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'''League of Nations''' | '''League of Nations''' | ||
The British Empire, lacking nearby land to construct a building, drew up plans to create a mobile fortress in the form of a ship. This ship would have over 100 cannons, and be heavily armoured. Due to lack of infrastructure and resources, the design never left the planning stage. A ship of that size also posed a significant economic loss if sunk, and it proved too ineffective for its estimated cost. | The British Empire, lacking nearby land to construct a building, drew up plans to create a mobile fortress in the form of a ship. This ship would have over 100 cannons, and be heavily armoured. Due to lack of infrastructure and resources, the design never left the planning stage. A ship of that size also posed a significant economic loss if sunk, and it proved too ineffective for its estimated cost. | ||
The [[Elven Empire]] came up with several plans. Their main plan consisted of reviving an ancient Elven 'bio weapon', that lay dormant under one of their cities. Its power could be focused and brought to bear on its enemies. However lack of infrastructure, and mostly evidence of such a thing existing led to its cancellation soon after. Another design was based on the leaked blueprints from the Entarian Alliance's bombardment system; a huge fort with a magnitude of cannons to act as artillery support. Such a structure had a theorized maximum range of 1500km-2000km (1500 - 2000 blocks), however in practice it proved to only be effective within ranges of less than 500km. The project was started, but cancelled at 70% completion, when its lack of sufficient range meant it no longer became a priority. It was completed as a commemorative castle instead. ''More info on the [[Super Weapon]] page'' | The [[Elven Empire]] came up with several plans. Their main plan consisted of reviving an ancient Elven 'bio weapon', that lay dormant under one of their cities. Its power could be focused and brought to bear on its enemies. However lack of infrastructure, and mostly evidence of such a thing existing led to its cancellation soon after. Another design was based on the leaked blueprints from the Entarian Alliance's bombardment system; a huge fort with a magnitude of cannons to act as artillery support. Such a structure had a theorized maximum range of 1500km-2000km (1500 - 2000 blocks), however in practice it proved to only be effective within ranges of less than 500km. The project was started, but cancelled at 70% completion, when its lack of sufficient range meant it no longer became a priority. It was completed as a commemorative castle instead. ''More info on the [[Super Weapon]] page'' | ||
The Xenon Empire's approach too was a bombardment system, however in the form of a super-tall fortress. This weapon would stand in the sea separating the Xenon and Verussian empires, and serve as both a deterrent and active bombardment system. Work started in January 2016, and it was completed in April 2016. At the outbreak of war, it was roughly 85-90% complete. 64 heavy cannons were loaded onto it, and it managed to reach a range of over 1000km, comfortably hitting the Verussian capital 300km away. It saw active service, but was decommissioned and eventually | The Xenon Empire's approach too was a bombardment system, however in the form of a super-tall fortress. This weapon would stand in the sea separating the Xenon and Verussian empires, and serve as both a deterrent and active bombardment system. Work started in January 2016, and it was completed in April 2016. At the outbreak of war, it was roughly 85-90% complete. 64 heavy cannons were loaded onto it, and it managed to reach a range of over 1000km, comfortably hitting the Verussian capital 300km away. It saw active service, but was decommissioned and eventually dismantled in early 2018. At the time of its completion it was the single tallest structure in the world. | ||
The remaining members of the League of Nations who could not support such large projects chose to develop new troop ships, or battle tactics. The [[Iborian Empire]] developed a series of successful tanks and troop ships to be used in case of war, however these were not used in the end due to an unexpected early end to conflict. | The remaining members of the League of Nations who could not support such large projects chose to develop new troop ships, or battle tactics. The [[Iborian Empire]] developed a series of successful tanks and troop ships to be used in case of war, however these were not used in the end due to an unexpected early end to conflict. | ||
'''Federated Nations Alliance''' | '''Federated Nations Alliance''' | ||
The development of similar super weapons had not gone unnoticed in the FNA, and they too stepped up their game. | The development of similar super weapons had not gone unnoticed in the FNA, and they too stepped up their game. | ||