BASIC:
DOG TAGS- PERSONAL MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION, you also get a military I.D. card, yes europeans get them too. The European versions also act as cred sticks at all EDF facilities.
DUFFEL (LAUNDRY) BAG- A bit smaller than its us equivalent, but also wider.
COMBAT GLOVES- STRONG RUGGED GLOVES
BOOTS + 2 PAIR SHOELACES- Strong steel toed boots, with separated metal plates in the soles, to provide protection while maintaining flexibility. Very similar to the American version
BACKPACK- similar in form and function ot its American counterpart
POUCH 4- 2
glowsticks,
a miniature flashlight, camouflage makeupPOUCH 5- used for personal non-military items
POUCH 6- EBM GPS, functions almost identically to the Datatel Mapmaker although it is a bit more fragile
ARMOR:TORSO ARMOR 420EB- (SP: 20) the flexible, highly durable armored vest used by all EDF forces. Very light but offers no arm or groin protection. For added mobility the armor is modular, with shoulder pads, breastplate and mid-section wrap, and back plate.
NECK ARMOR- (SP: 12) heavier than the U.S. counterpart, but offering better protection, and protects the entire neck, not just the front.
HELMET 250EB- (SP: 20) A very lightweight combat helmet, it is even semi flexible. A short range radio is installed in the helmet, with the microphone built into the chin strap and the speakers built into the inside of the helmet. A flip down visor is standard equipped with AD, IR, and LL.
PILOTS UNIFORM AND
HELMET- consisting of little more than a
padded flightsuit,
this uniform maximizes comfort and unrestricted
movement. The
helmet is SP:20 and is equipped with Low-Light,
Thermograph, Targeting
Optics, and Anti-Dazzle.
H.A.S.S.A.R. ARMOR 1200EB- The European heavy combat armor. It is basically metal gear with a few extras.. It provides SP:25 armor, comes with a helmet and removable face mask that functions as a gas mask with a built in person radio, therm optics, anti dazzle, Times square option and low light. the jumpsuit worn underneath is armored to SP: 6 and if the full version is worn, including powered leg units (allowing the soldier to make leaps up 15 feet and 10 feet high) the soldier wearing this is almost unstoppable.
B.A.C.L.
Electronics LONG RANGE RADIO 8560EB- This is
the state of the
art
radio
telephone used by EDF forces. 300 MILE RANGE, FULL
SHIELDING,
JAM AND SCRAMBLE CAPABILITIES, AND ANY OTHER FEATURE
YOU COULD
THINK OF ARE ALL INCORPORATED INTO THIS UNIT. It is 20
pounds
lighter
and connects directly into a specially built helmet
(sp:20 sdp: 10) for
the RTO allowing hands free operations for most
situations.
a
highpowered camera to view the object which is displayed
on a video
screen
in the eye piece. Image enhancement, low light, IR, and
teleoptics,
as well as a 200 shot digital camera and laser
rangefinder/target
system
are all built in. In event the electronics fail the
device may
used
as normal binoculars.
EBM's
top of
the line cyberdeck. It has all the features and
capabilities of
the
civilian version, but has an armored shell to protect
against damage
from
rough use. (see Rache Bartmoss's Brainware Blowout for
more
details) It is specially designed to hook into the
B.A.C.L. Electronics LONG
RANGE
RADIO, and because of the specially designed helmet a
soldier can
switch
back and forth between the net and real time without
losing his or her
place as well as having a small visual readout of his
net position
displayed
on the helmet in realtime.
ARASAKA
MORITA-
this assault rifle has been issued to EDF
military Special Forces personnel serving in Africa as
an ongoing field
test in
Arasaka's
bid to win the Military Assault Weapon contract.
Arasaka is
hedgin
their bets by attempting to sell this both to US and
EDF forces, but so
far only Europe has made any substantial purchases.
This weapon
became a necessary purchase in response
to Militechs
M-52 system, as
both rifles fire the Arasaka developed 10mm rifle
round. While
the
w
eapon only
holds half as many rounds as it's American
counterpart, it
is more accurate owing to the
bullpup design and longer barrel, and the
shotgun/25mm grenade
launcher holds 3 more rounds. Comes in 3
varieties, Standard (featuring the
underbarrel 
shotgun),
Officers (shortened weapon, no shotgun, also
popular with commandoes), and Sniper version with x500
Low Light and
Thermoptic scope. Due to
its higher accuracy, many American
Soldiers will keep and use any of these they manage to
get ahold
of. In Africa, where conflict between the US and the
EDF occurs
this is especially so, and there are unsubstantiated
reports of
Americans ambushing EDF patrols just to get ahold of
their
weapons. American commanders have gotten wind of this,
and the
few Moritas that have been purchased by the US
Military have been
issued to special forces. (see AUTUMN
BLADE for more info)
FN-RAL-
The standard issue assault rifle for most European
armed forces
including
the EDF. Chambered in 7.62mm the FN-RAL is one of
the worlds
finest
and most effective assault rifles. While many Morita's
have been
issued
the FN-RAL is still the most common rifle found among
EDF troops. (For more info see the main Book)
ROYAL
ENFIELD ORDNANCE SPITFIRE- this British
handgun is the standard
issue sidearm to all EDF forces. Soldiers prefer the
short barrel
version while officers are issued the long barrel (not
shown). For
special forces a suppressor is available as well as
"Reaper"
ammunition. (See Rough Guide To The U.K. for more
info)
MATSUCORP
BSGP A1 465ebP - +1 - J - P - 2D6+3 (10MM) - 10 - 1 - VR
This is the standard sidearm issued to EDF military pilots, who demand style on their hips over functionality. The odd magazine design, which is loaded from the front just under the barrel, is innovative in a weapon of this size. The weapon is quite accurate and reliable, though reloading takes some getting used to. The molded grips is available in either a wood finish, or with a rubberized coating. This weapon uses caseless ammunition.
GERMANICS
K-12 COMBAT KNIFE 60ebMEL - 0 - J - P - 2D6 - N/A - N/A - VR
A light but very strong cerami-steel fighting knife.
GERMANICS K-14 BOOT KNIFE 45eb
MEL - 0 - J - P - 1D6 - N/A - N/A - VR
A standard boot knife, double edged and perfectly balanced. EDF officers receive a lo
nger more
ornate version coated in teflon. The handle is half
hollow, and includes: compass, 6 matches, 2 band aids,
snake bite kit,
fishing line with 4 hooks and sinkers, and a wire saw
w/ handle rings,
HVY - +2 - N - P - 6D6+2 (7.62MM caseless) - 60/100 - 20 - VR
Th
e
standard
man portable machine gun used by EDF forces. Chambered
in 7.62 to
best utilize the abundance of ammunition and featuring
a high rate of
fire
this is one of the best squad support weapons
available
anywhere. It features reinforced ceramisteel barrels
with specially designed
insulation
which makes sustained fire
possible without fear of overheating the barrel.
Accepts
magazines
and belt fed ammo, and has the added bonus of being
able to switch
between
left and right hand firing modes (allowing the belted
ammunition to be
fed from either side of the weapon at the flick of a
switch).
H&K MPK-2020- Standard submachine gun used by EDF special forces, vehicle crews, and security. Chambered in 12mm, special forces crews receive "Reaper" ammunition in addition to standard. (see Rough Guide To The U.K. for more info)
HAND GRENADES- as above, the EDF combat soldier has access to virtually every type of hand grenade available. (See Blackhands Streetweapons for more Info)
FABRIQUE
NATIONALE RPAW 500ebHVY - +2 - N - R - 4d10 - 1 - 1 - VR
A reloadable anti tank rocket launcher similar in capabilities but only 200eb more expensive than the American L.A.W. II. It is also more acurate, however it is a bit heavier. (Rockets are 75eb apiece)
WALTHER
DRAGONLANCE S-402 2200ebRIF - +5 - N - R - 6d10 (.50 cal. cased) - 12 - 1 - VR
The European Heavy sniper rifle, chambered in .50 cal. this is one of the most acurate weapons in the world. It comes with a 3 foot suppressor for situations when stealth is important. This weapon outperforms the Barret M-90 in almost every way. One of the few weapons the EDF uses that isn't made for caseless ammunition, mostly due to the immense surplus and availability of .50 caliber ammunition. It also comes standard with a Lockson scope, one of the most powerful in the world. In fact, looking at this finely engineered weapon, one would sooner believe it is made for competition shooting, not wading through the jungle in a war zone.
ROYAL ENFIELD R-680 MICRO MISSILE LAUNCHER 1150eb
HVY - +3 - l - r - varies (40mm Micromissile) - 10 - 1 - VR
This weapon is preferred by EDF troops over a grenade launcher for its acuracy. It uses larger micromissiles than the Militech Urban Missile launcher, specifically designed for the weapon. The variety of 40 mm micromissiles is equal to that of the 40mm grenade allowing the weapon to serve a wide variety of purposes. (40mm micromissiles 80eb apiece)
FM-304
FLAMETHROWER 985ebFLM - +2 - N - R - SPECIAL (flame) - 4 min. - 4 min. - VR
The EDF flamethrower, the fuel supply is worn on a harness and connected to the gun by an armored (sp: 8) flexible hose. This weapon is heavy, and most EDF troops aren't too sure about carrying the fuel supply directly on their body when bullets are whizzing around. However the weapon is sturdy and reliable.
