Approved Tech LO-ABP/01 — "Standard Pressure" Belt

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent:
A standardized mixed-ammunition belt designed to provide consistent suppression, armor stress, and system disruption under sustained fire, inspired by WWII aircraft belt doctrine and adapted for modern Lilaste Order combined-arms warfare.
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Canon Link:
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Permissions:
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Primary Source:
Lilaste Order Ammunition Doctrine (Original Submission)

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer:
Lilaste Order
Affiliation:
Lilaste Order/ Diarchy
Market Status:
Closed-Market
Model:
LO-ABP/01 "Standard Pressure"
Modularity:
No
(Belt composition is fixed at manufacture and not intended to be re-sequenced in the field.)
Production:
Minor
Material:
Disintegrating Fyrirdögun-linked ammunition belt
(Standard Lilaste Arms link composition compatible with LO rotary cannons, heavy machine weapons, vehicle mounts, and emplaced systems.)

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AMMUNITION SEQUENCE

Repeating Pattern:

• LO-KI/22 ×2 — Multipurpose Main Ammunition
• LO-AP/19 ×1 — Beskar-Piercing AP
• LO-KI/22 ×1 — Multipurpose Main Ammunition
• LO-EMP-1 ×1 — Stun / Flash (EMP)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Fixed Sequential Ammunition Logic:
  Factory-linked belt follows a strict firing order that alternates kinetic lethality, armor stress, and system disruption without requiring operator input.
• Shield Interference Cadence:
  Periodic LO-EMP-1 rounds are spaced to interrupt shield regeneration cycles rather than overwhelm them, increasing long-term penetration probability.
• Armor Exploitation Timing:
  LO-AP/19 rounds are positioned immediately after sustained kinetic fire to exploit micro-fractures, heat stress, or partial shield collapse.
• Disintegrating Fyrirdögun Linkage:
  High-strength, low-residue links reduce feed resistance and eliminate spent-link debris in confined mounts and enclosed weapon housings.
• Doctrine-Coded Identification:
  Belt packaging, link coloration, and digital tagging allow rapid identification by armor HUDs, vehicle fire-control systems, and logistics crews.

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STRENGTHS

• Forces Layered Failure Instead of Single-Point Damage:
  The belt degrades shields, armor integrity, electronics, and situational awareness over time, making it effective against disciplined or technologically advanced opponents.
• Highly Effective in Prolonged Engagements:
  Performance improves with sustained fire as EMP disruptions and armor stress compound rather than reset between volleys.
• Reduces Gunner Decision Load Under Fire:
  Eliminates the need for real-time ammunition selection, allowing operators to focus on positioning, target tracking, and fire discipline.
• Consistent Effectiveness Against Mixed Target Sets:
  Maintains lethality against infantry, droids, and lightly armored units without requiring belt changes in uncertain environments.
• Synergizes with Lilaste Shield and Sensor Doctrine:
  EMP spacing is calibrated to avoid friendly-system collapse while still interfering with hostile shield harmonics and targeting arrays

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WEAKNESSES

• Lower Peak Performance Against Single Target Classes:
  Mixed sequencing prevents continuous application of AP, corrosive, or EMP effects, making it less effective than specialized belts in narrow roles.
• Delayed Kill Potential Against Heavy Armor:
  Reliance on cumulative degradation means heavily armored targets may remain combat-capable longer than under pure AP saturation.
• EMP Inefficiency Against Non-Technological Targets:
  LO-EMP-1 rounds provide limited value against unshielded biological targets, reducing immediate lethality per belt cycle.
• Inflexible Once Issued:
  Belt sequencing cannot be altered in the field; incorrect pre-mission selection reduces effectiveness for the duration of the engagement.

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DESCRIPTION
The LO-ABP/01 Standard Pressure Belt represents the Lilaste Order's baseline philosophy regarding sustained fire: warfare is not about overwhelming force in a single moment, but about forcing cascading failures across enemy systems. Inspired by historical mixed-belt doctrine used in atmospheric fighter combat, this ammunition profile is designed to maintain constant pressure while gradually degrading armor, shields, electronics, and morale.

The belt's sequencing prioritizes multipurpose kinetic fire to maintain lethality and suppression, punctuated by beskar-piercing rounds that exploit moments of shield instability or exposed armor seams. Periodic EMP-1 stun/flash rounds are interwoven to interrupt shield cycling, disrupt droid logic cores, and desynchronize enemy targeting systems. Rather than relying on overwhelming EMP saturation, the belt induces repeated micro-failures that compound under sustained fire.

This belt is issued as the default loadout for rotary cannons, vehicle-mounted weapons, emplaced defenses, and heavy infantry weapons expected to remain in contact for extended durations. It is deliberately unspecialized, ensuring adaptability in unknown or rapidly evolving combat environments. While it lacks the raw focus of specialized belts, its strength lies in reliability, predictability, and doctrinal consistency hallmarks of Lilaste Order battlefield planning.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Laphisto

Looks good. Approved.