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Author:  Trojan [ December 15th, 2012, 10:02 pm ]
Post subject:  The Commonwealth of Zealandia
The Commonwealth of Zealandia
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Total area: 1,400,000 sq mi
Population: 16,572,475
% of GDP spent on military expenditures: 1.8%
Spending ($): 7,392,000,000
Capitol: Auckland
Largest City: Wellington
Currency: Zealandian Dollar
WIP initial history: In 1907, at the request of the Zealandia Parliament, King Edward VII proclaimed Zealandia a dominion within the British Empire, reflecting its self-governing status. In 1947 the country adopted the Statute of Westminster, confirming that the British parliament could no longer legislate for Zealandia without the consent of Zealandia. Zealandia was involved in world affairs, fighting alongside the British Empire in the First and Second World Wars and suffering through the Great Depression. The depression led to the election of the first Labour government and the establishment of a comprehensive welfare state and a protectionist economy. Zealandia experienced increasing prosperity following World War II.
(much more backstory to come but essentially the history is on par with New Zealand's except earlier Maori inhabiting of the land.
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Navy
The Cold War Zealandian Navy had a backbone made of four Canterbury class frigates (Leanders) which served from 1972-2001.
These were then replaced by the four Wellington class guided missile frigates starting in 2009
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Zealandia also took delivery of Fourdre in 2009 from France which forms the backbone of the nation Amphibious force
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12 inshore and offshore vessels are also used
As well as two replenishment vessels


Current Air Force and Naval Air Arm Equipment (2015)
32x Saab Gripen NG
18x F-15E Eagle
14x BAe Hawk 100
14x Short Tucano
28x Embraer Super Tucano
4x C-295M
6x Cessna C-208
10x P-3K Orion
12x C-130 Hercules
8x C-27J
14x C/4TE Airtrainer
12x CH-47 Chinook
14x 214SE (Naval Version)
18x NH90 TTH
24x Blackhawk (attack and utility)
3x Boeing 737 AWACS
6x Super King Air
6x Ecureuil
4x IAI Heron

Army Composition
Standard Assault Rifles: Steyr AUG, Diemaco C7 and C8
Standard Sidearm: Browning BDA, Glcok 17, Heckler and Koch USP
Standard Machine Guns: F89 Minimi SAW, FN MAG 58, Mk 48, M2HB-QCB
Precision Weapons: HK417, LMT L129A1. Accuracy International AW (assorted variants), Blazer 98, Macmillan Tac-50
Other small arms: MP-5, MP-7, P-90, Remington 870, AG-C grenade launcher, M203 grenade launcher
Rocket Launchers and Mortars: M120, M224, and M252 mortars, M72 LAW, B-300, Carl Gustav, Javelin, Rafael MATADOR, SPIKE missile
Tanks: 30 Leopard 2A6 (second hand from the Netherlands and Germany to replace Leopard 1s)
IFVs: 125 M113 and YPR-765
35 Bushmaster PMVs
115: NZLAV
Artillery: 80 M777, M198, and L119
Hundreds of Land Rovers, Humvees, Unimogs, and G-Wagons
Assorted Mine protected vehicles ordered used in Afghanistan.
Future procurement of CV9030 and CV90120-Ts to replace M113 and YPR-765.
Author:  KHT [ December 15th, 2012, 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
Looks like a quite interesting AU... I'd like to see some original drawing by you though. ;)
Note that I'm not against kitbashing, but it's good practice to do as much as possible by yourself. :)
Author:  Trojan [ December 15th, 2012, 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
Oh I completely agree
The OPVs I mentioned will be based on the Fearless class OPVs of Singapore that I'm drawing and completely drawn by myself. Drawing from complete scratch and from a line drawing is just something I am still getting used to and having trouble with so it's taking me quite a while.
Author:  Trojan [ December 16th, 2012, 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
Update: added WIP of Army composition, probably a little optimistic
Author:  Portsmouth Bill [ December 17th, 2012, 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
It would be preferable for members to not post others drawings before they fully modify them for their AU's. Here, for example we have the Niteroi class still in Brazilian service, so why bother? Also, there seems to be something amiss with the Ikara launcher, as its too far aft to be able to access the magazine. I checked Bezo's original and its does look like you've moved it (or extended the hull?). Can you shed some light on this, as you are still showing it as Bezo's original?
Author:  Trojan [ December 17th, 2012, 3:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
Sorry about the class names I was waiting to here some feedback on the designs first to see if they were workable or not before changing. I will fix it as soon as possible. For the ikara that is possible since this involved parts of both ikara and non ikara versions that bezo made so I may have accidentally put the ikara in the wrong spot
Author:  Portsmouth Bill [ December 17th, 2012, 6:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
No problem, and thanks for the response; but for all of us, why don't we a) check to see if the original artist is o.k. with our using their drawings, then, b) ensure that we change the said drawings properly to reflect the actual AU?

Re the Ikara, again, easily done, but another example of having to be accurate when using folks drawings. :)
Author:  klagldsf [ December 17th, 2012, 11:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
Portsmouth Bill wrote:
It would be preferable for members to not post others drawings before they fully modify them for their AU's. Here, for example we have the Niteroi class still in Brazilian service, so why bother? Also, there seems to be something amiss with the Ikara launcher, as its too far aft to be able to access the magazine. I checked Bezo's original and its does look like you've moved it (or extended the hull?). Can you shed some light on this, as you are still showing it as Bezo's original?
I'm glad someone said this, let alone a staff member.
Author:  Trojan [ March 4th, 2014, 7:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
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A heavy cruiser WIP I've been working on. This depicts the 1942 version. I still have details, shading, and possibly a radar to add but I think she is shaping up pretty well. I still have to consider what to name her and her class but I am open to suggestions. I still also have to figure out the specs a bit more but something along County class armor and speed with an armament of 6x 9.2in. guns, 6 4.7in. guns, 6 4in. guns, as well as 6 pom pom and 6 vickers 12.7 AA mounts is my current setup. It might be a bit much weight or AA, and the 4inch guns aren't in my preferred spot yet, but I wanted to post this for comments and advice.
Special thanks to Blackbuck for the basic drawing and his advice.
Author:  LEUT_East [ March 4th, 2014, 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Commonwealth of Zealandia
I am thinking a Defence Agreement between The Commonwealth of Zealandia and the Independent Federation of Australia might be in order ;)
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