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Post by Netherlands on Sept 9, 2004 22:23:52 GMT -5
As the shipment from Russia arrived in Amsterdam containing four armored cars, they were all immediately sent to the research facility. When they arrived at the facility, they were dismantled and the scientists have now begun to tinker and make a better vehicle.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 17, 2004 23:56:48 GMT -5
After months of tedious work, tinkering with the Armored Cars, a scientist by the name of Everhart Dwight makes a breakthrough. Plans are written down for the prototype of this new invention.
After the plans and drawings are completed, the scientists stared at it. It looked like an ugly monstrosity. It had four MGs mounted on the sides, front, and top, and it was the size of a very truck. It was estimated that over 25 men were the crew of this vehicle.
The plans were sent in, and a reply came in hours later approving it. A prototype will be made in 4 weeks. The name of the prototype is called ED0394. 'Edd' for short.
All members of this project are sworn to secrecy.
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Post by Indonesia on Sept 18, 2004 6:17:51 GMT -5
OOC: Did it ever exist?
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Post by Portugal on Sept 18, 2004 10:26:26 GMT -5
ooc: I think its pretty obvious that no one cares about them existing anymore.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 18, 2004 11:47:27 GMT -5
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 20, 2004 19:36:56 GMT -5
Surprisingly, the prototype is completed, earlier than expected. Possibly due to the many German vehicles that look near the same as the Edd. The vehicle is outfitted with four MGs, and needs a crew of 25. Some problems, after testing the vehicle, was that the men inside couldn't breathe in the fumes for very long before getting sick. Another problem was the continuous breakdowns. And finally, it's quite hard to hear inside the Edd.
Hopefully these problems and many more will be fixed in before the prototype is released and production begins.
Specifications
Crew 25
Engine 200hp - gasoline
Weight 55 tons
Speed 3.5 - 5mph
Armament 4 x MG
Length 26' 5"
Width 12' 8"
Height 10' 2"
Armor 10 - 15mm.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 22, 2004 19:38:41 GMT -5
After extensive research and testing with the two prototype edds, the Dutch scientists have managed to reduce the crew required to run the edd. With the less crew, the edd itself was remodelled slightly smaller, and thus could travel at a slightly faster speed. The scientists have all recieved raises for their hard work on the edd.
Specifications
Crew 20
Engine 200hp - gasoline
Weight 55 tons
Speed 3.7 - 5.2mph
Armament 4 x MG
Length 24' 2"
Width 11' 5"
Height 9' 1"
Armor 10 - 15mm.
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Post by Indonesia on Sept 22, 2004 20:01:35 GMT -5
Indonesia reccomends that Holland mount a cannon on the EDD, to kill enemy armored cars and buildings.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 22, 2004 20:36:26 GMT -5
A cannon? What would be the point for such a useless contraption? There are certainly not enough armored cars for there to be a need for a cannon, and artillery can take down buildings. No, edds do not need cannons, all they need are machine guns.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 25, 2004 13:43:37 GMT -5
After another six weeks of major research on the edd, improvements have been made on it. The Dutch scientists have managed to build an advanced filter system, so that the poor Dutch inside of the edd won't get sick after an hour of being in there. They managed to also get rid of five more crewmen, replacing their roles with instruments. With the smaller crew, the edd itself was made a bit smaller. And finally, there have been improvements on the engine, to help stop the continual breakdowns that took place.
Specifications
Crew 15
Engine 250hp - gasoline
Weight 45 tons
Speed 4 - 5.5mph
Armament 4 x MG
Length 21' 9"
Width 10' 3"
Height 8' 0"
Armor 10 - 15mm.
After these final adjustments took place, the Dutch government has decided that the edd has passed expections and will be produced. 50 edds will be built within a month.
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Post by Netherlands on Sept 27, 2004 17:23:58 GMT -5
Finally, after months of development, the first edds rolled off of the assembly plant in Amsterdam. Painted with brownish-blackish paint, it is hopeful that the edd will have some sort of camouflage in the battlefield. Two machine guns are located on the sides of the edd, one in the front, and the fourth one located as a turret on the top.
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