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|type = Public limited company
|type = Public limited company
|industry = Vehicle manufacturer
|industry = Vehicle manufacturer
|foundation = 1686
|foundation = 1686<br>1695 (revival under [[Ralgon]])
|location_city = [[Baicha]]
|location_city = [[Nova Victoria]]
|location_country = [[Barbarian Republic]]
|location_country = [[New Ralgon]], [[Imperial Federation]]
|products = Heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks, stationary engines and parts for such vehicles or engines
|products = Heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks, heavy vehicle parts, small arms
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'''Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industries''', usually referred to by its abbreviate BHVI, is a manufacturer of heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks and stationary diesel engines in Baicha, [[Barbary]]. The company was founded in 1686 with help from [[Sokoku Industries]], which shared blueprints of the [[Dolstier I]] MBT with the company. Initial focus of the company was to provide replacement parts for the Dolstier I MBT that was used by Barbary in the [[Cibolan Reconquista]]. Ten customised Dolstier I MBT's were produced under license as well from 1686 to 1687. As the Dolstier I's design was over 40 years old at the time, some parts were re-designed. The company shared their improvements with Sokoku Industries, which invited BHVI to co-operate on the new [[Dolstier II]] MBT project.  
'''Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industries''', usually referred to by its abbreviate BHVI, is a manufacturer of heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks and stationary diesel engines, that originated in [[Baicha]], then part of the [[Barbarian Republic]]. The company was founded in 1686 with help from [[Sokoku Industries]], which shared blueprints of the [[Dolstier I]] MBT with the company. Initial focus of the company was to provide replacement parts for the Dolstier I MBT that was used by Barbary in the [[Cibolan Reconquista]]. Ten customised Dolstier I MBT's were produced under license as well from 1686 to 1687. As the Dolstier I's design was over 40 years old at the time, some parts were re-designed. The company shared their improvements with Sokoku Industries, which invited BHVI to co-operate on the new [[Dolstier II]] MBT project.  
 
The collapse of [[Barbary]] in {{AN|1689}} nearly brought the company under, but a long period of persistence led to its resurgence in a divided state during {{AN|1695}}. Its reconsolidation in {{AN|1715}} and a long period of heavy investment by the central government of the [[Imperial Federation]] saw its revival as a major defense manufacturing company by the 1720's AN. In its current state, the company is a major player in Cibolan heavy arms manufacture, with its inexpensive but durable small arms being commonly employed by frontiersmen in the western interior of [[Drag'os]] as well.
 
== History ==
 
=== [[Barbary]] Period ===


Starting in 1686, the company also began to produce heavy trucks for the domestic market. The TR30 and TR50 tractor units, with a maximum weight of either 30 or 50 tonnes (including trailer and load) were announced in the Sheng month of 1686. A version of the TR30 that was adapted for building site use with more ground clearance and off-road tires, was fitted with armoured glass and marketed as the MIL30 to the Barbarian military.
Starting in 1686, the company also began to produce heavy trucks for the domestic market. The TR30 and TR50 tractor units, with a maximum weight of either 30 or 50 tonnes (including trailer and load) were announced in the Sheng month of 1686. A version of the TR30 that was adapted for building site use with more ground clearance and off-road tires, was fitted with armoured glass and marketed as the MIL30 to the Barbarian military.


In 1689 the company moved to [[Ralgon]] following the [[collapse of Barbary]]. Its evacuated premises were ransacked and plundered by the murderous [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[ESB-Kosaken-Brunïakis-Afzælt]] cossacks, who abducted junior technicians, working on loading the last engines that were left on the site on trucks to Ralgon. Because of this crime, Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industry has the policy that its products cannot be sold or re-sold to entities associated with the Nathan Regime.
=== Post-Barbary Period ===
 
In {{AN|1689}} the company moved to [[Ralgon]] following the [[collapse of Barbary]]. Its evacuated premises were ransacked and plundered by the murderous [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[ESB-Kosaken-Brunïakis-Afzælt]] cossacks, who abducted junior technicians, working on loading the last engines that were left on the site on trucks to Ralgon. Because of this crime, Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industry has the policy that its products, military or civil, could not be sold or re-sold to entities associated with the Nathan Regime. It should be noted that at the time of the raid, all military sensitive equipment had been removed from the site and brought to sites in Ralgon and Jingdao by armed USSO convoys.
 
The main factory facilities, while ransacked at [[Yixing]] for a time, still survived largely intact and served as the main arms manufacturing hub for [[Valora|Valora's]] military within New Ralgon. The main hub for Baicha moved to [[Nova Victoria]] for a time, which had already grown into a significant naval shipyard capable of hosting vehicle manufacturers as well. The company was effectively split into two during the [[Ralgon War of Succession]] from {{AN|1704 to {{AN|1715}}, with competing headquarters at Yixing and Nova Victoria. The two companies were reunited after the conclusion of hostilities, with a majority stake in both arms being bought by the Imperial Federation government, awash with capital following the war.
 
To keep up with talent recruitment and retention, the [[Baicha Institute for Technology]] was moved alongside the company, similarly hosting campuses in both its primary cities of operation. The Institute was founded in 1687, and experienced a similar division to its namesake company until {{AN|1715}} when the Institute reunited, its assets centralizing in the following years to strengthen the company's growth.
 
=== [[Imperial Federation]] Period ===
 
The corporation became the Imperial Federation's primary producer of heavy vehicles to include tanks and artillery, most of its products being both used and stationed in [[Valora]], [[New Ralgon]], [[Tar-Palantir]], and their environs. Between the heavy investment from the central government and renewed boom that followed the Imperial Period from {{AN|1715}}, Baicha Heavy Industries once again became a premier company, and rose to prominence as a major producer of small arms as well.
 
In {{AN|1723}}, a factory was opened in [[Nordhafen]], employing many refugees from [[Sankt Ludwigshafen]], whose authority in southeastern Cibola had collapsed the year before. During the same year, a flagship factory opened in [[Val'nor]], to supply the [[Imperial Navy|Grand Armada of the Imperial Federation]] with amphibious heavy vehicles.
 
The company continues to manufacture legacy [[USSO]] models, while also focusing on developing cutting-edge equipment in an effort to supply [[Raspur Pact]] forces in Cibola.


== Military products ==
== Military products ==


(USSO legacy models)
* BHVI Dolstier I
* BHVI Dolstier I
* BHVI Dolstier II
* BHVI Dolstier II
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== Civilian products ==
== Civilian products ==


(USSO legacy models)
* BHVI TR30
* BHVI TR30
* BHVI TR50
* BHVI TR50
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== Engines ==
== Engines ==


(USSO legacy models)
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 19 August 2023

Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industries
Type Public limited company
Industry Vehicle manufacturer
Founded 1686
1695 (revival under Ralgon)
Headquarters Nova Victoria, New Ralgon, Imperial Federation
Products Heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks, heavy vehicle parts, small arms

Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industries, usually referred to by its abbreviate BHVI, is a manufacturer of heavy trucks, armoured vehicles, tanks and stationary diesel engines, that originated in Baicha, then part of the Barbarian Republic. The company was founded in 1686 with help from Sokoku Industries, which shared blueprints of the Dolstier I MBT with the company. Initial focus of the company was to provide replacement parts for the Dolstier I MBT that was used by Barbary in the Cibolan Reconquista. Ten customised Dolstier I MBT's were produced under license as well from 1686 to 1687. As the Dolstier I's design was over 40 years old at the time, some parts were re-designed. The company shared their improvements with Sokoku Industries, which invited BHVI to co-operate on the new Dolstier II MBT project.

The collapse of Barbary in 1689 AN nearly brought the company under, but a long period of persistence led to its resurgence in a divided state during 1695 AN. Its reconsolidation in 1715 AN and a long period of heavy investment by the central government of the Imperial Federation saw its revival as a major defense manufacturing company by the 1720's AN. In its current state, the company is a major player in Cibolan heavy arms manufacture, with its inexpensive but durable small arms being commonly employed by frontiersmen in the western interior of Drag'os as well.

History

Barbary Period

Starting in 1686, the company also began to produce heavy trucks for the domestic market. The TR30 and TR50 tractor units, with a maximum weight of either 30 or 50 tonnes (including trailer and load) were announced in the Sheng month of 1686. A version of the TR30 that was adapted for building site use with more ground clearance and off-road tires, was fitted with armoured glass and marketed as the MIL30 to the Barbarian military.

Post-Barbary Period

In 1689 AN the company moved to Ralgon following the collapse of Barbary. Its evacuated premises were ransacked and plundered by the murderous Natopian ESB-Kosaken-Brunïakis-Afzælt cossacks, who abducted junior technicians, working on loading the last engines that were left on the site on trucks to Ralgon. Because of this crime, Baicha Heavy Vehicle Industry has the policy that its products, military or civil, could not be sold or re-sold to entities associated with the Nathan Regime. It should be noted that at the time of the raid, all military sensitive equipment had been removed from the site and brought to sites in Ralgon and Jingdao by armed USSO convoys.

The main factory facilities, while ransacked at Yixing for a time, still survived largely intact and served as the main arms manufacturing hub for Valora's military within New Ralgon. The main hub for Baicha moved to Nova Victoria for a time, which had already grown into a significant naval shipyard capable of hosting vehicle manufacturers as well. The company was effectively split into two during the Ralgon War of Succession from {{AN|1704 to 1715 AN, with competing headquarters at Yixing and Nova Victoria. The two companies were reunited after the conclusion of hostilities, with a majority stake in both arms being bought by the Imperial Federation government, awash with capital following the war.

To keep up with talent recruitment and retention, the Baicha Institute for Technology was moved alongside the company, similarly hosting campuses in both its primary cities of operation. The Institute was founded in 1687, and experienced a similar division to its namesake company until 1715 AN when the Institute reunited, its assets centralizing in the following years to strengthen the company's growth.

Imperial Federation Period

The corporation became the Imperial Federation's primary producer of heavy vehicles to include tanks and artillery, most of its products being both used and stationed in Valora, New Ralgon, Tar-Palantir, and their environs. Between the heavy investment from the central government and renewed boom that followed the Imperial Period from 1715 AN, Baicha Heavy Industries once again became a premier company, and rose to prominence as a major producer of small arms as well.

In 1723 AN, a factory was opened in Nordhafen, employing many refugees from Sankt Ludwigshafen, whose authority in southeastern Cibola had collapsed the year before. During the same year, a flagship factory opened in Val'nor, to supply the Grand Armada of the Imperial Federation with amphibious heavy vehicles.

The company continues to manufacture legacy USSO models, while also focusing on developing cutting-edge equipment in an effort to supply Raspur Pact forces in Cibola.

Military products

(USSO legacy models)

  • BHVI Dolstier I
  • BHVI Dolstier II
  • BHVI MIL30

Civilian products

(USSO legacy models)

  • BHVI TR30
  • BHVI TR50

Engines

(USSO legacy models)

Trade name Horsepower Torque Used in...
BHVI 20L V12/120 1,200HP 4,400Nm Dolstier II, TR50
BHVI 16L V8/75 750HP 3,500Nm USSO T86, USSO T87, TR50
BHVI 16L V8/60 600HP 3,000Nm TR50
BHVI 12L I6/40 400HP 2,000Nm MIL30, TR30, TR50
BHVI 10L I6/35 350HP 1,500Nm MIL30, TR30
BHV 10L I5/30 300HP 1,500Nm TR30