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+=== Races | Factions, Tribes & Movements ===
 ====== THE VOLUNTEER ARMY OF MAN (VAM) ======
+{{:volunteer_army_of_man_diverse_scenic2d.png?direct&600|}}
   * **Active Period:** June 17, 2629 – April 8, 2631
-  * **Deployment:** The [[great_war|Great War]] between [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlers from the spaceship [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] and the [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Alliance of Native Tribes]] on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D.]]
+  * **Deployment:** The [[great_war|Great War]] between [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlers from the spaceship [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] and the [[alliance_of_native_tribes|Alliance of Native Tribes]] on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D.]]
   * **Disbanded:** Following the exohumans' unconditional surrender and the signing of a [[Peace Treaty|Peace Treaty]] with the Native Tribes (April 8, 2631).
 ===== Historical Background =====
-The Volunteer Army of Man (VAM) emerged from escalating tensions between Exohumans and Native Tribes on VOI 700 D. After the crashlanding of the Last Frontier, exohumans followed the [[human_settlement_plan_hsp|Human Settlement Plan]] to rebuild their society, which prioritized agricultural expansion, mining, and infrastructure development. These efforts aimed to establish self-sufficiency but often clashed with Native Tribes over resources and territory.
+The Volunteer Army of Man (VAM) emerged from escalating tensions between Exohumans and [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Native Tribes]] on VOI 700 D. After the crashlanding of the Last Frontier, exohumans followed the [[human_settlement_plan_hsp|Human Settlement Plan]] to rebuild their society, which prioritized agricultural expansion, mining, and infrastructure development. These efforts aimed to establish self-sufficiency but often clashed with Native Tribes over resources and territory.
 The exohuman activities disrupted sacred lands, strained limited planetary resources, and created cultural conflicts. Failed diplomacy and sporadic skirmishes further heightened animosity. By 2628, the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]]' formal declaration of expansion pushed relations to a breaking point, leading to the outbreak of the Great War and the formation of the VAM in 2629.
 ===== Structure of the Armed Forces =====
 The VMA was divided into two main units:
-**1. Guarding Troopers**
+==== 1. Guarding Troopers ====
   * **Composition:** 250 members of the spacecraft's final active protection unit.
-  * **Equipment:** Armed with 250 laser guns—the most advanced weapons available to the exohuman settlers.
+  * **Equipment:** Armed with 250 [[laser_gun|Laser Guns]], the most advanced weapons available to the exohuman settlers and [[guarding_troopers_combat_knife|Guarding Troopers Combat Knives]].
   * Proper military attire, including hard hats and standardized protective gear.
   * **Role:** Elite force responsible for defending key installations and providing strategic support to the less-equipped People's Army.
-**2. People's Army**
+==== 2. People's Army ====
-Composition: At its peak, 24,000 improvised soldiers.
+Composition: At its peak, 22,000 improvised soldiers.
 **Equipment:**
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 The People's Army armed itself using a combination of makeshift tools, repurposed gear, and salvaged materials:
-  * **Ranged Weapons:** Compact slingshots and air rifles crafted by the Forge of Atrana, alongside scavenged Native weapons such as bows and throwing stars.
+  * **Ranged Weapons:** Compact slingshots and air rifles crafted by the [[Forge of Atrana|Forge of Atrana]], alongside scavenged Native weapons such as bows and throwing stars.
-  * **Improvised Firearms:** Quickly constructed under GAIA’s guidance, offering limited but essential firepower.
+  * **Improvised Firearms:** Quickly constructed under [[gaia_system|GAIA’s]] guidance, offering limited but essential firepower.
-  * **Recycled Materials:** Iron balls and weapon components salvaged from dismantled spaceship parts.
+  * **Recycled Materials:** Iron balls and weapon components salvaged from dismantled spaceship parts of the Last Frontier.
 **Clothing:**
 With no formal uniforms, the People's Army adapted existing resources to their needs:
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 **Command and Strategy**
   * **Supreme Command:** The VMA was governed by the elected Council, which held ultimate authority over all troops.
-  * **Tactical Operations:** Military tactics were planned and executed by the AI [[gaia_system|GAIA]], which also controlled the laser cannons protecting human settlements like [[new_kourou|New Kourou]], [[Hope|Hope]], and [[Morningstar|Morningstar]].
+  * **Tactical Operations:** Military tactics were planned and executed by the AI [[gaia_system|GAIA]], which also controlled the laser cannons protecting exohuman settlements like [[new_kourou|New Kourou]], [[Hope|Hope]], and [[Morningstar|Morningstar]].
 ===== Equipment and Armament =====
-Exohuman settlers were unprepared for war, leading to an urgent need for improvised weaponry and defenses:
 ==== Weapons ====
-  * **1.[[windstrike_rifle| Windstrike Rifle]]**
+  * **1.[[guarding_troopers_combat_knife|Guarding Troopers Combat Knife]]**
+  * **Origin:** [[Forge of Atrana|Forge of Atrana]], [[volunteer_army_of_man|Volunteer Army of Man]]
+  * **Type:** Melee
+  *** Range:** Close Combat & Throw: 10 Meters (normal)
+  * **Damage:** 1d8 slashing or piercing.
+  * **Properties:** Dual-use as both a weapon and a utility tool.
+  * **Attack Roll:** Strength/Dexterity + Proficiency
+  * **Cost (Black market):** 350 Kourou
+  * **Weight:** 0,2 kg
+  * **Availability:** Very rare on the Black market
+  *  **2. [[laser_cannons|Laser Canon]]**
+  * **Origin:** [[Last Frontier|Last Frontier]]
+  * **Type:** Defensive (stationary, military-grade)
+  * **Damage:** 3d12 energy (area effect)
+  * **Range:** Normal 1 km, Maximum 1.5 km
+  * **Rate of Fire:** One shot per second
+  * **Properties:** Automated targeting; manual override available
+  * **Weight:** Stationary
+  * **Availability:** Destroyed post-[[Great War|Great War]]; forbidden under [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]]
+  * **3.[[laser_gun| Laser Gun]]**
+  * **Origin:** [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]
+  * **Type:** Ranged (military-grade)
+  * **Damage:** 2d10 energy
+  * **Range:** Normal 120 meters, Maximum 400 meters
+  * **Properties:** Battery allows 40 shots before recharging
+  * **Attack Roll:** Dexterity + Proficiency
+  * **Cost (Black market):** 25,000 Kourou (estimate)
+  * **Weight:** 2.5 kg
+  * **Availability:** Exceptionally Rare
+  * **4.[[windstrike_rifle| Windstrike Rifle]]**
   * **Origin:** Manufactory “Forge of Atrana” near [[morningstar|Morningstar]] (2627–2629)
   * **Type:** Ranged
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   * **Special Feature:** Designed for silent operation, the Windstrike Rifle uses pressurized air instead of gunpowder, making it ideal for stealth combat in guerrilla warfare scenarios. It excels in precision shooting and is highly effective against targets like Odos and enemy combatants.
-  * **2. [[ironstrike_slingshot|Ironstrike Slingshot]]**
+  * **5. [[ironstrike_slingshot|Ironstrike Slingshot]]**
   * **Origin:** Manufactory “Forge of Atrana” near [[morningstar|Morningstar]] (2627–2629)
   * **Type:** Ranged
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   * [[human_settlement_plan_hsp|Human Settlement Plan]]
   * [[Great War|Great War]]
-  * [[guarding_troopers|Guardian Troopers]]
+  * [[guarding_troopers|Guarding Troopers]]
+  * [[alliance_of_native_tribes|Alliance of Native Tribes]]
   * [[Peace Treaty|Peace Treaty]]
   * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]