The setting of the AAF isn't set too far off the future so expect only minor modifications in the technology and the firearms used in this game, other existing firearms which were used even before the "3rd World war" isn't included here anymore. The information in here is vital to every AAF cadets and officers alike.
M20 Sub-machine gun- This is the standard issue rifle of the Allied Armed Forces infantry, capable of firing more than 15 rounds per second, each clip contains 160 Standard bullets.
AK50 Assault Rifle- Standard Asian Confenderate Rifle
Concussion Grenades- Basic hand grenade which sends out debris and shrapnels after its initial explosion, each infantry man is equipped with 2 of these. (The SpWeX carries more)
C4 plastic explosives- Same C4 we have at present times, capable of clearing out obstacles by use of explosive powder, it can either be detonated with a timer, a fuse or a special detonator.
Dragon Surface to Surface/Surface to Air Missile- Standard Issue Rocket launcher, which is capable of hitting aerial targets by utilizing laser technology.
Omni chain gun- Named after its producer (Omni Manufacturing inc.) it is a chain-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 20 rounds per second. (usually carried by the SpWeX)
Fireball launcher- Usually carried by the SpWeX, it is a gun powered by a flammable liquid which can project powerful fireballs, capable of severly burning down structures.
PSG Rifle- A sniper rifle equipped with a Telescope that utilizes laser technology, Its precision is unequalled when used by a skilled sniper.
AAF Combat knife- The 12" standard issue AAF Combat knife can be used in a number of purposes, its a soldier's most versatile piece of equipment.
Colt .45 pistol- The standard issue AAF pistol even before the 3rd world war, old as it is, its still an efficient firearm when handled by a skilled soldier.
Personal Radio- A Radio used by platoon elements to communicate with one another, it boasts hands-free operation and is usually strapped in a soldier's collar, its operation and functionality is dependent on the Comm officer.
Chronometer- The standard issue time piece of the AAF, it uses 24 hour time system.
Mark-up Beacon- This equipment uses modern laser technology to "tag" certain targets either to be Air-Striked or to be found by land elements.
Armored Personnel Carrier- the APC is used to transport platoons to places impossible or too far to be reached by foot, it is driven by the Platoon's transport officer, and it is armed with a modified Omni Chain gun as well as Anti-Aircraft guns.
Camo Suit- This suit is to be worn by all AAF personnel when in their mission, its camouflage is adapted to its environment (Jungle missions uses the traditional jungle camo, the Desert Camos are of the same color with the sand and Arctic Camos are colored white..etc.)
Compact MedKit- Issued to medics, it is a compact but versatile Medical kit, which can treat flesh wounds, burns and other casualties that can possibly sustained during battle.
Gas Mask- In a world of Biological warfare, the AAF provided their infantry with gas masks.
Flashlight- Each member of the platoon carries with them a Flashlite, which boasts a modern battery capable of lasting up to 3 months without recharge.
Rations- high-protein, high-fiber food packs which provides the Soldiers with their Required Daily Allowance of nourishment
"Wild Fire Bombs"- Anti-personnel bombs dropped by the AAF Airforce bombers to provide support for AAF ground troops.
X290 Bomber- A bomber unveiled by the US in the third World War, it is the first aircraft capable of flying above the atmosphere and dropping bombs from there with exact precision using laser technology. There are only a few number of X290 aircraft available in the AAF Airforce.
F22A Raptor- Commissioned into the AAF ever since its formation,Max Speed: 2335 km/h armed with 1 20 mm Cannon and standard missile armaments.
EuroFighter2000- Adopted from the British airforce, armed with 1 cannon 27 mm 6500 kg max payload 15 types of rockets
S37 Berkut- Asian Confederate craft specifically equipped with 14 hardpoints.
SU-37 Super Flanker- Another Asian Confederate plane equipped with 1 30mm cannon, and 14 hardpoints
Signal Flares- Same old signal flares used to attract attention, or to mark locations.
Advanced Telescopes- Telescopes capable of focusing to objects about 3 Miles away.
Ground Targetting Satellites (GTS)- Uses the lately discovered Photon blast technology, capable of locking on to ground targets anywhere in the world and eliminating them with a powerful Photon Blast. Most of AAF's Satellites were destroyed by the Asian Confederation's Anti-satellite missiles
Volkov Anti-Satellite Missiles (VASM)- Ground launched, anti-Satellite missiles, used by the Russians to eliminate AAF's Satellites.
MiG42- Standard multi-role fighter/bomber of the Asian Confederation
Phantom Stealth Submarine- Experimental prototype being worked on by the AAF's research and Technology department, capable of being undetected by radar by using the latest in stealth technology.
Achilles, railgun-launched nuclear warhead- The most powerful piece of equipment in the Asian Confederation's hands, It is launched via Railgun guided by laser equipment and doesn't use gas-fueled rockets for propulsion, It cannot be shot down by the AAF's anti-missile missiles because most of them are heat-seekers, the achilles doesn't emit any hit because its just a warhead launched via a railgun.
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