Masadan Armed Forces

The **Masadan Armed Forces** is the military that represents the nation of Masada. It has served as the military force of Masada since their inception, engaging in conflicts, defending their country, cooperating with allies and lead in nevanitarian efforts with remarkable efficiency.

## Structure

The Masadan Armed Forces represent a formidable military establishment, strategically positioned to safeguard the interests and sovereignty of Masada. Despite facing significant challenges posed by overpopulation and conflicts with the Millennium River Coalition (MRC), the Masadan military boasts a modernized and technology-driven force.

The Masadan military is led by a high-ranking general who serves as the Chief of the Armed Forces. This leader is responsible for overseeing all military operations, strategies, and the allocation of resources. In addition to the Chief, there is a hierarchy of officers and advisors who provide expertise in various areas, including logistics, intelligence, and tactics.

The Masadan Armed Forces are organized into different branches, each with its specialized functions and responsibilities. These branches include the Army, Air Force, and Navy, with each branch focusing on land-based, aerial, and maritime operations, respectively.

The backbone of the Masadan military is its dedicated soldiers and personnel. These men and women undergo rigorous training, both in combat and the operation of advanced technology. Despite their overpopulated home nation, the Masadan military maintains a strict recruitment process to ensure the highest quality of recruits.

The Masadan military places a significant emphasis on technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge on the battlefield. Their arsenal includes cutting-edge equipment such as VTOL aircraft, exoskeletons, advanced firearms, and electronic warfare systems. These assets are essential for countering the MRC's threats and achieving success in the Futureline war.

While the Masadan military boasts advanced technology, its uniforms are notably described as somewhat outdated. This discrepancy arises from the immense resource strain imposed by the nation's overpopulation and the ongoing conflict with the MRC. As a result, updating uniforms is a lower priority compared to ensuring an adequate supply of weapons, ammunition, and provisions for the troops.

Masada's military faces the unique challenge of allocating its vast resources to both sustain its massive population and support its military efforts. The military leadership is tasked with striking a delicate balance between resource allocation for civilian welfare and military preparedness. The Masadan Armed Forces often collaborate with external allies and factions to bolster their capabilities. During the Futureline war, they may seek support from the Winslow Accord or other neutral parties to secure their interests and fend off the MRC's invasion.

In the midst of overpopulation and external threats, the Masadan Armed Forces are a testament to the nation's determination to defend its sovereignty and resources. Their blend of modern technology and a dedicated soldier force ensures that they remain a formidable presence on the battlefield.

## Arsenal

The Masadan Armed Forces have access to wide arsenal of advanced firearms, particularly MILITECH, due to the fact that MILITECH favoured the Winslow Accord as its member states, such as the Panamoan Republic, Monterisso, Glaz'Ian Islands and even Masada are entrusted to use their weapons and hardware for the better good.

### Assault rifles

* KR-12
* KR-40
* SCR 6.8

### Submachine guns

* MLT-40
* RUDA

### Sniper rifles

* VSLAMR-XTR
* Locus v.08

### Shotguns

* Barecci 12
* RUXAS-2055

### Launchers

* DARPA-80
* D13 Sektor

## Vehicles

The Masadan Armed Forces utilises a wide array of vehicle equipment, though they do not utilise even more advanced vehicular platforms, such as Mecha walkers, SRAPs and XL5 PAAWS.

### Ground Vehicles

* AAR-47
* XC35 LTV
* AVN9 Garrett
* M7A3 Rhino

## Trivia

### General

* The Masadan Armed Forces appears to be advanced yet lacking in resources in the *Futureline*.
* They are noted to use the already replaced M7A3 Rhino tanks.
* Their main rival is the Millennium River Coalition.
* After the Winslow Accord assisted them in winning their own war, the military focused on rebuilding their nation.
* The current, only notable personnel is Aptera Imhotep, a commanding officer in the Masadan Army.
* An average of 4000 soldiers died per day in the *MRC-Masadan War*.
* After the *MRC-Masadan War*, the MAF disappeared for a simple reason: Assist their country in repairs and construction.