Black Hand (JCET)

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The Black Hands insignia as of 2050

The Black Hand is a major faction in Novabew's Just Cause European Troubles.

## Description

The Black Hand is a Private Military Company, but also the official armed forces of the Republic of Solis. Officially, the BH is under the rule of the current Solino president Mamara but he has little to no real authority within the Black Hand. Actually, the faction is lead by Lieutenant General Luis Lopez. The total manpower of the Black Hand is unknown but as they were able to conquer the entirety of South American in a short amount of time, its speculated to be around 5 Million. Thanks to the discovery of Element 8716-B, the Black Hand is currently invading the entire continent of Europe, to acquire the worlds largest reserve of this powerful element.

### Operations conducted by the Black Hand

Since its fondling in the 50s, the Black Hand has conducted several military operations.

#### Operation Black Tiger

Operation Black Tiger was the first large-scale operation conducted by the Black Hand. it involved getting full control over the South American country Solis, which worked obviously. This operation was kept secret so the world didn't find out about the existence of this operation.

#### Operation Unitatem

Operation Unitatem was the second biggest military operation. It involved forcefully getting control over the entire South American continent, which only took 9 months. Prior to this operation, the Black Hand invaded Argentine, making their existence publicly known.

#### Operation Re-Genesis

Operation Re-Genesis is the largest operation ever conducted by the Black Hand and involves getting control over Europe to acquire the largest Element 8716-B reserve in the world. This operation is currently in full swing.

## Equipment and vehicles

The Black Hands arsenal is massive and incorporates many different firearms, vehicles and otehr highly advanced weapon systems. One of the most noteworthy achievments by Black Hand scientists was the completion of Project: TYPHOON. Project: TYPHOON had the goal to furhter develop Railgun weapons in the Black Hands use, making them way more effective, reliable, and way more accesible, allowing the Black Hand to fit Railguns onto vehicles and send special soldiers armed with Railguns into battle.

### Hand held weapons

* **Assault Rifles**
	+ CAT-1 SIAR - Standard issue for all branches
		- CA-T1S SIAR - Short version of the standard CAT-1
	+ CAT-2 SPEC - Issued to special forces or high ranking field commanders
* **Submachineguns**
	+ CAT-5 SISMG - Standard issue for all branches and special forces
	+ CAT-5H SISMG - Heavier version of the standard CAT-5 SISMG
* **Pistols**
	+ CAT-3 SIPDW-L - Standard issue for all branches and special forces
* **Machine Guns**
	+ CAT-10 SIISW - Standard issue for all branches
		- CAT-10A SIISW - Lighter version issued to special forces
* **Sniper Rifles**
	+ CAT-6 SILRWS - Standard issue for all branches
		- CAT-6A SILRWS - Issued to special forces
		- CAT-6B SILRWS - Issued to special forces headhunters

### Destructive devices

* **Rocket Launchers**
	+ CAT-6 SIHMl - Standard issue for all branches
		- CAT-6A SIHMI - Lighter version, issued to special forces
* **Grenade Launchers**
	+ CAT-6L SIHMI - Standard issue for all branches

### Vehicles

* **Non-armored transport vehicles (SUVs, etc.)**
	+ Core LPC *Jackal* - A modern 4x4 SUV used by every branch to transport troops over short distances or inside bases
		- Core LPC *Jackal* A1 - Armed version of the standard Jackal, featuring a top mounted remote controlle .50 cal machine gun
		- Core LPC *Ox* - Version of the standard Jackal, used to carry high ranking individuals
	+ Core LPC-CV *Serval -* Modern 4x4 SUV with a better suspension and engine, allowing it to traverse rugged battlefield terrain
	+ Core LPC-TT - Transport truck used to carry troops, supplies or other thigs
* **Armored Transport Vehicles (MRAPs, etc.)**
	+ Cor *Lynx* - Armored and armed 4x4 SUV used as a scout and anti-infantry vehicle
		- Core *Lynx* A1 - Heavier version of the *Lynx*
* **Motorcycles**
	+ Core FTV - Fast, motorcycle with two seats
* **ATVs**
	+ Core FTV-ATV - Fast, quad with two seats
* **Tanks**
	+ Crusader Mk.I - Light scout tank
	+ Crusader Mk.II - Medium Battle Tank
	+ Core Tempest - Light tank armed with anti-tank rocket launchers
	+ **TBA-**