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Equinox - Case File [Level 5 Security Clearance - Highly Sensiti
ve - CLASSIFIED]
By: Equinox Date: April 27, 2016, 1:48 am
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[center]Special Forces Group - Equinox[/center]
[center]
HTML http://i.imgur.com/RFKUnNQ.png[/center]
Chief Commander: Commander Broadshield
Equestrian Regional Commander: "Szar"
Saddle Arabian Operational Commander: Captain Desert Storm
Motto: Tueri Patriam, et Populum Nostrum (Protect our country
and our people) OR Servire, Tueri, et Pugnare (Serve, protect,
and fight)
What is 'Equinox'?: Directive 82, also known as Special Forces
Group 'Equinox' is a special forces group founded by high
ranking officers in the military, members of parliament and
royalty. The group was formed sometime after the Changeling
Invasion, but were not deployed until Tirek's attack on
Equestria, where high ranking officers in the military, members
of parliament and royalty agreed to activate Directive 82, and
form Equinox with the intention of safeguarding Equestria from
those who wished to do it, and its citizens harm. They also
provide the full range of military services, including combat,
logistics, training, outfitting, armaments, R&D and procurement,
along with more secret intelligence services, from including
Intel, spying, and assassination. Since Equinoxs activation,
they have played a crucial role in anti-terrorism operations in
Equestria, as well as first responders to wars and conflicts.
Lately, they have also shut down numerous smuggling rings across
Equestria.
What does Equinox consist of?: Equinox recruit anypony,
indiscriminant of age, gender, appearance, race, birthplace or
ideology. They recruit soldiers either through volunteers, or
through taking enemy combatants, although this method of
recruitment has not been confirmed in official 'Equestrian'
reports and is widely considered to be some crackpot theory. It
is uncommon, but Equinox also involve common ponies in their
missions, if they are willing to assist them.
Equinox Command Structure: Equinox is a Special Forces Group
with influence in all major cities in Equestria, from Los
Pegasus to Manehatten, and some minor cities, such as Ponyville.
Because of this, Equinox has set up several Forward Operating
Bases in major cities, with Equinoxs Main Operating Base
located in the mountain in Canterlot, where they started. They
also have Forward Operating Bases on Equestrian boarder as well
as in conflict areas such as Saddle Arabia.
Equinox numbers well over 100,000 active soldiers across
Equestria, and in other countries. Some say that there are as
many as 1,000,000 active soldiers, but there have been no
confirmed numbers as of yet. In each of the Forward Operating
Bases in the major cities across Equestria, there are usually
anywhere between 1,000 and 10,000 soldiers stationed in each
major city, all of which is dependent on the size of the city.
Cities like Manehatten, Fillydelphia, and Cloudsdale can have
roughly 10,000 soldiers, while cities like Vanhoover and
Baltimare have around 1,000 soldiers. Smaller cities only have
around 100 200 soldiers. Examples are Trottingham and
Ponyville. Canterlot, Equinoxs Main Operating Base has well
over 50,000 soldiers in the base, in Canterlot, and around the
perimeter.
When soldiers are sent out on missions to foreign countries,
Equinox forms a Combat Strike Force (CSF) A single CSF could
have anywhere between 1,000 10,000 soldiers. The most notable
CSF to date is CSF 'Anaconda', the CSF operating in Saddle
Arabia and surrounding desert countries. Other CSFs include CSF
'Erradicate', a CSF formed to deal with any Changeling Hives, as
well as CSF 'Jaλger', a much smaller CSF tasked with eliminating
groups of individuals that pose a threat to Equestria.
Within each base, the soldiers stationed there are broken up
into various units, each soldier being placed into a certain
unit based on their evaluated strengths, weaknesses, skills and
expertise. These units are:
Base. Soldiers placed here multi-task and assign orders to other
units, as well as oversee all operations that occur.
placed here are sent on combat missions, whether it be
hit-and-run, VIP Retrieval, Assassinations, Guarding an area,
and such.
research and development of all gear and weapons distributed to
Equinox soldiers. Mainly researchers, scientists and developers
are stationed here. Recently, R&D Unit in Canterlot has made
breakthroughs in development, creating modern firearms and
vehicles, all of which will be crucial in their fights.
placed here are tasked with gathering Intel for Equinox
soldiers. Sometimes, soldiers here will be sent on Intel
missions, from reconnaissance, to stealing intelligence from the
enemy.
most recovering soldiers, injured in the line of duty. Doctors
and researchers stationed here are also responsible for
developing medical gear for Equinox soldiers on duty.
weapons, gear, items, and vehicles to soldiers on the front
lines. Occasionally, they are also on combat missions with
soldiers in the Combat Unit, providing additional manpower.
Equinox Military Strength: With the dawn of revolutionary modern
warfare, Equinox has developed multiple combat vehicles. They
are classified as land, sea, and air vehicles.
Land Vehicles:
o
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee
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HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growler_(vehicle)
o
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_Abrams
o
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HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenger_2
o
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAV-25
o
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_Amphibious_Vehicle
o
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryker
Sea Vehicles:
o
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HMES Canterlot
Air Vehicles
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Arabia)
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Arabia)
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Arabia)
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Arabia)
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Arabia)
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within Equestria/Equinox Navy)
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Arabia)
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With vehicles and weapons listed above only recent, Equinox only
has so many of them that they have available, and that they use
on missions. Obviously it takes a lot of money and resources to
amass this military strength. As such, they are used sparingly
until it comes a time where they do not need to use the
sparingly, rather, as much as needed, which could take a long,
long time. Equinox was mainly funded by the government, but
eventually they began accepting contracted missions for
resources and money, relying less on the government, and
becoming more self-sufficient, but there are times where Equinox
does rely on the government for resources and funding.
Equinox Soldier Loadouts: These are the loadouts for various
soldier ranks on missions within Equinox. With the dawn of
revolutionary modern warfare, Equinox has developed firearms
that soldiers are able to use, moving away from traditional
weaponry.
Standard Uniform
with leg braces on the right side and brassards with the Equinox
insignia on them.)
(
HTML http://imgur.com/czxoeyR
)
Standard Issue Weaponry Loadout
sight, laser light and angled grip
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o
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Riot/Breach Squad Weaponry Loadout
Holo sight
Light/Laser Combo OR Kriss Vector with Suppressor, Light/Laser
Combo, and foregrip
o
o
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o
Sniper/Spotter Squad Weaponry Loadout
magnification scope and bipod
Light/Laser Combo OR Kriss Vector with Suppressor, Light/Laser
Combo, and foregrip
o
o
o
o
Combat Engineer/Heavy Weaponry Loadout
bipod and Holo sight OR M249 with 200 round magazine, bipod and
Holo sight
ammunition
o
o
o
o
Anti-Armour Weapon Loadout
bipod and Holo sight OR M249 with 200 round magazine, bipod and
Holo sight
o
o
o
o
Combat Medic
Combo OR Kriss Vector with Suppressor, Light/Laser Combo, and
foregrip
o
o
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[hr]
Well, I've done it. 3 months of shower thoughts and other
thoughts compiled into one long post. So here it is, everything
all of you guys want and need to know about Equinox. Obviously
your OC's won't know this information unless they were part of
Equinox. If you wish to have your OC join Equinox, contact
myself, Broadshield, and I will work something out. This is a
closed group. Please do not add yourself to this group unless
you have contacted myself.
There will be more things I need to add as time goes on, so this
will be open to change.
Thanks, Equinox (Broadshield)
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Equinox - Case File Part 2 [Level 5 Security Clearance - Highly
Sensitive - CLASSIFIED]
By: Equinox Date: May 2, 2016, 8:02 am
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Equinox FOB's and MOB: All around Equestria, Equinox set up
several FOB's, or Forward Operating Bases in major cities, with
Equinoxs MOB, or Main Operating Base located in the mountain in
Canterlot, where they started. They also have FOB's on the
Equestrian boarder as well as in conflict areas such as Saddle
Arabia.
Each FOB and MOB varies in size and capacity, with various
factors being, the number of soldiers stationed, number of
vehicles stationed, facilities that are available for soldiers
to use, as well as location and its use in the creation of an
FOB or MOB. For example, the FOB located in Manehatten would be
vastly different in size and shape compared to the FOB located
elsewhere, for example Trottingham. This is because, for these
two examples, both have different area size and shape,
population numbers and available space. Below is a list and
description of several FOB's and the MOB.
[hr]
Canterlot MOB - "Montanha Citadel"
[center]
HTML http://orig00.deviantart.net/327c/f/2013/195/0/c/canterlot_by_balthasar999-d6degtl.jpg[/center]
This is what most ponies in Equestria think of when they think
of Canterlot. The true heart of Equestria, one of the largest
cities and the capital of the nation, large extravagant marble
buildings built into the side of the mountain, spiraling up
towards the peak of the mountain into the sky, offering its
dozens of sights and services to locals and tourists, coming by
chariot, airship, or train. Canterlot is considered by many to
be the epicenter of fashion and high class, and they would be
right. But Equinox is does not view Canterlot like the populace
does. To them, Canterlot, or rather, the mountain is Equinox's
origin, main base, and home.
[center]
HTML http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYAYAenPPK8/TYlLjkVWd2I/AAAAAAAAALM/tr5FTa-GS_4/s400/final.jpg[/center]
Hidden in the shadow of the mountain, the constant rolling
clouds on the summit, and in the mountain itself, lies the
Canterlot Main Base of Operations, 'Montanha Citadel' (Mountain
Citadel). The base honeycombs and weaves its way throughout the
center of the mountain, with almost all space being used for
barracks, vehicle hangers, command rooms, armories, mess halls,
laboratories, training rooms, defense systems and other various
facilities. Roughly half of Equinox's total numbers are
stationed in Canterlot, along with a significant number of their
armaments and vehicles being stored here, purely because this
base has the capacity to fit all of this in and much more.
Statistics:
No. of personnel:
[list]
[li]Total: >50,000[/li]
[li]Command Unit: 8,000[/li]
[li]Combat Unit: 10,000[/li]
[li]R&D Unit: 10,000[/li]
[li]Intel Unit: 7,000[/li]
[li]Medical Unit: 7,000[/li]
[li]Support Unit: 6,000[/li]
[li]Miscellaneous (Pilots, Drivers, Engineers etc.): 2,000
[/li][/list]
No. of vehicles:
[list][li]Total: Roughly 1/2 of total no. of vehicles excluding
tanks.[/li]
[li]Light Vehicles: HUMVEE x10; M1161 Growler x20[/li]
[li]Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC): LAV-25 x5; AAVP-7A1 x2;
Stryker x3[/li]
[li]Attack Helicopter: AH-1Z Viper x10; AH-64 Apache x5[/li]
[li]Transport helicopters: CH-53E Super Stallion x3; CH-47
Chinook x5; MH-53 Pavelow x8; UH-60 Black Hawk x20; AH-6 Little
Bird x30[/li][/list]
Available Facilities:
[list][li]Barracks (Holds 1,000 personnel): 50[/li]
[li]Armories: 10[/li]
[li]Mess Halls: 20[/li]
[li]Vehicle Hangers: 10[/li]
[li]Command/Intelligence Centres: 5[/li]
[li]Laboratories: 10[/li]
[li]Training Rooms: 20[/li][/list]
Defense System:
[list][li]Guard Posts/Entrances: 50[/li]
[li]AA (Anti-Air) Weapons System: 75[/li]
[li]Mortar Weapons Battery: 30[/li]
[li]SAM (Surface-to-Air Missile) Weapons System: 20[/li]
[li]Missile Silo: 5[/li]
[/list]
[hr]
Manehatten Island FOB - "Riverside Storage"
[center]
HTML http://cdn.idigitaltimes.com/sites/idigitaltimes.com/files/styles/large/public/2016/04/07/division-falcon-lost-incursion.jpg[/center]
Area-wise, Riverside is one of Equinox's largest FOB's in
Equestria. The entire FOB is located directly underneath the
Manehatten Island, using the old subway and sewerage system to
connect various parts of the FOB as well as the various
entrances/exits. Before the rise of newer technology, Manehatten
ran on an old underground railway and sewerage system, but after
new technology was developed, the old systems were abandoned and
slowly degraded, until Equinox began to use them for the FOB.
The main part of the FOB is an old riverside, semi-underground
ship-building and storage facility on the east side of the
island. From there, various old subway and sewerage systems are
used to travel to and connect various parts of the FOB, which is
spread out all over the island. The tunnels are just big enough
so that jeeps are able to drive through, allowing for faster
transportation between different parts. The FOB also uses the
dock next to the old storage facility to make repairs for
helicopters, jeeps and boats owned by Equinox/Equestria.
Despite the size of the base in comparison to other bases, it
features very little defenses to guard the base. This is mainly
because having any sort of defense would attract too much
attention to a hidden military organisation such as Equinox.
Statistics:
No. of personnel:
[list]
[li]Total: >10,000[/li]
[li]Command Unit: 1,000[/li]
[li]Combat Unit: 2,000[/li]
[li]R&D Unit: 1,500[/li]
[li]Intel Unit: 1,500[/li]
[li]Medical Unit: 1,000[/li]
[li]Support Unit: 1,000[/li]
[li]Miscellaneous (Pilots, Drivers, Engineers etc.): 2,000
[/li][/list]
No. of vehicles:
[list][li]Total: 20[/li]
[li]Light Vehicles: HUMVEE x5; M1161 Growler x10[/li]
[li]Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC): Stryker x2[/li]
[li]Attack Helicopter: N/A[/li]
[li]Transport helicopters: UH-60 Black Hawk x1; AH-6 Little Bird
x2[/li][/list]
Available Facilities:
[list][li]Barracks (Holds 25 personnel): 40[/li]
[li]Armories: 3[/li]
[li]Mess Halls: 5[/li]
[li]Vehicle Hangers: 2[/li]
[li]Command/Intelligence Centres: 1[/li]
[li]Laboratories: 3[/li]
[li]Training Rooms: 2[/li][/list]
Defense System:
[list][li]Guard Posts/Entrances: 30[/li]
[li]AA (Anti-Air) Weapons System: N/A[/li]
[li]Mortar Weapons Battery: N/A[/li]
[li]SAM (Surface-to-Air Missile) Weapons System: N/A[/li]
[li]Missile Silo: N/A[/li]
[/list]
((TBC))
#Post#: 487--------------------------------------------------
Re: Equinox - Case File [Level 5 Security Clearance - Highly Sen
sitive - CLASSIFIED]
By: Equinox Date: June 27, 2016, 11:29 pm
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Missions, Operations, Contracts: With a military organisation as
large as Equinox, their influence in the military and the
Equestrian underworld has spread like wildfire. Although
Equinox's existence isn't common knowledge, by no means is it a
ghost story, told by crackpot conspiracy theorists. If you ever
want to learn more about them, or get into contact with them,
one would either need to have connections to the military, do a
lot of illegal digging to get the information, or if you're
lucky, run into them on one of their missions, whether it is
accidental, or intentional.
To those who know about Equinox, they would know that they have
undertaken hundreds of missions, operations, and contracts from
all over Equestria, whether it be to grow their influence, their
military strength, or to serve Equestria and its citizens. The
nature of these missions, operations, and contracts could be of
any nature, from anyone, anywhere, at anytime, and Equinox
prides itself on being ready for any mission at the drop of a
hat. There is obviously a difference between missions,
operations, and contracts, in how they are dealt with, and how
they are acquired, all of which are read through, sorted, and
posted by 'Szar'.
[hr]
Missions and Contracts: Missions are the main kind of work
Equinox does. Missions usually come from official sources such
as government or military sources. These missions usually come
at no real reward and are done mainly to help safeguard
Equestria and its citizens. Contracts are less common work that
Equinox takes part in. Unlike missions, contracts often come
with some form of reward or compensation after a successful
mission. Some 'rewards' may include monetary funds, new
recruits, weapons or other armaments, and more. Missions and
Contracts are sorted mainly by origin, nature of mission, level
of potential difficulty, and unit.
Origin: Missions all have some kind of origin, information on
who requested the mission, where it originally came from etc.
'Szar' carefully reviews each mission request and its
authenticity of the source before it begins its sorting.
[list]
[li]Government Source: These are missions requested by the
Equestrian Government. These missions are often requested
whenever a situation threatening Equestria is present.[/li]
[li]Military Source: These are missions requested by the other
military organizations allied with Equestria. hese missions are
often requested whenever a particular military organization
requires some level of assistance on an operation or
mission.[/li]
[li]Anonymous/Unknown Source: These are mission requested by
parties that wish to keep their identity a secret. Often much
more research is needed to see if the mission is authentic,
which is often done by Broadshield and Szar by themselves.[/li]
[/list]
Nature of Mission: There could be various types of missions that
are presented to Equinox soldiers, which is why knowing what
kind of missions soldiers are going into is important so they
are able to prepare properly.
[list]
[li]Assault: These are missions where soldiers are required to
mount a small-scale particular area or facility, or a particular
group of hostiles that could pose a threat.[/li]
[li]Defense: These are missions where soldiers are required to
defend a facility or a VIP in case of an imminent attack.[/li]
[li]Infiltration: These are missions where soldiers are required
to infiltrate a particular area or facility, usually to gain
some kind of information.[/li]
[li]Scouting: These are missions where soldiers are required to
scout out particular areas or groups of interest.[/li]
[li]Escort: These are missions where soldiers are required to
escort an important pony or package to a specific location.[/li]
[li]Delivery: These are missions where soldiers are required to
deliver supplies, information, or VIP's to a specific
location.[/li]
[/list]
Level of Potential Difficulty: The missions undertaken by
Equinox are often quite dangerous. As such, each mission must be
ranked in difficulty so that soldiers with the proper
combat/clearance rank and experience are able to undertake the
mission properly, safely, and with minimal losses.
[list]
[li]Level 1: The lowest threat level, and easiest mission level
available. Any soldier of any rank is able to undertake these
missions, but it is mainly geared towards Privates and
Corporals.[/li]
[li]Level 2: The next threat level, it is higher in difficulty
than level 1. Only soldiers that hold the rank of sergeant and
higher are able to undertake these missions because of the
potential threat of the mission.[/li]
[li]Level 3: The next threat level, it is higher in difficulty
than level 2. Only soldiers that hold the rank of lieutenent and
higher are able to undertake these missions because of the
potential threat of the mission.[/li]
[li]Level 4: The next threat level, it is higher in difficulty
than level 3. Only soldiers that hold the rank of colonel and
higher are able to undertake these missions because of the
potential threat of the mission.[/li]
[li]Level 5: The next threat level, it is higher in difficulty
than level 4. Only soldiers that hold the rank of captain, the
highest rank achievable, and higher are able to undertake these
missions because of the potential threat of the mission.[/li]
[li]Level 6: The highest threat level, it is much higher in
difficulty than level 5. Only Commander Broadshield and any
soldiers he may bring on are able to undertake these missions
because of the level threat of the mission.[/li]
[/list]
Unit: The missions undertaken by Equinox are separated by unit.
This is so that soldiers from the appropriate unit are able to
undertake the appropriate missions.
[list]
[li]Combat Unit: The main fighting force of Equinox. Soldiers in
the Combat Unit undertake most, if not all types of missions
available.[/li]
[li]Intel Unit: The recon soldiers and spies of Equinox.
Soldiers in the Intel Unit mainly undertake Infiltration and
Scouting missions.[/li]
[li]Support Unit: The backup and support of Equinox. Soldiers in
the Intel Unit occasionally assist the Combat Unit in missions,
and they mainly undertake Escort and Defense missions[/li]
[li]Medical Unit: The doctors, nurses, scientists, and medics of
Equinox. Combat Medics in the Medical Unit mainly undertake
Delivery Missions, as well as provide medical support to Combat
Unit soldiers during Assault missions.[/li]
[/list]
[hr]
Operations: Operations are the most uncommon work that Equinox
involves itself in, and for good reason. Operations don't often
come up unless there is a very high threat situation comes up,
whether it be a natural disaster, an eldritch attack, or an
enemy invasion. In the event that an operation comes up,
multiple units, if not every member of Equinox has to be ready
at the drop of a hat to mobilize and deploy anywhere, anytime,
and ready for whatever the situation throws at them. If there is
more than one operation commencing at a time, it is sorted
mainly by urgency.
Urgency: Operations are all mainly sorted by urgency, which
shows the severity and the urgency of the need to deploy and
complete the operation.
[list]
[li]SITCON 5: SITCON 5, also known as IDLE is the lowest level
of urgency for operations. Mainly used for small, low threat,
low level military operations.[/li]
[li]SITCON 4: SITCON 4, also known as ATTENTION is the next
level of urgency for operations. Mainly used for medium threat,
medium level military operations.[/li]
[li]SITCON 3: SITCON 3, also known as ALERT is the next level of
urgency for operations. Mainly used for smaller scale natural
disasters, but also used for some medium-high threat and level
military operations.[/li]
[li]SITCON 2: SITCON 2, also known as READY TO FIRE is the next
level of urgency for operations. Mainly used for high threat,
high level military operations, or in some cases, a major
natural disaster. Has been triggered for Operation Hydra with
CSF 'Anaconda' in Saddle Arabia.[/li]
[li]SITCON 1: SITCON 1, also known as WEAPONS FREE is the
highest level of urgency for operations. Only to be used if a
major attack from an eldritch force, or an enemy invasion or
offensive is imminent, in which every member of Equinox from
everywhere is to be ready for war. Has not been triggered as of
Tirek's Invasion.[/li]
[/list]
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