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Inner Child by BTS' V made it to the number 9 spot in this week's AR1A CHARTS .
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“To imprison or condemn the curious is the worst crime.” - Makkonen do Hadofar, Yokudan statesman.
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LANDFALL: Day 2562
“You’ve put yourself in quite a predicament, Redguard,” chuckled the old Dunmer captain. I glowered. Nothing about my situation was funny. Maybe Dunmer are just weird like that.
“It is unfortunate that so young and innocent a mind should-“
“No,” I interrupted. “I’m not innocent. I know what happened to the world. By Oblivion, I saw it. I can remember that thing as clear as day. And I’m not that young,” I added emphatically.
The old Dunmer smiled. “My apologies,” he said. “Nevertheless, there is the question of what to do with you. Don’t worry, we’re not going to hurt you.”
Did I look afraid? Crap, I probably did…
“We can’t keep you here forever, but we also cannot risk you telling the rest of the people what you heard and spreading fear in one of the most uncertain times in history. So, “he clapped his hands and leaned forward. “What are we to do, Redguard?”
“Well for starters, you can call me Aaina.”
“Ha ha, very good. I am Rogus, Captain of the Crimson Canary.”
“You can also untie me,” I demanded.
“Mmm, from what I heard from your captors, that would be most unwise.”
Either way, it doesn’t matter. Where could I possibly run on this island? There’s nowhere to…Hold on…
“Look, Rogus, time is running out for everyone here, and I have no intention of staying on this rock moping around and wallowing in grief until I die like my mother. Like you said, you can’t keep me here forever, and you can’t or won’t kill me because of the suspicions it would raise. Let me join your crew.”
“You are too young, child. Aaina, was it? Men three times your age have gone mad from what they have witnessed out there. These are no longer the seas we once knew, and you know nothing of how we must sail today.”
“Then teach me! What, will you sail with madmen and madmer until you’re the last one alive?! What exactly do you hope to protect if you won’t let anyone help?!”
Shit, I’m starting to tear up. Hold it together girl, hold it together. Thankfully, a heavy sigh left his tired face.
“Very well. After all, it is the apocalypse. Meet me at dock three tomorrow before sunrise. Bring only what you need and what’s most precious to you.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. By the Gods, it’s finally happening. I’m finally going to leave. Is this a dream? If so, it’s a good dream but I would hate to wake up from it. I was untied and escorted by a group of sailors back to my room and kept under guard. All the while, I was in a dream-like state. This is real now. I’m leaving.
Thankfully, there wasn’t much I had to think about bringing. I packed some clothes, what remained of my mother’s jewelry, and books. Right, my books. Thanks, dad. I threw all the volumes and journal entries of Banu Hanimasaishi into my burlap sack and did my best to sleep. Ha. As if I could sleep on such a momentous occasion.
Even though the PHL 03 is a Chinese version of the Smerch, it appears that Chinese overtook Russians in terms of rockets, as rockets of the PHL 03 have longer range than those of the Smerch. Manufacturers claim, that Chinese 300 mm rockets are not compatible with the Russian Smerch rockets as these use different propellant motors and components. The multiple launch rocket systems are designed to engage important area targets behind enemy lines. These targets could be airfields, command centers, support facilities, air defense and artillery batteries, concentrations of troops and so on. So which is the best artillery rocket system in the world? Which is most powerful system of this type and why? This Top 10 analysis is based on a combined score of firepower, range and accuracy. The multiple launch rocket systems are designed to engage important area targets behind enemy lines. These targets could be airfields, command centers, support facilities, air defense and artillery batteries, concentrations of troops and so on. So which is the best artillery rocket system in the world? Which is most powerful system of this type and why? This Top 10 analysis is based on a combined score of firepower, range and accuracy.
Nr.1 PHL 03 (China)
Even though the PHL 03 is a Chinese version of the Smerch, it appears that Chinese overtook Russians in terms of rockets, as rockets of the PHL 03 have longer range than those of the Smerch. Manufacturers claim, that Chinese 300 mm rockets are not compatible with the Russian Smerch rockets as these use different propellant motors and components. The PHL 03 has 12 tubes for 300 mm rockets. A standard rocket weights around 800 kg and has a 280 kg warhead. Maximum range of fire is 70-130 km depending on the warhead type. Though some sources report that rockets of this system has a maximum range of 150 km. Rockets are available with High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG), fuel-air explosive, and cluster warheads with anti-armor and anti-personnel submunitions. Cluster warheads may also carry self-targeting anti-tank munitions. A full salvo of this system could potentially cover an area of up to 67 hectares.
Nr.2 Uragan-1M (Russia)
The Uragan-1M is a multi-caliber system. It can carry 2 pods with various rockets, including pods with 300 mm rockets of the Smerch and 220 mm rockets of the Uragan. A universal MLRS concept offers advantage of simpler logistics and flexibility. Pods with launch tubes are removed and replaced after all rockets are launched. The pods are faster to reload, easier to store and to maintain. Though there were also developed reusable 300 mm launcher packs that can be reloaded with individual rockets by a reloading vehicle in field conditions. The Uragan-1M (Hurricane-1M) is a recent Russian artillery rocket system. It was developed to replace both ageing Uragan 220 mm system that was adopted back in 1975, and Smerch 300 mm system that was adopted in 1987. Both of these systems become increasingly hard to maintain and keep in operational service due to their age. The Uragan-1M was first publicly revealed in 2016. It might become operational in the near future.
Nr.3 Smerch (Soviet Union)
The Smerch (Tornado) was introduced back in the 1980s. At the time it was the most powerful multiple launch rocket system in the world. It is used by a number of countries. After 30 years of service it remains an extremely capable and devastating system. However it becomes increasingly hard to maintain operational Smerch systems due to their age. The Smerch has 12 tubes for 300 mm artillery rockets. Originally this multiple launch rocket system had a range of 70 km. Though this range was extended to 90 km on improved Smerch-M system. Recently it has been reported that Russia developed further improved 300 mm rockets with a maximum range of 120 km. A number of warheads were developed for this system, including HE-FRAG, fuel-air explosive, incendiary, cluster with anti-personnel and anti-tank submunitions or self-guided anti-tank munitions.
Nr.4 AR3 (China)
The AR3 is a Chinese artillery rocket system, developed specially for export. It was first revealed in 2011. Though so far it received no production orders.
The AR3 is a multi-caliber system, which uses pods with launch tubes. Such concept offers advantage of faster reloading, simpler logistics and flexibility. Also pods are easy to store and to maintain.
This system is capable of launching both conventional and guided rockets. It has a total of 8 launch tubes for 370 mm rockets. The 370 mm pods are fitted only with guided rockets. These have a maximum range of 220 km. These guided rockets have a CEP of no more than 50 meters and have capabilities similar that of short-range ballistic missiles. Yet the guided rockets are cheaper and easier to produce.
Nr.5 AR-1A (China)
The AR1A multiple launch rocket system was developed from an A100, which was introduced during the late 1990s, but was not adopted by the Chinese army. The AR1A artillery rocket system was first demonstrated in 2009. It is a modular system, based on the Russian Smerch technology. The AR1A is being proposed for export customers. Recently it was reported that Armenia ordered unspecified number of these artillery rocket systems. The AR1A has re-arranged rocket tubes, comparing with its predecessor, the A100. These are reloaded as two complete box-shaped pods. Each pod contains 5 launching tubes for 300 mm rockets. Rockets are factory-fitted and sealed inside these pods. Once all the rockets are launched the pods are removed and replaced. Maximum range of fire is up to 130 km.
Nr.6 WS-2 (China)
A standard 400 mm rocket has a maximum range of 200 km. It can be equipped with various warheads, including anti-personnel, anti-armor or fuel air explosive. These rockets have a simple inertial guidance system, but can also use Chinese Baidu satellite navigation system for mid-course guidance. There is also a capability to use terminal guidance for further increase of accuracy. At maximum range rockets are accurate to 600 m. The WS-2 or WeiShi-2 (Guardian-2) is another Chinese multiple launch rocket system. It was revealed in 2008. It was aimed at export customers. Some sources report that a number of these artillery rocket systems were exported to Sudan. It is fitted with 6 launchers for 400 mm artillery rockets. This artillery system has got no launching rails. The rockets are fired from containers. Rockets are factory fitted and sealed and can be stored in these containers for years, as these do not require additional maintenance. Once all the rockets are launched these containers are removed and replaced.
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