User blog:LB&SCR/Season 3 Openeer: David vs. Goliath - Gallia (Valkyria Chronicles) vs. Soviet Union (March of War)



Alt History! Especially my favorite, WWII Alt History! So, today, we have several of WWII Alt History's big, main players. We have the Low Countries the Principality of Gallia from the Valkyria Chronicles, a brave little nation who stood up against the superior numbers of the East European Alliance. But, how will they stand up against the propoganda inspired, human wave tactics of one of March of War's six factions: the Soviet Union, the major power who dared take head on the Superior tank armies of the European Alliance!? In a battle of Infantry and Armor, which country will come out victorious in this National Beatdown!?

Soviet Union
"Equality through Control."

- One of the Soviet Union's Mottos

Unlike the Soviet Union of real history, the Soviet Union in March of War was founded in 1881 after some rebels managed to assassinate Tsar Alexander II (while secretly being funded by European Powers), and after a short rebellion, overthrew the Aristocratic oppressors. The new government saw it as their sole duty to spread communism to the rest of the world, and as such forgot that the Europeans had helped them overthrow the tsar when they started funding socialist uprisings over all of Europe, Asia, and South America to overthrow aristocratic oppressorship. However, the old colonial powers weren't going to give up, and easily crushed each rebellion. So, the Soviets reacted in the most sane and straightforward way possible....

They declared war on the entirety of Europe! Thus, started the First Great European War.

The ultimate goal of the Soviet Union is to overthrow aristocracy and to spread the joy of communism to all the opressed proletariate of the world! They due whatever it takes to make this dream a reality.

Infantry

 * -| Conscripts (5) =



The effects of Soviet Propoganda is most evident than in their own basic infantry force: the Conscripts. Conscripts have no choice whether or not to join the army (as Cowardice is an executionable offense), and since the extremely vast manpower quantities of the Soviet Union, are seen mostly as expendable. It is definetely evident in how they are equiped. Each conscipt is only given a few catridges, and is forced to scavage fallen bretheren to continue fighting; and their standard fatigues aren't designed to last very long. Snow boots and their long coat is the most protection any of them have against the elements.

The biggest fear each conscript has however, is Order No. 227 - NOT ONE STEP BACK!

Mosin-Nagant




 * Weight: 8.8 lbs
 * Length: 1,232 mm
 * Cartridge: 7.62 x 54mmR
 * Effective Range: 550 yards
 * Feed System: 5-round stripper clips
 * Bolt Action
 * -| Red Soldiers (5) =



The Soviet Union is famous for it massed charges of untrained infantry to be fed into the meat grinder. The Red Soldiers are the opposite, and are proof of how the Soviet Union rewards Patriotism and Volunteer enlistment.

The Red Soldiers actually trace their lineage back to the Tsar's White Guard, who were hand-chosen to shoot any suspected revolutionary on sight. However, even the hard men of the Guard had limits, and that is when they realized that the people they were shooting were actually the ones they signed up to protect, a very large contingent of them flocked to the Rebel side, and soon harvested victory from defeat! It is because of this that the Red Soldiers are experts at Urban Combat, and even the mighty Storm Troopers of the European Alliance shake at the mention of their names!

It should also be noted that anyone wishing to serve as a tankman, or join some other special division must serve a single tour of duty as a Red Soldier.

PPSh-41



Molotov Cocktail
 * Weight: 8 lbs
 * Length: 843 mm
 * Cartridge: 7.62 x 25mm Tokarev
 * Effective Range: 150 m
 * Rate of Fire: 900 rpm
 * Feed System: 71-round drum magazine
 * Automatic




 * Thrown fire bomb
 * Gasoline and burning rag
 * -| RPG Trooper (4) =



It may be true that the feared Red Soldiers are disciplined troops, but that doesn't mean that they are well educated. Red Soldiers are only taught basic literacy and military discipline that is necessary for the art of soldiering. So that is why RPG troopers are chosen from a certain niche; people who are able to learn all the complicated mathematics behind using a trajectory-based weapon. That niche is... people who show an innate ability for demoliton. They are trained for six months in advanced math, trajectory, and improvising explosives. By the time training is done, soldiers are trained how to aim for specific areas fo the tank: fuel tanks, treads, and other delicate tank parts.

Many Soviet children dream about about being RPG Troopers rather than tankers, airborne, or other more glamorous military careers. The reason being: The Union's greatest enemy is the European Alliance, who make very, very, very heavy use of Armored vehicles, so the RPG is seen as the sign of the glorious people's rebellion against the Monarchies!

RPG-2




 * Weight: 10 lbs 3 oz
 * Length: 1.2 meters
 * Round: 82mm HEAT Warhead
 * Range: 150mm
 * Single Shot, reloadable

Vehicles

 * -| BA-10 (3) =



With sudden human wave, rushing tactics, the Soviet Union had never needed a heavy scouting unit.. as who needs scouts with Human Waves? However, as the thickness of European Alliance defenses increased, even the Soviet High Command admitted that a heavy scout was needed. The fruit of that piece of labor was the BA-10!

Built on a modified People's Truck* chassis, as all the truck's command and radio gear had been ripped out and replaced with very basic scouting equipment, in an effort to save more money. This seems to be very foolish, but you should conisider something first: the more BA-10s in a 'pack,' the better each one performs, even being rumored to increase the sight range of each one significantly.

Crew is also important here. To crew a Bear Tank, you have to first crew a BA-10. That is why BA-10 crew casualty rating is high. The fact that the BA-10 is a valuable vehicle doesn't deter them from risky behavior.
 * Main Gun: 45mm 20-K
 * Armor Piercing
 * Special Recon Ability
 * Semi-thin, Sloped Armor (Steel)
 * -| Flak Tank (1) =



Based upon the same chassis as the infamous Bear Tank, the Flak Tank is used for only three occasions. One, when the Soviet Air Force is unavailable. Two: When the balance of Air Power is in the balance. Three: You just really don't like the other guy's infantry. Armed with four quad-linked autocannons, the Flak tank can shred aircraft, infantry, and light vehicles.

Though, while using these tanks against Infantry and Vehicles is against Soviet regulations, most Commissars and even Generals will overlook these breaches in regulations by never acknowlegding these incidents or writing them down as something else entirely.
 * Main Gun: Quad-linked 20mm Auto Cannons
 * 600 RPM
 * Armor Piercing
 * Semi-thick, Sloped Armor (Steel)
 * -| Bear Tank (1) =



The steel embodiement of Soviet ideals; stubborn and seemingly limitless in numbers; ruggedly built to survive even the heaviest of changes in armored warfare doctrine; this vehicle has been in the forefront of every Soviet Offensive since the First Great European War.

Produced in the numerous re-education factories, the Bear Tank emphasises Armor and Heavy Firepower over speed. Though, the Bear makes a great shield for infantry, as in fact it is very hard to keep the Bear behind the infantry. The Bear, while not the most sophisticated tank, it is rugged and practical; so much that even impacts that on paper would pierce the tank are more frequently deflected thanks to the intense sloping of the armor, though such impacts still leave the crew rather stunned.

Though, the most unique part of the Bear is it's part interchangability. Bear Tank Crews just put the new parts and boxes and carry them during their engagements, and in case you don't have the right part, use something else. Like say you are lacking a drive sprocket, well, that winch wheel would work just as well with a little filing. For reasons such as, the loose mechanical tolerance of the Bear means the wrong part works just as well as the right one....

At least until the tank get's knocked out of action during the next offensive.
 * Main Gun: 100mm Cannon
 * Armor Piercing
 * Special Repair Ability (can repair self or other vehicle)
 * Thick, Sloped Armor (Steel)

Principality of Gallia
"Valkyria, Valkyria May the bloodline live forever Valkyria, Valkyria Bless and protect our fertile land."

- An excerpt from the Gallian Anthem

The Principality of Gallia is a constitutional monarchy characterized by policies of Armed Neutrality, Universal Conscription, and the fact that is successfully gone on to not ally with one of two Superpowers. Originating from the 3rd Century, Gallia was it's own kingdom until a 19th Century invasion by Empire brought them into their ranks. However, as Democracy rose, the Archduke used this sway to launch a revolution, once again bringing Gallia as an independent nation.

Infantry

 * -| Scout (5) =



Armed with Semi-Auto Rifles and hand grenades; clad in light armor with high mobility, but sacrifice defense. While generally weak in comparison to other infantry, and lacking against armor. They more than make up for it with their long range primary weapons and speed.

Gallian-A




 * Weight: 10.1 lbs
 * Length: 997 mm
 * Cartridge: 7.92 mm
 * Effective Range: 360-400 meters
 * Feed System: 7-round Magazine
 * Semi-Auto
 * -| Shocktrooper (5) =



Heavily armed soldiers who excel at short range combat: urban warfare, trench clearing, you name it. While lacking the range of a scout, they make up for it with greater survivability. They are roughly average in mobility terms.

Mag-MXX




 * Weight: 10.6 lbs
 * Length: 992 mm
 * Cartridge: 9 mm
 * Effective Range: 200 meters
 * Feed System: 20-round magazine
 * Auto

B-Type Grenade


 * High-Explosive
 * -| Lancers (4) =



Armed with extremely high powered anti-tank weapons and wearing heavy armor, the Lancer is the primary anti-tank class in Gallia. However, the heavy armor and weapons means that their mobility is almost nil, and their weapons have relatively low accuracy, and aren't very effective against infantry units.

Theimer Anti-Tank Lance




 * Weight: 39.9 lbs
 * Length: 10.6 ft
 * Round: 141 mm warhead
 * Effective Range: 600 meters
 * Magazine: 1 Warhead
 * Single Shot, re-loadable

Vehicles

 * -| Gallian Light Tank (3) =

Fast, Mobile, and Lightly Armored; the Gallian Light Tank is designed for fast, hit and run tactics, rather than standing and fighting against heavier vehicles. It was designed more for the defensive abilities, rather than as an attack weapon, but it has high mobility' and can operate on almost any terrain.


 * Breda 24/75mm PaK Cannon
 * Armor Piercing


 * Erma 7.92mm Machine Gun
 * Sloped, Semi-Thin/Thick Plate


 * -| Shamrock (=

The 'Shamrock' is a heavily modified Gallian Light Tank. Using parts it 'borrowed' from Imperial Tanks and Weapons; it's armor and power output are substantially upped from the normal Light Tank (so... it would classify as a Medium Tank?). It's crew is so good, that it's main cannon can be replaced with flamethrowers, and an  extremely heavy  machine gun at a moments notice.


 * Breda 24/75mm PaK Mk.II
 * Armor Piercing
 * Anti-Personel Mortar
 * Erma 7.92mm Machine Gun
 * Sloped, Thick Armor Plate


 * -| Edelwiess (1) =

Edelwiess was the personal Heavy Tank of General Belgen Gunther during EWI, and constructed by Theimer. It was then used by Welkin Gunther of the Gallian Militia during EWII. Despite it's age, it was the first tank to heavily used angled, armor plating and other concepts, yielding very high results in the testing stages. It also appears to be easily upgrade able.


 * Theimer 48/88mm KwK
 * Armor Piercing
 * Anti-Personel Mortar
 * ISARA Smoke Rounds


 * Theimer 12.7mm Machine Gun
 * Sloped, Thick Steel Plating

Factoid

 * *This is a People's Truck from the game - http://marchofwar.wikia.com/wiki/People%27s_Truck
 * Not featured in this battle is the Soviet's Signature units: The Walkers - Giant Behemoths of Steel and Hydraulics. Armed with Giant Tank Shotguns and AP Rockets or giant, antique Naval Cannons. They are to be very feared... maybe one will get a cameo.
 * Let's see: a Valkyria Factoid... Valkyria Chronicles 1 was released on PC Nov. 2014. It's on my wishlist, even though I've been told it's impossible to play with a Keyboard and Mouse.