, there are not enough Virago to bless the rest of the populace with more power. As a result, the infantry composition is more "science fiction" in feel. However, one thing that is distinct about the San Glorian infantry is its simplicity. Know types are:
-Redcoat soldiers: the most common and the most famous, they are the jack-of-all-trade units. They usually fire their rifles, or hold enemy lines with shields. In this way, they render San Gloria rather like the ancient Roman army in terms of defense. They are the ones most commonly nicknamed the "Redcoats."
-Redcoat grenadiers: heavy infantry, these girls are responsible for wielding heavy weapons, such as giant swords and cannons. They also function as mechanics.
-Redcoat loyalists: heavy infantry, they are distinct in being Saunderian-San Glorians, who migrated to San Gloria for various reasons, mostly because they like the formal atmosphere. They tend to perform tasks very hard for most San Glorians, from carrying heavy cargo to...collecting garbage. They actually don't mind.
-Powersuit Redcoats: soldiers in Redcoat-themed power-suits, they are clearly heavy infantry units.
-Merry rangers: inspired by the Merry Men of Robin Hood lore, these girls prefer a more nature-based uniform (not just green). They tend to use longbows and survival-oriented weaponry. Hence, they act as skirmishers and ambush infantry units.
-Merry raiders: inspired by the "barbarians" such as the Celts, these girls are the more melee-oriented version of the merry rangers. They are rather infamous for wearing skimpy attire...
-Longbow rangers: an elite infantry class, these girls specialize in magical longbows and arrows.
-San Glorian Commandos: an elite light infantry class, these girls can function both as assassins and as effective skirmishers.
-Round Table Guards: inspired by the King Arthur lore, these girls are elite heavy infantry units, who wield special magic swords and other weapons, courtesy of the Virago. They can activate and manage power orbs.
-Battle priests: magical infantry unit, these girls perform a variety of functions, from casting spells to disrupt enemies to healing allies.
-Orbmages: mechano-mages in charge of the power orbs
TANKS
Unlike NOR, the tanks of San Gloria are typical of the rest of other Senshazon factions. They have main battle tanks, light tanks, and heavy tanks, but no Virago tanks. The Virago all utilize normal tanks, except that unlike the Virago Norans, they can clearly enchant the tanks they use. Hence, they do not need to rely on specific types of tanks, giving them flexibility in war. If they lose a tank, they can simply use another, something that the Virago Norans cannot really do.
In general, with exceptions, main battle tanks use a 155-mm gun, light tanks use a 140-mm gun, and heavy tanks use a 195-mm gun. This technically applies for ALL Senshazonian tanks, so I don't think I have to say this again and again. However, to be sure:
1) All main battle tanks, unless noted, wield a 155-mm gun. All tanks also can triple as engineering vehicles, recovery vehicles, and even anti-aircraft units.
2) All light tanks wield a 140-mm gun. They are adapted for more mobility than most tanks.
3) All heavy tanks wield a 195-mm gun. They are adapted for more defense and firepower.
Alright, let's continue:
Challenger 2X
Crew: 4
Weight: 62.5 t
Hull length: 9.33 m
Width: 4.52 m
Height: 3.49 m
Maximum Road Speed: 168 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 112 km/h
Type: main battle tank
The Challenger 2X is the closest to its original: the Challenger 2 of UK. Like it, the Challenger 2X is famous for its armor, its firepower, and its mechanical reliability. Due to creating better tanks, this tank has now become both common and affordable, which is odd for a main battle tank of this size and capacity.
Challenger 3
Crew: 4
Weight: 64.5 t
Hull length: 9.63 m
Width: 4.82 m
Height: 3.59 m
Maximum Road Speed: 210 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 140 km/h
Type: main battle tank
The Challenger 3 is a dramatic upgrade of the Challenger 2 of UK, but with very unique designs. It is equipped with a variety of ultra-advanced features, ranging from stealth technology to super radar. However, its most distinct feature is its special gun; it can stretch to become more like an SPG gun!
Vindicator
Crew: 4
Weight: 55.6 t
Hull length: 8.72 m
Width: 4.42 m
Height: 3.54 m
Maximum Road Speed: 216 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 144 km/h
Type: Main battle tank
The Vindicator is a common tank, based on the Vickers Mk.7 of UK. Unlike most tanks, this tank wields a 130-mm semi-autocannon. This allows the tank to fire shells at a speed faster than most tanks! Due to this, it is both respected and admired.
Contender
Crew: 4
Weight: 65 t
Hull length: 9.63 m
Width: 4.82 m
Height: 3.9 m
Maximum Road Speed: 168 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 112 km/h
Type: Main battle tank
The Contender is an experimental design that worked. It is based on the Challenger 2 of UK, except that it wields a 175-mm gun! Equipped with extra armor and a bigger gun, this tank has proven to fight well, even against the Challenger 3.
Scyther
Crew: 4
Weight: 44 t
Hull length: 8.62 m
Width: 4.35 m
Height: 3.77 m
Maximum Road Speed: 210 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 140 km/h
Type: main battle tank
The Scyther is a tank version of the Scout Ajax of UK. It is the lightest of the main battle tanks, and it wields a 155-mm gun. Its light weight allows it to be used in expeditionary missions. Although a distinct design, it can be salvaged and converted into other vehicles, especially those of the Ajax family with ease.
Vector
Crew: 4
Weight: 19.8 t, but 21.8 t with add-on armor
Hull length: 7.2 m
Width: 3.69 m
Height: 3.35 m
Maximum Road Speed: 216 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 144 km/h
Type: Light tank
The Vector is the heaviest of the light tanks of San Gloria. Based on the VFM 5 of UK, it is both light and easy to manage. It notable for being very cheap to make for a tank. Its armor is modular, allowing for flexibility in combat.
Slasher
Crew: 3
Weight: 7.93 t
Hull length: 5.4 m
Width: 3.2 m
Height: 3.1 m
Maximum Road Speed: 261 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 174 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 32 km/h
Type: Light tank
The Slasher is a very light tank, based on the FV101 Scorpion and the Sabre of UK. It is very fast and agile, equipped with a 90-mm gun; however, it can be equipped with a 105-mm gun! It is one of the main reasons for the San Glorians' successful expansions; plus, it is amphibious.
Stalker
Crew: 3
Weight: 9.93 t
Hull length: 5.79 m
Width: 3.24 m
Height: 3.24 m
Maximum Road Speed: 261 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 174 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 64 km/h
Type: Light tank
The Stalker is a special improvement of the Slasher. It is designed to carry a 125-mm gun! It also has better armor, and has superb amphibious speed! Hence, it is now a very common sight in expeditionary missions.
Gladiator
Crew: 5
Weight: 77 t
Hull length: 10.33 m
Width: 5.52 m
Height: 4.49 m
Maximum Road Speed: 144 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 102 km/h
Type: Heavy tank
The Gladiator is a heavy version of the Challenger 3. It is a typical heavy tank, with great armor and a 195-mm gun. However, it is equipped with a 90-mm gun on top, in order to surprise the enemies!
Executioner
Crew: 6
Weight: 79 t
Hull length: 10.33 m
Width: 5.52 m
Height: 4.49 m
Maximum Road Speed: 144 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 102 km/h
Type: Heavy tank
The Executioner is a special side-grade of the Gladiator. Instead of a 195-mm gun, it wields three 155-mm guns! This renders the Executioner a sort of a mobile fortress. It is a successful design.
ARTILLERIES
Like most states, San Gloria has its own share of SPGs, fire support vehicles, and rocket artilleries. Unlike NOR but like most states, San Gloria has its own towed artillery units. The following are in San Gloria:
AS90 Claymore
Crew: 5
Weight: 45 t
Hull length: 8.2 m
Width: 4.4 m
Height: 4 m
Maximum Road Speed: 165 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 110 km/h
Type: SPG
The AS90 Claymore is based on the AS90 of UK (including the Braveheart variation). Like the British Army, for years this was the only SPG in San Gloria. By all accounts, it is technically an average, typical tracked SPG. However, with its heavily upgraded 210-mm gun, it is appreciated.
AS90 Excalibur
Crew: 5
Weight: 48 t
Hull length: 8.5 m
Width: 4.7 m
Height: 4.5 m
Maximum Road Speed: 165 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 110 km/h
Type: SPG
The AS90 Excalibur is a variant of the AS90 Claymore. It is technically just like the Claymore, except that it is a little bigger, heavier, and is equipped with a 265-mm gun! Hence, it is a more specialized artillery, focused on destroying heavy targets. Its gun is fitted with some magnetic rails, in order to make firing even easier.
Longbow Cannon
Crew: 4
Weight: 9.6 t
Hull length: 10.8 m when traveling, but 18.43 m in combat
Width: 3.58 m when traveling, but 10.5 m in combat
Height: N/A
Maximum Road Speed: N/A
Maximum Off-Road Speed: N/A
Type: towed artillery
The Longbow Cannon is the San Glorian take on the FH-70 towed artillery of UK/West Germany/Italy. It technically is a typical towed howitzer, towed by a variety of units; it is a 210-mm gun. As its name implies, it is designed for very long-range attacks. It is also designed to pack in twos, like boxes!
Merry Cannon
Crew: 4
Weight: 4.2 t
Hull length: 10.51 m when traveling, but 16.21 m in combat
Width: N/A
Height: N/A
Maximum Road Speed: N/A
Maximum Off-Road Speed: N/A
Type: Towed artillery
The Merry Cannon is based on the M777 of UK/USA. Like it, it is one of the lightest and smallest weapons of its type ever, despite being a 210-mm gun. Even better, four of them can be packed together like boxes! As a result, it is highly favored over the Longbow Cannon, but its cost and other issues keep it from outcompeting the Longbow Cannon. This is one main reason for the San Glorian expansion: to gather up more titanium and other valuable metals to make a good weapon like this.
Merry Portee
Crew: 6
Weight: 12.3 t
Hull length: 9.94 m
Width: 3.4 m
Height: 3.5 m
Maximum Road Speed: 240 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 120 km/h
Type: Towed artillery/SPG hybrid
The Merry Portee is a San Glorian take on the M777 Portee of UK. San Gloria is distinct in being the very first Senshazon state to field this class: a hybrid of a towed artillery and a SPG. It is technically a Merry Cannon towed or carried by a modified 8X8 wheeled chassis. It is a proven model, so much so that many Merry Cannons are now towed or carried by this vehicle and related vehicles.
Harry Portee
Crew: 6
Weight: 21.3 t
Hull length:
Width: 4.4 m
Height: 4.5 m
Maximum Road Speed: 240 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 120 km/h
Type: Towed artillery/SPG hybrid
An improvement of the successful, highly popular Merry Portee, the Harry Portee is a dangerous weapon. It is a 10X10 chassis, designed to carry two Merry Cannons! It also has ultra-advanced assist-building and assist-repair systems, making it easier to field the cannons. In fact, the Harry Portee can fire one cannon on the chassis, and fire the other on the ground all at once!
Valkyrie
Crew: 4 + 14
Weight: 20 t
Hull length: 7.5 m
Width: 4.2 m
Height: 4.5 m
Maximum Road Speed: 315 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 157.5 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 40 km/h
Type: Fire support vehicle (FSV)
The Valkyrie is an unusual vehicle. It is officially a border patrol vehicle or long-range patrol vehicle. It is really a fire support vehicle, capable of carrying troops and traveling over waters. This 6X6 vehicle is distinct, and fills a niche that no other vehicle in San Gloria can do. Its 140-mm gun may not be the strongest, but with its troop carrier potential, it is a decent fighter.
LARK ("Light Artillery Rocket Kite")
Crew: 3
Weight: 9.8 t
Hull length: 8.04 m
Width: 3.05 m
Height: 3.45 m
Maximum Road Speed: 300 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 150 km/h
Type: Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
The LARK is a light MLRS system on a 6X6 chassis, designed to carry a single or two rocket packs, and it is loosely based on the LIMAWS (R) of UK. However, it is equipped with a special set of semi-levitation booster packs, which allows the vehicle to levitate for short distances. This allows the vehicle to bypass certain obstacles that would hinder even the best of wheeled vehicles, and some tracked ones.
M270 SG2
Crew: 3
Weight: 25.56 t
Hull length: 7.97 m
Width: 3.97 m
Height: 4.62 m
Maximum Road Speed: 195 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 130 km/h
Type: MLRS
The M270 BSG2 is the San Glorian version of the M270 MLRS of USA, specifically the British variant. Like the Noran version, the SG2 carries up to four rocket packs. Unlike the Super Smash of NOR, however, the SG2 is focused on having greater armor and equipped with a special system to improve the repairing process.
SAMS
Crew: 4
Weight: 16 t, but up to 18 t with add-on armor
Hull length: 7.39 m
Width: 3.45 m
Height: 3.7 m
Maximum Road Speed: 300 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 150 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 50 km/h
Type: Mortar carrier
The SAMS (Super Armored Mortar System) is the San Glorian version of the AMS of UK. The 8X8 chassis carries a 155-mm breech-loaded mortar, which provides the vehicle with both direct and indirect fire support. It is also amphibious, and is the only pure mortar carrier system in San Gloria.
TROOP CARRIERS
Senshazon troop carriers are unique in their ability to duplicate soldiers, and those of San Gloria are no exception:
Great Bulldog
Crew: 2 + 20
Weight: 16 t
Hull length: 7.5 m
Width: 4.9 m
Height: 4.3 m
Maximum Road Speed: 216 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 144 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 30 km/h
Type: APC
The Great Bulldog is a San Glorian version of the FV430 Mk.3 Bulldog of UK. Like it, it is an APC designed to carry troops into battle. However, it is very well-armored for an APC, allowing it to stay in battle, instead of leaving soon to regain troops.
Improved Stormer
Crew: 3 + 16
Weight: 12.7 t
Hull length: 6.33 m
Width: 3.4 m
Height: 3.27 m
Maximum Road Speed: 240 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 160 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 25 km/h
Type: APC
The Improved Stormer is a San Glorian upgrade of the Stormer of UK. It is a typical, small APC with amphibious power. Being small and light grants it a good edge over the heavier Bulldog.
Powered Warrior
Crew: 3 + 14
Weight: 25.7 t
Hull length: 7.34 m
Width: 4.03 m
Height: 3.7 m
Maximum Road Speed: 225 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 150 km/h
Type: IFV
The Power Warrior is the San Glorian version of the Warrior of UK. It is a typical Senshazon IFV. It is the only pure IFV in San Gloria.
Ridgeback XP
Crew: 2 + 8
Weight: 17.2 t
Hull length: 6.91 m
Width: 3.74 m
Height: 3.64 m
Maximum Road Speed: 315 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 157.5 km/h
Type: IMV
The Ridgeback XP is the San Glorian version of the Ridgeback PPV, the British version of the Cougar 4X4 of USA. It functions as a carrier outside of combat. It is a good model.
Mastiff XP
Crew: 2 + 16
Weight: 22.7 t
Hull length: 8.08 m
Width: 3.74 m
Height: 3.64 m
Maximum Road Speed: 315 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 157.5 km/h
Type: IMV
The Mastiff XP is the San Glorian version of the Mastiff PPV, which is a British version of the Cougar 6X6 of USA. It is much like the Ridgeback XP, but larger.
Wolfhound XP
Crew: 2 + 16
Weight: 23.7 t
Hull length: 8.08 m
Width: 3.74 m
Height: 3.64 m
Maximum Road Speed: 315 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 157.5 km/h
Type: IMV
The Wolfhound XP is the same as Mastiff XP. However, it has extra armor and some unique systems, causing it to be more of a heavy support vehicle.
Panther CLV SG2
Crew: 1 + 7
Weight: 6.5 t
Hull length: 6.5 m
Width: 3.05 m
Height: 2.95 m
Maximum Road Speed: 390 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 195 km/h
Type: IMV
The Panther CLV SG2 is the latest upgrade of the Panther CLV, which is a British version of the Iveco LMV of Italy. It serves as a light transport vehicle, much like the Humvee, but more focused on its simple but important role of light transport.
MULTI-FUNCTION
San Gloria originally lacked the focus on its multi-function vehicles. However, with Darjeeling's restoration to authority and other factors, it has skyrocketed its production of this category.
Ranger SG1
Crew: ?
Weight: 19 t, but 25 t with add-on armor
Hull length: 8.2 m
Width: 3.5 m
Height: 4.3 m
Maximum Road Speed: 354 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 177 km/h
The Ranger SG1 is the San Glorian version of the Ranger of UK. It is designed with an usual armor design, but it has great speed, mobility, and protection, while having a modular design for a 6X6 wheeled vehicle. The Ranger SG1 is unusual in that it is strictly a troop carrier, but it has variants due to the number of axles:
-Ranger 6X6: the default variant, this one carries a crew of 2 + 16. Like most of its kind, it serves to carry troops, cargo, and other transportation tasks.
-Ranger 4X4: 2 + 12, this variant sacrifices 4 t of armor and certain systems for greater speed and mobility (400 km/h on road, but still 177 km/h off-road)
-Ranger 8X8: 2 + 24, this variant carries more load, without affecting speed or mobility ( but 1 t heavier)
-Ranger 8X8 Heavy: 2 + 30, this variant has a bigger interior.
Foxhound SG1
Crew: ?
Weight: 7.5 t
Hull length: 6.32 m
Width: 3.1 m
Height: 3.35 m
Maximum Road Speed: 330 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 165 km/h
The Foxhound SG1 is based on the Ocelot of UK. It is a modular, protected vehicle, and it is both small and very versatile (being a 4X4 vehicle). With an armored core and an interchangeable pod structure, it allows for a wide variety of roles:
-Default patrol utility vehicle: 2 + 8
-APC: 2 + 16
-Missile carrier: 4
-FSV: 4, with a 105-mm gun
-Ambulance: 4
-Repair vehicle: 4
-Power orb carrier: 4
Ajax
Crew: ?
Weight: 38-42 t
Hull length: 8.62 m
Width: 4.35 m
Height: 4 m
Maximum Road Speed: 210 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 140 km/h
The Ajax is now an increasingly common vehicles in San Glorian arsenal. Technically, it does not have a modular design, but it is quite easy to maintain and operate. All also possess a magical radar system, which cannot been reverse engineered. Variants include:
-Scout Ajax reconnaissance vehicle: 3
-Ares APC: 3 + 14
-Argos IFV: 3 + 10
-Atlas power orb carrier: 3, with a very large power orb (larger vehicles can carry larger power orbs)
-Apollo repair vehicle: 4
-Asclepius ambulance: 4
-Astria MLRS: 3, carrying up to four rocket packs
Boxer SG1
Crew: ?
Weight: 33 t
Hull Length: 8.88 m
Width: 3.99 m
Height: 3.37 m
Maximum Road Speed: 309 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 180 km/h
The Boxer SG1 is the San Glorian version of the Boxer Multi-Role Armored Vehicle of Germany/Netherlands/UK. Although the the baseline design is an 8X8 wheeled APC, the Boxer SG1 has a modular design with interchangeable mission modules. It uses a single chassis with snap-in modules, granting it an incredible level of versatility and flexibility. Weapons also vary by both variant and country preference. However, all Boxer variants have a few things in common:
All Boxer variants have semi-stealth potential, granting them an increased resistance to detection overall. They all have incredible levels of both armor and mobility. In fact,the Boxer has an impressive off-road speed, which is better than most APCs on roads! In return, the Boxer NOR is incredibly expensive, but the flexibility, armor, and mobility make up for it.
The San Glorian version (courtesy of NOR) has its own San Glorian perks, such as special armor plates. It is designed more for stability and survivability, rather than speed. San Gloria uses the following variants:
-Default utility APC: 3 + 16
-Light IFV: 3 + 20
-Medium IFV: 3 + 14
-Heavy IFV: 3 + 10, with a 75-mm gun
-Medical ambulance: 4
-Mortar carrier: 4, with a 155-mm or a 210-mm mortar
-FSV: 4, with a 155-mm gun
-FSV: 4, with twin 140-mm guns
-FSV: 4, with three 105-mm guns
-Repair vehicle: 4
-MLRS carrier: 4, with two rocket packs
-Reconnaissance vehicle: 5
-Boxer Portee: 6, with a Merry Cannon!
-Power orb carrier: 4
And these are the weapons of the San Gloria Empire. I hope that this is good enough.