A/N: To be updated as this work receives updates.
Small Arms
MA-50 Infantry Assault Rifle
Caliber: 7.62x51mm
Introduced: 2562
The MA-50 is a fully automatic assault rifle deriving from the MA-5 series. The MA-50 builds upon the frame of the MA-5B but adds a coil-lined barrel and a battery pack in place of the usual flashlight handguard. The MA-50 is ambidextrous and also lacks an ejection port as the rifle uses caseless 7.62 NATO ammunition recycled from the massive stockpiles accumulated in UTSC Ammo Dumps. The rifle is commonly used in Army and Marine units and has become the standard backbone of UTSC small arms since its introduction.
MA-6 Infantry Carbine
Caliber: 5.56x45mm (A), 10x51mm (.390 Subwoofer) (B), 7.62x35mm (.300 Blackout) (C)
Introduced: 2585
With the retirement of the M-7 SMG and the introduction of the MA-50, the UTSC found no need for a new submachine gun. However, with growing tensions with the Republic, HIGHCOM decided it needed a new rifle that could be used in close-quarters combat due to the large amount of urbanized planets in the Republic. So the MA-6 was born, taking cues from the MA-5K, the MA-6 is meant to be used by light infantry units, usually Army Rangers, and is also issued to tank crews. Many ODST units also field the rifle due to its faster-than-average muzzle velocity (same coil barrel concept), its lightweight construction, and the ability to carry more ammo. ONI employs an integrally suppressed variant.
BR-75C Battle Rifle
Caliber: 9.5x40mm, 10x51mm (.390 Subwoofer) (S)
Introduced: 2530
The BR-75 is a battle rifle that improves upon the design of the BR-55 and was simplified for the Human-Covenant War. The BR-75C is the modernized version of the BR-75, introducing a coil barrel and a caseless cartridge coupled with a standard 32-round box magazine. The BR-75C is commonly used in the Marines and the Colonial Defense Forces, with the former replacing the M-932 DMR with the BR-75C.
M-250 General Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber: 7.62x51mm (A), 9.5x40mm (B), 5.56x45mm (C), 8.6x70mm (D)
Introduced: 2559
The M-250 GPMG is a belt-fed machine gun which is the standard UTSC Squad Automatic Weapon and is used in heavy-fire support roles. The M-250 replaced the M-247 GPMG, M-739 SAW, and M-73 LMG since its introduction, taking up the role of all 3 of them in 1 standardized package. The M-250 uses the same coil-lined barrel as the MA-50 and can sustain a rapid rate of 900 rounds a minute and can take MA-50 (A) or MA-6 (C) Magazines. The M-250 can also be assembled with spade grips and be hefted around with a Smart Harness.
M-100A Close Quarters Semi-Automatic Weapon System
Caliber: 8 Gauge Magnum
Introduced: 2560
The M-100 CQSAWS is a build-on of the M-90 and M-45 series of shotguns. The main difference is the dual Kel-Tec type tubes on the top of the gun and the fact that the M-100 can switch from Semi-Auto to Pump Action. The M-100A is the Marine variant of the M-100 series. The M-100A is often affectionately named the 'Seesaw'.
M-7 Magnum Personal Defense Weapon
Caliber: 12.7x40mm, 12.7x30mm, 10.9x33mmR, 9x33mmR
Introduced: 2565
The M-7 Magnum is a continuation of the popular M-6 Magnum series by Misriah. The M-7 uses new polymers to make it lightweight as well as upgraded electronics for QoL upgrades. The M7 also features the same coil-lined barrel designs as the newest generation of UTSC small arms. The M-7 comes in 3 variants, A, B, and S, with A being used by the Air Force, B being used by the Marines, and S being used by Special Operations units such as NAVSPECWAR and Marine Raiders.
MK.60 Entente Modular Handgun System
Caliber: 10x31mm, 9x19mm, 11.43x23mm, 9x22mm SIG, 5x23mm
Introduced: 2560
The commercial failure of the MK.50 had many at Emerson Tactical Systems slap their heads. They made a pistol the size of a Magnum and had it shoot peas. So with redesigned sizes in mind and to move away from the public hounding the name had received, ETS marketed the new variant as the MK.60 Entente. The MK.60 Entente is your average handgun system, taking 15-round box magazines and this time, the right size for the human hand. The MK.60 was adopted into service with the UTSC Army and Navy as the M-11 Entente which features a smart linked scope and a lighter trigger. ONI also adopted the MK.60 soon after its debut.
M-99A5 Special Application Scoped Rifle
Caliber: 5.4mm/.21
Introduced: 2580
The newest variant of the Stanchion series of Gauss Rifles, the M-99A5 is the standard Anti-Material Rifle for the UTSC. The M-99A5 features a barrel shroud and an upgraded EFAL-40 Smart Scope. The rifle can also double as a target designator.
Explosives
M-50 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Heavy Anti-Vehicle / Assault Weapon
Caliber: 150mm
Introduced: 2545
Introduced to help stem the tide against the Covenant War machine (quite literally). The M-50 is the heavier cousin of the M-41. Unlike the M-41, the M-50 can guide its missile through a pre-programmed flight path and can take advantage of the BATTLENET used by UTSC forces to designate and intercept enemy vehicles. The M-50 also takes its older brother's nickname of 'Spanker'.
M-202 Anti-Vehicle Single-Use Launcher
Caliber: 50mm
Introduced: 2550
The M-202 AVSUL is a single-use, disposable, anti-material, and anti-personnel weapon in service with the UTSC Marine Corps and a multitude of Planetary Defense Forces. The M-202 is easily deployable and can designate its munition to engage with Top Attack or Scatter Shot.
Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 7 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle
Caliber: N/A
Introduced: 2564
The success of the Model 6 Spartan Laser had the UTSC order a cost-effective version which was approved for mass production. As a result the Model 7 emerged, benefiting from the technological splurge Humanity experienced, the Model 7 is 30% smaller than its Model 6 counterpart and has a shorter recharge time. As a result it is mainly carried by ODST's or their Ranger counterparts.
Vehicles
Identifications
MBT-112: A Main Battle Tank in the 1st Company, 1st Platoon, 2nd MBT
IFV-224: An Infantry Fighting Vehicle in the 2nd Company, 2nd Platoon, 4th IFV
APC-626: An Armored Personnel Carrier in the 6th Company, 2nd Platoon, 6th APC
M-909B Centipede Main Battle Tank
Weapons: 1x M-321/2 120mm Smooth Bore High Velocity Coil-Cannon, 2x M-250 GPMGs (A), 1x M-70 20mm Autocannon
Introduced: 2578
The M-909 is the next generation of MBT's employed by the UTSC and incorporates all the technology leaps made by humanity in the past 50 years. The M-909 features the more conventional full tracks instead of split ones as well as shield generators reversed engineered from captured Covenant vehicles and its armor has been rated to plasma grade weaponry. The M-105 comes equipped with an upgraded model of the M-850's main gun as well as an RWS equipped with an LAAG on the main turret. Currently, the M-909 has replaced all of the Army's M-808N1 Super Scorpion MBTs though few M-909s have been transferred to the Marines who still rely on the M-808N1.
M-496 Alligator Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Weapons: 1x M-514 90mm Smooth Bore High Velocity Coil-Cannon, 1x M-774 30mm Autocannon, 1x M-250 GPMG (A)
Introduced: 2570
The M-496 gives much needed firepower to embattled Marine units, being a lot more mobile than the old M-808 series of tanks and packing a larger punch than the older M-494 Onyx. The M-496 is built upon old M-820 hulls and provides greater protection compared to the older Onyx IFVs. The M-496 can carry 2 Marine fireteams and is manned by 2 crew members, a driver and a commander/gunner. The turret is mounted noticeably further up on the M-820 hull.
M-515 Thylacine Armored Personnel Carrier
Weapons: 1x M-774 30mm Autocannon or 2x M-41 LAAGs, 2x M-50 SSRHAV Box Launchers, 1x Coaxial M-250 GPMG (A or C)
Introduced: 2570
The M-515 was introduced alongside the Alligator IFV to complement the firepower provided with manpower. The M-515 can carry up to 4 Marine fireteams and is crewed by 2 people, a driver and commander/gunner.
M-12 (2576 Version) Warthog Force Application Vehicle
Weapons: 1x M-1102 CROWS (1x M-70 20mm Autocannon, 1x M-250 GPMG (A, C, or D), 2x FIM-55 Mist Net Air to Air Missiles) or 1x M-1102 CROWS (1x M-70 Gauss Cannon) or M-1102 CROWS (1x M-250 GPMG (A, C, or D), 4x M-50 SSRHAV Box Launchers)
Introduced: 2483
The venerable M-12 Warthog is still in service with the UTSC 100 years later. In that Century the Warthog has received more upgrades than any other vehicle in the UTSC armory and has been blessed with the fruits of humanity's labor. The current Warthog, the M-12/2576 is fully enclosed, with armored doors and an enclosed trunk, with the weapons mounted with a Crew Remote Operated Weapon System. However many Planetary militia's still use the M-12/2525, the open-top variant with a manned LAAG on the backside.
Colonies of Andromeda
Strangreal
Founded: 2575
Population: ~400,000
The last colony to be founded in Andromeda by the Federation, Strangreal is already a booming mining colony thanks to its extensive deposits of rare-earth minerals notably the presence of the metal Beskar. The planet also has a strong agriculture sector though it is not as rich and diverse as the one on Virdi Pascuum. The planet is currently under the control of the Galactic Republic after they annexed the world from the Andromeda Commonwealth for such Beskar material.
New Kilauea
Founded: 2573
Population: ~120,000
New Kilauea lives up to its name as being the 'Rich Man's Playground'. The main residents of this tropical world are the upper class of Terran and Andromedan society who live and run their businesses from the comfort of their luxurious mansions. The main settlement, Atakatiki, is mostly middle class suburbs with a strong tourist industry.
Coleville
Founded: 2562
Population: ~2,380,000
Coleville is a major center for Terran naval activity. Named after the late Fleet Admiral Preston Jerimiah Cole, Coleville provides the largest shipyards to ANDROMEDA COMMAND and is where the Coleville Officer Candidate School is located. Coleville is also where the largest Fleet concentration is located besides that of New Cascades with a fleet 120 strong.
Nova Terra
Founded: 2561
Population: ~16,250,000
Nova Terra is the most populous planet in the Andromeda Commonwealth, with lightning fast immigration causing rapid development, the arid plains world was quick to found 2 major cities, New Jericho and Terrapolis, each with around 6 million inhabitants. Nova Terra is often called the business capital of the Commonwealth and many businessmen and women, either from the Milky Way or Andromeda, have come to make a name for themselves on this temperate planet. The planet is also host to Ysionris Jeromi Hospital Station.
Viridi Pascuum
Founded: 2560
Population: ~1,833,000
Translated in English to 'Green Pastures', Viridi Pascuum acts as the breadbasket of the Commonwealth. The majority of the population are farmers and their largest export to the Galactic Republic was, surprisingly, lamb meat which quickly became a favorite of the Coruscanti elite.
Pandora
Founded: 2560
Population: ~300,000
A moon orbiting a large gas giant, the world of Pandora is used as a naval refueling station for Terran warships. The moon is also host to Cutter Naval Base.
Caeruleum
Founded: 2560
Population: ~250,000
A small ocean world with a strong mining industry, the main source of income for Caeruleum is uranium mining.
New Cascades
Founded: 2559
Population: ~14,092,000
The first Colony founded due to its location near Forerunner Artifact, Relay B-1, New Cascades has served as the Colonial Capital of the Andromedan Commonwealth and is host to the ANDROMEDA COMMAND of the UTSC, located in the capital city of New Portland. New Cascades has the largest fleet numbering at 196 vessels.
New Mars
Founded: 2560
Population: ~200,000
New Venus
Founded: 2561
Population: ~140,000
Chapters (Planned)
Invasion of the Andromedan Colonies
1- Catalyst (Released)
2- Ambush (Strangreal) (Released)
3- Mop Up Ops (Strangreal)
4- Intelligence Committee
5- Peripheral Strike (New Kilauea)
6- Escalation
7- Cole Protocol (Coleville)
8- Hold This Line (Coleville)
9- Strike, Repeat, Strike (Coleville)
10- Interception (Nova Terra)
11- Disaster (Nova Terra)
12- Guerilla Basics (Nova Terra)
13- Death of the Eagle (Nova Terra)
14- Regroup