Reconsolidation, Vol. I

After the second American civil war in the 2030s, many hoped that fragmenting the empire would diffuse tensions and prevent more extensive destruction. But the intercessionary period was shorter than anyone would have predicted.

In exhibiting these vehicles and materiel from the reconsolidation war that raged through the late 2050s, our only goal is to honor the countless lives taken and lost by each machine pictured in that horrible conflict.

The Schnappschildkrötenpanzer, a ubiquitous antitank platform in federal mechanized units during reconsolidation. Most were built by Krüger-Metall AG between 2052 and 2055.

The Schnappschildkrötenpanzer, a ubiquitous antitank platform in federal mechanized units during reconsolidation. Most were built by Krüger-Metall AG between 2052 and 2055.

The M51 light assault helicopter, manufactured by Fabricación Suroeste S.A. de C.V. for the Pacifica-Sonora Coalition, in whose T/E it was christened the Apis. Mostly used in recon operations.

The M51 light assault helicopter, manufactured by Fabricación Suroeste S.A. de C.V. for the Pacifica-Sonora Coalition, in whose T/E it was christened the Apis. Mostly used in recon operations.

The Alder was the primary armored personnel carrier for the Cascadian Autonomous Region during reconsolidation. This example, an A2 model retrofitted around summer 2058, features the WICR-AT remote weapon system from Kire Semiconductor.

The Alder was the primary armored personnel carrier for the Cascadian Autonomous Region during reconsolidation. This example, an A2 model retrofitted around summer 2058, features the WICR-AT remote weapon system from Kire Semiconductor.

The PDW55 was a last-ditch survival weapon issued to vehicle crew and military police throughout UAG federal service during the conflict years.

The PDW55 was a last-ditch survival weapon issued to vehicle crew and military police throughout UAG federal service during the conflict years.

The RPG-30 antitank weapon fielded by UAG infantry during reconsolidation. Captured platforms were highly regarded within the PSC, where they were both re-fielded and often displayed as prestige trophies in unit photos.

The RPG-30 antitank weapon fielded by UAG infantry during reconsolidation. Captured platforms were highly regarded within the PSC, where they were both re-fielded and often displayed as prestige trophies in unit photos.

Collection of UAG grenades. Clockwise from left: FM-11 fragmentation, FM-12 smoke, FM-15 anti-tank, FM-16 incendiary.

Collection of UAG grenades. Clockwise from left: FM-11 fragmentation, FM-12 smoke, FM-15 anti-tank, FM-16 incendiary.