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// Bonus Chapter 009: Notes on common IAF armaments  
// Story: Forward again, and again, and again. 
// by Zaravan 
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The  equipment utilized by what is usually referred to as the 'Interdimentional Army of Freedom' Or, 'IAF', is usually of poor or intermediate quality, The most common weapons being listed henceforth.

'London' Mk.I Sub-machine gun: The Mark I is the most common weapon utilized by IAF personnel, from frontline Infantry, to weapon and vehicle crews, the weapon actually has several variants, though there is little difference in performance, and is mostly cosmetic. The Mk.I is similar to the German Mp40, or the British Sten. While not the most accurate or powerful, the Mk.I is used mainly for it’s most valued design, in that it takes little to no effort to manufacture, utilizes the ever common 9mm Parabellum round, and is easily replaceable. Most IAF personnel carry up to seven magazines of ammunition.

Molotov: Many IAF personnel utilize these in lieu of traditional shrapnel grenades, as they can be made anywhere, at anytime, even on the frontlines in the brutal rage of combat. Some IAF Infantry are known to swarm enemy armor, and attempt to pry open a door or hatch before bathing the enemy crew in flame.

Captured Weapons: IAF personnel are very likely to scavenge from enemy corpses not a moment after they've dropped dead. Either for weapons or their corresponding ammunition.  Many foes may find their own anti-tank weapons or artillery being fired on them.

Artillery: The IAF have little in the way of anything heavier than infantry grade light and heavy mortars, anything that packs more of a punch must either be captured or scavenged from enemy positions, or purchased from allied nations.

'Venice' Mk.II bolt action rifle: The Rifle is the second most common weapon besides the Mk.I Sub-machine gun, the Mk.II rifle is an improvement on the Mk.I 'Hamburg' rifle, which was little more than a single-shot pipe rifle. The Mk.II is based off of the American Springfield rifle. Most IAF prefer the more powerful Mk.II rifle, over the Mk.I Sub-machine gun, but complications with manufacturing limit the use of the Mk.II rifle more than IAF personnel would prefer.