List of Skalitz Defence Forces equipment

Convoy of Pz.Kpfw. IV's of Skalitz Army near Velký Grunov in 2042, when it was still Kingdom of Skalitz

The Skalitz Grand Empire is an unusual political entity established in the tumultuous northern Czech lands. Since its formation in 2046, it has been in a near-constant state of war, primarily due to its precarious position surrounded by adversarial states such as the Socialist Republic of Nový Bor and the Česká Lípa Empire.

The empire was born through a series of aggressive annexations, most notably the Anschluss of Skalitz into the Republic of Manušice, the Grand Duchy of Sloup v Čechách, the Republic of Nový Oldřichov, the Empire of Žandov, the Principality of Sružnice, and several smaller, less consequential states. This political consolidation transformed a collection of fragmented micro-states into a unified but volatile regional power.

From its inception, the Skalitz Grand Empire has prioritized its military, developing a robust and highly disciplined armed force to counteract the persistent threats from its neighbors. The empire's defensive doctrine emphasizes rapid mobilization and strategic fortifications along its borders. With a history of relentless conflicts, Skalitz boasts an army known for its unconventional tactics and deep-rooted resilience.

The Skalitz Grand Empire finds itself in an uneasy balance of power, hemmed in by rivals such as the industrialized Socialist Republic of Nový Bor, with its collectivist ideology and resource-driven ambitions, and the Českolipské Empire, a monarchist state with expansionist tendencies. Diplomatic relations are strained at best, with frequent skirmishes and proxy conflicts marking the region as a hotspot of instability.

Despite its turbulent external relations, Skalitz has managed to cultivate a unique identity, blending the traditions of its constituent states into a distinct cultural tapestry. However, internal governance remains a challenge, with lingering tensions among the formerly independent states occasionally threatening to unravel the unity of the Grand Empire. Economic development is heavily skewed towards military production, leaving other sectors underdeveloped and contributing to domestic unrest.

In this volatile setting, Skalitz's future remains uncertain, as its leaders grapple with the dual challenges of maintaining internal cohesion and defending against external aggression.

2046-2055 (First Skalitz - SRNB war)

Infantry weapons

Name	Image	Type	Cartridge	Designation in Skalitz	Numbers	Note
Walther P38/P1		Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 mm Parabellum	Infanteriepistole M38	Approx. 45,000	Standard-issue pistol, locally produced in LWF
Walther PP		Semi-automatic pistol	.32 ACP .38 ACP	Offizierpistole M31/40	Approx. 600	only for officers
Steyr M1912		Semi-automatic pistol Machine pistol	9x19 mm Parabellum	Infanteriepistole M12/27 Schnellfeuerpistole M24	32,500 11,000	Used in previous wars,also locally produced in LWF
Rast & Gasser M1898		Combat revolver	.38 Special (converted from 8 mm Gasser)	Infanterierevolver M98/17	Unknown	Limited use
M1911A1		Semi-automatic pistol	.45 ACP	Infanteriepistole M45	1,700	Upcoming standard-issue pistol, Locally produced in LWF
MAB 38		Submachine gun	9x19 mm Parabellum	Maschinenpistole M30	25,000	Standard-issue submachine gun, locally produced
PPSh-41		Submachine gun	9x19 mm Parabellum	Maschinenpistole M53	400-800	Limited use, upcoming standard-issue submachine gun, locally produced
Gewehr 98		Infantry rifle Carbine	7,92x57 mm Mauser	Infenteriegewehr M07 Karabiner M07A Karabiner M25	Approx. 56,000	Standard-issue rifle, locally produced, used also in militia
Winchester model 70		Sniper rifle	7,92x57 mm Mauser	Scharfschützengewehr M40	circa 6,000	Standard-issue sniper rifle, locally produced
M1 Garand		Semi-automatic Rifle Designated marksman rifle	7,92x57 mm Mauser	Selbstladendes-Infanteriegewehr M55 Scharfschützengewehr M55	not more than 400	Limited use, upcoming standard-issue rifle and DMR, locally produced
SA vz. 58		Assault rifle	7,62x39 mm	Maschinekarabiner M55	5	trials, produced locally
MG 08		Infantry machine gun	7,92x57 mm Mauser	Maschinengewehr M17/38	Approx. 20,000	Standard-issue, locally produced
MG 34		Light machine gun	7,92x57mm Mauser	Maschinengewehr M40	6,700	used by Militia and SFG, produced locally
Stielhandgranate		Grenade	various	same	more than 200,000	Most common explosive
F1		Grenade	various	Kugelgranate	more than 80,000	Limited use
Panzerfaust 60		Rocket launcher	88 mm	Panzerabwehrraketenwerfer M40	Approx. 35,000	Standard-issue RPG, locally produced
Panzerschreck		Rocket launcher	88 mm	Panzerabwehrraketenwerfer M51	not more than 2 000	Assigned to the engineer and special forces, locally produced

Armored or tracked vehicles

Name Designation	Image	type	Numbers	Note
Tanks
T-34/85 Mitteler Panzer T-34		Medium tank	675	Many variants (Original, Czechoslovak, most of them produced domestically in Langenauer Automobil Werke). Imported tanks were mostly donated by Vietnam or stolen from Museums. Decomissioned in 2073.
Panzerkampfwagen IV Mitteler Panzer IV		Medium tank	195	Various versions from Ausf.D to Ausf.H. Most of them stolen from museum or preserved from previous wars. By the start of First Skalitz-Bor war, most of them were stored, used as cadet tanks or turned into memorials.
T-54Mitteler Panzer T-54		Medium/Main battle tank	3,100 in 2055	Variants T-54-2 and T-54-3. 107 were bought in 2045 cheaply from museums and surpluses, most of them were built as unlicenced copies in local LAW factory from 2048.
T-72Kampfpanzer T-72		Main battle tank	1,660 in 2055	480 T-72M's and M1's were bought from many untrustful resources in 2050. More than 1,000 were built locally under licence from 2052.
IS-2 Schwerer Panzer JS-2		Heavy tank	76	All were stolen from museums and monuments all around the world. Decomissioned in 2063.
Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.B TigerSchwerer Panzer VI Auchlusch		Heavy tank	20	Bought from museums in 2046. Due to reliability problems and lack of spare parts, all were sent to storage by summer 2051.

Self-propelled guns
Name Designation	Image	Type	Numbers	Note
SU-76M 7,62 cm ZiS-3 Sturmgeschütz auf T-70		Assault gun Tank destroyer	475	5 Bought in 2045. 470 other were built locally in LAW. 170 were upgunned. By 2055, all remaining SU-76's were upgraded to M1 standard. Decomissioned in 2075
SU-122M 12,2 cm Feldhaubitze M-30 auf T-70		Self-propelled gun	120	Rebuilt from SU-76M. Most of them were lost. Decomissioned in 2066.
SU-152M 15,2 cm Feldhaubitze D-2 auf T-70		Self-propelled gun	50	Rebuilt from SU-76M. All were lost until 2054.

Towed artillery

Name Designation	Image	Type	Caliber	Numbers	Note
Lehká Polní houfnice vz.18/40 10,5 cm Leicht Felthaubitze M 18/40		Light field howitzer	105 mm	400+	Standard-issue, mostly czechoslovak post-war version, also used as anti-tank gun
D-30 12,2 cm Leicht Felthaubitze M-30/44		Light field howitzer	122 mm	200	Used also for close support
ZiS-3 7,62 cm Feldkanone M35		Field gun Anti-tank gun	76,2 mm	1,000+
Royal Ordnance QF 25-Pounder 8,7 cm Feldkanone M42		Field gun	87,6 mm	70	Mostly misused as anti-tank gun

2055-2069 (Calm years, War with Overwatch, change of regime)

Between 2055 and 2069, the Skalitz Grand Empire underwent significant changes. The military revamped the system for designating its equipment, as the previous system was so chaotic that even experts could barely understand it before 2055. The camouflage patterns were also updated to align better with the modern era. However, despite being relatively decent by its standards, the Skalitz military was still considered a century behind global trends.

In 2060, the Skalitz Grand Empire achieved a surprising victory in its war against Overwatch. This was followed by another triumph in 2063, this time against Talon. By 2069, the Empire had emerged victorious in its second war with the Socialist Republic of Nový Bor, solidifying its position as a regional power.

The year 2067 marked a turning point with the death of A. Anschlusch, an event that led to a regime change. This shift in leadership prompted the adoption of a more modern camouflage pattern that same year, symbolizing a broader effort to modernize the military. While the reforms brought noticeable improvements, the Skalitz armed forces still struggled to fully catch up with the technological advancements of other global powers.

Despite these challenges, the Skalitz Grand Empire continued to adapt and evolve, demonstrating resilience and a surprising ability to achieve military victories against formidable opponents.

Infantry weapons

Name	Image	Type	Cartridge	Designation in Skalitz	Numbers	Note
M1911A1		Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 mm Parabellum	P.45	75,000+	Standard-issue pistol, Locally produced in LWF
Colt Commander		Semi-automatic pistol	9x19 mm Parabellum	P.55	20,000+	Used by officers and military police, nickel variants are used by generals, locally produced
PPSh-41		Submachine gun	9x19 mm Parabellum	MP 53	60,000+	Standard-issue submachine gun, locally produced
Remington 870		Combat shotgun	12 Gauge	Schr.Fl. 57	6,000	8-round magazine, used by Special forces, tank crews and military police
M1 Garand		Semi-automatic Rifle Designated marksman rifle	7,62x51 mm NATO	G.55 Sch.Sch.G.55	More than 50,000	Standard-issue rifle and DMR, locally produced
SA vz. 58		Carbine	5,56x45 mm NATO	K.55	up to 10,000	Used in Special forces, produced locally
MG 34		Light machine gun	7,62x51 mm NATO	LMG.55	more than 10,000	Standard-issue, produced locally
M2HB		Heavy machine gun	.50 BMG	SMG.58	up to 3,000	Standard-issue heavy machine gun, locally produced
Winchester model 70		Sniper rifle	.338 Laupa Magnum	Sch.Sch.G.40/55	10,000	Standard-issue sniper rifle
Stielhandgranate		Grenade	Various	Granate 18	more than 200,000	Still most common explosive...
Mark 2		Grenade	Various	Granate 59	more than 10,000	Upcoming standard-issue grenade
M203		Grenade Launcher	Various	GW.62	up to 2,100	Standard-issue
Panzerschreck		Rocket launcher	88 mm	RPaW.51	16,800	Standard-issue, locally produced
M2 Flamethrower		Flamethrower	-	FW. 58	900	Used by Engineers

Armored or tracked vehicles

Name Designation	Image	Type	Variants	Numbers	Note
Tanks
T-34/85 Kampfpanzer T-34		Medium tank	T-34/85, T-34/85CZ, T-34/85 LAW	1,170	Many were destroyed in wars, decomissioned from service in 2073. Some were stored, sold and destroyed as targets
Panzerkampfwagen IVKampfpanzer IV		Medium tank	Ausf.D, Ausf. G, Ausf.H	500	Unstored in 2060, decomissioned in 2066, produced locally
T-54/55Kampfpanzer 36t Ausf.A-Ausf.EKampfpanzer 36tM-M		Main battle tank	T-54-2, T-54-3, T-54B, T-55A, T-55AM, T-55AM-M	3,870	Produced locally by LAW, Few were stolen from poor countries
T-72Kampfpanzer 42t Ausf.A-Ausf.BMV		Main battle tank	T-72M, T-72M1, T-71M1V	4,100	Most of first 1,600 vehicles were destroyed in war with Overwatch. After than, tanks were produced locally again
IS-2 Kampfpanzer 46t		Breakthrough tank	IS-2 M1943	12	Decomissioned in 2063
Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.B TigerKampfpanzer Tiger II Ausf.A-Ausf.A1		Breakthrough tank	Tiger II Sla.16, Tiger 2A1	130	Built by LAW. All were upgraded to A1 standard (fitted with 120 mm gun and with modular armor), decomissioned in 2067 due to reliability problems
Centurion		Main battle tank	Centurion Mark 10, Sho't Kal Gimel	250	Built by LAW. Decomissioned in 2070
M47 Patton		Main battle tank	M47	40	Stolen in 2062. Sent to storage in 2069 after Second Skalitz-Bor war
M48 Patton		Main battle tank	M48A3, M48A5	100	Stolen and bought from USA in 2057. Still in use
M60 Patton		Main battle tank	M60A3, M60A3 TTS	68	Bought from USA in 2066. still in use.
Kampfpanzer 69		Main battle tank	Ausf.A, Ausf.B	420	Local tank, similiar to T-72 and T-64. Still in use.
Kampfpanzer 50t Kampfpanzer 70t		Main battle/breakthrough tank	Ausf.A	50/50	Local tanks, which were meant as unitization of tank army. Due to weight problems, they were all decomissioned in 2068.
Chieftain		Main battle tank	Mark 6, Mobarez	25	Delivered in 2066 from Iran. Still in Use
M24 Chafee		Light tank	M24, M24LP	70	Limited use, some upgunned. Decomissioned after second Skalitz-Bor war
BMP-1 Schützenpanzer 1		Infantry fighting vehicle	Ausf.A, Ausf.B	1,470	180 were bought from Czech army and museums. Built unlicenced in LAW plant.
BMP-2 Schützenpanzer 2		Infantry fighting vehicle	Ausf.A	Not more than 162	Built locally since 2068

Self-propelled artillery
Name Designation	Image	Type	Numbers	Note
SU-76M		Assault gun Tank destroyer
SU-122M 12,2 cm Feldhaubitze M-30 auf T-70		Self-propelled gun
SU-152M 15,2 cm Feldhaubitze D-2 auf T-70		Self-propelled gun