Post by godsgopher on Nov 3, 2013 20:25:44 GMT -5
From the far reaches of Eastern Space comes a terrifying cry! Banzai!
The Imperial Japanese Navy launches swift attacks from their Homeworld of Panjin. Desperate for resources for the new Rising Empire of a Thousand Suns, the Imperial Japanese strike out in all directions their small but powerful navy swiftly overcoming the star systems of lesser nations. In their wake comes hundreds of transports filled with the troops of the Imperial Army. What follows is a summery of the sketchy intelligence reports coming out of Eastern Space.
Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
These are the back bone of the Invading Imperial forces. The Imperial Army seems to build its forces upon light infantry. Equipped to move quickly these eight man squads only carry light laser carbines backed up by light support lasers and RPG's. Never the less the Imperial Army is well trained if inexperienced yet its troops are highly motivated and even seem eager to charge the enemy in aggressive assaults while yelling Banzai to their Empress. It is reported that even when out of power packs for their lasers these troops will thrown themselves willingly into the fray seeking to overcome the enemy with their 'warrior spirit'. Such reports however are highly doubtful and are to be discounted.
Imperial Navy Special Landing Force (INSLF)
It is unclear exactly what role the Special Landing Forces fill in the Imperial Order of Battle. They seem to be a navel combat landing force yet are not categorized are marines. Yet there are reports of them functioning as assault troops in the army as well as a rapid raiding force deployed from dropships. Another curiosity is the seeming absence of any kind of "special forces" in the Imperial Order of Battle. It is speculated that the INSLF fills a multitude of roles and are a highly flexible and experienced force. While their equipment is mostly identical to the IJA they seem to be equipped with advanced camo suits able to blend in to their surroundings making them an difficult force to root out of terrain. While they are also organized along the lines of light infantry their selection of support weaponry is considered superior.
The Imperial Guard
Said to be the personal body guard of the Empress Herself, the Guard are an obviously elite force built along the same model light infantry as the army. Yet while their equipment might be similar their training and dedication to duty are clearly beyond anything found in regular Army units. This elite status is reflected in their uniforms, a deep green bearing a golden strip down the pants a color reserved exclusively for the Imperial house itself. The only oddity to their equipment is the Katana. Reports have been received that this is no ceremonial piece of gear but that they Guard is as skillful with its use on as their lasers. Imagine swords being used in the 23rd Century!
The Imperial Japanese Navy launches swift attacks from their Homeworld of Panjin. Desperate for resources for the new Rising Empire of a Thousand Suns, the Imperial Japanese strike out in all directions their small but powerful navy swiftly overcoming the star systems of lesser nations. In their wake comes hundreds of transports filled with the troops of the Imperial Army. What follows is a summery of the sketchy intelligence reports coming out of Eastern Space.
Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
These are the back bone of the Invading Imperial forces. The Imperial Army seems to build its forces upon light infantry. Equipped to move quickly these eight man squads only carry light laser carbines backed up by light support lasers and RPG's. Never the less the Imperial Army is well trained if inexperienced yet its troops are highly motivated and even seem eager to charge the enemy in aggressive assaults while yelling Banzai to their Empress. It is reported that even when out of power packs for their lasers these troops will thrown themselves willingly into the fray seeking to overcome the enemy with their 'warrior spirit'. Such reports however are highly doubtful and are to be discounted.
Imperial Navy Special Landing Force (INSLF)
It is unclear exactly what role the Special Landing Forces fill in the Imperial Order of Battle. They seem to be a navel combat landing force yet are not categorized are marines. Yet there are reports of them functioning as assault troops in the army as well as a rapid raiding force deployed from dropships. Another curiosity is the seeming absence of any kind of "special forces" in the Imperial Order of Battle. It is speculated that the INSLF fills a multitude of roles and are a highly flexible and experienced force. While their equipment is mostly identical to the IJA they seem to be equipped with advanced camo suits able to blend in to their surroundings making them an difficult force to root out of terrain. While they are also organized along the lines of light infantry their selection of support weaponry is considered superior.
The Imperial Guard
Said to be the personal body guard of the Empress Herself, the Guard are an obviously elite force built along the same model light infantry as the army. Yet while their equipment might be similar their training and dedication to duty are clearly beyond anything found in regular Army units. This elite status is reflected in their uniforms, a deep green bearing a golden strip down the pants a color reserved exclusively for the Imperial house itself. The only oddity to their equipment is the Katana. Reports have been received that this is no ceremonial piece of gear but that they Guard is as skillful with its use on as their lasers. Imagine swords being used in the 23rd Century!
