Editing Otika (section)

==Military==
There are 3 branches of the Free Military, each of varying competence and number. 
The Federal Militia act as a mixture of law enforcement and garrison for every town. Although they protect towns from bandits, many militamen are undertrained and underequipped. The Federal Otikan Guard (commonly shortened to the Otikan Guard) are the conventional military of Otika, which focuses strongly on quality over quantity, and is harder to get into. Their special forces are the Otikan Rangers (many of which former special forces who wished to flee from Vertansk), who act as special forces and can live for years in the snowy mountains due to survival techniques. Each town has a militia assigned to it, with Guardsmen operating out of military bunkers scattered throughout the mountains. 

Federal Militia/Civilian Weapons:

Meniks-49 - A 7.62 chambered semiautomatic rifle, holding 10 rounds. Easy to make and a good weapon for conscripts to handle. Some rarer variants are chambered in 7.92x33 caliber.

Otikan Self-Assembled Firearm, AKA the "Scrapper" gun - The OSAF is a staple weapon of Vultures and Militia members, crude and quickly assembled but reliable. Basic metalworking facilities can make a "Scrapper" in 3-5 hours, and more advanced facilities can make one in less time. Made out of stamped metal and loaded in 9mm rounds, Otikan media is fond of depicting the "Scrapper."

Double-barreled shotguns - You know what this is. A staple weapon among Otikans, due to the extreme simplicity of production, use and maintenance.

Federal Otikan Guard Weapons

Oretch Avtomat-53 -A steel and wood rifle, with select fire capabilities. A successor to the Meniks-49 in the sense that it is  supposed to be easily maintained and operated by illiterate conscripts. It was produced en mass and stocked in the armory of the gulag. The SturmLanze-51 was a direct inspiration for it. Variants today are direct copies of the original rifle.

Korvin Subautomatic Pistol. While not as common as the Bastard due to higher manufacturing costs, it boasts a higher firing rate and a more refined look.

Lebedev Compact Pistol - The standard pistol of Federal Guardsmen, the LCP is a 9mm pistol small enough to be placed in someone's pocket. It's light and accurate, holding 10+1 shots. 

Oretch Heavy Machine Rifle - a larger variant of the OA-53, with more shots and better accuracy when mounted. While a proper LMG in its own right, it makes up for where it lacks in maneuverability.

Otikan Rangers Weaponry:

MRv-Om - Standing for "Machine Rifle variant, Oretch modern," the MRv-Om is one of the most sought-after weapons in Otika. This weapon is only found in the hands of the elite Rangers, as it is not present in large enough numbers to make a difference elsewhere. While harder to manufacture than the OA53, it's seen as a direct upgrade in every other way, being more accurate, lighter, easier to field strip, and more customizable. It is loaded in the 5.45 caliber. 

Lebedev Special Operations Pistol - Another Lebedev designed pistol, the LSOP is a heavier .45 caliber firearm, intended for use by special forces. It's bulkier, but packs a much bigger punch. Weapons in this caliber are fairly rare in Otika, and Vultures would spill blood to get their hands on it. 

Korvin Machine Rifle - Similarly to the rest of the weapons used by the Rangers, the KMR is found mainly in the abandoned bunkers of PZMNY. Holding over a hundred 7.62 caliber bullets when loaded with a standard magazine, it's expensive to fire for more than short bursts at a time.

Oretch Marksman-97 - A large sniper rifle intended to be used in disabling tanks and other vehicles, now used to exterminate humans if need be. Loaded in .50 caliber bullets, it blows grapefruit sized holes in flesh, with experienced Rangers trained in taking shots at an extreme distance.

Lebedev Slug Rifle - One of the most unique weapons in Otika, the LSR is similar to a shotgun loaded with titular slugs. As extended use of slugs can wear out less refined shotguns, Lebedev decided the best course of action was to make a rifle meant for heavy projectiles that could withstand more force. The normal shotgun slug weighs around 0.875 oz compared to a 30-06 bullet, at 0.34 oz. Otikan Rangers train to use this as a budget battle rifle-sniper combination.

The armor system of Otika is known as FL/FM/FH system. That stands for Federal Light/Medium/Heavy, though the Federal Light Helmet is actually just a padded cap. Otika, when not re-using equipment they find, manufactures armor for their guardsmen. Militiamen only receive FL armor, if they do at all - their coats have inserts for armor plates, thankfully. As basic knowledge of manufacturing is common, a lot of militiamen make their own steel armor plates.

Soldiers using the F-L/M/H system often get called “tin men” because of the metal. Their helmets are called tinpots.
The FM3 (Federal Medium version 3) is an armor that strikes a balance between protection and mobility. The FM3 is noted for having neck protection, though this interferes slightly with movement.

The FL2 doesn’t have neck protection, and has thinner playing for maximum mobility.

The FH5 is known for being of high quality compared to other armor used by Otikans. The Federal Heavy version 5 is an extremely heavy duty set of armor, known for being rugged and capable of taking enormous punishment. While the armor doesn’t fully protect the entire body, it provides unprecedented protection in the front, as designers assumed it was the most likely target of enemy fire.

People using LMGs, flamethrowers, grenade launchers, rocket launchers, or automatic shotguns are classified as “heavy infantry” by the Junta. Heavy infantry get the FH5, and receive training that strikes the balance between Guard and Ranger exercises

There’s normally one light infantry and one heavy industry in a squad. Light Infantry scouts ahead, or provide marksman support, and Heavy Infantry provide covering fire, attract attention, or cause explosions.