The Guavan Defence Force

My entry for the Tomorrow's War Strike Force competition.

The island state of Guava on Libellula has a small defence force which is based in barracks on the outskirts of the Guavan capital, Canteloupe.  This is an example of a small combined arms force typical of the Guavan military.  Guava is not a rich nation, and has not adopted expensive grav vehicles.  Instead, they have opted for easily maintained wheeled vehicles.  Guava's jungles are impassable for almost any vehicle, so this wheeled transport can deliver infantry quickly and easily along Guava's road network, ready for them to de-bus and proceed on foot when required.  Recent action on Libellula has seen the GDF operating in other environments such as desert, time will tell if this forces the GDF to purchase additional different vehicle types.

Two squads of mechanised infantry form the core of the force.  The infantry operate as either entire squads or split into two fireteams, with their IFVs providing transport and fire support as required.

The main anti-armour element of this force is the heavy walker, which carries two energy cannon, an ATGM pod plus twin machine gun clusters.  This walker has better off-road performance in the jungle than wheeled/tracked or GEV vehicles, and can slip between the trees more easily than a grav vehicle.  A Fire Support Vehicle adds additional firepower to the force, carrying a three man crew plus a 4-man fireteam for integral infantry support.

The GDF makes limited use of robotic drones, seen here with their technical support crew.  These drones can be used in a variety of ways, adding firepower to infantry squads of moving about independently, hunting for suitable infantry/softskin vehicle targets.  Also pictured here are a 4-man security detail to protect the tech crew, plus Force Commander Spencer with his bodyguard, comms officer and personal scout car (plus driver).

Not shown in the main picture, the Guavan military also makes use of water craft such as this light patrol boat, usually used in coastal or riverine operations.  This squad of troops have chosen to replace their hard helmets with soft bush hats, more comfortable for cruises through the jungle interior of Guava.

**Addition to post...**

My Tomorrow's War stats:

GDF Troops
Confidence Level: Confident
Supply Quality Level: Normal
Overall Tech Level: 2
On Grid? No
Body Armour: TL2 light armour (1D)
Troop Quality / Morale: D8/D10

Standard squad includes:
1 x Squad Leader w/ACR

5 x Rifleman w/ACR
1 x Gunner w/ACR SAW (Lt. AP:1)
1 x Missileer w/LAW (TL2, Med. AP:2/AT:2 (M))
(Squad often splits into 2 fireteams which may vary in composition depending upon the mission)

Heavy Walker
Tech: 3
Class: H
Type: S
Weapons: Heavy guns - EWS, AP:6/AT:5 (H)
ATGM pod AP:4/AT:4 (H)
MG clusters AP:5/AT:2 (L) (combined firepower)
Armour:
F: 4D12
S: 4D12
R: 3D12
D: 2D12
Crew: 1
Notes: Advanced Sensors
Backup AI
Countermeasures
Detonation Field (YL3)
Safe Haven

Scout Car
Tech: 2
Class: L
Type: W
Weapons: None
Armour:
F: 3D8
S: 2D8
R: 2D6
D: 1D6
Crew: 1+3
Notes: Advanced Sensors

Mechanised Combat Vehicle
Tech: 2
Class: M
Type: W
Weapons: Light Cannon - TL2 ABW AP:4/AT:2 (M)
MGs: 3D

F: 3D10
S: 2D10
R: 2D8
D: 1D6
Crew: 3 + 8
Notes: Smoke dischargers
Lifesaver
Detonation Field

Fire Support Vehicle

Tech: 2
Class: M
Type: W
Weapons: Cannon - TL2 ABW AP:5/AT:6 (H)
MGs: 3D

F: 4D10
S: 3D10
R: 3D8
D: 1D6
Crew: 3 + 8
Notes: Smoke dischargers
Up-armoured
Lifesaver
Heavy Hitter
Detonation Field

Riverine/Littoral Patrol Vessel

Tech:1
Class:L
Type: Naval
Weapons: Machine Gun - TL2 Hvy support AP:4/AT:1 (L)

F: 2D6
S: 1D6
R: 1D6
D: 1D6
Crew: 2 + 8 (exposed)
Notes: Obsolete