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Staff Sergeant

A **Staff** **Sergeant** is a non-commissioned officer military rank used widely by various military forces. It is comparable to the Rank Grades OR-5 and OR-6, depending on the military force.

## Katona Army

### Equivalent Ranks

First Sergeant (ACS)
**Staff Sergeant** (ADF)
Technical Sergeant (KAF)

### Characteristics

In the Katona Army, the **Staff Sergeant (SSG)** is the OR-6, ranking above Sergeant (OR-5) and below Sergeant First Class (OR-7).

* The insignia for Staff Sergeants are recognised by a single chevron and rocker.
* In infantry units, Staff Sergeants usually lead squad-sized elements (9 soldiers) but can also act as platoon sergeants in the absence of a Sergeant First Class.
	+ In support units, staff sergeants ordinarily hold headquarters positions.
	+ In Armoured units, staff sergeants are usually tank commanders if not the platoon or deputy platoon leader.

**Notable Army Staff Sergeants:**

* SSG. Callahan
* SSG. Oscar 'Oz' Cortez
* SSG. Fig
* SSG. Kelly
* SSG. Justin 'Tanto' Kim
* SSG. Larson
* SSG. Lipton
* SSG. Locus
* SSG. Munsey
* SSG. Silvers
* SSG. Suarez
* SSG. Sykes
* SSG. Razlo
* SSG. Webber
* SSG. Wex
* SSG. Ybarra

## Katona Air Force

### Equivalent Ranks

Second Sergeant (ACS)
Sergeant (ADF)
Sergeant (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Katona Air Force, the **Staff Sergeant (SSgt)** is a non-commissioned officer military rank, ranking above Senior Airman (OR-4) and below Technical Sergeant (OR-6).

* The staff sergeant is the first non-commissioned officer rank in the KAF and wears a single chevron.
	+ KAF staff sergeants are expected to be technically proficient and function as first-line supervisors within a 'work centre'
	+ Staff sergeants are usually in charge of small maintenance crew and flight crews the are designated to a single aircraft, and is the lowest rank able to become a aircraft's crew chief. Other members of the squad's flight crew will have specific roles such as being gunners or radiomen.

## Ansaris Defence Force

### Service Branch

ADF Army
ADF Air Force

### Equivalent Ranks

First Sergeant (ACS)
Technical Sergeant (KAF)
**Staff Sergeant** (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Ansaris Defence Force, the **Staff Sergeant (SSgt)** is ranked as an OR-6, ranking above Sergeant (OR-5) and below Master Sergeant (OR-7), and is the second lowest staff non-commissioned officer rank.

* The insignia for an ADF staff sergeant is represented by three-bar chevrons pointing downwards, surmounted by a maple leaf and a downward rocker.
* In infantry units, a staff sergeant is usually a rifle platoon sergeant or a section leader in a weapons platoon.

**Notable ADF Staff Sergeants**

* SSgt. Lorentz
* SSgt. Ramsey
2nd Air Division

The **2nd Air Division (2 AD)** is an air unit of the Ansaris Defence Force Air Force, stationed at Vandenburg Air Force Base.

The 2 AD is the main air component for the East Ansaris Command and as a composite unit, provides air supremacy, surveillance, worldwide airlift, and agile combat support forces to project power and reach.

## Overview

The Division is composed of four groups each with specific functions. The Operations Group controls all flying and airfield operations. The Maintenance Group performs Aircraft and Aircraft support equipment maintenance. The Mission Support Group has a wide range of responsibilities but a few of its functions are Security, Civil Engineering, Communications, Personnel Management, Logistics, Services and Contracting support; while the Medical Group provides medical care.

* 2nd Operations Group
	+ 2nd Operations Support Squadron
	+ 51st Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-15EX)
		- Jester Two-Four
		- Jester Two-Five
	+ 23rd Airlift Squadron (C-130J)
* 2nd Maintenance Group
* 2nd Mission Support Group
* 2nd Medical Group
Butcher 3-4

**Butcher 3-4**, is the callsign of a M2A5 Kodiak IFV featured in the *Saunders Initiative series**.* Butcher 3-4 is an IFV part of the the 12th Cavalry Regiment, Bravo Squadron within the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Butcher 3-4 is only seen in the chapter *"Hard Landing"* where it supports advancing KSEC soldiers on the beaches of Newcastle. Butcher 3-4 is destroyed after taking a direct hit from an ACS Panther HEAT shell, killing all three crew members inside.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 3 (Commander, gunner, driver)
* **Capacity:** 7 fully equipped soldiers
* **Length:** 6.55m
* **Width:** 3.6m
* **Height:** 3m
* **Mass:** 27.6 tons

### Performance

* **Engine:** Cummins VTA-903T 8-cylinder diesel engine
* **Power/Weight:** 21.7hp/t
* **Operational Range:** 483
* **Maximum Speed:** 56km/h on road (40km/h off-road)

### Armament

* **Main Armament:** 1x 30mm Bushmaster autocannon (900 rounds)
	+ M919 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilising Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T)
	+ MK210 High-Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T)
* **Secondary Armament:**
	+ 2x BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile launchers (7 missiles)
	+ 1x Coaxial mounted M240C machinegun (2,200 rounds)
* **Armour:**
	+ 14.5mm Spaced laminate armour offering all around protection
	+ 7017 aluminium armour hull based
* **Countermeasures**
	+ 2x Iron Fist Hard-kill Active Protection Systems
	+ 2x four-barrelled M250 smoke grenade launcher (Can be loaded with chaff and flares)
Lightning 1-1

**Lightning One-One**, or **Lightning 1-1**, is the callsign of a Katona Navy F-52 Condor II fighter jet featured in the *Saunders Initiative series**.* Lightning One-One is part of Carrier Air Wing Twelve and is one of the main Katona Armed Forces' air assets during *Operation Parabellum.*

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:**
	+ **Pilot:** Capt. Peyton
	+ **Weapon System Operator:** Ens. Cujo
* **Length:** 17m
* **Wingspan:** 12m
* **Height:** 4.7m
* **Empty weight:** 10.4 ton
* **Gross weight:** 16.7 ton
* **Max take-off weight:** 23.5 ton

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 1900km/h at 12,000m (Mach 1.8)
* **Combat Range:** 740km
* **Rate of climb:** 250m/s

### Armament

* **Guns:** 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon w/ 400 rounds
* **Hardpoints:** 9 total (4x under-wing, 3x under-fuselage, and 2x wingtip missile launch rails)
	+ **Missiles:**
		- **Air-to-air missiles:**
			* 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder
			* 8x AIM-120 AMRAAM (with double-racks)
			* 2x AIM-132 ASRAAM
			* 2x MBDA Meteor
		- **Air-to-surface missiles:**
			* 4x AGM-65 Maverick
			* 4x AGM-88 HARM
			* 2x SPEAR 3
	+ **Bombs:**
		- GBU-12 Paveway II
		- GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb
		- GBU-54 Laser JDAM
	+ **Other**
		- LITENING targeting pod
		- Electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod
		- Chaff and Flares

### **Avionics**

* Hughes APG-73 Radar
* ROVER (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver)
Sky Marshal

KAF Sky Marshal Insignia

**Sky Marshal** (**SM**) is a four-star air officer in the Katona Air Force, comparable to the Rank Grade OF-9 in other armed forces.

* A KAF air vice marshal is the highest attainable commissioned officer rank in the entire Air Force, ranking above Air Vice Marshal (OF-8), and wears four five-leaf clovers as its insignia.
* There is only one sky marshal in the entire Katona Armed Forces, and works closely with the Katona Army General on the Katona Joint Chiefs of Staff, overseeing all Katoni air-based military conventions.
3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team

The **3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team (3rd ABCT), 1st Katona Division** is an armoured brigade unit that appears in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks* and is subordinate to the 1st Katona Division. The 3rd ABCT is main armoured unit used by KSEC and is garrisoned at Fort McCord.

## Overview

The 3rd Armoured BCT contains seven subordinate battalions and a Headquarters and Headquarters Company. The core of the brigade's combat power are its three tank battalions and two cavalry regiments. The 46th Field Artillery Regiment provides artillery support, and the Engineer Battalion provides combat engineering, military intelligence, and signal services.

## Composition

**3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), 1st Katona Division**

* 3rd Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company
* 1st Tank Btn, 52nd Armoured Rgt.
	+ Company A "Rhino" (Howler)
	+ Company B "Trident" (Howler)
* 2nd Tank Btn, 52nd Armoured Rgt.
* 2nd Tank Btn, 51st Armoured Rgt.
* 1st Cavalry Rgt.
* 46th Field Artillery Rgt.
* 16th Brigade Engineer Btn
* 103rd Brigade Support Btn
Brigadier General

ADF Brigadier General Insignia

**Brigadier General (Brig. Gen)** is a general officer military rank, comparable to the Rank Grade OF-7 in other armed forces.

In the Ansaris Defence Force, a brigadier general is the lowest ranking general officer, ranking just above Colonel (OF-6) and below Lieutenant General (OF-8), and wears a single bar surmounted by a single maple leaf as its insignia.

* In the ADF army, brigadier generals typically serve as deputy commanders to the commanding general of a division-sized unit and assists in overseeing the planning and coordination of a mission.
* In the ADF airforce, they typically command an air division or serve as the deputy commander for a Number Air Force.

**Notable ADF Brigadier Generals:**

* Brig Gen. Avery
Koven Province

**Koven** is a province located in Southern Ansaris, featured in the *Saunders' Initiative series.* The Koven province neighbours Gellar to the Northeast, and Azure to the Northwest. Koven consists of a variety of different landscapes, but the most unique geographical landmark are the floating mountains of Miljor.

## Known Locations in Koven

* Faraday Redwood Forest
* Fort Kiko
* Fort Sarawak
* Goulburn
* Joint Base Anderson-McCord
* Marita
* Miljor Mountains
12th Cavalry Regiment

The **12th Cavalry Regiment** is a sub-unit of the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, part of the 1st Katona Division. The 12th Cavalry Regiment is a minor unit that is seen only a handful of times during *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks.*

## Composition

* Regimental Headquarters (RHQ)
* Squadron A - Cavalry (Kodiak)
* Squadron B - Cavalry (Kodiak)
	+ Butcher 1-1
	+ Butcher 1-2
	+ Butcher 3-4
* Squadron C - Tank (Howler)
* Support Squadron
Archer

Master Sergeant **'Archer'**, callsign **Sierra 1-1** is a Special Operations Detachment sniper featured in the *Saunders Initiative series*. Archer is the team leader of the two-man sniper team, Sierra 1 and is the designated sniper within the team. Archer was also a member of Task Force Mako during *Operation Venator.*
Portis

Captain **Portis**

Formerly an ADF First Lieutenant, executive officer of Wolverine Troop, and platoon leader of Wolverine Troop's first platoon during the siege of Enderossi, Portis was promoted to the rank of Captain after his release from ACS detainment alongside Secretary of Defence Kersley. Captain Portis was recognised for his valiance during the siege and was promoted to take over the Troop after the death of its former commanding officer.
Crossroads

**Crossroads** is the callsign of the Special Operations Detachment Tactical Operations Centre featured in the Saunders Initiative series.

Usually commanded by COL. Broward and/or MAJ. North with several dozen support staff and intelligence officers, Crossroads frequently provides information on enemy strength, location, and supplies new orders or objectives to S-O-D operators deployed in the field. Crossroads works closely with the Joint Communications Unit to provide crucial information for operators deployed in the active field.

## Notable Members

* COL. Broward - S-O-D commanding officer
* MAJ. North - Operations Chief
* SFC. Matias - JCU Intelligence officer
* SSG. Ubben - JCU Intelligence officer
* SSG. Teigen - JCU Intelligence officer
Kyle 'Kaz' Meehan

Lieutenant **Kyle 'Kaz' Meehan** is a reoccurring character featured in Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks. Meehan is the platoon leader of 1st Platoon, Blackjack Company, 1st Battalion 1st Infantry Regiment.

Despite being an officer, Meehan is often referred to as 'Kaz' by most enlisted soldiers of Blackjack Company because of how close he was to them as a supporting officer within 1st Platoon, Blackjack Company. Originally being a supporting officer attached to Blackjack 1 with Lauder, Meehan assumed the command of the platoon when Lauder was promoted to the commanding officer of Blackjack Company. Not used to being called *officer* or *sir*, Meehan prefers to be referred to as 'Kaz' by his platoon due to their close relationship.
Ajani

Captain **Ajani** is a reoccurring character featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation*. Ajani is a member of the ADF 2nd Cavalry Regiment and commanding officer of the regiment's Charlie Company. Ajani's company is the main ADF component that Special Operations Detachment units are attached to during KSOC-led operations in Ansaris.
Hammer 2-4

**Hammer Two-Four**, or **Hammer 2-4**, is the callsign of a UH-64 Hawk featured in the *Saunders Initiative series**.* Hammer Two-Four is part of the Katona Special Expeditionary Corps, subordinate to the Katona Air Force.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 5
	+ Pilot
	+ Co-pilot (K.I.A.)
	+ RHS door gunner: David (W.I.A.)
	+ LHS door gunner
	+ Crew Chief (K.I.A.)
* **Capacity:**
	+ 11 troops (seated) or 6 stretchers *or*
	+ 1,200kg of internal cargo, or up to 4,100kg of external cargo
* **Length:** 19.3m (including rotors)
* **Width:** 2.4m
* **Height:** 5.1m
* **Empty weight:** 5,700kg
* **Max take-off weight:** 10,000kg

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 295km/h
* **Combat Range:** 790km
* **Rate of climb:** 8.36m/s
Chawla Province

**Chawla** is a province located in Northern Ansaris, featured in the *Saunders' Initiative series.* The Chawla province is known for its mountainous and jagged terrain, but also contains lush green forests bordering Marsilea to the Southeast, and desert dunes bordering Azure.

## Known Locations in Chawla

* Agoda Region
* Bentley Forest
	+ Combat Outpost Rodie
	+ Fort Connelly
* Jakuda Mountain Range
	+ Aracuna
	+ Combat Outpost Novok
	+ Gorodok
	+ Kashmir Pass
	+ Tamar Valley
* Sicaria Region
	+ Alkania Mining Station
* Ramstein Air Force Base
* Zahra
Jaguar 4-6

**Jaguar Four-Six**, or **Jaguar 4-6** is the callsign of a Katona Air Force RQ-9 Reaper drone featured in the *Saunders Initiative series.* Jaguar 4-6 is an unmanned aerial vehicle used fore aerial reconnaissance, forward observation roles, and in some cases, unmanned attack roles.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 0, 3 on ground out of theatre (remote pilot, sensor operator, and intelligence analyst)
* **Length:** 8.2m
* **Wingspan:** 14.8m
* **Height:** 2.1m
* **Empty weight:** 513kg
* **Gross weight:** 1000kg

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 220km/h
* **Endurance:** 14 hours fully loaded

### Armament

* **Guns:** 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon w/ 400 rounds
* **Hardpoints:** 4 with provisions to carry combinations of
	+ **Missiles:**
		- 4x AGM-114 Hellfire
		- 8x AGM-176 Griffin
		- 4x SPEAR 3

### **Avionics**

* AN/DAS-1 MTS-B Multi-Spectral Targeting System
* AN/APY-8 Lynx II Radar
Christopher North

Major **Christopher North,** is a recurring character featured in the *Saunders Initiative series*. North is a member of the Special Operations Detachment, commanding officer of the S-O-D Alpha Platoon, and Operations Chief of the S-O-D Tactical Operations Centre, callsign Crossroads.

North's role as the operations chief is to relay intelligence and other important information to S-O-D teams currently deployed on the field.

## Biography

### Early Career

North joined the Special Operations Detachment and spent the majority of his career serving numerous short-term deployments and executing covert assignments in classified locations. He became an expert in clandestine tradecraft, focused on sabotage, ambushes, and infiltrations into denied areas and hazardous environments, which earned him the nickname 'Stalker'. North soon became a Katona Armed Forces officer and at the rank of OF-2 (Lieutenant), created an advanced reconnaissance and intelligence unit within the S-O-D called Stalker Six. Stalker Six was a covert special operations unit that specialised in reconnaissance and intelligence behind enemy lines.

After being promoted to OF-3 (Captain), Major left the Katona Armed Forces and became a tactical advisor within DEVGRU of the United States Navy, working directly with Seal Team Six before returning to the S-O-D as an OF-5 (Major). North's early career was quite extensive and his recognition around the world has earned him a lot of respect. North is a smart tactician but a harsher mentor, striving to make his Special Warfare Operations equal, if not better than some of the most elite Tier 1 Special Operation units in the world.

### Operations Chief

North's role as the operations chief is to relay intelligence and other important information to S-O-D teams currently deployed on the field. He is also the commanding officer of the S-O-D's alpha platoon, which is the only S-O-D team that is deployed to Ansaris.
Kashmir Pass

The **Kashmir Pass** is a narrow passageway that runs through the Jakuda Mountain Ranges of Chawla. is is featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks*, and used by the 7th Brigade Support Battalion to reinforce Katona Armed Forces in the province, providing long rang artillery, logistical, and armoured support to infantry brigades.
Cordova

Sergeant **Cordova** is a KSEC soldier featured in Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks. Cordova is attached to the Blackjack Company 1st Platoon headquarters as a Forward Observer originated from the 3rd Field Artillery Battalion.

Cordova's main roles as platoon-level forward observer is to communicate and coordinate with Katona Air Force aircraft and Ground Artillery to conduct air strikes or fire missions, depending on the suitable mission.
Husky 2-1

**Husky Two-One**, or **Husky 2-1**, is the callsign of a UH-64 Hawk featured in the *Saunders Initiative series**.* Husky Two-One is part of the Special Combat Aviation Regiment seen during *Operation Safe Harbour.*

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:**
	+ Pilot: Lt. Hawkins (K.I.A.)
	+ Co-pilot: (K.I.A.)
	+ LHS door gunner: SrA. Wyatt (K.I.A.)
	+ RHS door gunner: (K.I.A.)
* **Capacity:**
	+ 11 troops (seated) or 6 stretchers *or*
	+ 1,200kg of internal cargo, or up to 4,100kg of external cargo
* **Length:** 19.3m (including rotors)
* **Width:** 2.4m
* **Height:** 5.1m
* **Empty weight:** 5,700kg
* **Max take-off weight:** 10,000kg

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 295km/h
* **Combat Range:** 790km
* **Rate of climb:** 8.36m/s
Kepler

Private **Kepler** is a KSEC soldier that appears in the chapter, *"The Outpost"* in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks*. Kepler is a member of *Wolverine Two-Two* within 2nd Platoon, Wolverine Company and is one of several soldiers who tries to defend Combat Outpost Novok from an Alvitr Central Security attack.
Commander

**Commander** is a generic senior commissioned officer rank in many armed forces, comparable to the Rank Grade OF-4 to OF-6 and includes many iterations of the rank.

## Katona Air Force

### Equivalent Ranks

Senior Commander (ACS)
Lieutenant Colonel (ADF)
Lieutenant Colonel (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Katona Air Force, a **Commander (Cmdr)** is a senior commissioned officer rank, ranking immediately after Major (OF-4) and below Colonel (OF-6).

* A KAF commander wears three silver bars surmounted by a five-leaf clover as its insignia
* A commander generally commands a squadron in operations group, mission support groups, maintenance groups, or a squadron commander in a medical group.
	+ The commander may also serve as a Director of Operations (DO) in a squadron in the operations group before assuming command of their own squadron.

**Known Air Force/Navy Commanders:**

* Cmdr. Weston

## Alvitr Central Security

### Service Branch

ACS Ground Forces
ACS Police Force

### Equivalent Ranks

Colonel (ADF)
Colonel (KAF)
Colonel (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Alvitr Central Security, a **Commander (CDR)** is the most senior field-grade military rank before general-grade officers, ranking immediately after Senior Commander (OF-5) and before Major General (OF-7).

* An ACS commander wears three pentagonal stars as its insignia.
* In the ACS Ground Forces, commanders typically command regiment-sized units (1000-2000 troopers), but in some case, they may also act as deputy commanders for division-sized units (6000-25,000 troopers), usually led by major generals.
	+ In some occasions, commanders may lead special task force battalions or regiments.
* In the ACS Police Force, commanders have police jurisdiction over an entire city or are military base commanders.

**Notable ACS commanders:**

* CDR. Moses (previously)
* CDR. Reyes (formerly)
Bravo Team

**Bravo Team** is the callsign for a Special Operations Detachment unit featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation*, led by 1SG. Maretti. Bravo Team is a supporting S-O-D unit appearing in various Katona Special Operations Command-led operations against the Alvitr Central Security.

## Notable Members

* 1SG. Maretti- Bravo 1 (K.I.A.)
* SFC. Knight Bravo 2 (K.I.A.)
* Bravo 3 (K.I.A.)
* SSG. Fig Bravo 4 (K.I.A.)
* SGT. Paak Bravo 5 (K.I.A.)
* Bravo 6 (K.I.A.)
Cougar

The **Cougar** is a mine-resistant ambush-protected and infantry mobility vehicle structured to be resistant to landmines and improvised munitions.

The Cougar is protected against small arms, land mines, and improvised explosive devices (IED) using a combination of design features and materials to protect both the crew and engine compartment against a wide range of attacks

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 2 (Driver, gunner)
* **Capacity:** 7 fully equipped soldiers
* **Length:** 6.2m
* **Width:** 2.7m
* **Height:** 2.6m
* **Mass:** 17.2 tons

### Performance

* **Engine:** Caterpillar C7 Diesel I6 (330hp)
* **Operational Range:** 966km
* **Maximum Speed:** 105km/h

### Armament

* **Primary Armament:**
	+ 1x 12.7mm CROWS
* **Armour:**
	+ Plasan composite armour
Operation Dragon Valley

## Belligerents

S-O-D
SCAR

ACS

## Commanders and leaders

Welbeck
Pepper

Lux

## Casualties

0
25

**Operation Dragon Valley** is the code-name given to a Katona Special Operations Command-led direct action raid on a Alvitr Central Security compound believed to garrison the Sentinel Task Force. It was carried out in \_ 2061 in the abandoned industrial city of X, situated approximately 50km Southwest of the province capital, XY.
Superweapon

**"Superweapon"** is the twenty-eighth chapter of *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation* which takes place in San Corsa.

Stalker Six is sent to the University of San Corsa as part of Operation Gauntlet, after the Joint Communications Unit learns of the Yanko Project and the proposed superweapon being developed in San Corsa.

## Characters

* Crossroads (as MAJ. North)
* LT. John 'Pepper' Laszlo
* 1SG. Sipes
* SFC. Kix
* SFC. Keegan
* SFC. Bishop
* TSgt. Crawford
* Raptor Four-One
* Dr Danios
Harman

**Harman** is a German Blackwater Sentinel contractor featured in Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation. Harman was a former Kommando Spezialkräfte of the German Army, turned Blackwater contractor. He participated in several integral Blackwater-led covert operations during the Ansaris conflict.

## Biography

### Early Career

Born in Germany, Harman served in the Kommando Spezialkräfte for five years and completed two tours with the KSK until his retirement and transition into Blackwater Sentinel in 2056. Harman was poached by Adrian Lux and served within Cyrus' team.
Hunter Killers

**"Hunter Killers"** is the twenty-sixth chapter of *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation* and the last chapter of the Rivals Arc, which takes place at a Sentinel Task Force garrison deep in the Jakuda Mountain Ranges.

Alpha Team inserts into the Jakuda Mountains to support Sierra 1 and raid the Sentinel Task Force garrison with the element of surprise as part of *Operation Red Fang.*

## Characters

* Crossroads (as MAJ. North)
* 1SG. Marcel Garrick
* MSG. Alex 'Ajax' Healy
* SFC. Jack 'Hunter' Seaver (W.I.A.)
* SSG. Justin 'Tanto' Kim
* SGT. Eric 'Epps' Pana
* SGT. Derek 'Dingo' Young
* SGT. Emily 'Knox' Keon (W.I.A.)
* MSG. Archer
* SSG. Locus
* Adrian Lux (Captured)
* Cyrus (Captured)
* Cpt. Ajani
F-52 Condor II

The **F-52 Condor** **II** is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft, operated by the Katona Air Force.

The F-52 is designed to be highly versatile, due to its avionics, cockpit displays, and excellent aerodynamic characteristics. with the ability to carry a wide arsenal of weapons. The fighter can perform fighter escort, fleet air defence, suppression of enemy air defences, air interdiction, close-air-support, and aerial reconnaissance.

## Notable F-52 Condor II's

* Helix Two-One
* Helix Two-Two (Destroyed)
* Lightning One-One
* Lightning One-Two
* Lightning One-Three (Destroyed)
* Lightning One-Four
* Lightning Three-One

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 2 (Pilot and Weapons System Officer)
* **Length:** 17m
* **Wingspan:** 12m
* **Height:** 4.7m
* **Empty weight:** 10.4 ton
* **Gross weight:** 16.7 ton
* **Max take-off weight:** 23.5 ton

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 1900km/h at 12,000m (Mach 1.8)
* **Combat Range:** 740km
* **Rate of climb:** 250m/s

### Armament

* **Guns:** 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon w/ 400 rounds
* **Hardpoints:** 9 total (4x under-wing, 3x under-fuselage, and 2x wingtip missile launch rails)
	+ **Missiles:**
		- **Air-to-air missiles:**
			* 2x AIM-9 Sidewinder
			* 8x AIM-120 AMRAAM (with double-racks)
			* 2x AIM-132 ASRAAM
			* 2x MBDA Meteor
		- **Air-to-surface missiles:**
			* 4x AGM-65 Maverick
			* 4x AGM-88 HARM
			* 2x SPEAR 3
	+ **Bombs:**
		- GBU-12 Paveway II
		- GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb
		- GBU-54 Laser JDAM
	+ **Other**
		- LITENING targeting pod
		- Electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod
		- Chaff and Flares

### **Avionics**

* Hughes APG-73 Radar
* ROVER (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver)
Panther 2A7V

The **Panther 2A7V** is the primary main battle tank used by the Alvitr Central Security. The Panther 2A7V combines a 55 calibre 120mm main gun, non-explosive reactive armour along with hard and soft kill active protection systems.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 4 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver)
* **Length:** 8.3m (13.5m with gun forward)
* **Width:** 3.5m
* **Height:** 2.5m
* **Mass:** 64 tons

### Performance

* **Engine:** Perkins CV12-6A V12 diesel 1,200hp
* **Power/Weight:** 18.7hp/t
* **Operational Range:** 550km (250km off-road on internal fuel)
* **Maximum Speed:** 59km/h (40km/h off-road)

### Armament

* **Main Armament:** 1x 120mm Smoothbore cannon (50 rounds)
	+ DM73 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilising Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)
	+ DM12 High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)
	+ 3OF82 Fragmentation Shell
* **Secondary Armament:**
	+ 1x Coaxial mounted GAU/7 30mm Gatling Gun
	+ 1x Commander's hatch mounted 7.62mm L94A1 (4,200 rounds)
	+ 1x Loader's hatch mounted 7.62mm L94A1 (4,200 rounds)
* **Armour:**
	+ Non-explosive reactive armour (NERA) between conventional steel plates
* **Countermeasures**
	+ 1x Visual and Infrared Screening Smoke (VIRSS) soft-kill APS
	+ 1x Afghanit Hard-kill APS
1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team

The **1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (1st IBCT), 1st Katona Division** is a reoccurring KSEC seen throughout *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks.* The 1st IBCT is a sub-unit of the 1st Katona Division, based out of Fort Connelly and is led by COL. Harrington.

## Overview

The infantry brigade combat team currently contains 5,000 soldiers and is organised around three battalions of infantry, a cavalry regiment, a field artillery battalion, and a support battalion. Each infantry brigade is equipped and capable of ground, air, and amphibious assault entry operations.

ICBTs often maneuver in MATVs and Cougars over land, and operates as a motorised infantry to facilitate speed of movement. ICBTs may also maneuver via air transports in some occasions.

## Composition

The 1st Infantry Brigade contains six subordinate battalions and a Headquarters and Headquarters Company. The core of the brigade's combat power are its three infantry battalions. The 12th Cavalry Regiment provides reconnaissance and light armoured support to the BCTs, while the 3rd Field Artillery Battalion provides artillery support. Lastly, the Brigade Support Battalion provides the brigade's logistics support.

**1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), 1st Katona Division**

* Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC)
* 1st Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment (1/1)
	+ 1st Battalion Tactical Operations Centre - *"Goliath"*
	+ Company A "Anvil"
	+ Company B "Blackjack"
	+ Company C "Checkmate"
* 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment (2/1)
	+ Company E "Grizzly"
	+ Company F "Wolverine"
	+ Company G "Onyx"
* 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment (3/1)
* Squadron B, 12th Cavalry Regiment
	+ Butcher 1-1
	+ Butcher 1-2
* 3rd Field Artillery Battalion
	+ Warhammer
	+ Gryphon
* 7th Brigade Support Battalion 'Phantom'
	+ Phantom

## Command Elements

* Goliath - Command Base
* COL. Harrington - Brigade Commander
* LTC. Bundermann - Battalion Commander
* LTC. Munson - Battalion Commander
* MAJ. Garland - Company Commander
* MAJ. Greenland - Battalion Commander
* CPT. Obi - Company Commander
* CPT. Lauder - Company Commander
* CPT. Turner - Company Commander
* CPT. Washington - Company Commander
Rhino Troop

**Rhino Troop** is an M6A4 Howler MBT unit featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation*. Rhino Troop is part of Charlie Squadron, subordinate to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Rhino Troop 3-2 CAV) of the Ansaris Defence Force's 3rd Brigade. Rhino Troop is led by Captain Lindell and first appears during Operation Sacred Diamond.

## Notable Operations

* Operation Parabellum
* Operation Desert Strike

## Units

### Troop Headquarters

* Rhino 6
* Rhino 5

### Tank Units

* Rhino 1-1
* Rhino 1-2
* Rhino 1-3
* Rhino 1-4
* Rhino 2-1
* Rhino 2-2
* Rhino 2-3
* Rhino 2-4
* Rhino 3-1
* Rhino 3-2
* Rhino 3-3
* Rhino 3-4
Katona Air Force

The **Katona Air Force (KAF)** is the air service branch of the Katona Armed Forces and is seen throughout the Saunders Initiative series. The KAF articulates its core missions as air superiority, global integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control.

Along with conducting independent air operations, the KAF provides air support and for land and naval forces and aids in the recovery of troops in the field.

## Structure

The KAF field structure is broken into several subdivisions under its command:

* **Numbered Air Force:** Consists of multiple wings with a geographic or functional assignment commanded by an Air Vice Marshal or Sky Marshal.
* **Air Wing:** Consists of 2+ Air Groups commanded by a Air Staff Marshal or Colonel.
	+ Wings typically contain an operations group, maintenance group, mission support group, and a medical group.
* **Air Group:** Consists of 2+ Squadrons whose mission are similar or complementary, commanded by a Colonel.
* **Squadron:** Consist of 2+ flights commanded by a Commander or Major.
* **Flight:** Consists of individual airmen, sections, or shops commanded by a Captain.
* **Element/Section:** Consists of 2+ airmen led by a Staff Sergeant or Senior Airman.

## Aircraft Inventory

* AH-6 Super Cobra - KAF attack helicopter.
* C-30 Valkyrie - KAF heavy transport aircraft used to deliver troops, cargo, and other military equipment to various locations.
* E-3 Sentry - Electronic warfare aircraft used to keep airspaces friendly, and send critical information to aircraft in the field.
* F-52 Condor II - KAF Fighter aircraft primarily used for air-to-air combat but can also conduct air-to-ground capabilities.
* F-X Falcon - Primary close-air-support fighter aircraft of the KAF
* RQ-9 Reaper - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle equipped with basic armament to provide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, with air-to-ground capabilities.
* UH-64 Hawk - KAF's main airborne troop transport helicopter.

## Personnel

Ranks for the Katona Air Force are split into two categories: *Officer Ranks* and *Other Ranks*

## Subordinate Units

### KAF Elements

* 1st Operations Fighter Group (1st OFG)
	+ 5th Fighter Squadron
	+ 19th Close-Air-Support Squadron

### Notable Flying Units

* Warhorse Five-One (E-3 Sentry)
* Jaguar Four-One (RQ-9 Reaper)
* Jaguar Four-Six (RQ-9 Reaper)
* Kilo Six-One (UH-64 Hawk)
* Arclight Three-One (AH-6 Super Cobra)
* Odin Six-One (F-X Falcon)
* Helix Two-One (F-52 Condor II)
* Helix Two-Two (F-52 Condor II)
Bulldog 3-3

**Bulldog 3-3**, is the callsign of an Ansaris Defence Force MCV-6 featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation.* Bulldog 3-3 is an infantry fighting vehicle, part of the ADF's 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Bravo Squadron.

## Engagements

* Operation Thunder Run
	+ Bulldog 3-1 and **3-3** are sent to Goulburn as ADF armoured support to assist Stalker Six in rescuing Bravo Team from heavily ACS contested territory but is destroyed after being caught in a fatal IED and RPG ambush.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 3 (1 Commander, 1 driver, and 1 gunner)
* **Capacity:** 7 soldiers
* **Length:** 6.3m
* **Width:** 3m
* **Height:** 2.8m
* **Mass:** 25.4 tons

### Performance

* **Engine:** Perkins V-8 Condor Diesel 550hp
* **Power/weight:** 22hp/t
* **Operational Range:** 660km
* **Maximum Speed:** 75km/h on road (50km/h off road)

### Armament

* **Main Armament:** CTAS40 autocannon
	+ Telescoped 40mm Armour-Piercing Sabot
	+ Telescoped 40mm General Purpose Tracer
* **Secondary Armament:** L94A1 EX-34 7.62mm coaxial chain gun
* **Armour:** Aluminium and applique armour
* **Countermeasures:**
	+ 4x defensive grenade launchers w/ Visual and Infrared Screening Smoke (VIRSS)
* **Other**
	+ Bowman communication radios
	+ Thales Optronic Battle Group Thermal Imaging (BGTI)
Salvare

**"Salvare"** is the ninth chapter of *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation* which takes place at the Katona Embassy in Enderossi.

Alpha Team regroup and fortify the Katona Embassy from ACS Ground Forces surrounding the city until an armoured convoy cam enter the city to extract the S-O-D forces.

## Characters

* Crossroads (as MAJ. North)
* 1SG. Marcel Garrick
* MSG. Alex 'Ajax' Healy
* SFC. Jack 'Hunter' Seaver
* SSG. Justin 'Tanto' Kim
* SGT. Eric 'Epps' Pana
* SGT. Derek 'Dingo' Young
* Congressman Alpert
* DSS Agent Matias
* DSS Agent Teigen
* DSS Agent Ubben
* Emily Keon
* Cpt. Ajani
* 2nd Lt. Vinson
Soldier's Honour

**"Soldier's Honour"** is the twenty-first chapter of *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation,* continuing the events of *Operation Dragon Valley.*

The surviving members of Bravo and Charlie Team scatter into the wildlands on the outskirts of Rovia as they are pursued by ACS Ground Forces and Sentinel Task Force operators.

## Characters

* Crossroads (as COL. Welbeck)
* 1SG. Maretti (K.I.A.)
* SFC. Knight (K.I.A.)
* SSG. Wex (K.I.A.)
* SSG. Fig (K.I.A.)
* SGT. Sykes (K.I.A.)
* Vulture Six-Six (Destroyed)
* Cpt. Streicher
* 1Lt. Emerson
3rd Platoon, Blackjack Company

**3rd Platoon, Blackjack Company** (**Blackjack 3**) is an infantry platoon featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks*. Blackjack 3 is the third platoon of Blackjack Company, consisting of three rifle squads, a weapon squad, and is led by JLT. Foley.

## Members

* JLT. Foley - Platoon Leader
* SSG. Suarez - Squad Leader
* SGT. Ramsey - Fireteam Leader
* LCPL. Lacroix
Goliath

***'Goliath'*** is the callsign for the headquarters and headquarters company of the 1st Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment. Goliath is the main TOC that appears in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks* and is based out of Fort Connelly.

Goliath is usually commanded by LTC. Munson as the battalion commander and operations chief who provides accurate real-time information to deployed 1st Battalion elements on Alvitr Central Security strengths, locations, and issues new orders and objectives depending on the situation.
Operation Golden Rose

## Belligerents

S-O-D
SCAR

ACS

## Commanders and leaders

Welbeck
Pepper

Lux

## Casualties

0
25

**Operation Golden Rose**, informally known as the **battle of Fort Kiko**, is a Katona Special Operations Command-led joint military operation between the Special Operations Detachment (S-O-D) and the Ansaris Defence Force (ADF). On 2061, S-O-D teams conducted a direct action raid and airfield seizure on the ACS-occupied Fort Kiko located in Ansaris.
MH-18 Kestrel

The **MH-18 Kestrel** is a three-engine, seven blade rotor, medium-lift helicopter operated by the ACS Air Force. The MH-18 is the main troop helicopter transport used by the ACS, primarily ferrying ACS troopers to and from battlefields, and can also provide basic fire support.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 5 (1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 2 gunners, and 1 crew chief)
* **Capacity:**
	+ 37 troops with default folding canvas seats, or 55 troops with centre row added, *or*
	+ 14,500kg of internal cargo, or up to 16,300kg of external cargo
* **Length:** 30.2m
* **Height:** 8.5m
* **Empty weight:** 15,100kg
* **Max take-off weight:** 33,300kg

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 280km/h
* **Combat Range:** 330km
* **Rate of climb:** 13m/s

### Armament

* 2x 12.7mm GAU-21 machineguns
* 1x 12.7mm GAU-21 ramp mounted weapon system
Rivals Arc

The **Rivals Arc** is the fourth story arc of *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation.* The arc follows the tracking down and neutralisation of the Alvitr Central Security Sentinel Task Force after the execution of Ansaris Vice President William Cullen.

## Chapters

* **Wraiths** (19) - The entire Special Operations Detachment watches as the Sentinel Task Force execute Vice President Cullen in an encrypted message sent by the Alvitr Central Security.
* **Dollhouse** (20) - Bravo Team and Charlie Team attempt to raid the Sentinel TF compound but is caught in a trap.
* **Soldier's Honour** (21) - The surviving members of the two S-O-D teams retreat into the woodlands of Rovia in a desperate attempt to escape the ambush.
* **In Memory** (22) - A memorial service is held at Joint Base Anderson-McCord for the fallen operators of *Operation Dragon Valley.*
* **Containment** (23) - Alpha Team and Echo Team fly into Zahra to help ADF forces safely contain two Russian 3M-54 Kalibr Cruise Missiles.
* **Search and Secure** (24) - Alpha Team hold their ground at an abandoned shipyard until ADF reinforcements can arrive.
* **Gamble** (25) - Adrian Lux devises a master plan to catch a potential Sentinel Task Force defector, with the help of some defected ADF soldiers.
* **Hunter Killers** (26) - Alpha Team and Sierra 1 locate and infiltrate a second Sentinel TF garrison based on intelligence provided by the defected ADF soldiers, resulting in the neutralisation of the Sentinel TF as a whole.
Blackjack 1-4

**Blackjack 1-4** is a weapons squad featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks.* Blackjack 1-4 is the 4th squad of 1st Platoon, Blackjack Company (B 1-4), subordinate to the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and is led by SSG. Ybarra.

Blackjack 1-4 is a weapons squad and consists of two machinegun teams and two anti-tank teams, each led by a Corporal, rather than two rifle squads led by a Sergeant.

## Members

### Leaders

* SSG. Ybarra (Blackjack 1-4 Actual) - Squad Leader

### Anti-Tank Team Alpha

* CPL. Kashima - Team Leader/Heavy Anti-tank soldier
* LCPL. Kirchhoff - Ammunitions Carrier
Senior Airman

KAF Senior Airman Insignia

**Senior Airman (SrA)** is the fourth enlisted rank in the Katona Air Force, comparable to the Rank Grade OR-4 within in other military armed forces.

* Senior Airmen ranks above Staff Sergeant (OR-2) and below Airman Second Class (OR-3) and wears three diagonal stripes.
* Senior Airmen are expected to be technically proficient and begin developing leadership skills, and may be expected to supervise an airman of lesser rank.

**Notable KAF Senior Airmen:**

* SrA. Wyatt
Keegan

Sergeant First Class **'Keegan'**, callsign **'Stalker Six-Four'** is a reoccurring character featured in the *Saunders Initiative series*. He is a Special Operations Detachment operator and is both the designated grenadier and point-man for Stalker Six. Keegan was also a member of Task Force Mako during *Operation Venator.*
Second Lieutenant

**Second Lieutenant** is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces, comparable to the Rank Grade OF-1.

## Ansaris Defence Force

### Service Branch

ADF Army
ADF Air Force

### Equivalent Ranks

**Second Lieutenant** (ACS)
Ensign (KAF)
Junior Lieutenant (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Ansaris Defence Force, a **Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt)** is the lowest company-grade military rank, ranking below First Lieutenant (OF-2), and wears a single half bar as its insignia.

* In the ADF army, second lieutenants typically lead platoon-sized elements.
* In the ADF air force, second lieutenants may supervise flights as a flight leader or deputy flight leader.
	+ They may also work in a variety of administrative positions at the squadron, group, or wing level.

**Notable ADF Second Lieutenants:**

* 2nd Lt. Vinson

## Alvitr Central Security

### Service Branch

ACS Ground Forces
ACS Police Force

### Equivalent Ranks

**Second Lieutenant** (ADF)
Ensign (KAF)
Junior Lieutenant (KSEC)

### Characteristics

In the Alvitr Central Security, a **Second Lieutenant (2Lt)** is the lowest commissioned officer rank, below First Lieutenant (OF-2), and wears a single horizontal bar as its insignia.

* In the ACS Ground Forces, second lieutenants typically led platoon-sized units.
* In the ACS Police Force, the rank of second lieutenant is only appointed to officers in special appointments such as training institutions, university regiments and while under probation during training.
	+ Police Force second lieutenants are only promoted to first lieutenant after graduation from police training institutions.
Director

ACS Director Insignia

In the Alvitr Central Security, **Director (Dir)** is the highest attained rank in the entire ACS armed forces, comparable to the Rank Grade OF-9.

* An ACS Director is only held by one person, currently held by Eric Saunders. A director ranks above Lieutenant General (OF-8).
	+ A director wears one octagonal star, a pair of wings and two sets of yellow ribbons as its insignia.
* There is only one Director in the entire ACS who oversees both military and political efforts for the country, both internally and externally for the ACS Armed Forces and ACS Police Force.

**Notable ACS Directors:**

* Dir. Eric Saunders
Alpha Team

**Alpha Team** is the callsign for a Special Operations Detachment unit featured in the *Saunders Initiative series*, led by 1SG. Marcel Garrick. Alpha Team was instrumental in the first phase of Katona Armed Forces' retaliation against the Alvitr Central Security invasion of Ansaris.

## Notable Members

* 1SG. Marcel 'Gar' Garrick - Alpha 1
* MSG. Alex 'Ajax' Healy - Alpha 2
* SFC. Jack 'Hunter' Seaver - Alpha 3 (K.I.A.)
* SSG. Justin 'Tanto' Kim - Alpha 4
* SGG. Eric 'Epps' Pana - Alpha 5
* SGT. Derek 'Dingo' Young - Alpha 6 (K.I.A.)
* SGT. Emily 'Knox' Keon - Alpha 7
* SGT. Kairos (K.I.A.)
Leopard CR2

The **Leopard CR2** is a longer-ranged main battle tank used by the Alvitr Central Security. The Leopard features an angled arrow-shaped turret applique armour, digital fore control systems with laser rangefinders, a fully stabilised main gun and coaxial machinegun, and advanced night vision and sighting equipment.

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 4 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver)
* **Length:** 7.6m (9m with gun forward)
* **Width:** 3.7m
* **Height:** 2.66m
* **Mass:** 65 tons

### Performance

* **Engine:** 1,500hp turbocharged diesel engine
* **Power/Weight:** 23hp/t
* **Operational Range:** 500km
* **Maximum Speed:** 64km/h (55km/h off-road)

### Armament

* **Main Armament:** 1x 125mm Smoothbore cannon (50 rounds)
	+ 3BM70 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilising Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)
	+ 3BK31 High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT)
* **Secondary Armament:**
	+ 1x 12.7mm coaxial mounted machine gun
	+ 2x 7.62mm machineguns
* **Armour:**
	+ Kontakt-5 reactive armour
	+ Turret applique armour
* **Countermeasures**
	+ 1x Trophy System Hard-kill APS
	+ 12x M250 Smoke grenades Soft-kill APS
Ansaris Government

The **Ansaris Government** is the national government of Ansaris. a federal republic featured in the *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation*, composed of 12 provinces. The Ansaris Government is headed by President Howard Petraeus and Vice President William Cullen.

## History

The Ansaris Government only appeared during the Alvitr Central Security invasion of Ansaris. The Ansaris government was the first national organisation to be knocked out by the ACS in order for a proxy government to be set up.

The Ansaris Government was temporarily disabled during the ACS occupation of Ansaris in 2061, but resumed control over the country after the ACS were forcefully withdrawn from the country in 2062 with the help from Katona Armed Forces.

## Notable Members

* President Howard Petraeus
* Vice President William Cullen
* Governor Norris
F-15EX Eagle

The **F-15EX Eagle** is a single-seater, twin-engine, all-weather multirole strike fighter aircraft operated by the Ansaris Defence Force. The F-15EX was designed for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.

## Notable F-15EX Eagles

* Jester Two-Four
* Jester Two-Five

## Specifications

### General Characteristics

* **Crew:** 1 Pilot
* **Length:** 19.4m
* **Wingspan:** 13m
* **Height:** 5.6m
* **Empty weight:** 14.3 ton
* **Max take-off weight:** 36.7 ton

### Performance

* **Maximum Speed:** 2600km/h at high altitude (Mach 2.5+)/1400km/h at low altitude (Mach 1.2)
* **Combat Range:** 1272km
* **Rate of climb:** 250m/s

### Armament

* **Guns:** 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barrel rotary cannon w/ 500 rounds
* **Hardpoints:** 12 total (4x under-wing, 4x under-fuselage, and 4x bomb racks)
	+ **Missiles:**
		- **Air-to-air missiles:**
			* 4x AIM-9 Sidewinder
			* 4x AIM-132 ASRAAM, *or*
			* 8x AIM-120 AMRAAM
		- **Air-to-surface missiles:**
			* 2x AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER
			* 2x AGM-158 JASSM
	+ **Bombs:**
		- 4x GBU-27 Paveway III
		- 4x GBU-54 Laser JDAM
	+ **Other**
		- LITENING targeting pod
		- AN/ALQ-131 Electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod
		- Chaff and Flares
Alkania Mining Station

The **Alkania Mining Station** is an Alvitr Central Security mining and excavation installation featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Fallen Nation*, located in the Sicaria Region of Chawla. The mining station is encircled by the Jakuda Mountain Ranges and neighbours a 6000m deep chasm.

The Alkania Mining Station is built up to mine and harvest the Alkania Crystals located in the area that rise up to 400m into the sky. Equipment used at the mining station include 1 Bagger 288, and several other heavy industrial mining vehicles.
Blackjack 1-2

**Blackjack 1-2** is a rifle squad featured in *Saunders' Initiative: Blackjacks.* Blackjack 1-2 is the 2nd squad of 1st Platoon, Blackjack Company (B 1-2), subordinate to the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and is led by SSG. Webber.

## Members

### Leaders

* SSG. Webber (Blackjack 1-2 Actual) - Squad Leader

### Fireteam Alpha

* SGT. McKissick (Blackjack 1-2 Alpha) - Fireteam Leader
* CPL. Lai (Blackjack 1-2 Delta) - Grenadier